Expert says great deals on used cars

Expert says great deals on used cars

August 04, 2009

USED Car Expert magazine says popular new buys mean lots of supply on the used market, which makes for cheap prices and great deals. But what if you want something different? Three minor-market, high-priced when new cars to consider, says magazine editor Matt Tumbridge, are: PROTON Gen-2 - "Small family car which is fine to drive, looks quite smart and, being a Proton, is a good-value buy, especially when this model is a couple of years old," states Tumbridge. Used Car Expert prices a 2007 1.6 GL with average mileage of 9,300 at £5,350. DAIHATSU Materia - "A much more practical car than it looks, it is great fun and far more interesting than other small MPVs - but not as cheap as you'd imagine," warns Tumbridge. Used Car Expert prices a 2007 Materia with just 8,000 miles on the clock at £7,000. FIAT Stilo - "Roomy, good value and cheap. Not popular new, it was often heavily discounted by showrooms, and that trend continues on the used market. They all get lots of standard equipment, and petrol power is the best value," says Tumbridge. Used Car Expert prices a 2007 1.6 Dynamic with average mileage at £5,500.