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City - MINI One and Cooper

Believe it or not, early examples of the original BMW-designed MINI start from as little as £4,000.

by: Auto Express team

8 Jul 2010

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Introduction
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SUV - Honda CR-V
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MPV - Ford Galaxy
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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Clio 182
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City - MINI One and Cooper - currently reading
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Executive - BMW 3-Series
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Roadster - Mazda MX-5
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Family - Ford Focus
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Supermini - Audi A2

Believe it or not, early examples of the original BMW-designed MINI start from as little as £4,000. That’s enough for an entry-level One with around 50,000 miles on the clock. And the brand’s highly acclaimed tlc servicing packs mean that most will come with full dealer histories. Just watch out
for basic models with miserly specs.

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IntroductionIt’s used cars only at our lowest price point – but we’ve picked out some second-hand stars.
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SUV - Honda CR-VOff-roaders with the characteristics of a car are a recent phenomenon, but the Honda CR-V has a proud heritage
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MPV - Ford GalaxyChances are that if you need a full-sized MPV, money matters – and if you’re prepared to wade through the Internet, you’ll find some real gems.
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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Clio 182If you’re in the hunt for an inspiring, intoxicating hot hatch, then they don’t come better than this Renault.
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City - MINI One and Cooper - currently readingBelieve it or not, early examples of the original BMW-designed MINI start from as little as £4,000.
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Executive - BMW 3-SeriesThe BMW 3-Series is a superb all-rounder with rock-solid build quality.
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Roadster - Mazda MX-5Now in its third incarnation – and for £5,000, you should be able to bag a very tidy second generation example
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Family - Ford FocusA former Used Car of the Year – and with good reason.
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Supermini - Audi A2While the new A1 is soon to hit UK roads, Audi was wooing economy-minded drivers nearly a decade ago with its small car star.

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City - MINI One and Cooper

Believe it or not, early examples of the original BMW-designed MINI start from as little as £4,000.

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