A MOTORS expert has revealed the best cars you can buy for under £15,000.
Everything seems to be costing more these days, and that includes spiralling car prices which make it difficult to afford a new motor.
A motor expert has revealed the best cars you can buy for under £15,000
Handily, car experts at Auto Express have listed some great options which should be a little more reasonable.
Audi A5 Mk1 2007-2016
audiYou can find a 2014 Audi A5 for around £9,000 on CarGurus[/caption]
The experts say that the A5 was Audi’s answer to the BMW 3 Series Coupe and, latterly, the 4 Series.
They commented: “While the A5 isn’t quite as sharp dynamically as its rival, it’s still good to drive and easily makes up for it when it comes to building and material quality inside the cabin.
“There’s a wide choice of petrol and diesel models, with two and four-wheel drive. The rear seats are a little tight, but this coupe offers an almost-unmatched level of style and image for the money, so owning an Audi A5 should be a real treat.”
BMW i3 2013-2022
bmwA 2015 BMW i3 can be found for around £12,000 on the AA site[/caption]
The car experts at Auto Express believe that it’s a shame that BMW chose to indirectly replace the i3, its first production EV, with the more generic iX1.
They say: “If you’re after an all-electric city car, it’s a great option. The i3 looks like nothing else on the road, and the word from owners is that older cars have fared even better than expected in terms of battery health.
“Yet residual values are excellent, so even buying an earlier version is expensive.”
Jaguar XE 2015-present
The Jag XE is an attractive looking car, but isn’t particularly spaciousJAGUAR
Despite the XE’s great handling and attractive appearance, Jaguar’s attempt to compete with the BMW 3 Series didn’t really succeed in terms of sales.
But there are still plenty of used examples available.
Auto Express say: “It’s a handsome alternative to the BMW, and affordable enough to overlook that the Jag isn’t as roomy and earlier models had sub-par infotainment.
“It also has an excellent ride/handling balance, and if you can stomach the fuel bills and stretch the budget a bit, there’s the option of a supercharged V6 engine.”
Kia XCeed 2019-present
The Kia XCeed is a slightly higher-riding version of the Ceed hatchbackKIA
The experts claim that the Kia XCeed seeks to plug the gap between the Stonic and Niro compact SUVs and does so very successfully.
Auto Express said: “Thanks to a 20mm taller ride height than a Ceed hatchback and the use of hydraulic suspension bump stops, it’s considerably more comfortable than the Stonic, but is still sharp enough to drive.”
Nissan Qashqai Mk2 2013-2021
The Nissan Qashqai is the king of the school runNISSAN
The experts say that the Nissan Qashqai Mk2 was a sales success due to its superbly efficient, but punchy and smooth diesel engine.
They revealed: “This also means there are plenty of examples to pick from on the used market.
“The Qashqai is comfy but not that engaging to drive, yet covers all bases convincingly, with enough space inside for family use.”
This comes after a car expert revealed the best luxury cars you can buy for under £5,000.
Plus, another car expert revealed the best cars you can lease for £200 per month.