Can You Buy a Decent Luxury Car for £5k?

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  • @MauriOTB
    @MauriOTB Před rokem +358

    Wish mainland Europe had UK pricing, can't buy anything fun for 5k in Italy...

    • @o_o-_-8639
      @o_o-_-8639 Před rokem +35

      Yh, the most “fun” thing I’ve found was a 1.6 citroen c3 109 cv 🥲 with a sloooooow 6 semi-auto.
      And a 1.6 civic with 800.000 km 🫠

    • @stcxps526
      @stcxps526 Před rokem +25

      Italy used car prices are stupid 😂

    • @NaNa-wj8tw
      @NaNa-wj8tw Před rokem +3

      What even Alfas?

    • @MauriOTB
      @MauriOTB Před rokem +32

      @@NaNa-wj8tw Yea mate, the EU market is highly saturated. If you wanna go cheap Germany might have some deals but it's insanity compared to what Brits and Americans pay for a vehicle.

    • @o_o-_-8639
      @o_o-_-8639 Před rokem +4

      @@stcxps526 well, since no one controls prices this is what happens, also same if not worse story with real estate

  • @siliconRain
    @siliconRain Před rokem +183

    This was a brilliant video, Matt. It's really great to be walked through Autotrader by someone with loads of car knowledge. I'd love to see more of these for some other car segments: sporty coupes, family cars, hot hatches etc.

    • @newjerseywales
      @newjerseywales Před rokem +8

      I'd happily pay him to scrutinise cars I was interested in buying!

    • @henkholdingastate
      @henkholdingastate Před rokem +1

      He was 18 years old and immediately bought the car of his dreams. A battleship from an old BMW, and hoped it would be a woman magnet. Nice tearing with a lot of horsepower. But then came the first minor repair. Oeiiiiii those are different prices than dad paid for his VW from the 90s. Sell it again (to the next 18 year old who drives it until its 1st repair). No i am not this boy

    • @barryhill1044
      @barryhill1044 Před 10 měsíci

      Buy a 2004/5/6 Lexus 430LS and trust my word You will own probably the best car ever built. They are bulletproof and highly spect and a pleasure to own with very little mechanical concerns like some other cars, total comfort. How do I know ? I belong to a family of car dealers and have driven/ owned the lot, Merc’s RR BMW Ferrari Lamborghini
      Audi. The 430 LS is by far the best car for £5000 Buy one with full service record by Lexus and with Low miles They are good for 3/4 hundred thousand miles without much issue ,
      Just trying to pass on good advice…

    • @barryhill1044
      @barryhill1044 Před 10 měsíci

      Lexus 430 LS needs a lot of money piled into them ? I stopped reading at that point. The Lexus 430 LS “ is “ probably the most indestructible car ever built Ridiculously comfortable Ridiculously well appointed especially the Ultra Luxury model, Radar / reversing Cameras Soft closing doors, rear reclining seats Fridge touch screen SN
      Totally quiet almost as quiet as an electric car ..

  • @skd9114
    @skd9114 Před rokem +32

    Nice one Matt. I bought my diesel XF for 4 grand around 6 months ago. I cannot think of many other things that are as good for the money. I'm over the moon with it and servicing and repairs appear reasonable with my local specialist.

    • @thetechlibrarian
      @thetechlibrarian Před rokem

      You couldn’t even touch a rough xf for under 15k in the states

  • @mairenared
    @mairenared Před rokem +24

    Great video Matt, I'd definitely go for the XF. Always had a thing about Jaguars as they run in the family. My father had a Mark VII and my uncle a Mark I. I got driven round the Monteblanco circuit in an XFR and that was quite an experience, though they also took me out in a 1955 D-Type which was totally wild! I also drove the all aluminium XJR when that was launched and that was a lot of fun 😃

  • @Dazzc2011
    @Dazzc2011 Před rokem +6

    For me, the CLS is one of the most beautifully styled cars ever made. I also had an old Y reg Volvo S80 with 250k miles on it. It had the 5 cylinder diesel. Used no oil was very quick and couldn't do less that 35 mpg

  • @ianscothern6168
    @ianscothern6168 Před rokem +39

    Hi Matt. Great video. Some comments about the Jaaaag. I had a 2010 XF so pre-facelift. Had it from 60k-120k 1. Facelift looks better. 2. Heavy car goes through tyres, brakes, suspension and wheel control parts, so budget for frequent replacements. 3.Looks great on 20inch rims but makes ride quality poor 4. Door lock actuators fail. Fairly cheap to fix but frustrating. 5. Sponge covering of the electric window action perishes and you get a really annoying rattle in the front doors. 6. Will need a new battery and will need to be coded to your car so you can't buy one and replace yourself 6. Over 80k it Will probably need an alternator, if you can time replacing this and getting timing belt done at same time it'll save you money but expect £600 for alternator and £1000 for belt kit 7. If you are test driving a higher miles 3LDV6, roll the window down and listen carefully when accelerating. A tell-tall 'whoosh' or actually a 'shhhhhhhsh' is not the turbo but a split in the inlet manifold and can be terminal. 8.Coolant system can develop a leak and by the time you see the steam and the light comes on it's probably too late. 9. DPF -sigh- once you're getting frequent regen messages it needs a proper flush as well as a regen, but it might well be nearly time for a 'dpf solution' or new 'dpf'. 10. The pop up gear selector is cool, but the silver ones in bright sun, reflect light directly up in to your peripheral vision. Most will have teh 'growler' sticker on them, don't take it off !!

    • @tecnogadgethd
      @tecnogadgethd Před rokem +1

      I would greatly appreciate any link to a video where that manifold sound can be heard to help users troubleshoot, or at least know its not the turbo. Thanks

    • @derekstocker6661
      @derekstocker6661 Před rokem +1

      Great review of a lot of things that many would not even think about, thanks for this!

    • @paulk1702
      @paulk1702 Před rokem

      Excellent write up. You should put this on Pistonheads 👍

    • @mickadatwist1620
      @mickadatwist1620 Před 11 měsíci

      Sounds like a lot of trouble.

    • @andrewpickering5413
      @andrewpickering5413 Před 7 měsíci

      My experience quite different to yours! Had a first of the facelift 2012 car, 3.0s portfolio diesel, bought the car with 16k on the clock and just had it written off with 110k on the clock, only issues were tyres which it ate through, and a parking sensor wiring fault. Service them, and more importantly drive them regularly for long trips and they are an absolute joy to own and drive

  • @rotwang77
    @rotwang77 Před rokem +52

    Glad you recognised the Lexus GS. I bought a GS450h 18 months ago for £4k and it's been great. Absolute overtaking monster and happy doing 140mph on the autobahn. 162k miles and going strong.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před rokem +1

      I love the refinement

    • @michaelyounes29
      @michaelyounes29 Před rokem

      Pretty rare nowadays.

    • @cosminmoflic8319
      @cosminmoflic8319 Před rokem

      I also have a GS450h, one of the fastest cars you can get for the money and it has a unique effortless way of getting up to speed.

    • @davidlee4966
      @davidlee4966 Před rokem

      Fully agree with your conclusion on the GS430, well made with the American market in mind, and tend to be serviced properly by the first few owners which helps the long term ownership; good choice

    • @sadmarinersfan8935
      @sadmarinersfan8935 Před rokem

      Such a steal for so much great car

  • @dansaab11
    @dansaab11 Před rokem +4

    Saab 9-5 Aero - Leather seats, Electric seats, Sat nav extra, Cruise control, dual climate control, Big boot, 17 inch wheels, 2.3 Turbo (260bhp, 350Nm of torque and 28 mpg around town and 39mpg on a run.

  • @JP5isalive
    @JP5isalive Před rokem +8

    Another great video Matt, keep em coming if possible. Just shows 5 grand can still get you decent motoring. I wanted to say thanks for being interactive with your viewers and subscribers 👍

  • @AWMJoeyjoejoe
    @AWMJoeyjoejoe Před rokem +16

    Can't go wrong with a Volvo D5. Just make sure it's had the timing belt done and you're on to a winner. My 2012 V70 D5 cost me £290 to insure and it's effortlessly powerful and comfortable. Brilliant car. It is a bit thirsty though, only returning around 33mpg.

    • @VolkswagenNut1969
      @VolkswagenNut1969 Před rokem

      I have to agree. Easily the most solid and reliable car on that list next to maybe the Lexus. But the Volvo has a bit of quirky cool that the Lexus can’t match.
      Acres of comfort and durability for the price.

  • @martinclift3843
    @martinclift3843 Před rokem +1

    Nice video!
    Currently running an S80 2.0 D4.
    Just immense for wafting up & down the UK motorway network. 55mpg, £30 tax & all in serene comfort. Fantastic cars!

  • @mickyeverton
    @mickyeverton Před rokem +2

    Hi Matt, just bought a 2005 Jag S Type with 34,000 genuine miles on the clock (one owner) for under £4,000 with Full Service History!! UNBELIEVABLE VALUE!! Looks like a 25 Grand Motor, I have to say it but YOU REALLY DO GET A LOT OF CAR FOR THE MONEY!! Many Thanks for all your work, Peace From London. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @smoothmicra
    @smoothmicra Před rokem +33

    Well done for at least giving the Skoda Superb a shout out. An 'under the radar' luxury car, everyone will laugh and call you granddad, in the meantime you chuckle as you waft along the motorway in an incredibly well built executive saloon knowing the next service bill will probably be one less zero than the 'fashionable' brands. Sounds good to me 😉

  • @christophers7070
    @christophers7070 Před rokem +5

    This is gold.
    I love the way Mat gets excited at every click of the mouse.
    Hilarious!.
    Keep it up

  • @matthewday9898
    @matthewday9898 Před rokem +2

    Great video Matt I sold my 17 plate a5 coupe as moving house and landed on an 2008 Audi a6 avant 2.7tdi brought it with 99k miles and only 1 owner from new paid 5,250 had it 6 months and still absolutely love it and no more monthly payments ! Goes to show you can still get great cars for not a lot of money

    • @josephberrie9550
      @josephberrie9550 Před 3 měsíci

      where did you bring it from........................you buy or you have bought a car you must come from the potteries or crewe lol

  • @oohrah81
    @oohrah81 Před rokem +8

    Great video as always. Brilliant to see your reactions to cars with subwoofers, aftermarket nonsense, etc 😂 I'm the same. Always perplexed as to why people spend good money, sticking crap to a car?! I'll be looking forward to the next video.

  • @personal8105
    @personal8105 Před rokem +3

    Matt, I really enjoy these videos and it feels like you're a mate of mine going through Autotrader with me.Very nicely delivered and also very helpful. I'm way down South but I hope to buy a car off you in the near future.All the best.

  • @christopherkelly577
    @christopherkelly577 Před rokem +4

    I bought a good saab 93 1.9 TiD and it was luxurious compared with my previous cars and it felt quick and still 40 plus MPG. Think it has around 250 pound feet of torque. Was only £480 3 years ago. Similar ones now are all a grand and up. 5 grand would get you a nice NG 95. I love them...

  • @eddietoft3747
    @eddietoft3747 Před rokem +7

    Great content you are putting out Matt ! 👍, loved this one, making me think really hard now for my next car, I'm leaning to the GS now, will have to spend a lot of time looking for just the right one for me , You're advice is top notch ! 😁

  • @ged3680
    @ged3680 Před rokem

    Hello Matt, very interesting video. Thank you for taking the time to upload it. Ged

  • @markslack
    @markslack Před rokem +18

    Excellent video! I agree with your winning choices of either the XF or the Lexus. I've had a couple of XFs, both 3.0-litre petrol Premium Luxury, had no issues, reasonably economical and drove well. S80 seems a lot of car for the money too.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 Před rokem

      Me too. Only issue on my XF was a button broke on one of the little storage bins, my XE on the other hand was never out of the garage in the 12 months I put up with it

    • @markslack
      @markslack Před rokem

      @@sandersson2813 Yes, when I looked at the XE it seemed rather low rent in quality compared to the XF.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 Před rokem

      @@markslack I like tje latest Jag/Land Rover interior, and I'd consider having another again now, but was so glad to get rid of my 2016 XE. It was very cheaply made.
      I actually switched from Jag to Volvo and the Volvo seemed 10x better built.
      Be interesting to see what the Jag 2025 relaunch will be when they are attempting to go to Bentley levels m .

    • @markslack
      @markslack Před rokem

      @@sandersson2813 Very much agree with your thoughts and yes the 2025 date will be very interesting to see.

  • @norsegolf76
    @norsegolf76 Před rokem +4

    I love these sort of vids. It's like geeking out on cars with a friend!

  • @surreyguysurrey4898
    @surreyguysurrey4898 Před rokem +1

    Hi Matt first off want to say that i really love your content and this video was great. Completely get that you need to monetise this but please watch the ad frequency only a few mins in and have already lost track of how many ad breaks!

  • @jennysbloke
    @jennysbloke Před rokem

    It brings back memories indeed. 3-years ago, watching you working in the dark in the car park at work got me through early lockdown. It will be great to see the diesel finally in paint, James.

  • @andylaws4247
    @andylaws4247 Před rokem +3

    You can get 2 cheap Jags for 5k ;) X350/X358 are great buys as they have aluminium shells so don't rust like the earlier XJ6s. You do see small areas of paint bubbling where the aluminium oxidises, but not the bad chassis and wheel arch rot you see on earlier cars. Love the way you analyse what kind of owner had the car from what Radio station you find! :)

  • @andrewmorton3177
    @andrewmorton3177 Před rokem +4

    My brother bought a Lexus GS 300 SEL brand new in 2005 & he’s still got it! It’s in lovely condition, got sub 100000 miles, garaged all it’s life, has full Lexus history & gives him next to no trouble. Recently he spent a couple of grand getting the paint work tidied up, wheels refurbed with a new set of decent tyres. It’s not my cup of tea but definitely still looks the part but he does have to run it on super unleaded because it’s not E10 compatible apparently.

    • @lukajozia6782
      @lukajozia6782 Před rokem

      Why prices used cars in UK are so cheap
      For example somebody buy new Audi A8 for 100 k £ and afther 3 years car is worth only 30-35 k £

  • @bukshyrecording2448
    @bukshyrecording2448 Před rokem +2

    Hey Matt!
    I just check back from time to time to see how your channel grows and hear your voice!! I am glad things are going well.
    I love your work ethic. Keep it up, you re amazing!!

  • @davepork4914
    @davepork4914 Před rokem

    Great video. Currently drive a Jeep KJ 3.7 V6.... Wanting to upgrade to a Cayenne v6. So much to consider. My heart sank when you said it was the roll of the dice!

  • @jonsstudio9730
    @jonsstudio9730 Před rokem +14

    Hi Matt. Great video. Wouldn't the 5-Series be an option as well (although they are similar to the 6-Series I guess)? Also, it would be good to see something like this on the compact end of the luxury segment: the 3-Series, A4, C-Class, etc. Cheers.

  • @alanorion1
    @alanorion1 Před rokem +5

    Hi Matt I chosen a Jaguar S Type Diesel. This was following one of your videos. I took your advice and gave it a gearbox service and a timing belt, it had done 69000 when I bought it 7 months ago I paid £4800 for the car plus the service items The car is pretty well immaculate one or two stone chips only.I am delighted with the car. Keep up the great videos Best wishes Alan

    • @lukajozia6782
      @lukajozia6782 Před rokem

      Why prices used cars in UK are so cheap
      For example somebody buy new Audi A8 for 100 k £ and afther 3 years car is worth only 30-35 k £

    • @originalshadowfax
      @originalshadowfax Před rokem

      I had a XFS V6 and had it remapped to 325bhp 😁, fuel consumption improved as well, winner winner

    • @stephendavies6949
      @stephendavies6949 Před rokem

      I had a last-of-the-line 2007 2.7 diesel SE S Type as a company car. It has to be the sweetest turbo diesel engine ever!
      I was supposed to replace it after 3 years but kept it for 4 and 140,000 miles. I only relinquished it when the HR department threatened me with disiplinary action!

  • @NH00531
    @NH00531 Před rokem +2

    Great and useful video Matt. Highlight for me, and this week’s comedy gold was at 20:43….”don’t buy a Range Rover for 5 grand….oooh a P38” brilliant. 😂

  • @chrisforster7799
    @chrisforster7799 Před 7 měsíci

    Love the video, my daily driver for the last nearly ten years is a Jag xj8 2002, the run-out model. It has all the extras and runs lovely. I change the oil every 5K. Average fuel around town is 17-19mpg. 32mpg if I do a longish run on Mway. Love the car.

  • @markmcarthur-christie2743

    Brilliant - love this. It's basically my standard Saturday night, even down to thinking 'maybe a C6 wouldn't be a bad idea...'

  • @paulwickenden7143
    @paulwickenden7143 Před rokem +2

    I watch your videos with interest and with an open mind. I use refillable lpg bottles on my motorhome and have noticed less pumps here in the UK and also I have noticed an increase in the use of lithium batteries for leisure use. With this in mind I think your comments and video content were on point even if certain people cannot see this. If new ideas aren't embraced progress doesn't happen. MP3 killed cd which killed records. Your thoughts that batteries could kill off lpg seems credible to me. Keep up the good videos, try to forget about the 'haters'.

  • @lce124
    @lce124 Před rokem

    Had a GS430 for last 3 years, its been faultless. The GS430's come with radar cruise as standard too which is handy on long drives. Don't regret buying it one bit! its quick, smooth, comfortable and reliable.

  • @badwolf4058
    @badwolf4058 Před rokem +10

    Nicely informative. I was surprised you glossed over the Honda Legend - I had a peer at a 57 plate recently: V6, AWD and definitely in the luxury bracket, also ULEZ compliant but the road tax is £630. I struggle to understand this. The BMW E39 540i (of which you should have had a look at a low mileage example!) isn't ULEZ compliant but tax is around £295. The Jaguar XF has shockingly poor rear visibility so, of the cars I have, if I were swapping my 540i I would plump for the Legend, despite the road tax - although I would miss the V8. As an aside, I do think cheap barges are the way to go until we know whether we are condemned to drive soulless e-vehicles or, indeed, allowed to own our own cars at all ...

    • @johnj3577
      @johnj3577 Před rokem

      I found it so difficult to find something to replace my E39 540i. They are such a perfect car that do everything brilliantly. Kept mine for 16 years and while other cars came and went I couldn't part with the 540. Sold it to a collector in the end though because I knew he'd look after it and keep it on the road. I also considered a Legend but parts availability is a challenge. These days I'm in an Infiniti M37S which is fantastic, but I still miss the 540 with its big solid V8 feel... So out of the cars in this video I'd have the Lexus GS430.

  • @michakwiecien1133
    @michakwiecien1133 Před rokem +12

    Quite a nice list you got there! Personally my choice would be either the C6, the S80 (MK2 preferably although the MK1 is nice too) or a Jag. I like the Legend too although I’m not sure whether I’d buy one.

    • @Piotrekx3
      @Piotrekx3 Před rokem

      Ugly asf compared to Audi/BMW ; p

    • @michakwiecien1133
      @michakwiecien1133 Před rokem +2

      @@Piotrekx3 The C6? I think it’s gorgeous, it’s so unique and I love it looks very modern but it takes inspiration from great Citroën’s of the past. I think its guaranteed to be a future classic.

  • @thushanbalasingam8285
    @thushanbalasingam8285 Před rokem +1

    I bought my 06 GS300 for 2.2k 4 years ago. It’s now on 130k miles and only issue I’ve had is a rusted exhaust. Always starts and never had any issues. Fully loaded as standard it can’t hold its own against cars which are £14-17k. But don’t expect 600 miles to a full tank!

  • @mc996cars1
    @mc996cars1 Před rokem

    It's great you share your repairs with us, I want to thank you JT..Always great quality videos..

  • @jdmguy44
    @jdmguy44 Před rokem +4

    Interestly, that old Rover 800 you stopped at is fitted with the 2.7 V6 motor from the Honda Legend of that era. Quite cool cars really.

  • @towerdave4836
    @towerdave4836 Před rokem +4

    I’ve driven a £5k XF and, honestly, thought it was a brilliant combination of performance and comfort/luxury and handling and economy (diesel) .

  • @bernardpowell3582
    @bernardpowell3582 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Matt the review was enlightening and rewarding. Your video session underline the need to do your homework when buying a car. Thanks Matt.

  • @steveegginton535
    @steveegginton535 Před rokem +1

    I've owned a 2010 petrol XF for seven years - quiet, smooth and refined to drive, fairly quick and the engine sounds good. Some people thought I was mad buying a petrol but other than a fuel pump, my running costs have consisted of servicing, brakes and tyres only! I always feel I have been mugged when paying the VED! but try to console myself by thinking what I might have had to pay to fix the various issues the diesel engines can have. Still like the styling of the XF and can't think of anything (in my price range) I would want to change it for🙂

  • @brickhead48
    @brickhead48 Před rokem +3

    Picked up my E46 330D Saloon for £4K last year, not sure its really classed as luxury, but being a high spec M-Sport model with heated leathers etc. i'm well happy with it

    • @mickeysmouse4800
      @mickeysmouse4800 Před rokem

      You can’t go wrong with an E46. Plus, better to drive than almost everything out there.

  • @SonicSystemX1
    @SonicSystemX1 Před rokem +6

    "Don't buy a Range Rover for five grand", -"Oh, P38!" That's Matt for you 😀 Gets excited about Range Rovers quickly 😀

  • @aftabahmad5733
    @aftabahmad5733 Před rokem

    I did the same search a couple of years ago & went for 13reg CLS350 V6 275bhp fully loaded. Probably best car I ever had but cost a bit for oil seal. Lovely car. Very fuel efficient. 50mph get 70+ mpg. Beat that !

  • @abtarek
    @abtarek Před rokem

    Perfect timing and great video. I have been looking for a new car recently since my current car is not ULEZ compliant and my budget is literally round the 5k-6k mark. I've been looking at various petrol cars from Porsche Cayenne, A5, S5, Volvo XC90, X5, 6 Series, Jag XF. I'm considering a powerful larger / family car .. maybe a V6. I was almost set on an A5 v6 ...the search continues!! :)

  • @KravKernow
    @KravKernow Před rokem +5

    I love the P38. I think it was the prettiest of all Range Rover iterations. It just has such an 80s elegance about it. I know it was a mid 90s car; but that's LR for you.
    But I'd love one in Epsom Green. The perfect RR colour (although don't see it a lot, or at all, on the newer ones, wonder why?)

    • @billy7133
      @billy7133 Před rokem +1

      I owned a P38. It's a car to look at not own LOL, Great cars just a pity about the Porous Engine Block, I was quoted £5000 for a new engine back in 2009. I had done my research and knew the 4.8 had the problem so bought a 4.0 which I didn't think had it as I couldn't find any reports of it, I was wrong!!!! Put some engine seal in it and traded it in for an XJR, telling the dealer when he asked that it no overheating issues, which it didn't at the Time! It's put me of Range Rovers for life unless I win the lottery and can buy one new and only keep it for a year!

  • @khrisbharath752
    @khrisbharath752 Před rokem +76

    I've been smitten by the old shape XF for ages now. A low mileage, nicely spec'd example with decent rims in dark blue and walnut on the dash just does it for me. It's funny, how this Jag has aged so well, timeless design, one of Ian Callum's best in my opinion. So yeah, I might take the plunge at some point. It'll be quite the departure from my current ride, the Yeti.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před rokem +22

      Go for a petrol

    • @lukajozia6782
      @lukajozia6782 Před rokem +4

      Why prices used cars in UK are so cheap
      For example somebody buy new Audi A8 for 100 k £ and afther 3 years car is worth only 30-35 k £

    • @Aztekonise
      @Aztekonise Před rokem +5

      @@HighPeakAutos any chance you're able to do a review on petrol cars for around 5-6k? I'm in London so ulez has been a problem

    • @theauldscientist
      @theauldscientist Před rokem +6

      @@lukajozia6782 right hand drive in the UK so they can’t really be shipped off and sold for a profit anywhere else. One of the few positives of being British at the moment!!

    • @msalzberg4962
      @msalzberg4962 Před rokem +2

      I prefer the 2015 refresh. Nice headlamps and taillights. I had one with the supercharged V6. Still sorry I got rid of it. Beautiful, inside and out.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Před rokem

    Love this.
    Thanks Matt, excellent advice for anyone buying a 2nd hand car at any price I should think let alone 5k.
    The BMW six series has been a favourite of mine for years, fabulous looks but the M is a bit touchy on electrics.
    The basic 6 series looks excellent and is a brilliant looker and will remain so for a long time. Well done, great video!

  • @MattCSLnut
    @MattCSLnut Před rokem +1

    The XF every time Matt 👌out of the 3 you chose at the end , preferable the quite rare 4.2 N/A V8. Infact after many years of admiring the elegance of the XF I finaly bought one few years ago on a complete whim after watchin one of your early review vids about the XF. NOW SOLD 😢 however I thoroughly enjoyed my short ownership experiance and would highly recommend the XF V8 to anyone who may be undecided.

  • @Islaharris.12405
    @Islaharris.12405 Před rokem +7

    Love the channel M,att, would be good to see a video on maybe some decent, less expensive cars, to avoid ULEZ. I'm going to have to replace my Diesel thanks to Mr Khan!

  • @daveholloway8780
    @daveholloway8780 Před rokem +4

    Love the channel- huge fan.
    Could you do hot hatches for 5k and below? That’s probably going to be my next car😊

  • @krzysztofwasiak2018
    @krzysztofwasiak2018 Před rokem

    About 2 years ago I went for one owner 2006 GS300 with about 125000 km (not miles). Now it's 145kkm and runs like a new car. Apart from normal maintenance zero major issues, only replaced 2 oxygen sensors. Great car.

  • @rizwanroshan5355
    @rizwanroshan5355 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Matt for an amazing and informative video. I think I'd go for Lexus gs300 if it was my money. Your videos have given me a lot of knowledge about cars and what to look out when buying one. Keep doing videos like this

  • @Will_E_Wonty
    @Will_E_Wonty Před rokem +4

    Shame you skipped past the Lexus RX400h. Luxurious, reliable and practical (my current daily). I seem to remember you quite liked it on one of your tests. Nevertheless, good video. This is the sort of sector I've been inhabiting for many years. I love a bargain!

  • @EpohDerf
    @EpohDerf Před rokem +6

    Last year I scooped up a 4.2tdi A8 LWB for £4k.
    Drove it down to France on holiday, drove it back, had some fun with it, sold it.
    Great holiday car.

  • @organiccold
    @organiccold Před rokem

    Interesting video Matt, I bought a 2010 Audi A6 Tdi for 3k last year to join to my 2008 S6 and i love it.
    I confess that i fast forwarded the BMW part as after they stoped in doing the E39 they are not reliable at all to me to consider to buy one.

  • @Sid3300
    @Sid3300 Před rokem +6

    The Saab 9-3 or 9-5 might count, espically if you get an Aero model with the heated seats etc. Pretty well equit cars for the money I'd say.

    • @trevorpowell9544
      @trevorpowell9544 Před rokem

      I knew a mechanic from saab and he always said they were awful cars and he would never buy one.

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin3050 Před rokem +5

    I'm a sucker for an older car with low miles, so the Volvo and W210 E Class would definitely be on my list. The thing is though, I really really really want a Lexus, and I prefer the sound a V6 makes to anything else, so I'd almost certainly go for the GS 300. And I'd absolutely love it.

  • @filipwennergren2712
    @filipwennergren2712 Před rokem +2

    You actually tipped me over from years of Bimmers to Lexus RX 400h and i looked at so many before buying mine and they all been serviced beyond, but the hockey-mom did not cared about the cleaning and buffing… So, try to find a Lexus that had a good service (common) but with a cleaning/caring neard as i found. Good luck. It is the best car i’ve ever owned btw. Greetings from Sweden.

  • @richardburke952
    @richardburke952 Před rokem

    Loved this video Matt ! Keep up the great work 😃

  • @Joe_le-
    @Joe_le- Před rokem +3

    SAAB 9- 5 hot fully loaded is the way to go

  • @meister_harris5623
    @meister_harris5623 Před rokem +5

    This video is literally me around the hours of 10pm-4am😂

  • @edwardmclaughlin7935
    @edwardmclaughlin7935 Před rokem

    Great video for me right now - looking around. So glad I haven't got your addiction mate!

  • @dilan4123
    @dilan4123 Před rokem

    Great vid mate! Love exploring cars at these lower price ranges, something very satisfying about trying to find nice bargain cars

  • @dembaba9843
    @dembaba9843 Před rokem +6

    I recently purchased a clk320 2004 for 3k, full service history and extremely well maintained. 83k miles and only things that are wrong with it are the non working heated seats for the passenger and the glove box does not close properly. For 3k, its amazing how much 'luxury' one can get. Smooth v6, comfortable ride and pleasant interior.

    • @mercman5220
      @mercman5220 Před rokem

      Hey Demba, this sounds like you just described my previous CLK I part exchanged with a dealer near Stansted Airport when I bought a CLS350 from him. If it is a dark blue with a plate starting with LB, it must be the one. I pampered it while it was in my possession, gave it everything it needed, took it to a Mercedes specialist in Hampshire for a complete health-check and fix everything that needed attention, put new tyres very recently. It routinely returned 38 mpg on a long drive. You got yourself a real peach there. Why did I let it go? I really missed a CLS500 I had a few years ago and wanted to return to these Mark-One CLSes with the 350CGI engine which is the most economical petrol engine in them. With a limited space in my garage I sadly had to sell it. I hate the current over-complicated cars with too much electronics and plethora of screens that distract drivers and have rubbish ergonomics, including the most recent Mercs. Mercedes from the mid-to-late noughties are the best.

  • @themancuniancandidate2744

    The idea of a used A8 tickled me. Here in Australia they are still horrendously expensive even used, but OEM spares are just astronomical. A replacement headlight for that A8 would run you about $6000, or a touch over 3000 quid. Yes, really.
    And I can't believe you skipped over Saab!

    • @davidbusch8912
      @davidbusch8912 Před rokem +12

      Used cars in general are so expensive in Australia 😩. I was hoping to see SAAB represented as well, and Peugeot just for a laugh.

    • @seanh9075
      @seanh9075 Před rokem +9

      I was offended not seeing an Aero on there!

    • @alexwright1359
      @alexwright1359 Před rokem +4

      Been running an A8 for 4 years no problem, Also have an 89 Saab 900 Turbo Aero! :)

    • @leegorman8322
      @leegorman8322 Před rokem

      Off the beaten track, I just wonder how Australia will embrace the EV era (minus range anxiety)? The roads are... long. What gets me if Australia goes the EV route 🙄

    • @IceMan-il7dx
      @IceMan-il7dx Před rokem +1

      @@davidbusch8912 Dunno....I've an 06 A6 Avant with 143,000kms. $5400 7 months ago. And an 08 Merc E350 on 140,000kms. I'd say used lux is available here in Oz. Facebook marketplace and haggle. Old Holdens and Fords are fetching the mad money 💰 🤑

  • @rpkruizinga9599
    @rpkruizinga9599 Před rokem +3

    You definitely missed a trick here. Last generation SAAB 9-5. I bought my 2011 Saab 9-5 aero ttid xwd for under 5k, that was a bit lucky and it needed a bit of tlc. vector models are definitely less than 5. As roomy as a S class but lower maintenance. Lots is based on the insignia, so parts are available and it looks great and much more expensive than they are. Some parts are rare to get though but otherwise fantastic car.

  • @johnsampey344
    @johnsampey344 Před rokem

    The Jaguar XJ350 won my heart because I found a minter & Yes it's just had all the big service items done including the transmission & cambelts at a cost of £2000 BUT It's just such a wonderful place to be.
    Thanks for the encouragement.

  • @paulcfyeung
    @paulcfyeung Před rokem +2

    The seat controls on the CLS are on the doors (like where they'd normally be) if you have the memory seat option 🙂

  • @kevatcrewe
    @kevatcrewe Před rokem +3

    If I've learnt one thing in this video, it's the massive depreciation on most of these cars

  • @chrisphillips554
    @chrisphillips554 Před rokem +4

    How can you call a Citroen C6 ugly?! It’s absolutely sublime in a uniquely French way

  • @peterowen4456
    @peterowen4456 Před rokem +2

    Great video. There's a "beat the system" vibe about getting a lot of car for £5k - it's quite seductive. Being risk averse it's the Lexus every time for me although take your point about needing a rainy day fund. Finally, "inconspicuous consumption" - great phrase which deserves the widest possible circulation. I'm thinking rich Scandinavians here. I wonder what it is in Swedish?

  • @vchukwuma
    @vchukwuma Před rokem

    Glad you mention the taking of photos with the owner's lower halves pictured in the driver's seat. They always tend to feature in Facebook market place ads and are very off-putting

  • @thelivingdodo
    @thelivingdodo Před rokem +9

    You were right about the S80, they did a 140 and a 170 of the same engine. Shame you missed Saab, the latest gen 9-5 would have made an interesting choice!

    • @monk3yboy69
      @monk3yboy69 Před rokem

      Saab and luxury in same sentence?
      No .

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- Před rokem +4

    My favourite way of doing this kind of search is to choose engine sizes over 3 litres, petrol and automatic and leave the brand empty.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před rokem

      Ah! Good tip

    • @ruk2023--
      @ruk2023-- Před rokem +1

      @@HighPeakAutos One learned from too many misspent evenings. It's only parking limitations in the city centre that stops me from buying some ragged heap of crap that is almost certainly cost more than its purchase price within a week of owning it.

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 Před rokem +2

    I would go for the Škoda Superb Laurin & Klement, the build quality is excellent, the factory three stage anti corrosion treatment should ensure there are no major rust issues and the reliability is legendary, just ask any taxi driver!!.
    It may, as you pointed out, look more at home on a taxi rank, than a driveway, but at least if it does go wrong, it won’t cost the earth to repair or buy parts for😊.

  • @FeeneyStephen
    @FeeneyStephen Před rokem

    I bought the Mercedes E240 2.6 petrol X reg about 7 years ago at 39,500 miles. I paid under £2000 and it is now worth around twice that, even at 55,500 miles. A great car but its a bit like driving miss Daisy. I was going to sell it and get a newer car but got rid of my C320 at 176k miles. I think you have done a good review of these cars. Keep it up Matt.😎

  • @TheVintageApplianceEmporium

    I do like the idea of a 300C. I've always thought there's "something of the night" about them. If ever a car was going to turn evil, it would be a 300C 😁

    • @hughneal6881
      @hughneal6881 Před rokem

      The 300C struck me as a "Chav Bentley".

    • @stevenharrison9257
      @stevenharrison9257 Před rokem +1

      Had a 2009 300C Lux (diesel) from new for 7 years, which says it all as I normally change every 3 years. The only problem it gave me was swirl valve failure after about 5 years. This puts the engine into limp mode but when I went to drop it off for repair, my friend came with me to give me a lift home & had difficulty keeping up with me on the fast roads!
      It was an excellent car. That said, my 2018 Superb is even better.

  • @themanipulator1
    @themanipulator1 Před rokem +4

    Personally I'd love to see you review a c6

  • @laurencecohen3517
    @laurencecohen3517 Před rokem

    Really interesting and informative video, like previous comments, this is a great format and the possibilities are endless!
    Thanks

  • @grahamhill4164
    @grahamhill4164 Před rokem

    Hey Matt
    Great vid👍 really enjoyed this one with your "fly on the wall" way of letting us in to your number crunching/memory recalling tails of both joy and woe!!!
    It's like watching myself on the bloody phone 🤣
    Especially with the "it's dangerous looking around on Auto trader" remarks 🤣🤣
    Keep up the great content buddy!
    Lovin your work 👍

  • @yorkshire_tea_innit8097
    @yorkshire_tea_innit8097 Před rokem +9

    Some really nice cars there. I'm quite into that C6. It seems that the road tax absolutely demolishes these cars unfortunately, especially unfortunate as you probably wouldnt do a lot of miles with a lot of these cars if you owned one. However, if the tax were less, they'd probably be more expensive.

    • @nintendokings
      @nintendokings Před rokem

      Correct, people see £300-600 tax and obviously they don’t want em

    • @yorkshire_tea_innit8097
      @yorkshire_tea_innit8097 Před rokem

      @@nintendokings I know it's rediculous. There should be a road tax lite which limits the miles per year and costs less.
      Unfortunately the car manufacturers have the government by the balls and they are only interested in laws which make people buy new cars.

    • @nintendokings
      @nintendokings Před rokem

      @@yorkshire_tea_innit8097 yeah the tax situation is a total mess. Why you pay £20 tax on a highly polluting newer (pre-Euro6) diesel, yet an older petrol (which is ULEZ compliant) is £600 tax?

    • @yorkshire_tea_innit8097
      @yorkshire_tea_innit8097 Před rokem

      @@nintendokings agreed. the fpm from diesels is much worse than any gains you get with co2, yet diesels get a free pass.
      Reason is probably because of international co2 targets. But not giving kids asthma should be a priority over that.

  • @Levenstone132
    @Levenstone132 Před rokem +3

    Heart says Lexus. Wife says new bathroom.

  • @Mojoe44
    @Mojoe44 Před rokem +1

    Love these videos, my mate and I spend many an evening sending each other autotrader adverts for cars we're never going to buy- sad isn't it! Last week however I did buy one. Sold my 2007 x type diesel and bought a 2006 xk. Was a cheaper example which I may live to regret, but it seems to be in good condition for the price point. There were much more expensive ones with worse history, similar miles, similar condition, so I thought I'd go cheaper and as you say keep the couple of grand saved aside for anything it will inevitably need. Taking it to a local Jag specialist tomorrow for a quick check just to make sure there are no major demons looming. Definitely not the sensible thing to do, but life's too short to be sensible all the time. If it does turn out to be a nightmare at least I tried it, and shouldn't lose a boatload trading it in.

  • @andrewfrancis3591
    @andrewfrancis3591 Před rokem +1

    I had the old ES300. Plenty of 500 mile trips up the west coast of Scotland, with one stop.
    Arrived fresh as a daisy. You just don't feel you need to get out of it.

  • @caliqm2199
    @caliqm2199 Před rokem +5

    I love the moments of "You probably shouldn't buy thi- oh but look how cool it is 🤤" in these videos

  • @williamhowes2426
    @williamhowes2426 Před rokem +3

    Can you do under 10k best salons/coupes or somthing.

  • @alexwright1359
    @alexwright1359 Před rokem

    Hi Matt on the A8 go for the 4.2 TDI (first out about 2006) I have had mine for 4 years (an 07 plate with 110k miles) and its been an awesome thing, its going up for sale for around 4-5k now and its a whole load of car!

  • @matauboy
    @matauboy Před rokem +1

    My choice is a Lexus GS450h. Actually it was my choice and three years down the track I still like it. Not the sharpest steering, great throttle response small boot and very comfortable.

  • @ferguslogan6794
    @ferguslogan6794 Před rokem +5

    How weird! I was looking at the Citroen C6 last night online to buy as an investment. I hate French cars too, but I think the C6 is a classic of the future

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  Před rokem +2

      I agree. I think they will start to rise in value

  • @robertpowell7672
    @robertpowell7672 Před rokem +7

    It's always worrying to buy this type of car due to repair costs (as you said)

  • @Chris12211
    @Chris12211 Před rokem

    Really enjoying this project. As you say it might be more relevant to most people being a cheaper car. But never the less it’s a great build.

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 Před rokem +1

    "Hearing Aid Beige" Haha that's excellent.
    I now own a 6-Series, not quite that cheap, but I went for a 650 and it is so comfy. The whole car, inside and out, still looks great. What I tell people what the fuel economy is like, the response is always "For what it is, that is pretty good".

  • @Jeffrey_M
    @Jeffrey_M Před rokem +3

    You're not wrong on the MK1 S80, Matt. They did come in 170bhp as well as a lower powered 140bhp version. Both 2.4 20 valve engines and I think the ECU tune was the only difference.

    • @beggjd
      @beggjd Před rokem

      140 bhp - 10 valve, 170bhp-20 valve 200bhp-20valve turbo

    • @Jeffrey_M
      @Jeffrey_M Před rokem

      @@beggjd I am pretty sure they were all 20 valve in the P2 cars.

  • @jonathangiles4854
    @jonathangiles4854 Před rokem +4

    Agree with everything about from them the Chrysler 300C - it’s hideous!

  • @Matt3401
    @Matt3401 Před rokem +1

    There are some really tempting cars for 5k, but you either have to be good with the spanners (and have the time) or know a decent indie garage. Main dealer visits for these types of car at this price would be ruinous. That said, it is great to window shop. Really liked the video Matt.

  • @kmyers5185
    @kmyers5185 Před rokem

    I really enjoy your videos and your honest informed opinions,

  • @nicklol7878
    @nicklol7878 Před rokem +3

    Could you do a fast but frugal cars under 5k? Thanks