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Best second-hand cars available for under £5k including iconic model nicknamed ‘the billion-dollar motor’
One of the vehicles has a very distinctive hot plate
THE BEST value second-hand cars for Brits looking to spend £5000 on a motor have been revealed.
A new list of 30 iconic motors includes three glamorous vehicles which come in at a bargain price - one of which is nicknamed “the billion dollar motor”.
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The list was compiled by finding second-hand alternatives to Autocar's top 50 car list.
When it wasn't possible to find an exact match for each car, a substitute was made for the closest possible model.
Where some of the new models come in at a staggering £96,000, a second-hand car won't break the bank.
Dacia Logan MCV
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Offering over 573 litres of boot space with the seats up and a staggering 1518 litres with them down, the Dacia Logan MCV prioritises practicality over flashy gimmicks.
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It costs just over £2000 for a 2015 Logan MCV, making it the best-value car relative to its age on Autocar’s second-hand list.
The Dacia Logan MCV is also very spacious inside and is designed with fuel efficiency in mind - which helps keeps costs down and journeys longer.
This particular model is the alternative to the more expensive Dacia Jogger, which made Autocar's best car list.
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Mercedes S-Class W140
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Coming in at a close second place is the Mercedes S-Class W140 which is nicknamed the “billion-dollar motor”.
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The fancy car takes its name from the lengthy pre-production process which preceded its release, as Mercedes poured so much money into its development.
However, the car manufacturer’s gamble paid off as over half a million models were sold.
Although they are a rarity at car dealerships, the luxury cars come in at a reasonable £5000.
Rover 200 BRM
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The final vehicle which costs under £5000 on Autocar’s list is the Rover 200 BRM.
Known for its brightly painted hot patch, the car is decorated with a stunning racing style - with sleek leather seats and easy-to-navigate on-board technology.
It costs just £2000 to bag yourself a restored Rover 200 BRM, making it one of the more affordable options on the market.
The list was released just days after one second-hand vehicle sold for over £100,000.
Belonging to former Prime Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the 1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III Touring Limousine is a piece of history.
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It was fitted with an electric cigar lighter by the late politician and was painted in a glamorous British Racing green.
The sale followed the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, where one of Churchill’s speeches was read aloud during the celebrations.
Top 10 best second-hand cars
Autocar have released a list of the best value second-hand cars.
The list was compiled using the magazine's original best cars list and then finding a similar alternative to each vehicle.
- 1. Porsche 911 (991)
- 2. Skoda Superb Estate
- 3. Toyota GT86
- 4. BMW M340D Touring
- 5. Dacia Logan MCV
- 6. Mazda MX-5
- 7. Alpine A110
- 8. Hyundai i30 N
- 9. Porsche Taycan
- 10. Caterham Seven
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