Our BEST Classics to Buy For EVERY Budget!

[@andrewwaller5913]

For 2k or less Audi TT 1.8T 225hp. Roadster or coupe. Brilliant little car, fast, reliable, great quality. Nothing else looks like it. Mine was £1800 😊

[@hectorae86]

Reliable....??? WAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... O wait, you're serious?

[@andrewwaller5913]

@hectorae86 Mine is totally reliable. You obviously can't maintain a vehicle properly. You must drive a 2003 Corsa 🤣

[@hectorae86]

@andrewwaller5913 depends on your definition of "maintain" I drive a Lexus CT 200h, I bring it to the dealer once a year for mot and fresh oil and filters, that's all it needs every single time. The tires last time, but that's to be expected of course. My girlfriend drives a Corsa actually... 2012 though, but I can't tell you how reliable it is since she only has it for 6 months now. I haven't had a TT yet, but I've always lusted after them... The only reason I never bought one is because I hate visiting the dealer more than once a year... Maybe you got lucky and good for you, that is a great car after all and I wish no ill fortune on anyone.... But those things in general are just horrible to own, data doesn't lie.

[@andrewwaller5913]

@@hectorae86 Mine is 23 years old, I had it serviced, MoT, 2 new tyres, AbS sensor and a auxiliary water pump. Starts first time, runs superbly, done 162000 miles. Had no issues at all in 2024. Great little car, recommendedEd, you can pick them up cheap now.

[@andrewwaller5913]

@@hectorae86 Why are you going to a dealer ? Find a decent garage you'll save a fortune !

[@AdamBuckley1964]

I have an early S1 Elise (owned since new) and whenever I'm out & about in it people assume that they're way more expensive than they really are, and also surprised that they're coming up on 30 years old.

[@paullondon5332]

Have one (160sport) and love it

[@crazyforcars]

Great choices gentleman. What do you think about my preferences? For 2 grand I'd follow you with the BMW Z3 or go for a Volvo 850. For 5k how about a Lancia Delta (not an Integrale of course) or maybe even an early Porsche Boxster. With a budget of 10.000 pounds I'd go for Mercedes SL (R129) or try to find a Ford Capri (not that easy, I know). And 20.000 quid would make me the proud owner of a Maserati 3200 (definitive future classic).

[@stevieboyNI]

I'm with Phil on this one, a nice R52 Mini particularly in supercharged form is a nice little modern classic and good fun to scoot about in. Some great clubs out there as well for all kinds of help and advice.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dupfpv14]

Lotus for me ❤

[@witkacysracy]

Lotus, XK, Z3 ❤

[@peterriggall8409]

Well a P6 or a P6B would have to be in the mix for me. But Joe, impeccable taste with the DS. I’ve had mine for 15 years now. It was pretty rough when I bought it but no rust at all….it is Australia. You need access to someone who really knows these cars. I paid $8k for it (4K UKP) for my D Special. . Sounds cheap now. Now probably worth $30k (15 UKP) so it’s been a good investment. Wonderful cars to own once you have them sorted. If you keep on top of things they are no drama.

[@tricialyn4645]

A chat show! I love a chat show!! I'll listen in more, too, if it's regular 🎉🎉😊😊

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Should be a regular feature!

[@1972jjb]

Good format and entertaining piece gents -like it. But how about a future follow up discussion choosing classics by mainly RUNNING COSTS!? It's much harder to pin down -true..with more variability, but there must be some commonality between car choices? As we all know the financial decision is far more about the running costs than the purchase price, because it's commonly the bigger accumulating number! What classic do you know has been run for the lowest/best value costs? And any horror stories of deceptively low entry price /high running cost disasters?

[@pgr3290]

Ford Puma 1.7. Nice one maybe £3k. Can have rust issues and the like but a tidy one will be worth double that in five years.

[@D3lorean85]

Like this format, also with a Z3 you’re driving an actual James Bond car, not many can say that!

[@markeastwood74]

Sadly, Atlantic Blue and tan interior does push the price up a bit. But for some reason, Q Division did help out by going for the 1.9. Maybe those laser Omega watches were already stretching the budget. 🤣

[@paulelverstone8677]

Interesting choices. Love the DS suggestion. I had to freeze the pic of the convertible DS just to enjoy the styling for a little bit longer. Had the MR2 mk1 back in the day - best drivers car I've ever owned. My pics were mgf, Jag x308, Hillman Imp Sunbeam/Stilletto/coupe and Elise mk1

[@petrol-head-Steve]

I bought 2 Z3's last year both 2.8's with long mots for well under 2k so they can still be bought. I actually think the 1.9 twin cam car can be more fun on the right roads as you can ring its kneck more and not be doing silly speeds.

[@Richard-Bullock]

I was genuinely gobsmacked when the W210 E55 AMG was mentioned. I can't believe anyone could be as daft as me and pick that! I have owned 2 W210 E280's and always lusted after the E55 AMG. I fear I have left it too long, and they are well above my pay grade now.

[@wadegarrett7376]

Great format guys! VERY enjoyable!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Glad you enjoyed, more to come!

[@betacam235]

Love the pearl orange Elise Sports 190 but I doubt you'd get one for 20k. I prefer my own, a Azure blue S1 111S with Dave Andrews 204bhp engine. Cosy and comfy with the original hardtop (until you have to get out....)

[@Sebastian-jk9kk]

For 10K, I'll take two! The Merc W124 and the BMW Z3 : )

[@johnMckeown236]

Well done for putting a Dolomite in the mix. A 2.5 PI is infinitely better but very hard to find a good one now. I've owned both, many years ago now, if a Sprint is out of Budget the next best is the 1850HL in Blaze with a Vinyl roof IMO, anything less is a Toledo.😀

[@virgilrytaar9083]

The only thing missing from my current collection is an XJ6. At the momemt i have a Capri 7k, Cortina 3k, Honda EP3 3k, Porsche 996 10k ,Fiat 500 1k and an MX5 NB £70

[@saxonuk14]

Interesting game. I tried to come up with different options to you, but couldn't think of an alternative to an MX5 NB for £2k, that wouldn't be a total spanner fest. For £5k, I'd probably look at an E39 with a six cylinder engine and definitely without the word "Sport" in the spec (as those are more expensive and more likely to be driven hard). For £10k, my heart says 944, but my head would overrule it and say Boxster S if you have to go Porsche. £20k I would think should get a nice Mercedes, from when they made them with engineering, an R129 six or possibly eight.

[@nigelbond4056]

I found and bought my dad’s old 1971 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 series one and kept it for 15 years. Due to lack of funds, I sadly had to sell it last year for a pittance 😢

[@Hideyourtoes_miyazaki]

For £20K you can just about buy an alright mk1 lancia flavia coupe which is one of my dream classics

[@mrsilwood2578]

Xj6 series one had a great dash , lots of dials

[@AledPritchard]

Dolomite, E55 AMG, Jaguar XJ6 series 1 4.2, my favourites from your options guys.

[@rob5944]

The Jaguar XJ6 is a styling masterpiece. I sont go in for handling, just straight line performance. Perhaps I should of been an American lol.

[@NickPhillips-vo3xl]

P6 Rover often gets overlooked as does XJ40 Jags. Both are way too cheap and both are great cars

[@chrisburns453]

10k Rover P5B

[@kevinbray9550]

£2k MB 190E. £5k MB W124 TE. .£10k MB R107 SL or R129 SL. £20K MB G Wagen. Sorted !

[@KevinUrban-u1z]

Ive got 1200.00 when do you think McLaren will come down to these prices. Its the only car i want. Ill be 16 in two years, so hopefully soon.

[@witkacysracy]

Supercar: TVR Chimaera Convertible: Mercedes SL R129 Jaguar XJS Porsche 944 Saloon: Lexus LS400 Bentley Turbo R BMW 5-Series E39 Sports: Subaru SVX Renault Alpine GTA Honda Prelude

[@georgepom328]

2k. BMW Z3 as discussed 5k Volvo 480 10k Rover 420 GSI Turbo Estate or Saloon 20k Jaguar XJS

[@nickwarren9673]

Rover 420 GSI turbo saloon..... Stonking choice. One of my favourite ever drivers cars. Proper sleeper too. Just so rare now...

[@roygardiner2229]

I don't own a car but if I did a Jaguar would be my choice. Almost ANY Jaguar.

[@thecycle2worker152]

£20k a good 928, £10k an SL500, £5K Classic Saab 900 £2K Volvo XC70 or Audi A2

[@CC-qe1gq]

As a female car enthusiast, I'm curious to see if this comment will spark a debate: except for the Merc W123 and the DS, I really don't like most of the saloons you mentioned. I guess most women pay more attention to style than men, and the W123 or W210 look so boring.

[@ANehmet]

What’s your selection?

[@CC-qe1gq]

@ANehmet Mx-5 for sure! I owned one, and I loved it 🥰 Z3, I've always liked the design, but the Mazda is certainly funnier to drive Mr2 is weird looking and too 80s for my taste, but certainly, and interesting car Elise S1, I've owned 2 of them.

[@richardelford1923]

Interesting choices and entertaining comment. One Mercedes totally overlooked, probably due to its rarity, the stealthy C36 AMG - probably at £10k mark.

[@peterjanvanbijnen226]

that very easy for petrol just buy volvo rearwheel drive for diesel just buy an mercedes with an non cdi model

[@simondeeble7102]

Bmw E24 635csi

[@paulmitchell2801]

Dont buy any classic car unless you are very happy and open to playing Russian Roulette with the content of your bank accounts :)

[@andrewwaller5913]

@@paulmitchell2801 Only if you buy the wrong one. Surely thats the point of this video.