The Merc 190 is a satisfying, classy, everyday saloon that was built to last, which is why there are still so many good ones around today
Lamborghini’s Diablo has many flaws, but they’ll all melt away if you drive it properly and extend its mighty V12
If you’re tempted by a Golf GTI, its Spanish relation, the Leon Cupra, is cheaper, rarer, more eye-catching and, best of all, hotter
Peugeot’s 106 GTi and Rallye models offer real-world entertainment and exceptional driver appeal for very little outlay
This hot A6 is an underrated executive car that’s shaded by its RS-badged rangemates, but it’s not without its issues
The 75 saloon failed to save Rover but it’s a classy old exec that will run and run given TLC
To relive what for many is the highlight of the 3 Series story so far, the E46 generation of 1999-2006, all you need is £500
Fettled by Renault Sport, the Twingo RS is quick, agile and fun. It’s also available from £1500 these days, which makes it a star buy
R36 Passats are rare, but they’re 10 a penny compared with the previous-generation Passat W8, a 275bhp curio of which there are only around 50 examples left in the UK
If you want a practical and comfortable family transporter that can also entertain, we nominate this 296bhp under-the-radar version of the Passat
Hot hatch is at home. flat out on track and doing the school run
The 2015-17 Civic Type R could be the ideal hot hatch: thrilling when you want, easy-going in daily use, reliable and temptingly good value
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