Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from a Ford Fiesta ST to a Ferrari 458 Speciale
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 Ford Fiesta ST to a Ferrari 458 Speciale.
Aston Martin DBX (2020)
£79,999
Aston Martin has given the DBX yet another revision with the S variant, taking output to 717bhp to make it the most potent version yet. If its £210,000 price tag is a little too steep, though, a used example of the original might be more appropriate. Powered by the same 4-litre Mercedes-AMG-derived twin-turbocharged V8 as the new car, output stands at a more modest 542bhp, but with a top speed of 181mph, it’s hardly a slouch.
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After just shy of 40,000 miles, this classy Minotaur green car is now on the market for just under £80,000 – over half the price of the new car. It’s not short on optional extras either, coming equipped with the 22-inch diamond cut wheels, yellow brake calipers, optional tow bar, satin chrome ‘designer’ key and quilting leather inside.
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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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Mercedes-AMG E63 S (2019)
£49,990
The current Mercedes-AMG range is without its range-topping V8-powered E-class, for now, making the six-cylinder hybrid E53 the most potent option. While a recent Brabus tuning package extracted an impressive 691bhp from its powertrain, it’s still no match for the 603bhp 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 in the outgoing E63. A 3.4sec 0-62mph time and 186mph top speed make it brutally quick, even without hybrid assistance, and the sound it makes as a byproduct is well worth the fuel bill.
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The lesser E53 can be yours for around £100,000 new today, but after a reasonable 25,000 miles on the road, this black 2019 E63 is on the market for half that. Equipped with the desirable, uprated Burmester sound system, sharp 20-inch forged wheels and more, there are certainly worse ways to spend £50,000.
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Ford Fiesta ST (2019)
£12,495
The Ford Fiesta ST is one of the finest examples of an accessible driver’s car, blending everyday practicality and running costs with a playful chassis and an equally engaging powertrain. The eighth and final generation improved on the recipe with interior niceties and a new, more efficient 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder powerplant, giving it 197bhp and 214lb ft of torque for a quoted 6.5sec 0-62mph time and quoted 144mph top speed.
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Its discontinuation has slowed the Fiesta ST’s natural depreciation curve, but even so, this 49,000-mile example is now on the market for just £12,495, around half its original price. Painted in stealthy Agate black and with the 17-inch, diamond-cut ST-3 spec wheels, this particular car is an understated way to have an awful lot of fun.
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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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Mercedes-Benz S63 Coupe (2014)
£34,900
The Mercedes-Benz S63 Coupe blends V8 muscle with ultimate luxury in a way few rivals did, or have since, for that matter. Powered by the mighty AMG-tuned 5.5-litre M157 twin-turbocharged V8, it produces 577bhp and 664lb ft for a brisk 4.2sec 0-62mph time and autobahn performance not much can match.
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This 2014 example is packed with options, including a panoramic sunroof, Burmester sound system and classy black poplar wood trim, but even so, it’s available for a fraction of its list price. After 64,803 miles on the road, it’s now up for sale for just £34,900, less than a third of its original list price…
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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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Bentley Continental GT S (2014)
£43,900
The Bentley Continental GT S might not wear its performance credentials on its sleeve, but beneath its pared-back design lies some serious performance. Powered by the same 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 behind numerous Volkswagen Group performance models, it produces 521bhp in middling S spec to enable a 4.3sec 0-62mph time and an impressive 192mph top speed. Despite its considerable size, the GT S delivers genuine driver engagement, with a sharper chassis tune than the standard V8 and an addictive soundtrack to match.
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Priced deep into six figures with options when new, the previous-generation GT S has now become a tempting proposition on the used market. This ‘Meteor’ black example has covered only 26,060 miles under the care of two owners, and is currently on the market at just £43,900, less than some new hot hatches in 2025.
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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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Audi RS3 (2020)
£32,500
The Audi RS3 is a fine hot hatch, and while it might have been overshadowed by lighter, more conventional rivals in its early years, it offers a truly desirable package in 2025. Powered by a potent and characterful five-cylinder, it produces not far from 400bhp in its earlier forms to make it one of the quickest cars in its class.
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While it’s supremely capable on Britain’s roads thanks to its clever variable all-wheel drive system, it also happens to be a very usable car, making high mileage examples common. This tastefully optioned dark Tango Red example has covered a strong 61,075 miles in its five years on the road, but you get a strong discount as a result with its price at only £32,500.
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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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BMW M2 Competition (F87, 2019)
£37,690
The F87 BMW M2 Competition lifted Munich’s sports coupe to a new level, with a true M-developed S55 straight-six and honed dynamics giving Porsche something to keep an eye on. An output of 404bhp makes it a potent offering even in 2025, and unlike most cars of this kind, it was available with a manual transmission.
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This Hockenheim silver example is equipped with just that, comes with the uprated Harman/Kardon sound system, 19-inch diamond cut wheels and just 21,424 miles on the clock. Yours for £37,690, almost half the price of the 2025 equivalent.
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