Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from a Ford Focus RS to a Mercedes-AMG C63
Flicking through the pages of evo magazine or scrolling through evo 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 Ford Focus RS to a Mercedes-AMG C63.
Ford Focus RS (Mk3, 2017)
£21,750
A true hyper hatch and a rival to the highly capable Audi RS3, the third-generation Focus RS brought a new level of performance to Ford’s lineup. With power coming from a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, 345bhp is sent to all four wheels via a clever all-wheel drive system that features a dedicated ‘drift’ mode. Performance is predictably strong with 0-62mph quoted at 4.7sec and top speed at 165mph. Playful dynamics make it a blast on a fine British B-road.
> Best fast Fords of all time – from the GT supercar to the Fiesta ST
It’s just over 56,000 miles and eight years since this Frozen white example left the factory, it’s now on the market for £21,750, a whole £10,000 less than it was when new. Unlike many of these cars, this one has been left relatively untouched, and even comes with the factory 19-inch wheels in silver.
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Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe (W205)
£29,900
Affalterbach has slowly filtered the V8 out of its various model lines over the past generation of models, which is a great shame, because they were responsible for the AMG character that made its cars special. The W205 C63 is a great example of that, as while it did gain turbochargers and lose displacement over its 6.2-litre W204 predecessor, it retained character in abundance.
> Mercedes-AMG E53 review – splitting the difference between BMW’s 550e and M5
This particular car is not an S, and so it makes do with a mere 476bhp, but with the uprated 19-inch forged wheels in black and optional extras like the AMG Ride Control sports suspension and limited-slip differential, it’s a good example to spend your cash on. You won’t need a whole lot of cash either, with the car priced from just under £30,000.
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BMW M5 (F90, 2020)
£47,990
The new M5 is a controversial car to say the least, but while it has gained an awful lot of size and weight, its performance is still impressive on the right road. Nevertheless, the fact that it has a lower power-to-weight ratio than the F90-generation M5 it replaces is rather unusual – the new car’s 0-62mph time actually happens to be slower than the 3.3sec time of the F90, thanks to the 625bhp output from the older car’s pure-combustion V8.
> Used BMW M5 (F10, 2011 - 2016) review: a 550bhp super saloon for £20k
Half a decade since it rolled out of the showroom, this 25,567-mile F90 is now on the market for £47,990, over half the price of a new G90. Finished in Alpine white and with the optional Harman Kardon sound system, Merino leather upholstery, 20-inch Y-spoke wheels and extras like the Connected Professional pack, there are certainly worse ways to spend that sum.
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Audi RS3 (2022)
£43,800
The RS3 has struggled with its image since its launch in 2010, but in its latest (and perhaps final) form, it’s a gem. Its 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder is as strong and sonorous as ever, producing 400bhp, with the use of the torque splitter and various dynamic tweaks making it the complete hot hatch package we’ve always wanted it to be.
> Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Despite its performance, the RS3 is still seeing some hefty depreciation, with this 17,855-mile grey example on the market for almost £20,000 less than you’d pay for a new one. It’s not a bad spec either, coming fitted with carbonfibre trim, sharp 19-inch diamond cut wheels and more.
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Porsche 911 Carrera (991)
£49,750
The 991-generation Porsche 911 is one of the less-loved iterations, overshadowed in performance by the 992, and in terms of character by the 997. In standard Carrera form it’s still a very complete sports car, however, powered by a 3.4-litre turbocharged flat-six with around 350bhp, sent to the rear for a 4.6sec 0-62mph time. It might not have the headline figures of the flagship variants, but it nails the brief as a useable sports car.
> Used Porsche 911 (991, 2011 - 2018) review – should you buy the unloved 911?
The current 911 range starts at £103,700 for a base Carrera, but 47,000 miles after it left the dealership with its original owner, this classy Rhodium silver car is available for under half that price. It’s still fresh-faced too, untouched from its factory specification with sharp diamond cut wheels, a timeless black leather interior and option extras like an electric sunroof.
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Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack (2023)
£28,550
The Gen2 GR Yaris is a fine hot hatch, but it does come at a price (£46,045 to be precise). The new car might have seen a suite of upgrades, but the original is just as much fun as it was at launch (that’s to say, very), with its capable 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder producing 257bhp, its manual transmission still just as satisfying and the optional Circuit Pack bringing useful performance upgrades.
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For not far from £20,000 less than a factory-fresh Gen2, this 17,901-mile pre-facelift car could be on your driveway. White, with just one owner on its books and fitted with that all-important Circuit Pack, there’s not much more you could want from a hot hatch.
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Cupra Formentor 310 (2022)
£27,899
If you’re after strong point-to-point pace combined with genuine everyday usability, the Golf R is a good place to start. Unfortunately that car has developed somewhat of an image problem, so if you’re keen to avoid that, a Cupra Formentor equipped with the same 2-litre EA888 four-cylinder powertrain is a great alternative.
> Cupra Formentor VZ 2025 review – a Golf R disguised as a family car
Strong looks, over 300bhp and a price tag of under £30,000 make this 2022 example with 29,000 miles on the clock an excellent option for those with such requirements. Painted in dark blue and finished with Cupra's trademark copper accents everywhere from the interior to the wheels, there are certainly worse ways to spend this sum.
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Aston Martin DBX707 (2022)
£123,000
With over 700bhp and a near-200mph top speed, the DBX707 isn’t far off Aston Martin’s One-77 hypercar in terms of numbers, despite being an SUV that can do the school run. Powered by AMG’s 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8, a total of 707bhp are sent to all four wheels for a blistering 3.3sec 0-62mph time, with the DBX also offering some of the best dynamics in the segment.
> Aston Martin DBX S review – beating Ferrari's Purosangue to the top of the class
The new DBX S might be here to eclipse its performance (as if it needed more), but what that car doesn’t offer is astonishingly low used values (yet). This isn’t such a great thing for new buyers, but buy used and you can bag something like this; a 19,000-mile 707 for £123,000, over £80,000 less than it was when new in 2022.
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BMW M3 Competition (F80, 2017)
£29,995
The G80 M3 is a fine fast saloon, blending practicality with genuine sports car capability to make it a class leader. Its F80 predecessor got off to an uncertain start with spiky power delivery and less than confidence-inspiring dynamics, but later tweaks helped it become a much more appealing offering. The Competition package fixed most of its flaws, and with a 444bhp 3-litre twin-turbocharged S55 straight-six, it has more than enough performance to keep up almost a decade on.
> Used BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): an analogue sports coupe icon
After 75,950 miles on the road, this tasteful white example is now on the market for under £30,000, not far from £70,000 less than its 2025 equivalent. Coming with the desirable Competition package, the diamond cut Competition-specific wheels, bold Sakhir orange merino leather upholstery and extras like the Lighting and Media packs, you’ll struggle to find much more car for the money.
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McLaren GT (2020)
£93,990
There’s not a single modern McLaren that has disappointed us on first impressions, with class-leading control weighting, seating positions and that turbocharged V8 a firecracker in every one of its forms. The GT is no exception, as while it wasn’t our pick of the range, 611bhp to the rear for a 3.2sec 0-62mph time and 204mph top speed, plus that rigid carbon tub, make it a truly thrilling driver’s car.
> McLaren Artura 2025 review – the ultimate entry-level supercar
Sadly the market didn’t take to the GT well, with values having dropped significantly since it went on sale. Despite having covered only 10,926 miles since it left the dealership in 2020, this stunning two-owner, Aurora blue car is now on the market for just £93,990, over £70,000 less than it was when new. Talk about a deal…
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