Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from an Abarth 595 to a Lamborghini Aventador S
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 an Abarth 595 to a Lamborghini Aventador S.
BMW M5 Competition (F90, 2019)
£42,950
The new hybrid BMW M5 has impressed us in more ways than one, but with on-paper performance having taken a knock over its predecessor, the previous F90 looks very tempting indeed. At its heart is an earlier derivative of the same 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 in the new car, only with a higher 616bhp pure-combustion figure for a quicker 3.3sec 0-62mph time. A clever all-wheel drive system and finely honed chassis also make it an engaging car to drive, with strong build quality also a draw.
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After 50,000 miles and five years on Britain’s roads, this particular example is now on the market for just £42,950, over £60,000 less than you’ll pay for an option-less 2025 car. Finished in grey and with the factory diamond cut wheels, it looks sharp too, with the M Sport exhaust system and optional Connected Package making it a strong example for those looking for a fine fast saloon.
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Abarth 595 Essesse (2021)
£15,699
Abarth has gone all electric with the launch of the 600e, and while this car might be more capable than any other road-going Abarth that came before it, it does lack some of the character of those earlier models. The 595 Essesse has this in abundance, with its 180bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder breathing through the raucous quad-tipped Monza exhaust system and driven through a five-speed manual transmission.
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The Abarth 500e, the 595’s closest EV equivalent, for now, costs from just under £40,000 new, but this 33,940-mile, single-owner Essesse is on the market for under half that amount. Being a special edition, it comes with the sharp 17-inch multispoke Essesse wheels in white, a bold contrast to its solid black paintwork. Built on the Competizione spec, it comes with a mechanical limited-slip differential and Koni suspension too.
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Aston Martin Rapide (2015)
£56,970
An understated V12-powered saloon car is something we’re very unlikely to see again, with manufacturers downsizing engines and upsizing footprint to meet SUV demand. Thankfully the classifieds have plenty of options should you be looking for such a car, and the Aston Martin Rapide meets this brief head on. Powered by Gaydon’s iconic 6-litre naturally aspirated V12, it produces 550bhp for an appropriately exotic 203mph top speed.
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Despite its GT credentials, this classy bronze example has covered only 20,000 miles in its time on the road, but even so, you could be the proud owner for under £57,000. It has just two owners on its books too, and with optional extras such as the uprated Bang and Olufsen sound system and classy light interior upholstery, it’s certainly not a bad way to spend that sum. Just make sure you have a maintenance fund handy.
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Lamborghini Aventador S (2017)
£225,000
Sant'Agata’s new V12 flagship, the Revuelto, is one of the finest supercars of the moment, blending one of the finest naturally aspirated V12s we’ve seen with cutting-edge hybrid technology. While impressive at its launch, the Aventador was never quite as sophisticated, but the way in which it approaches the supercar formula has made it a through and through icon.
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Hypercar presence and that howling 6.5-litre V12 made it unlike any other car in its segment, and in this S-form from 2017, its performance isn’t a slouch either – top speed stands at 217mph, with 0-62mph said to come in only 2.9sec. That ISR single-clutch transmission is hilariously unrefined next to the Revuleto’s DCT, but if you can stomach the maintenance costs, this is a car that’s bound to give you plenty of drives to remember.
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Mercedes-AMG GT (2016)
£57,995
Mercedes-AMG is known for lairy V8s, and while recent models have gone without, there are still plenty to be found on the classifieds for much less money than they were when new. The AMG GT is an excellent example, combining GT ability with supercar pace for under £60,000 in the case of this 26,000-mile Selenite Grey car.
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Powered by an earlier derivative of the same 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 you’ll find in the current car (priced from £165,000), it produces 510bhp for a 3.8sec 0-62mph time and 193mph top speed. It comes with plenty of kit too, including the staggered 19 and 20-inch AMG wheels, Nappa leather and Dinamica upholstery, uprated ten speaker Burmester sound system and more.
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Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2017)
£22,590
The Volkswagen Golf R is a performance car staple. It might not be as engaging as front-wheel drive alternatives, but the usable point-to-point pace on offer is something that can’t be argued with. Powered by the ubiquitous 2-litre turbocharged EA888 four-cylinder, it produces 297bhp in its original Mk7 form, enough for a sub 5-sec 0-62mph time and 155mph top speed flat-out.
The current Mk8.5 car will set you back just shy of £45,000 from the dealership in 2025, but after 42,000 miles on the road, this 2017 car can be on your driveway for under £23,000. Better still, it’s visually unmodified (a rarity for Golf Rs), and finished in Lapiz Blue with the desirable 19-inch Pretoria wheels.
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (2021)
£52,400
Naturally-aspirated, manual and with power to the rear only, there’s no surprise the 4-litre Cayman GTS is one of our top sports car picks. That 4-litre flat-six might not be the most powerful at sub-400bhp, but the way in which it delivers that drive through its satisfying manual ‘box makes it a tonic in today’s performance car market.
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Given its desirability, values are yet to drop significantly, but even so, you could be the proud owner of this Lava Orange example for around £15,000 less than it was when new in 2021. It’s not option free, either, coming with the uprated Bose sound system, Porsche Active Suspension Management and more.
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Ferrari 458 Speciale (2014)
£298,000
The 458 Speciale is one of the greatest driver’s cars of modern times, combining Maranello’s finest 9000rpm naturally-aspirated V8 with an exploitable chassis that not much can touch. An output of 597bhp and 398lb ft are comparatively modest next to its 2025 relative, the 868bhp 296 Speciale, but a 3sec 0-62mph time and 202mph top speed are more than enough to make it an exceptional performer.
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Given it was the final mid-engined naturally-aspirated V8 special from Ferrari, it should be no surprise that values have held up over time. This single-owner, 13,000-mile car is actually on the market for £90,000 more than its original list price, but even so, it’s still £100,000 cheaper than its 2025 alternative. We’re yet to sample the hardcore 296 for ourselves, but it’s safe to say that if you’re to pay over list price for any modern supercar, the 458 Speciale isn’t a place to do it.
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Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2017)
£39,495
The C7 Audi RS6 is still an excellent all-weather performance machine even in 2025, with a potent powertrain, well-sorted chassis and plenty of interior niceties making it a well-rounded fast estate. This particular car is a later Performance model, featuring the Volkswagen Group’s ubiquitous 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8, with 597bhp in this case – flat-out it’ll hit 62mph from standstill in only 3.7sec, making this family five-door supercar quick.
This sharp Mythos Black example has just two owners on its books and a reasonable 62,000 miles on the clock, but even so, it’s now on the market for just £39,495. Not only is that less than you’ll pay for some new hot hatches, it’s well over £50,000 less than it cost its original owner.
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Volkswagen Up GTI (2019)
£10,450
The Volkswagen Up GTI arrived in 2018 to rekindle the spirit of the original Golf GTI, and while its 113bhp output is far from headline-grabbing, the driving experience it offers more than makes up for it. Its 1-litre turbocharged three-cylinder is eager and charismatic when paired with its 995kg kerb weight, with a satisfying manual shift and playful dynamics putting it at the top of its class.
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This Pure White, single-owner example has covered 50,622 miles since it left the dealership in 2019, and at £10,450, it’s an affordable way into GTI ownership. Used values might not have dropped as much as we’d usually expect for a car of this kind, but it’s an affordable performance model no matter which way you look at it, and clearly a desirable one at that.
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Maserati GranTurismo (2019)
£45,500
The Maserati GranTurismo remains one of the most emotive GT cars of recent decades, and in its later forms with the improved 4.7-litre F136 V8, you can’t go too far wrong. A peak output of 454bhp won’t help it set any records, but with an addictive exhaust note and a useful 4.8sec 0-62mph time and 185mph top speed, you’re unlikely to want much more.
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Finished in deep blue with the uprated Harman Kardon sound system and just 36,000 miles covered from new, this two-owner car is a tempting proposition at £45,500 – given this is half its original price, it might just be worth the punt if you can bear its running costs.
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McLaren 720S (2017)
£128,949
The McLaren 750S is one of the best supercars on the market in 2025, but if its £250,000 price tag is a little hard to stomach, a used 720S offers a lot of the same for over £100,000 less. Powered by an earlier variant of the same 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 found in the new car, the 720S produces 710bhp (though this is said to be underrated by quite some margin) for a 2.9sec 0-62mph time and blistering 212mph top speed. It also combines McLaren’s trick hydraulically interlinked suspension with a rigid carbon tub to give it class-leading dynamics.
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A total of 30,500 miles and eight years since it left Woking, this MSO Helios Orange 720S is now up for sale. While its 2025 alternative will set you back a quarter of a million pounds, you’ll pay under £130,000 for this car – as far as performance for the money goes, you’re unlikely to do much better.
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Porsche 911 GT3 (991.2, 2017)
£124,700
The Porsche 911 GT3 has remained a constant in the performance car segment, offering evolutions of the same winning package ever since its 1999 launch. The 991.2-generation was as accomplished as any, with its 4-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six producing 500bhp and its chassis one of the best money can buy.
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Thanks to the magic of depreciation, you don’t need quite as much money as you might have thought, either. After 12,500 miles on the road, this single-owner 2017 car is now on the market for £124,700, over £30,000 less than the new car.
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