10 best cars to buy for under £1,000 – including a Jaguar and BMW 3-Series
AN expert has revealed a list of the ten best used cars on the market for under £1,000, including a Jaguar and BMW 3-Series.
The list, compiled by YouTuber Jonathan "Jonny" Brighton, includes some classics motors that are adored by petrol heads for their style and performance.
Many buyers shun new motors and many experts relish in revealing bargain buys that are out there in the used car market.
Now YouTuber Jonny Brighton has identified a collection of the ten best cars he thinks are out there for under £1,000.
Skoda Fabia Estate
Jonny explains that the Fabia is the perfect "jack of all trades" motor.
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He said: "Its the perfect first car and you can get bikes in the boot.
The insurance and tax are cheap. It's a great first car and I would
have another in a hearbeat."
VW Polo
The expert said the classic polo was the "perfect car for London."
He added: "The car is perfect for parking and is super reliable too."
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Ford StreetKa
Jonny said the StreetKa was an unusual motor with some appeal. It came with a 1.6L engine and was a decent city car.
Johnny said the StreetKa had aesthetic appeal and could be snapped for under £1,000.
Suzuki Swift
The Swift has a 1.3L engine and could do zero to sixty in 10.6 seconds.
Johnny said: "It's not fast by any means but better than other cars in its class."
Johnny added that there were reliability issues with the Swift's clutch.
VW Golf GTI mk4
The Golf features a two-litre engine and can do zero to 60 in 10.2 seconds. Johnny said: "It comes with a nice leather interior and £1,000 will get you a 2003 version."
Vauxhall Astra SRI
The Astra features a chunky 1.8L engine and could do zero to sixty in under ten seconds. Johnny described the Astra as a "good looking car."
Jaguar X-Type
Johnny described the famous Jag as a genuine executive class car. A 2009 model could be snapped up for just under £1,000.
Honda Civic Type S GT
This classic motor comes with a 1.8L engine and can do zero to 60 in around 8.6 seconds.
BMW 3-Series Estate
The expert described the BMW as a really practical car with great fuel economy. He said a 2005 model could be snapped up for less than £1,000.
Mazda MX-5
Johnny said he "adored" the MX-5 and said it offered amazing value for money.
He described the reliability as not bad but warned buyers to watch out for rust which was a "real killer" on these models.
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