Mercedes-Benz W123 - copyright Mercedes-Benz AG
This luxury barge was a huge hit for Mercedes-Benz from launch in the 1970s. We plot your course through a wide-ranging minefield of used options
Vauxhall Astra 2.0i 16v VXR, £4230
The Vauxhall Astra VXR has a mad soul and Lotus-fettled suspension - just watch for a sloppy gearshift
A 2005 BMW 318i coupé will cost around £1400
Just about any old 3 Series fills the brief, as does the Volvo C30
Spitfire: no prizes for guessing that it was named in honour of the famous fighter plane
Triumph’s Spitfire has seductive looks, attractive pricing, readily available parts and – sadly – an unhealthy appetite for rust. We tell you how to spot a good one
Mini Cooper S 2006
The Mini Cooper S is a classic, and spry (but watch for oil leaks)
A Golf is a sensible car to buy and an easy one to sell
In times like these, you need a banger that won’t let you down. Try a used VW Golf
By popping a few catches, the lower chin spoiler can be removed to improve off-road approach angles
In range-topping 6.1-litre V8 guise, the 0-62mph-in-5.0sec third-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is at home on track as it is off road. We report
Flash motors don't have to come at flash prices. Take this used Ferrari F430, for instance
Vauxhall Astra and Insignia wagons are brilliant bargains
Vauxhall Astras, Insignias and - if you're hankering for a bit more style - the Mazda 6 all fit the brief
£48,980: the price of the RS4 saloon when it was launched in 2005
With a 414bhp naturally aspirated V8, a manual gearbox and four driven wheels, the B7-generation Audi RS4 saloon is an absolute bargain, as we explain
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