Eight used cars available to buy for under £3k including ‘lively' Honda and ‘classic' Nissan
They are decent cars too, from a "classic" Nissan to "lively" Honda.
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The used cars were found by Top Gear this week, as massive steals for anyone to claim.
Honda Civic Type R (FN2) - £2,400
The Honda Civic Type R is soon going to be discontinued in the UK and Europe, but luckily there are a number of used vehicles.
There is a red Honda Civic FN2-gen from 2007, going for £2.4K.
This car combines a "lively" 197bhp nat-asp four-pot with a six-speed manual.
It is known for its angular styling, as a three-door hatchback, and has a naturally aspirated K20 engine.
The motor can provide an engaging driving experience as it packs one of the all-time great four-cylinder engines.
Citroen C6 - £2000 to £3000
This is a spacious and comfortable car that has been found from 2007 going for as low as £2K.
Top Gear have described the C6 as "massively underrated" and "equally effective at a supermarket run as it is during a cross-continental hall.
"Bonkers, too."
It's interior is primarily leather, with some wood trim.
There are three available in either silver, navy blue or black from Autotrader.
The car's power is provided by a 208bhp turbo-diesel six-cylinder.
Audi S4 Cariolet (B7) - £2,499
Apart from being a sleek looking convertible motor, the Audi S4 also has a great teach suite.
It includes front and rear parking sensors, as well as cruise control.
The car's outputs are 339bhp, 302lb ft, 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds, and a top speed of 155mph.
One being sold on Auto Trader is a clean black model, with red leather seats from 2006.
Abarth 500 - £2,495 to £2,995
There are a number of used Abarth 500 vehicles up for sale.
The lowest is a red Abarth 500 going for £2,495.
They have been considered a "punchy" and "sporty" vehicle that can be bought for below budget.
They also contain 17in petal-spoke alloys.
BMW 3 Series (E46) - £2,400
There is a blue BMW 325Ci from 2002 going for a good price at £2.4K.
It has black leather seats and polished wood along the dashboard.
Beneath the bonnet, the motor carries just under 200bhp, hooked up to a manual box.
It was a bestselling BMW, coming in the German automaker's range of compact executive cars.
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Nissan 300ZX (Z31) - £3000
This is a classic motor, with a removable targa roof and stainless steel exhaust.
There is a rare one for sale on eBay at a bargain price, that has a gloss purple finish and has been kept in a container for most of its life.
The 1984 vehicle looks in great condition, with just a 70,000-mile life so far.
With bidding, it is likely to exceed the £3K mark as an excellent steal.
Volvo C30 - £2,499
This is a squat, wedged Volvo C30 hatchback from 2009.
It is coming with a roof rack top, with a tow bar and two-door R-Design.
The current owner has described that car as an "ideal daily runabout", that "looks and drives great".
Fiat Cinquecento - £2,150
This listing is an homage to the little Fiat from The Inbetweeners.
It is a replica that is painted yellow, with a red door.
It also has a sunroof and an excellent blue-cream cabin.
The seller states the car was "a non runner, but it's had an eco replacement, full service and no all running fine".
With just a little age related wear and tear, and the breaks needing a bit of work, it could be hard to find a cleaner one.
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