Best Cheap cars in London Under 1000 pounds, you can get and choose many old car models, but the question is what brand, model and year would be the best under 1000 pounds, in addition what other matters need to be considered before select any car.
New drivers and teens who just pass the driving license are typically the class who wants low budget but reliable cars.
Best cheap cars in London under 1000 pounds cannot be getting easily, a lot of research and patience would be needed in order to get good condition with complete Mot.
Selection of wrong car could cost you more than you can anticipate, frequently repair and maintenance cost. In London with low co2 rules and regulation could affect a lot on old cars.
Criteria of best cars in London under 1000
- Available features and specification
- Car current condition (exterior and interior)
- Repair and maintenance history (Mot)
- Current Market sale and resale value
- Inspection of Engine condition ( How TO check ENGINE)
- CO2
- Estimated Price
All cars selection based on above stated criteria.
1) Vauxhall Corsa 2004-2008
Corsa can be described as one of the best among small cars category, Corsa stated year models offer comfort, reliability and the most important, fuel efficient. However the Corsa also available in diesel engine with the same features with more fuel economical and less market value than the petrol variant.
Estimated price: 650 – 950 in Pounds
It’s up to you to check about these listed features and specs are at working condition including seats upholstery, dash board, internal roof sheet, trunk and many others.
Features and Specification | Vauxhall Corsa 2004-2008 |
Engine | 1229- Petrol- 80.1 BHP |
Body type | Hatch back |
Fuel Average | 48 MPG |
Co2 Emission | 139g/km |
Total Seats | 5 |
Total Doors | 3 |
Top Speed | 110 Miles |
Air Bags | Front and Passenger |
Infotainment | Audio Player |
Brakes | Disc |
Air condition / Heater | Manual |
Seat Height Adjustment | Front seats |
Power windows | 2 door power windows |
Power steering | Hydraulic |
Power Assisted Steering | Standard |
2) Ford Focus 2004 -2007
Available in many variant, started production in 1999 and became the top selling car in 2002 England. Focus famous for his performance, fuel economical and features. In England market value of focus is very high, it can be sold at no time. Best car to buy for new and unprofessional drivers.
Focus available variants are hatchback 3 and 5 door, sedan and convertible with the engine of 1.6 and 1.8 petrol and diesel.
To Find the Best cheap cars in London under 1000 isn’t easily, it requires a lot of search for good car.
Estimated price: 650 to 999 in Pounds
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The standard features available in all focus variants are:
Features and Specification | Ford Focus |
Engine | 1596cc, 1999cc Petrol- 1556cc, 1753cc Diesel |
Engine Power | 99.5BHP,143BHP- 107BHP, 114BHP |
Co2 | 153g/km, 183g/km-127g/km, 137g/km |
Fuel Average | 48MPG, 35MPG- 52MPG- 46MPG |
Body Type | Hatchback- Convertible and Sedan |
Air bags | 2 Front and Passenger Side |
Infotainment | Audio CD Player |
Brakes | ABS |
Power Windows | Standard on All variants |
Power steering | Hydraulic |
Air condition/ Heater | Manual |
3) Volkswagen Golf 2002-2006
Another Britain the most popular car, available in petrol and diesel with 5 and 3 door hatch back, famous for his handling, good smooth ride with luxury touch to some areas. Golf sale and resale market in London are good, however the condition of the car could affect the price and the time to sale and resale.
Golf comes with more features and specification than the listed ones, however if the budget is more than 1k then can consider polo or above 2006 year model. Golf availability in the market under 1k is less than most of the cars.
Estimated Price: 800 to 999 in Pounds
Features and Specification | Golf 2002-2006 |
Engine | 1390cc Petrol- 74BHP |
Top Speed | 102MPG |
Body type | Hatch Back |
CO2 | 168g/km |
Fuel Average | 41 MPG |
Air bags | Front Driver and Passenger |
Brakes | ABS |
Air condition / Heater | Manual |
Power windows | Standard |
Power Steering | Electric |
Front Rain Sensor | Standard |
Immobilizer | Standard |
Infotainment | Audio CD Player |
Brakes | ABS+EBS |
4) Ford Fiesta: 2003- 2006
Focus and fiesta took the number one spot in 2015 and 2016 in Britain market, highly efficient, Fiesta requires less or low repair and maintenance including satisfactory resale value.
Estimated Price: 999 or above in Pounds
Features and Specification |
Ford Fiesta: 2003- 2006
|
Engine | 1388cc- Petrol- 79.1 BHP |
Body type | Hatch back |
Fuel Average | 40 MPG |
Co2 Emission | 153g/km |
Total Seats | 5 |
Total Doors | 3 |
Top Speed | 104 Miles |
Air Bags | Only Driver side |
Infotainment | Audio Player |
Brakes | Disc |
Air condition / Heater | Manual |
Power windows | Only Front Doors |
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5) Toyota Yaris 2004-2007
Yaris is much better car than Nissan Micra, Peugeot and Celio at this range with these years of model, Provide excellent drive, Small 1000cc VVT-I engine is highly fuel efficient, it also offer good space for 4 persons. Yaris market value is not as good as other listed cars. However for newly driver this one would be one of the most comfortable car to drive.
Estimated Price: 700 To 999 in Pounds
Features and Specification |
Toyota Yaris 2004-2007
|
Engine | 996cc- Petrol- 65.1 BHP |
Body type | Hatch back |
Fuel Average | 50 MPG |
Co2 Emission | 136g/km |
Total Seats | 5 |
Top Speed | 96 Miles |
Air Bags | Driver and Passenger side |
Infotainment | Audio Player |
Brakes | ABS |
Air condition / Heater | Manual |
Power windows | All Four Doors |
Nissan Micra and Renault Celio do offer many features under 1000 pounds, however the drawback of these cars are little or nil market value, less comfortable than most of the cars in the stated list, cheap material has been used, require frequent repair and maintenance.
BMW I3 2001 to 2002 models can be available in the market under 1000 pounds, if someone wants then make sure the car is at good condition, high repair and maintenance cost can exceed the current market value of the car, so always inspect the car
.