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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Eight used cars available to buy for under £3k including ‘lively' Honda and ‘classic' Nissan
BARGAIN BUYS Eight used cars available to buy for under £3k including 'lively' Honda and 'classic' Nissan Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HUGE bargains can be claimed by snapping up one of these eight used cars that are available to buy for under £3k right now. They are decent cars too, from a "classic" Nissan to "lively" Honda. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 This is a white Honda Civic Type R FN2 from 2009 Credit: Supplied 7 The Citroën C6 is an executive car produced by the French car maker from 2005 to 2012 Credit: Getty 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. For Your Eyes Only, Official Trailer 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. 7 The Audi S4 may be this week's 'best all-arounder' Credit: YouTube / eurocarnews 7 The Abarth is a fast and sporty version of the Fiat 500 Credit: Alamy 7 The E46 BMW 3 Series can even be used as a road car with its focus on aerodynamics Credit: Getty 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. 7 This Nissan 300ZX is from 1990 and has been displayed by National Motor Museum Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Eight used cars available to buy for under £3k including ‘lively' Honda and ‘classic' Nissan
HUGE bargains can be claimed by snapping up one of these eight used cars that are available to buy for under £3k right now. They are decent cars too, from a "classic" Nissan to "lively" Honda. 7 This is a white Honda Civic Type R FN2 from 2009 Credit: Supplied 7 The Citroën C6 is an executive car produced by the French car maker from 2005 to 2012 Credit: Getty The Honda Civic Type R (FN2) - £2,400 The 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. Read More Motors News It is known for its angular styling, as a three-door hatchback, and has a naturally aspirated 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. Most read in Motors "Bonkers, too." It's interior is primarily leather, with some wood trim. For Your Eyes Only, Official Trailer There are three available in either silver, navy blue or black from 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 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. 7 The Audi S4 may be this week's 'best all-arounder' Credit: YouTube / eurocarnews 7 The Abarth is a fast and sporty version of the Fiat 500 Credit: Alamy 7 The E46 BMW 3 Series can even be used as a road car with its focus on aerodynamics Credit: Getty 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 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 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. 7 This Nissan 300ZX is from 1990 and has been displayed by National Motor Museum Credit: Getty 7 The Volvo C30 T5 R-Design has the lowest trim with the addition of the body kit and bigger wheels Credit: Alamy
Auto Express
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Used Abarth 500 (2009-2024) buyer's guide: fast and fun if you can find the right one
There's nothing quite like an Abarth 500, in that this is a car with character that's fun to drive, raucous and fast. But compared with most of its rivals, it's cramped, and thanks to its unyielding suspension it's also uncomfortable. Depending on which exhaust system is fitted, it can also be extremely noisy. The Abarth 500 is definitely a car for enthusiasts who are willing to accept compromise, plus it looks brilliant and is sure to be a classic in years to come. The key is to buy an example that's been cherished and specified when new with some choice options. Do this and you'll have a keeper that, as long as it's reliable, will have you grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Advertisement - Article continues below Back in the sixties, Britain's roads were teeming with Minis, and there was the Cooper for those who wanted a hot edition. In Italy it was the Fiat 500 that put the nation on wheels, and the sporting version was the Abarth, courtesy of independent tuner Carlo Abarth. A few Abarth-tuned Fiat 500s reached the UK in the Swinging Sixties, but it wasn't until Fiat had acquired the company and launched it as a separate brand in 2008 that it became truly familiar to UK buyers. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below View Ibiza View Kuga View A-Class Abarth's first cars here were the Punto and 500 hatchbacks, with the latter morphing into the 595 and much rarer 695 in subsequent years. For simplicity throughout this guide we'll simply call all Abarth 500 derivatives the '500', unless we're referring to a specific model. The Abarth 500 reached the UK in spring 2009, with a 135bhp turbocharged 1.4-litre engine. Initially only a hatchback was available, but from July 2008 the 500C convertible went on sale, with a roll-back cloth roof and the same 135bhp 1.4-litre powerplant as the hard-top version. At first all 500Cs came with a semi-automatic gearbox, but from June 2011 a five-speed manual transmission was available (a common bugbear with owners is that it's not a six-speed transmission). Then the 160bhp 1.4-litre 595 Turismo and Competizione arrived in August 2012, with manual or automatic transmissions. The 595 Competizione was given a power boost to 178bhp in May 2015. Advertisement - Article continues below Fresh instrumentation was introduced in June 2014, while a standard touchscreen improved connectivity from spring 2019. The range was streamlined from December 2022, with buyers picking from the 163bhp 595 Turismo or Competizione versions, or the 178bhp 695 Competizione. These were offered in hatchback or convertible forms. Despite an incredibly long production run, there have been no major developments in the range. All models have a turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol engine, so it's a question of choosing your preferred bodystyle, colour, power output and equipment levels. But your choices are still bewildering because there were so many limited-run models, options and iterations that pinning down the detail of anything other than a standard car can be tricky. That also goes for kit levels, technical specification and power output, yet in most cases there will be either 160bhp or 178bhp on tap, although a 138bhp engine was available. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The Turismo is less hardcore than the Competizione, but neither version is especially comfortable on UK roads, due to the firm suspension. This can be really unyielding if combined with big wheels. You can find your perfect used Abarth 595 or used Abarth 695 with our Find A Car service. If you're looking for a pint-sized hot hatch that isn't an Abarth, the Volkswagen up! GTi should be at the top of your list, because it's brilliant to drive. But with prices starting at a hefty £13,000 for a 2020 example, you'll need deep pockets to buy one. Bigger and consequently a bit more practical is the MINI Cooper S, which (uniquely in this group) is also available in full convertible form. Advertisement - Article continues below The Ford Fiesta ST is another brilliant small hatch that is plentiful on the used market and is cheap to buy; it's also more usable than the Abarth because it's bigger. The Suzuki Swift Sport is a low-key model that's fun to drive and reliable, while the Hyundai i20 N is another great hot hatch, but strong residuals make it pricey. Suspension Tired suspension is common; dampers, lower front ball joints and bushes wear quickly. Repairs aren't costly. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Packs At launch the Esseesse pack offered 160bhp, better brakes and modified suspension. A 178bhp Esseesse joined the range in 2019. Breakages One of the biggest gripes is with the build quality, so check for loose or missing fittings, plus rattles that can't be tracked down. Hardcore option The 187bhp hardcore two-seat 695 Biposto from 2014 wasn't a limited edition, but with a £32k-£50k price tag when new, it's very rare. Reliability Abarth-specific reliability data is hard to come by, but the Fiat 500's is easier to track down. Last year the 500 came 49th out of 50 cars in our Driver Power survey, and 48th for reliability. It previously came 54th out of 75 for reliability, in our 2021 poll. That's not too reassuring, but using a good specialist can make all the difference. As soon as you sit inside an Abarth you know that it's not just a humdrum small hatch. The seats are the most obvious clue to the 500's sporting intentions, and (depending on model) there are also aluminium pedals, Alcantara and brushed alloy trim. Advertisement - Article continues below But the seats are set too high to feel truly sporting, and the lack of reach adjustment for the steering wheel is a bugbear. Also, for a halo model, the quality of some of the materials is disappointing. There's not a lot of rear-seat legroom and that isn't because there's a decent amount of boot capacity. Just 185 litres can be stowed, with the 500C getting an incredibly tight oven door-like opening. There's no shortage of Abarths available via a private sale. The 595 is by far the most common derivative, in its various forms, while the 595C is much rarer. Prices rise for the rare and sought-after specials, such as the Biposto, Maserati and Tributo Ferrari. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Check the price of an Abarth 500 with our free car valuation tool... The interval for the Abarth 500 is every 12 months or 9,000 miles, with services alternating between Minor and Major, at £199 and £304 respectively. You'll have to fork out another £70 every two years for fresh brake fluid, but the really big bill comes every six years or 75,000 miles, when the cambelt has to be replaced. All Abarths have one of these, and a fresh water pump has to be fitted at the same time, pushing the bill up to £850 or so. It's also recommended that the air-con is regassed every three years, at around £75. Maintenance plans are available for all Abarths apart from the 695 Biposto. The standard warranty lasts for three years, but this can be extended for an extra cost. Eleven recalls over such a long production span isn't as worrying as you might think, especially because many campaigns affected just a few cars. But some glitches were potentially serious, including the first in September 2010, where a bolt in the steering column could work loose, leading to steering failure. The next recall came a month later, because the wrong airbag could go off in the event of a crash. Recall three was also because of steering failure, then came two campaigns due to wiring chafing, another because the door panels could cause injury in the event of a side impact, while seatbelt glitches led to a seventh action. Other potential problems included lighting failure, seats breaking loose in a collision, automatic-gearbox glitches and more steering issues. Abarth doesn't sell many cars in the UK, so it doesn't figure in our Driver Power surveys, not even the Brands poll. But Fiat is listed, and this year it came a disappointing 31st out of 32 makers. More encouraging are the owners' opinions featured on Of the eight reviews posted, seven have five stars, but the eighth has just one star, thanks to disappointing reliability and poor customer care. Did you know you can sell your car with Auto Express? Get the highest bid from our network of over 5,500 dealers and we'll do the rest. Click here to try Auto Express Sell My Car now ... 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