Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from a Mazda MX-5 to a Mercedes-AMG GT R
Having a flick through the pages of any issue of evo magazine, or scrolling through evo.co.uk, is a risk for anyone with an itchy trigger finger when it comes to swapping in and out of cars. You see a story and the tiny voice in the back of your head whispers ‘I could see myself in something like that’. And so to the classifieds you go, which for most these days, are only the swipe of an app away.
Each week in used car deals we do exactly that, scouring through the classifieds to find the very best deals on the market. This week, we've found everything from a 30th Anniversary MX-5 to a sub-£100k Mercedes-AMG GT R.
> Browse our used buying guides here
Porsche 911 GT3 (991.1, 2018)
£118,000
The 992-generation GT3 has been given its mid-life facelift, borrowing parts from the outstanding S/T and RS while improving usability. What has also changed is its cost, but if you can’t stomach its new £157,300 starting price, there are some good alternatives. Step back a few years to the first-generation 991 GT3 and you don’t lose much performance, with the same 4-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six producing 492bhp and 339lb ft for a 3.4sec 0-62mph time and 197mph top speed.
> 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 revealed: 992.2 adds S/T and RS knowhow
After six years and a reasonable 21,000 miles on Britain’s roads, this particular example is on the market for £118,000, and it’s far from short on options. Coming with the desirable Clubsport package, front-axle lift, Bose sound system, Porsche Active Suspension Management and even full body paint protection film, it’s certainly not a bad alternative to the new car given the savings on offer.
Mazda MX-5 (2019)
£15,450
Despite having remained relatively untouched for numerous years, the Mazda MX-5 is in its prime. Truly lightweight and with a back-to-basics formula that virtually nothing else on the market can match, it’s an accessible driving machine that you can enjoy on any road. In 2-litre form, its smooth naturally-aspirated four-cylinder produces a respectable 181bhp, and while its 6.5sec 0-62mph isn’t the quickest in its class, rowing through its satisfying manual ‘box on the way makes it more engaging than most.
> Mazda MX-5 2.0 Fast Fleet test – 12 months in the featherweight roadster
Even in special edition 30th Anniversary form, this MX-5 could be yours for only £15,450. While it has covered 68,584 miles, the MX-5’s simplistic and robust underpinnings should give you some peace of mind. The bold orange paint certainly won’t be for some, but paired with those lightweight multi spoke wheels, it embraces the spirit of the MX-5 well.
Audi S5 (2017)
£19,890
Not only has the Audi S5 gained doors for 2024, it’s also gained performance, with more power, mild-hybrid assist and a capable chassis. If £68,700 is a little too much for you though, you needn’t look much further than this 2017 example, now on the market for a staggering £48,810 less than the new car at just under £20,000.
> Audi S5 2024 review – an engaging 362bhp sports saloon?
Though not a mild hybrid and (very slightly) down on power, the old car still sends 349bhp and 369lb ft of torque to all four wheels from its 3-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder. The 0-62mph sprint even happens in the same 4.5sec as the new car before its 155mph top speed. Granted, this particular example has covered a strong 73,091 miles in its lifetime, but unmodified and with desirable options including the Light and Vision packages, it might just be a punt worth taking.
Mercedes-AMG GT R (2018)
£93,991
The new AMG GT 63 Pro lifts Affalterbach’s new-generation flagship to the next level, but it’s still not quite a match for the previous generation R. This car took direct aim at the Porsche 911 GT3 with a significant chassis overhaul, increase in power and a cutting-edge motorsport-derived traction control system. Its 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces just 27bhp less than the new Pro at 577bhp, sent to the rear only for a 3.6sec 0-62mph time and 198mph top speed flat-out.
> Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 2024 review – a four-seat 911 GT3 rival?
An expected c£180,000 price tag puts the new GT 63 Pro in line with the rest of AMG’s pricey range, but this used GT R makes that figure seem ludicrous. At under £94,000 this 22,354-mile Selenite Grey example could be in your garage for almost £100,000 less than the new Pro, and it even comes with the two optional carbonfibre package, carbon ceramic brakes, Burmester sound system and more.
McLaren P1 (2014)
£1,150,000
The McLaren W1’s 1257bhp output makes it a through-and-through hypercar, but as you’d expect, it has a price tag to match. At £2m it costs almost twice as much as this P1 from a decade ago, a car that many consider to be one of the finest modern performance cars ever produced. Peak power of 903bhp is quite some way from the W1’s figure – less than that of the new car’s combustion engine alone, in fact – but a 0-62mph time just a tenth slower than its successor and a top speed to match mean it isn’t far off.
> The £2m McLaren W1 is a 1257bhp successor to the P1
One of only 375 road-going examples to have been produced, this particular P1 is finished in the famous Volcano orange shade featured on the launch car. It’s also equipped with a Meridian sound system, and to save you some cash after releasing seven figures, it’s already had its service and an all-important hybrid system health check.
BMW M4 GTS (F82, 2016)
£78,990
With a 190mph top speed, GT4-inspired aero and a unique water-injected intake system, there’s no doubt that the F82 M4 GTS is a special BMW. Launched as its fastest road-going model ever, the GTS took learnings from BMW's motorsport programmes and applied them to its already-capable sports coupe. The catch, though, was its £120,500 price tag – twice that of the standard car…
> BMW M5 CS Fast Fleet test – 9000 miles in the eCoty-winning supersaloon
Unusually, despite its limited-run status, the F82 GTS hasn’t appreciated in value, and has instead depreciated considerably in the eight years since its launch. After 6251 miles on the road, this white example is on the market for £78,990 (less than the price of a standard 2024 M4 Competition), and it’s not light on options either.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S (W205, 2018)
£37,995
AMG’s attempt to convert its 63 range to four-cylinder power has been as poorly received as you might expect, but if sightings of a V8-powered CLE 63 test mule are anything to go by, things are about to change. Given its lesser CLE 53 sibling costs from £73,000, we know it won’t come cheap, but the classifieds are full of V8 models for considerably less cash if you’re on a budget.
> 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spied – V8 all but confirmed
At just shy of £37,995, this previous-generation W205 C63 S coupe is an excellent option for those looking for V8 thrills, with its 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 503bhp for a 3.9sec 0-62mph time. It’s covered under 30,000 miles in its lifetime, has been fitted with plenty of optional extras and even comes with the factory wheels in a classy (and rare) silver diamond cut finish.
Aston Martin Vanquish S (2004)
£69,950
The Vanquish name has been revived for 2024, with Aston Martin’s flagship super GT packing an all-new design, interior and the marque’s most powerful production V12 yet. As you’d expect though, its price has also been inflated to match its performance, with a starting figure of £333,000. If that’s a little steep, you could instead bag this original Vanquish S for over £260,000 less…
> The new Aston Martin Vanquish is an 824bhp, £333k Ferrari 12Cilindri rival
Powered by a 520bhp naturally-aspirated 5.9-litre V12, the original is hardly lacking in performance, and while its automatic gearbox has room for improvement there’s no denying its traditional GT appeal. This particular car has just two owners on its books, 26,700 miles on the clock and could be yours for just shy of £70,000.
Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works GP (R53, 2006)
£17,450
While modern equivalents boast much higher numbers, the R53 GP1 of 2006 is arguably the world’s first hyper hatch. Pairing its 218bhp Tritec 1.6-litre supercharged four-cylinder with a lighter kerb weight and more focused chassis than a Cooper S, it remains a highly engaging driver’s car almost two decades on.
> Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k
Even though hardcore hatches like the limited-run GP1 are becoming more desirable by the day, prices are still relatively sane. With a very reasonable 48,000 miles on the clock, this example is on the market for £17,450 and has just received full wheel refurbishment, a set of new Michelin tyres and is said to be in excellent condition all-round.
