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Mercedes-Benz C270
Plumping for an older model carries less risk of depreciation

James Ruppert: out with the new and in with the old

If you want to get as much, or more, for less, bite the bullet and grab an older motor

15 January 2019
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Renaultsport Clio 197
Avoid the notoriously dodgy gearbox and you're in for a good time with a Renaultsport Clio 197

Used car buying guide: Renaultsport Clio 197

Renaultsport’s potent reworkings of the Clio have won legions of fans, but used examples aren’t without problems

14 January 2019
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Porsche Cayman
Second-generation Porsche Caymans are becoming affordable

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 11 January

£20,000 could get you a seriously sorted example of one of Stuttgart's finest handling sports cars, but make sure it's not a money pit

11 January 2019
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VW Lupo
A £600 Volkswagen Lupo isn't going to depreciate

James Ruppert: calling an end to acrimony-inducing acronyms

Prospective car buyers are up against MSRP, GFV, PCP and APR, but Bangernomics wonders if it might all be a little bit, well... TMI

8 January 2019
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Used buying guide: MG ZT

Used buying guide: MG ZT 260

The MG ZT 260 is a bonkers Prodrive-engineered Q-car priced from £8000 up but you can enjoy a much cheaper ZT if you prefer saner to zanier

7 January 2019
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Any used car that is capable of 0-62mph in 5.5sec has probably tried it, so check carefully

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 4 January

Planning a bank heist? You can't do much better for a getaway car than a sub-£8000, V8-powered Jaguar S-Type R

4 January 2019
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James Ruppert: Motability
Wheelchair users often need access to larger cars

James Ruppert: making it easier for disabled people to buy cars

Should Motability offer used cars? In a word, yes.

3 January 2019
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Used Peugeot 205 GTi guide
Lack of weight makes for nimble fun, but GTis require TLC

Used buying guide: Peugeot 205 GTi

The 205 GTi is one of the greatest hot hatches of all time and a classic that’s only going to go up in value

2 January 2019
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Subaru Forester
A banger is for life, not just for Christmas

The 12 used cars of Christmas: Bangernomics special

James Ruppert dons his thinking cap to find an ideal banger for your needs, whatever your festive duties

24 December 2018
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Land Rover Series One

Used car buying guide: Land Rover at 70 special

The marque's long history gives plenty of choice. James Ruppert offers a bold and varied selection

21 December 2018
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