USED CARS
AGE BEFORE BEAUTY
Affordable options for boy (and girl) racers on a budget
James Ruppert
What to buy, where to buy it and how much to pay
WHAT WE ALMOST BOUGHT THIS WEEK
BMW 325i (E30)
We all have that dream car, don’t we? This week it’s this lovingly restored BMW E30 325i, attractive for its sub- 100k mileage and immaculate bodywork. Up for £20,995, the car has been completely overhauled, including a Glacier Blue respray, cambelt, water pump and gearbox changes, plus new shocks and springs.
THE HIGH PRIEST OF BANGERNOMICS
The Ford Ka is a great option for driving novices...
Does it look the part? This is an important question for used car buyers who want a hot hatchback but can’t quite take the insurance premium hit. Fancy alloy wheels, flash paint and some nice extras they can stretch to, though.
We’re talking to the younger drivers, of course, but they still have to bear in mind that if their tepid hatch looks as if it means business, it’s probably going to affect how much they pay for cover, along with their driving record, where they live and what they do for a living. Anyway, let’s have a look around and see what might be on offer.