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BMW 3 Series (E30)

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Used car buying guide: BMW 3 Series (E30)

The little (by today’s standards) E30 BMW 3 Series ruled its class in the 1980s as a driver’s car. And it’s still in great demand, despite all the rust

14 December 2020

Used car buying guide: BMW 3 Series (E30)

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Used car buying guide: Toyota MR2

The Toyota MR2 does what it says (in abbreviated form) on the tin. We investigate the 1989-1999 iteration of this playful and reliable sports coupé

7 December 2020

Used car buying guide: Toyota MR2

Quick steering helps to give the 166 a sense of agility

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Used car buying guide: Alfa Romeo 166

The Alfa Romeo 166 was once derided because it shed value so fast but now owners are watching prices rise. Here's how to join them

30 November 2020

Used car buying guide: Alfa Romeo 166

Morris Minor - front

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Used car buying guide: Morris Minor

The Morris Minor of 1952-1971 isn’t just a smile-inducing piece of nostalgia but also an affordable classic car that can be reliable enough for regular use

23 November 2020

Used car buying guide: Morris Minor

Citroen XM used buying guide - hero front

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Used car buying guide: Citroen XM

We called the Citroën XM the world’s comfiest car in 1989, and as for its supposed electrical frailty and scary suspension? All bark and no bite

16 November 2020

Used car buying guide: Citroen XM

Porsche 911 - front

Restomod specialist Singer teamed up with Williams to create a ‘reimagined’ 964 with 500bhp and a 9000rpm redline

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Used car buying guide: Porsche 911 (964)

The 964-generation Porsche 911 has plenty to offer enthusiasts with budgets from £30,000 to six figures and some way beyond

9 November 2020

Used car buying guide: Porsche 911 (964)

Datsun 240z - front

Datsun rejected Yamaha’s proposal for the 240Z, which went on to become the jaw-dropping Toyota 2000GT

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Used car buying guide: Datsun 240Z

Datsun went a long way towards improving its image in 1969 with a gratifying sports coupé, and it remains affordable – for now

2 November 2020

Used car buying guide: Datsun 240Z

Ferrari 599 - front

The track-only 599XX made headlines when it broke the seven-minute barrier at the Nürburgring

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Used car buying guide: Ferrari 599

The sublime Ferrari 599 can now be bought for a third of its original price - although you’ll have to stump up more for Eric Clapton’s old motor…

26 October 2020

Used car buying guide: Ferrari 599

Ford Fiesta ST - front

Entertaining handling has always been the ST’s biggest draw

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Used car buying guide: Ford Fiesta ST 150

The Fiesta ST is the most affordable of fun, fast Fords, and an older example of this engaging hot supermini costs little more than a grand

19 October 2020

Used car buying guide: Ford Fiesta ST 150

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - front

There’s some clever chassis tech but it needs looking after

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Used car buying guide: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

The last-hurrah throwback to a time when Mitsubishi’s product portfolio could still excite enthusiasts

12 October 2020

Used car buying guide: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

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