Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from a BMW Z4 to a Tesla Model S Plaid
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 BMW Z4 to a Tesla Model S Plaid.
Maserati GranTurismo S (2016)
£28,995
The latest generation of Maserati GranTurismo is a strong performer in Trofeo-guise, pairing the MC20’s firecracker Nettuno V6 with an uprated chassis for more performance than its V8 predecessor could ever muster. That’s not to say that the old car isn’t a desirable GT, though, with a much more pleasant sound and a good dose of old school Italian charm making it a charming option in 2025.
> Best GT cars 2025 – the ultimate continent crossers
This 4.7-litre ‘S’ car has covered 68,150 miles in its time on the road, and you could be its third owner for just under £30,000. It’s hardly short on performance, either, with 454bhp said to help it reach 62mph from a standstill in 4.8sec before it hits a 185mph top speed.
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Tesla Model S Plaid (2023)
£65,000
A Tesla of any kind doesn’t fit the usual evo criteria for an entertaining driver’s car, and despite over 1000bhp, the Model S Plaid also fell short. Intriguingly, though, you can now find the occasional LHD car up for sale in the UK, and this particular example is on the market for half its original price, making it a much more appealing proposition…
> 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid spied – finally a genuine Porsche Taycan fighter?
Second only to the Rimac Nevera as the world’s fastest accelerating production car, there’s no denying it’s an impressive engineering feat – two seconds flat is all it takes for it to cover the 0-62mph sprint, with an unofficial ¼-mile time of just 8.56sec putting it ahead of every combustion car made. While it might not engage on a B-road, the Plaid’s ability to cover distance at pace and in comfort is certainly appealing. Unlike some examples, this Plaid comes equipped with the uprated 21-inch Arachnid wheels, carbonfibre interior and exterior trim, raised 200mph speed limiter and more.
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BMW Z4 M40i (2019)
£30,990
It might not be the alternative to the Porsche Boxster BMW hoped it would be, but the six-cylinder Z4 is a strong performer. Powered by the same 3-litre B58 as the rest of the 40i lineup, 335bhp helps it achieve a 4.5sec quoted 0-62mph time, with precise steering and plenty of grip making it a quick convertible offering from point-to-point.
> BMW might be about to revive the Z3 M Coupe ‘clownshoe’
While you’ll pay from around £60,000 for a new example, this striking Black Sapphire car is now on the market for just under £31,000. It’s only covered 22,551 miles in its time on the road, too, with the optional Ambient lighting package and Vernasca leather making it a good buy.
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BMW M8 Convertible (2019)
£49,994
The BMW M8 is one of those cars that never quite hit the mark, and the convertible exacerbates matters. There’s no doubt it’s capable with a 617bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 shifting its high weight figure with little effort, but it just doesn’t engage in the way an M car should. Drop the cost to below half its original price, though, and it looks a much more interesting offering.
> BMW Skytop spotted on the road for the first time – £400,000 special nears production
After 33,000 miles and six years on Britain’s roads, this Donington Grey M8 Convertible is now on the market for under £50,000, putting it in-line with some new hot hatches. Pricey BMW Individual paint, full Merino leather upholstery, carbonfibre interior trim, the Harman Kardon sound system all make that price look even more attractive, and it could be yours for a tenth of the cost of the new M8 Convertible-based Skytop.
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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.
> Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2025 review – the Ferrari Roma Spider's toughest rival
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.
> Lamborghini Revuelto 2025 review – the ultimate modern supercar
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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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.
> The Ferrari 296 Speciale has arrived, and it could be the most thrilling Ferrari ever
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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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.
> Best supercars 2025 – our favourite show-stopping driving machines
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.
> Used Porsche 911 GT3 (992.1, 2021-2024): review, history, specs and buying guide
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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