The Best “BANG FOR YOUR BUCK” Cars You Can Buy!

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  • @SeaJayBelfast
    @SeaJayBelfast 9 місяців тому +57

    We were looking for a cheap, practical and extremely reliable car earlier this year. After watching Matt's videos on cheap, reliable cars we went for a 2011 Civic, 1.8 petrol, manual.
    Absolute beast of a car. Ridiculously practical. The rear seats fold completely flat or go vertical which is insanely useful. It's basically a hatchback with the load capacity of an SUV. I'm 6'6" and fit in it comfortably. 40mpg and runs absolutely perfectly.
    Also, it looks nice but attracts no attention so we're happy leaving it wherever.
    I'd 100% recommend one if anyone wants a well priced (£3500-4000) car. Also, cheers to Matt for the recommendation!

    • @tbeau6663
      @tbeau6663 8 місяців тому +1

      I've had six Hondas - three of them were Civics. A 4 door US built sedan, a 2 door coupe and the Sport model, which was the best. They gave me a total of 13 years trouble free, happy motoring.

    • @jazzyb8886
      @jazzyb8886 8 місяців тому

      Great choice. Way better than an old diesel German boring box!

  • @geirarnesen6531
    @geirarnesen6531 10 місяців тому +77

    Very interesting content Matt! More of this, please 🙏🏻. More for car enthusiasts. Your credibility is already earned, and your presentation style is down to talent and thus enjoyable.

  • @jeffreyhoward879
    @jeffreyhoward879 10 місяців тому +145

    Love your channel Matt. Please do a similar video with less expensive cars to maintain (non Merc, BMW or sports cars) for under 20K

    • @BibtheBoulder
      @BibtheBoulder 10 місяців тому +15

      lol....he promised this at the start of this video....

    • @flywalll
      @flywalll 10 місяців тому +8

      Hopefully he will. Who cares about money black holes these days?

    • @Globetrotter-1
      @Globetrotter-1 10 місяців тому +19

      £25-£35 grand cars are still a ridiculous price in my book. I honestly think a good Mercedes or BMW in the £2,000 to £5,000 ball park can be very reliable and low cost to run on a daily basis for UK or cross-EU runs.

    • @jeffreyhoward879
      @jeffreyhoward879 10 місяців тому +12

      @@Globetrotter-1 - I’m thinking about parts though. This is why I’ve shied away from Mercs, BMWs and Audis all these years - just too expensive to maintain when things go wrong.

    • @markdouglas9875
      @markdouglas9875 10 місяців тому +14

      Best reliable cars will be Japanese can't go wrong with a honda jazz, CRV ,civic

  • @KristianH1986
    @KristianH1986 10 місяців тому +9

    When i think bang for your buck, i think a 2005 toyota corolla with 60k miles for 1500 quid, ya can get well over 100k miles out of it and is what i call value for money.

  • @alancraigie7951
    @alancraigie7951 10 місяців тому +10

    I really enjoy your videos Matt. Whether it's sourcing cars for a friend or turning a car around or searching the Web for different types of car. Great channel. 👍

  • @johnmcdonald489
    @johnmcdonald489 10 місяців тому +8

    How about a ‘tales from the trade’ series? Awkward moments, disastrous deliveries, crazy customers. The motor trade never failed to entertain me when I was in it.

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound 10 місяців тому +46

    I guess a point to remember is that although heavily depreciated luxury cars have serving costs that shouldn't be hugely higher than lesser marques, if things break, replacement parts prices can still be reflective of the original price of the car eg best to follow Matt's advice from his videos to buy something like this where you can have, at the outset, a decent reserve fund for the inevitable expensive parts replacement/ labour. For me, the BMW 7-series would be the one I'd have. They'll never look dated to my eyes. Amateur Question : Best to buy something like these cars from a dealer so that you have some form of useful guarantee that it will work beyond the first week ? Note : I know nothing

    • @davidpaterson2309
      @davidpaterson2309 10 місяців тому +10

      Buying an old MB, BMW or whatever can certainly be a risk but not inevitably and you can mitigate it by buying carefully. I have run lots of old MBs of all kinds for years and it has been no more expensive than anything else - IF you buy the right cars and IF you know a good independent specialist to maintain it. And both of those things aren’t hard to find if you look carefully. Eg I bought an 11 year old CLK 500 which we ran as a second car for 3 years. Sounds scary? Of course it was thirsty (a 5 litre V8?) but not outrageously so (upper 20s) unless you had a heavy right foot. But it had done under 40k miles and had a full history, with every invoice. And that big scary engine and gearbox were very nearly bulletproof - yes, it would have been expensive if anything went wrong, but it wasn’t likely to. And my local MB specialist charged £350 for an A and £450 for a B - never, ever, go near an MB main dealer who will charge more than double that. And if you’re a car lover, you really should have a V8 once in your life - and make it a Merc, it’s a fabulous engine and a joy to drive.

    • @ouethojlkjn
      @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому +1

      Someone I used to work with (who raced go karts and knew his stuff) bought a smart looking BMW 530d and it was not a good experience. And this was from a main dealer. He reckons it was a well thrashed but very well detailed fleet hack. Guarantees are certainly worth considering but check what they cover. My brother bought a Toyota Yaris and the clutch failed in the first week. The dealer fixed it under the 3 month warranty. Good luck!

    • @Czechbound
      @Czechbound 10 місяців тому

      @@davidpaterson2309 Thank you !

    • @Czechbound
      @Czechbound 10 місяців тому

      @@ouethojlkjn Thank you !

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 9 місяців тому

      @@davidpaterson2309 lokl they stick v8s into all bags of crap nowadays , i.e suv's :)

  • @JeffersonHumber
    @JeffersonHumber 10 місяців тому +28

    I always think an older Maserati would be nothing but unreliable, probably unwarranted but that's the feeling I get in my bones.

    • @ckm-mkc
      @ckm-mkc 10 місяців тому +4

      Biggest issue with them is that it's impossible to use most bi-directional aftermarket scan tools with them, you have to use specialist computers. And you need these sort of scan tools for even the most basic maintenance....

    • @ouethojlkjn
      @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому +10

      A good friend of mine bought one as a present to himself and he put up with it for nearly two years but he got fed up with the bills, one after the other. I can't talk though as I got myself a Jaguar XJ-S 5.3 litre V12 H.E. (laughably stands for High efficiency). 1982. Money pit. In fact if you have a moment, a money pit that went to the University of Money Pits and graduated with honours in applied Money pits.

    • @chriswalker2753
      @chriswalker2753 10 місяців тому +2

      Buy an old BMW or Mercedes and you'll probably be able to find an independant specialist conveniently close to home. With rarer marques like Maserati, not so much.

    • @ouethojlkjn
      @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому

      @@chriswalker2753 As long as it isn't a diesel in the UK - unless you don't ever intend to go anywhere near a city in future.

    • @Oceans_Sail
      @Oceans_Sail 10 місяців тому

      Who gives a monkey…i decided to live a little before I pop my clogs….and my children can make their own inheritance.❤

  • @ouethojlkjn
    @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому +3

    I would say most of these bargain cars are a bargain as long as nothing breaks. then you bust into tears when your apologetic local independent garage says "are you sitting down?" "Yes mate, proper fuct it is, the warning lights are on and everything, we can get a reconditioned exchange unit in for £1,900 plus vat, but then there is fitting which will require disassembly of the dashboard and lower suspension".

  • @sweetonsax
    @sweetonsax 10 місяців тому +28

    Love this. Would love you to do one that’s under £10k

    • @KristopherNoronha
      @KristopherNoronha 7 місяців тому +3

      same here... when I think bang for the buck I think below 5k TBH... and there are actually deals to be had at that price if you scout around!

  • @alpinab14
    @alpinab14 10 місяців тому

    these vids are my favorite , keep a decent budget for maintenance and fuel and theres some very nice cars to be had for sure

  • @reggiepetto
    @reggiepetto 9 місяців тому

    I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Your knowledge is extensive, you speak clearly and you look good. Thank you.

  • @djsincuk
    @djsincuk 10 місяців тому +3

    Hi Matt, on the day of Charlies Coronation at the age of 67, I bought my first ever "not that sensible car for £18,000, a 2015 435D Gran Coupe 435D XDRIVE M SPORT finished in Estoril Blue metallic with full Ivory Dakota leather interior, 74,000 on the clock and I just can't get enough of it - pop it in Sports mode and hit the peddle and it's like engaging warp drive - I was originally looking for a decent 6 Series Gran Coupe after seeing your video on them but couldn't find the spec I wanted, but to be honest the 4 Series fit's the bill perfectly 😃

  • @jf3490
    @jf3490 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic video mate, properly addicted to your channel at the moment!

  • @chrisbolton5461
    @chrisbolton5461 10 місяців тому

    A brilliant video. Knowledge and enthusiasm shines through. Great advice.

  • @malcolmrobinson3675
    @malcolmrobinson3675 10 місяців тому +1

    One of your most entertaining and enjoyable videos so far Matt (and I’ve watched them all!) great theme 👍

  • @ricktownsend6979
    @ricktownsend6979 8 місяців тому

    Great channel and content as always Matt.. Keep up the good work…

  • @soloshoesyus4534
    @soloshoesyus4534 10 місяців тому +3

    recently bought a SSAYONG TIVOLI for the missus. she loves it, great mileage plenty of tech. and its only cost me 8k for a diesel with 43k miles full service history defiantly bang for your buck.

  • @paulmurray2147
    @paulmurray2147 10 місяців тому

    Great video Matt, they just seem to get better & better, always entertaining Cheers Paul.

  • @owensteele1645
    @owensteele1645 9 місяців тому

    Very interesting subject. I love your videos Matt.

  • @mohammedsaeed9418
    @mohammedsaeed9418 10 місяців тому

    Love your plate at the back Bosshpa and your videos

  • @morganthedruid1
    @morganthedruid1 10 місяців тому +6

    It would be interesting if you did a video of what dealers take notice of when they are looking at a car on paper rather than in the flesh, what are the red flags and particular stats that should worry us tourists but we're usually not aware of.

  • @googoogjoobgoogoogjoob
    @googoogjoobgoogoogjoob 10 місяців тому +38

    Interesting. But I'm not currently in the position to associate 'bang for your buck' with £38K unfortunately. Currently looking for a replacement for my aging GTV for up to 20K though.

    • @n3hp5
      @n3hp5 Місяць тому

      LMAO.

  • @Paul-67
    @Paul-67 10 місяців тому +1

    Cheers Matt. Good information and good to watch as always. Any chance of a episode about ev’s and the state of the used car market regarding them?

  • @derekgibson9834
    @derekgibson9834 9 місяців тому

    Great video Matt as always. Some serious cars there. Gosh , amazing value there.

  • @adambeaver1749
    @adambeaver1749 10 місяців тому +2

    Class video again Matt !! Really makes you think where to put your cash on selection.
    Last 5 years I've had a Audi TTS, FK8 Civic Type R, BMW M140i, Toyota GR Yaris, Cupra290 and a Hyundai I20N.
    Just swapped out into a Kia Stinger GTS. A hell of of a car for the money, a hidden gem thats rare too....still with 3 years warranty left too !

    • @eddydixon3002
      @eddydixon3002 4 місяці тому

      I know this comment was posted months ago but I’d love to hear how you’d rate that list of cars you’ve had in some sort of order. Both the TTS and M140 are in my list of potential next cars. The cupra 290/300 are supposedly incredible too.

  • @stephenlane9168
    @stephenlane9168 10 місяців тому

    Another good enjoyable & very watchable video Matt. 👌

  • @mcooke999
    @mcooke999 10 місяців тому +7

    I think Jag XJ's and early L405 RR's fit into this category, both can be had for under £20k (XJ's for under £10k easily!) and with a private plate everyone else thinks you're a millionaire! ...another but slightly higher priced option (£30-35k ish) is the Aston Martin Rapide! 👍

  • @jimbob578
    @jimbob578 10 місяців тому +4

    Another good idea for a little series. Maybe you could do different budgets, i.e. best bargains under £4k, under £8k, under £12k etc.

  • @graemegaw5536
    @graemegaw5536 10 місяців тому

    Good call on the E Class coupe, I have an E250 Sport Petrol and its a brilliant car. Looks and drives so well. The basic shape hasnt really changed so they have aged incredibly well

  • @Mariazellerbahn
    @Mariazellerbahn 10 місяців тому +14

    Best bang for your buck will always be a Vauxhall.
    A year old they tend to lose 50%.
    I bought a 2014 Vauxhall GTC Auto in 2015 (19 months old) with 13k on the clock for £7k.
    8 years and an extra 10k later, I've been offered £8k for it.
    All it has cost me apart from usual running costs is a new battery, a new (plastic) thermostat housing and two front tyres.

    • @Czechbound
      @Czechbound 10 місяців тому +1

      So the rear tyres are 9 years old ? If so, they are probably 3-4 years overdue for replacing due to age. Note : I know nothing

    • @Mariazellerbahn
      @Mariazellerbahn 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Czechbound I agree but the MOT station keeps passing them and I only go to the post box and back in it. If they let go, I can walk back home.

  • @mrthomas394
    @mrthomas394 9 місяців тому +1

    Hard to believe that this is a you tube channel it's so well put together and presented it could easily be a TV program.... It's a joy to watch I really enjoyed the MR2 video 👌👌

  • @SatanDotExe
    @SatanDotExe 5 місяців тому +2

    The MK1 Lexus GS450h SE-L is incredible value for money. 340hp from a car that is mechnically bullet-proof, with adaptive cruise, keyless entry and start, heated and cooled seats etc, for less than £5,000.

    • @shill6449
      @shill6449 2 місяці тому

      Reliability is almost a given, with Lexus! A friend of mine was most put-out, when he had to change a headlamp bulb - AFTER A WHOLE 7 YEARS!!! Awwww! And that's all he had to worry about, as nothing else needed doing!

  • @ShanePleasance
    @ShanePleasance 10 місяців тому +1

    I went from AUDI S5 to AUDI S7 as my daily last year. $1000 tune (via phone with options for a subtle crackle etc) at Stage one takes it to 580HP, replace one of the resonators for an X-Pipe, a $400 AppleCarplay interface and it makes a very compelling proposition. Actual proper buttons, ivory leather interior, Thermal Imaging camera (kid you not) and its a terrific and compelling 4 wheel drive 5 door hatchback. The problem is - where to next? I probably have to double what I paid to make a discernible upgrade. Fortunately I have a little NA MX5 for the weekend, and an old diesel Disco for the fishing and bush. New Zealand says hello!

  • @garethsaunders1260
    @garethsaunders1260 10 місяців тому +8

    I LOVE my i3 REx. The best car I've ever owned. Has the range of our Tesla, drives well, super reliable and has zero battery degradation.
    I did 400 miles in it on Monday, an amazing machine.
    You can do a video on mine if you want, based outside of Congleton.

    • @adamfry1125
      @adamfry1125 10 місяців тому +1

      Agreed. Just wish mine had a better ride.

    • @linas5222
      @linas5222 10 місяців тому

      How long did the 400mile drive take you?

    • @garethsaunders1260
      @garethsaunders1260 10 місяців тому

      ​​@@linas5222the same amount of time it'd take in a petrol car, 7.5 hours, why?

    • @linas5222
      @linas5222 10 місяців тому

      @@garethsaunders1260 I guess I had the misconception that to run it on petrol the battery needs to be charged and on longer trips you’d still have to charge it

    • @garethsaunders1260
      @garethsaunders1260 10 місяців тому

      @@linas5222 ah, I'm with you. That's the amazing thing about the REx, if you are so inclined, you can run it as an EV, if not, just keep filing it with petrol.
      I do about 85% of my total miles on electric, the rest petrol.

  • @GordonHunter
    @GordonHunter 10 місяців тому +2

    Followed your previous B4B advice and found a tidy Lexus SC430 with 50k miles - so much fun and such a great drive - and a double result as the wife doesn't like the open top driving nor the low down seat so I get the car to myself.

  • @sahebahmed8237
    @sahebahmed8237 10 місяців тому

    Hi mat I really enjoy you videos keep it up !

  • @finleypdoherty
    @finleypdoherty 10 місяців тому +14

    Great list, think the Jaguar F-Type is also a bargain. 25k for a 2014 3 litre supercharged V6. Gorgeous sports car, 50k miles

    • @sturmgewehr449
      @sturmgewehr449 16 днів тому

      it's end of life and will destruct your wallet at around 70k miles

  • @andydye7883
    @andydye7883 10 місяців тому

    Hi matt, really great video, a bit of an eye opener to what you can get these days.

  • @stephenhiggs4553
    @stephenhiggs4553 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video Matt. I consider the C7 chevrolet corvette stingray to be a great bargain, with prices anywhere between £40,000 to £60,000, it's so much car for the money.

  • @md-detailing
    @md-detailing 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant video as always Matt!
    Very interesting!
    The F10 M5 is brilliant and stunning and for a good price! :D

  • @slimboydim
    @slimboydim 10 місяців тому

    Great vid Matt, we currently run an E350 CDI BEFF Vert, and so far (touch wood) it has been very good. Head is at the moment being turned by a 958 Cayenne though, would be a first venture into Porchworld...

  • @bycrawford
    @bycrawford 10 місяців тому +3

    Pardon the pun but this video is gonna bang. Been looking for something like this for ages mate!

  • @GrahamSmith1616
    @GrahamSmith1616 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, interesting and useful video. Again.

  • @SwedishHouseFifa
    @SwedishHouseFifa 10 місяців тому +1

    Finally I hear Mat talk about my own car an Audi RS5! They're a lot more rare and expensive in Sweden, but still amazing value for what you get... that V8 is mental

  • @suprarcjpop545
    @suprarcjpop545 10 місяців тому +3

    You overlooked Lexus for sure. I don't get the obsession with Merc, BMW and Audi these days.

    • @fatfrank69
      @fatfrank69 3 місяці тому +1

      Far more reliable, very unlikely to have a problem unlike a BMW or Mercedes, and if it does repairs are only slightly more than a Toyota.

  • @Robloxkid819lostphone
    @Robloxkid819lostphone 10 місяців тому

    Hey Mat. I had a look on autotrader as well and ive found an rs4 from 2013 63 reg for around that. Also mercedes cls, E class, volvo v90 and similar, audi q7, Jaguar xj 3.0,xf,xe loads of diesel ones. Its still a jag even if its a diesel. Alfa stelvio. Thats what i found so far for a 20k budget. Cheers and keep up the great content mate

  • @cool_training_tips
    @cool_training_tips 10 місяців тому +9

    Great video. You mentioned that the bottom has fallen out of the EV market, that's super interesting. Have seen long queues waiting for working charging points this summer

    • @adamfry1125
      @adamfry1125 10 місяців тому +3

      It's not that. It's the Tesla price cuts and the market getting a load of model 3s that have just ended lease. It's a good option that's driven the prices down of the other options that had been artificially high for a long time

    • @ouethojlkjn
      @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому +2

      As mentioned, EV prices were chopped when Tesla introduced lower pricing start of this year - and as well as Tesla, a large number of Zoes are rolling off their lease and there are some brilliant bargains to be had. Tesla Superchargers are usually much better service than the rest of the public points but even then I have come across queueing - esp at busy time like lunch. I think ICE car prices will be walloped by the (I think unfair) ULEZ scheme expansions. But helped a little by much lower fuel prices. I even saw PRICE PARITY! for Diesel and Petrol the other day - never seen that in decades.

  • @Tuffluk
    @Tuffluk 10 місяців тому +17

    It’s a brave man choosing to buy any of your choices without having to keep around 3k plus to cover for any repairs. Then there’s the breakdown anxiety worrying about the expense keeping it on the road.
    I long for your bravado Matt and applaud your love of cars but some are watchers and not doers and I am, sadly, one of the latter. That’s one of the reasons I follow your channel religiously 😢

    • @Tuffluk
      @Tuffluk 10 місяців тому +1

      I mean former, sorry

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 9 місяців тому

      if you want a 5k car, buy a 3k one and spend 1k on it :)

  • @hammo1935
    @hammo1935 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice one Matt food for thought. I would look at the Kia Stinger GT at that price range. A definite Q car. Also Skoda Superb 280 estate or saloon, VW Arteon maybe.

  • @eddiejones.redvees
    @eddiejones.redvees 10 місяців тому +2

    I think one of the best bang for buck’s is one of the taxi drivers favourites the Skoda superb it has lots of legroom and a big boot a specially the estate if you go for a diesel good mpg

  • @sadmarinersfan8935
    @sadmarinersfan8935 10 місяців тому +1

    I definitely would prefer something with lower running costs myself but that’s not really the point of the name of course it’s all about what the most sporty or luxurious care for the lowest price definitely crazy what you can get over there given the depreciation great video as always Matt

  • @gangsterkami1
    @gangsterkami1 10 місяців тому +1

    Do I need to add to the long list of comments praising you for your videos? I am addicted to your channel!

  • @DavidSmith-ql3zp
    @DavidSmith-ql3zp 10 місяців тому

    At last! Pleased to see your review of the E class Coupe was so positive, I am on my second 220 cdi, paid £26k for it with a 100 miles on it back in 2013. Like the car for it’s timeless looks, main thing to watch out for is the front suspension arms that wear out. I get 41.6 mpg overall and 55-58 on the motorway.

  • @vx4716
    @vx4716 10 місяців тому +47

    Great show as always Matt, BMW F10 M5 is a real bargain, 560bhp for £30k , bought one 2 years ago some can be had for as low as 20, heard some horror stories about reliability but touchwood its been fine for 2 years. My heart still comes out my chest when i plant my right foot.

    • @ianmason3040
      @ianmason3040 10 місяців тому +2

      Me too - right after watching one of Matt's videos :)

    • @ahyaan2552
      @ahyaan2552 10 місяців тому +4

      Tbh if i had one i would buy a high mileage one and replace all the common faults for maybe 5k on top of the 17k for a ragged one, and have the peace of mind that it should not spin a bearing randomly.

    • @joedennehy386
      @joedennehy386 10 місяців тому +1

      Good on you mate, enjoy that power you only live once

    • @Nomoreranch0
      @Nomoreranch0 10 місяців тому +1

      Ahh yes the infamous rear tyre shredder with little to no grip off a standstill yes yes 👍

    • @user-sf7kl9uh7k
      @user-sf7kl9uh7k 8 місяців тому +1

      Are they still quick post 60,000 miles? My friend has a stage 1 (pulley, map) 2005 e55, he says it can toast F10 m5's. Or is he lying? 😮

  • @stephenrichards5386
    @stephenrichards5386 10 місяців тому +1

    The best merc diesel i had was the 2018 194ps. Brilliant

  • @peterdoyle1994
    @peterdoyle1994 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for a geat video Matt. "S Class 60mpg Euro 6 £240 Road tax" what's not to like? Tesla synopsis very interesting too. Thanks.

  • @mediapartners9950
    @mediapartners9950 10 місяців тому

    Another great video Matt many thanks

  • @leccy9901
    @leccy9901 10 місяців тому +1

    I spent a bit more than the cars you're showing, but for 43k, I got myself an Aston Martin rapide s. It's a 6 litre v12, 40k miles on a 14 plate. Seriously quick and sounds like a jet plane when I put my foot down. Plus, I'm driving about in an Aston. It was either this or something like a merc a35 brand new. The merc would be more expensive 😂 I'll drive the Aston for 12 months, sell for the purchase price, or very close to, and buy another monster. This is how I like to have cars. Had a porche 911 before this and a e46 m3 before that. Didn't lose a penny on either. Lovely!

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 10 місяців тому

    Hey Matt. Love your work 👍

  • @lvpvsmalvm522
    @lvpvsmalvm522 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m 19. I just bought my second car in April. It’s a 2.4L Honda accord I-VTEC EX. It had 59k miles when I got it for £5,995. The insurance is somehow cheaper than my first car, seat Ibiza 1.4, and I absolutely love it. It has everything I need. It’s comfortable, reliable, decently quick, and has all the gadgets. I’m probably one of the only 19 year olds with a Honda accord because I doubt it’s very sought after but I would highly recommend. It really is a bang for your buck.

    • @ouethojlkjn
      @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому

      Yes, just see what your Grandad is driving and buy one of them. My brother has a Honda Jazz for this reason - great little car and cheap as chips.

    • @lvpvsmalvm522
      @lvpvsmalvm522 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ouethojlkjn well my great grandad drives a Nissan Note. Not sure how I’d look driving one of them 🤣

  • @robbie6983
    @robbie6983 10 місяців тому +9

    Love the E class coupe of that era, managed to bag myself the E500 as my weekend toy and it's aged well compared to other cars from 14 years ago, great performance and super smooth V8. I wouldn't discount the earlier 2009 - 2012 models based on no Bluetooth audio. They have bluetooth calls and you can enable bluetooth Audio in the hidden infotainment system menu. You cant skip songs from the wheel though but cradle your phone and you can easily tap to skip. Small price to pay if you're on a budget I'd say!

    • @josephberrie9550
      @josephberrie9550 10 місяців тому +1

      I thought this was a car forum not a hifi talking shop

    • @NomadJRG
      @NomadJRG 10 місяців тому

      Unfortunately touching your phone in any way while in control of a car even in a car park (if the engine is on) is illegal and will land you with 6 points and a large fine. A good Bluetooth system definitely has a much greater appeal now.

    • @robbie6983
      @robbie6983 10 місяців тому +1

      @@NomadJRG Correct. Or you could create an unskipable song playlist and save a few £££'s :)

    • @robbie6983
      @robbie6983 10 місяців тому

      @@josephberrie9550 does it matter a comments worth?

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 9 місяців тому

      @@josephberrie9550 lol indeed, i have absolutly noconsideraiton about that stuff in a buying decision

  • @Br1anuk
    @Br1anuk 10 місяців тому

    Mercedes E350 convertible is an excellent choice. Search for cars with Harmon Kardon sound as they usually have lots of extras. Also look for cars 2011 on with the straight DRL lights as they’re 265bhp and lower tax bracket. All facelift cars are euro6. Brilliant comfortable mile muncher.

  • @davidcurtis6186
    @davidcurtis6186 9 місяців тому +1

    Love the channel Matt really enjoy the variation between cheaper and more expensive cars. Im coming out the motortrade after having company cars for a while and only got a couple of grand to spend on a runaround. (Need to be relatively cheap insurance also) what models should i be looking at?

  • @RDFB101
    @RDFB101 10 місяців тому +3

    Enjoy these vids 👍 Depreciation doesn't get considered enough when people buy used cars I think. Reckon you could do a video looking at used cars options that you think would likely hold their value well? Some cars can seem pricey but if they hold their value then they should be considered more of an investment than a cost (provided they're well maintained)

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 9 місяців тому

      id sayif hes sggesting 20k cars that were only 50k ten years ago then they had low depreciation haha

    • @18_rabbit
      @18_rabbit 6 місяців тому

      yes, but for most part, most of these and most all cars that are not collectible, ie dn't have under around 30Kmiles on clock, are going to continue to depreciate over time. It's not complicated, except for the rare model which is very different in some way from all others. Almost never happens, i can think of only less than 5 EVER!

  • @worldhello1234
    @worldhello1234 10 місяців тому +1

    @0:54 I wouldn't mind a little bit of gas guzzling. Where I live LPG cost about €0.79/litre and the conversion costs about €3,500. You break even much earlier with a gass guzzler. 😊

  • @theCybershot123
    @theCybershot123 10 місяців тому

    Hi Matt your knowledge about cars is something you will have to start some follow up videos on those cars that you picked out.

  • @xmarcika
    @xmarcika 10 місяців тому

    I think I started to be addicted on your videos😁 But anyway, could you do a video about cars which are HOLDING their value the best? Thanks

  • @f-u-nkyf-u-ntime
    @f-u-nkyf-u-ntime 10 місяців тому +1

    I bought a face-lift 2013 3.0ltr supercharged XJ portfolio with only 16,000 miles on it for £19,000. It had been serviced every 2000 miles and was garaged all it's life. It's like a new car. When it was purchased in very late 2012 it was £67,500 and the last list on them, with a few modifications (infotainment and headlights) was around £75,000. That's what I call bang for buck.

  • @engineersin
    @engineersin 7 місяців тому

    Had a E250 CDI BlueEf 2011 Coupe for a year until last September... 60+ MPG easy on motorway... 120 mph easy without any hassle on anywhere u can legally do this speed ;) .. Such reliable car.. Only had one problem and was fixed for 250 quids, which was the signal module failure... For a year i did between Selby-Leeds (for studying masters) back and forth every day, did 18000 miles, NEVER HAD ME A PROBLEM ... SUCH RELIABLE AND CHEAP TO RUN CAR... and it is an E "CLASS"

  • @jonesy-rh5fk
    @jonesy-rh5fk 10 місяців тому +2

    Can’t speak more highly of the 8 series, my dad bought a 70 plate earlier in the year from BMW with 20k miles and most of the options boxes ticked, and it was £40k. I cannot think of any other car that even gets close for the money.

  • @shawing
    @shawing 10 місяців тому +3

    Would love to see you in an BMW i3, be interesting to get your take on it.
    I've driven a 120ah and the i3s version both proper nippy and fun and interesting, plus the one pedal driving thing is quite fun when you get used to it, especially around peaks roads 😊

  • @yasirshah284
    @yasirshah284 9 місяців тому +4

    Make a list of SUVs you think are best value for money

  • @LowreyContractorsUK
    @LowreyContractorsUK 10 місяців тому

    Thank you excellent advice

  • @Josephashwell_14
    @Josephashwell_14 10 місяців тому +6

    The Alfa gulia Qv has to be included in the list. Such a good bargain. Another great video btw. 🎉

    • @NomadJRG
      @NomadJRG 10 місяців тому

      They have depreciated MUCH less than their main rivals the C63 and M3/M4 which are now both in the bargain category. The main issue with the Giulia QV is that not many were sold so they are much rarer than their competitors on the used market.

    • @Josephashwell_14
      @Josephashwell_14 10 місяців тому +2

      @@NomadJRG Yeah, I get what you mean. The gulia just feels like more car and feels more special.

  • @ianthorn9461
    @ianthorn9461 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant video 👍👍

  • @BionicRusty
    @BionicRusty 10 місяців тому

    Great selection. 👏👏👏
    The S Class are so tempting to me. Other cars?
    I almost bought a VW Phaeton but dived away and bought a beautiful E Class estate.
    I love the Phaeton’s luxury but was scared off by their repair costs.
    It’s the S Class now, though. You make a superb case for a chop-in into an S Class. If you get one, I’ll be there.
    Being honest, you’re the only dealer I’d trust to look after me as a buyer.
    😉

  • @JTop79
    @JTop79 10 місяців тому +3

    please do a i3 video, I've had one for a year and i love it!

  • @odie7764
    @odie7764 10 місяців тому

    I had a 3ltr amg sport clk 57 plate, 5 years ago amazing car. Had it 3 years, only depreciated a grand. Sold it used the cash as part of my house deposit.

  • @markziff7234
    @markziff7234 9 місяців тому

    My hat off to you for including Maserati. ❤

  • @themanipulator1
    @themanipulator1 10 місяців тому +4

    Ive been looking at picking up an xk, i think they look gorgeous and are just so tempting around the 10-15K mark.

    • @moz6629
      @moz6629 10 місяців тому

      Same. But that road tax bill is simply ludicrous

  • @ckm-mkc
    @ckm-mkc 10 місяців тому +2

    I have an i3 REx - it's a great car to drive, replaced a VW GTi

  • @ilmseed8200
    @ilmseed8200 9 місяців тому

    Every car you've talked about are cars I look at all the time😊

  • @philiphudgens4726
    @philiphudgens4726 10 місяців тому

    I've just bought a 2023 RS5 coupe with £10k of extras which has a 3.0 V6 twin turbo however the sweet spot is definitely the earlier, but utterly glorious, 4.2 V8. What a powerplant!

  • @Nicdez
    @Nicdez 10 місяців тому

    Try a BMW Z4 from 2012 onwards. They are sporty little coupes and offer roof down driving for when summer comes. Under 9 grand will buy a good one, either straight 6 or a later 2 litre 4 pot.

  • @Arbitrator207
    @Arbitrator207 10 місяців тому +15

    The reason they are seemingly cheap is you'll need to trade your kidneys to fix them when they go wrong!

    • @ouethojlkjn
      @ouethojlkjn 10 місяців тому

      I remember watching a fascinating video where this American Bloke had bought a "cheap" Bentley Continental GT on an impulse at an auction. The boot latch was dicky and an EXCHANGE unit was something crazy like four grand. It rapidly got worse as he then discovered it had been under water - probably in a flood somewhere. All he thought it needed was a touch up of the front bumper!!!

    • @UnseenSpirit
      @UnseenSpirit 9 місяців тому

      Yes 100 percent correct. I remember in 2007 looking at 3 series and 5 series. Not that much difference in 2nd hand price but cost of insurance, maintenance etc was probably why people went for the 3 series more

  • @MrNegativecreep07
    @MrNegativecreep07 10 місяців тому +3

    I had a 64 plate E250 coupe. Very comfy, great cruiser, reliable and surprisingly practical with the pillarless design. Although the engine was the weak point, fine mpg and performance but felt like something from the 90's in terms of refinement.

    • @Seewhogetsluckyfirst
      @Seewhogetsluckyfirst 10 місяців тому

      im looking to get one myself in regards to being weak engine wise on the e250 do you mean in regards to power or reliability I've been under the illusion they are quite bulletproof

    • @MrNegativecreep07
      @MrNegativecreep07 10 місяців тому

      @@Seewhogetsluckyfirst power was fine, mpg in the low 40's, it's just the engine felt quite agricultural and didn't suit the car. Apparently the 220 is smoother and only slightly slower

    • @Seewhogetsluckyfirst
      @Seewhogetsluckyfirst 10 місяців тому +1

      @@MrNegativecreep07 thank you for the help think the 220 is 170 bhp so not much difference at all

    • @markdouglas9875
      @markdouglas9875 10 місяців тому +1

      The next model e class was a whole new level of refinement... Get a 17 plate onwards and you will have a decade of free motoring

    • @Seewhogetsluckyfirst
      @Seewhogetsluckyfirst 10 місяців тому

      @@markdouglas9875 i cant afford it mate

  • @the1big1matt
    @the1big1matt 10 місяців тому

    great list. so tempted by the i8 but think the doors would do my head in when in a carpark etc

  • @JTop79
    @JTop79 10 місяців тому +3

    the bigger worry with old model S is flash memory issues, worth checking out.
    it would be nice for you to do a video on a EV!

  • @Dr.SkullScience77
    @Dr.SkullScience77 10 місяців тому +1

    I think in terms of 'bang for buck' cars like Mercedes E class or the CLS, Jaguar XF or BMW 5 series are prime candidates but maintenance costs can be high. Good service history is essential 👍

  • @paulsikora5623
    @paulsikora5623 10 місяців тому

    interesting content matt, i look forward to your site car showroom tours of new stock.

  • @infinite_azure_
    @infinite_azure_ 10 місяців тому

    I know most people's favourite videos are the i bought x cheap car but these autotrader ones are my favourite! Probably because im an autotrader addict myself😂

  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel 10 місяців тому +3

    IM GOING TO GIVE YOU THE ABSOLUTE BEST BANG....
    2008 ON WARDS JAGUAR X TYPE 2.2 D.

  • @matthewsmith1180
    @matthewsmith1180 10 місяців тому

    Oooh i bloody love that rs5 mate. Thats a bit of me that. You've really got my juices flowing. My misses will kill me if i turn up to pick her up in that 😂. On the other hand, at least one of us will be pleased. Great show. Keep up the hard graft 👍

  • @TJ-TeeVee
    @TJ-TeeVee 10 місяців тому

    Defo on point with the i8 review, I genuinely think it’s the “best bang for your buck “ 😂

  • @bloodstockvip2176
    @bloodstockvip2176 10 місяців тому +2

    I3 is a great car, the body is carbon fibre and it's rear wheel drive plus the doors open outwards from the centre which is brilliant for baby seats in the back. Never owned one but had one for a loan can when in for service and it's super quick off the line to 30/40mph, lots of fun too!

  • @highmoorash7638
    @highmoorash7638 10 місяців тому +2

    Jaguar I Pace, some great bargains on these currently, Matt.

  • @darrenmarshall4454
    @darrenmarshall4454 10 місяців тому

    Great video Matt ,just to let you know I spent 5 minutes trying to wipe a white spot off my screen until I realized it was on your top 😂, there are some bargains out there,

  • @nigelparish2631
    @nigelparish2631 10 місяців тому +2

    Nissan micra ...the 2nd shape
    Cheap as chips. £500 ish. Brilliant cars.

  • @jimspammington1831
    @jimspammington1831 10 місяців тому +1

    You should do a video where you give us your best tips for part exchanging a vehicle. How to get the most money for what you've got