29 cheap alternatives to great new cars revealed – including £500 dupe of £27,145 Ford Puma

BUYING a brand-new vehicle can be costly and not always worth the money. So, if you’re thinking of upgrading your car without breaking the bank, a second-hand motor could be the solution. This British classic is the perfect SUV for those looking for a four-wheel drive on a budget Credit: Sue Thatcher An electric vehicle does not always have to break the bank – this Jaguar I-Pace is affordable and offers a long-range too Credit: jetcityimage With new cars are becoming more expensive by the minute, investing in a used alternative may be the smartest move for your budget. But deciding on which car to buy can be difficult, time-consuming and won’t always land you the best deal. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Luckily, there are some great classics on the second-hand market, including the £500 Ford Focus MK1. This trusty original acts as the perfect swap to the £27,145 Ford Puma, offering the same practicality and compact size as its brand new counterpart – at just a fraction of the price. Investing in a new electric vehicle can also be costly, especially at the rate they depreciate, which makes the Jaguar I-Pace the ideal budget alternative. Acting as a stand-in for the BMW iX3, which is currently on the market for £53,250, the futuristic-looking Jaguar is only eight years old, around £10,000 and features a battery range of up to 292 miles. For those seeking a luxury find, the Ferrari 456 may be the affordable alternative to the more budget-busting Ferrari Purosangue, which retails for more than £313,000. The vehicle boasts a 5.5-litre V12, a timeless classic design and is almost 90 per cent cheaper than its glamorous sister. Most read in Motors Lastly, the Range Rover L322 offers a four-wheel drive and 2,100 litres of load capacity for as little as £2,000. The vehicle makes for the perfect SUV for countryside adventures, and is miles cheaper than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which comes in at a whopping £350,000. Full list of 29 alternative to brand new cars Maserati Quattroporte V (£6,000) – Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (£87,055) Smart Roadster (£2,500) – Alpine A110 (£58,000) Volvo V60 T6 (£6,000) – BMW M3 Touring (£93,755) Lexus LS 430 (£4,000) – Genesis G80 (£76,515) Renault Avantime (£3,000) – DS No 8 (£50,790) Ford Focus Mk1 (£500) – Ford Puma (£27,145) Peugeot 406 Coupe (£2,500) – Honda Prelude (£41,595) XJ Jeep Cherokee (£3,500) – Land Rover Defender (£57,255) Jaguar I-Pace (£10,000) – BMW iX3 (£53,250) Fiat Panda Cross (£5,000) – Dacia Duster (£21,845) Citroen C3 (£5,000) – Hyundai Ioniq 6 (£47,050) Subaru Impreza WRX hatch (£5,000) – Toyota GR Yaris (£49,000) Vauxhall Monaro (£10,000) – Ford Mustang (£58,670) Saab 9-5 second-generation (£3,000) – Polestar 2 (£45,210) TVR Tamora (£25,000) – Morgan Supersport (£105,160) Volvo V70 (£1,500) – Skoda Superb Estate (£38,150) Nissan Figaro (£3,500) – Fiat 500e Cabrio (£26,995) Mercedes-Benz CL600 (£10,000) – Aston Martin Vanquish (£330,000) Chrysler 300C Hemi (£10,000) – Bentley Flying Spur (£190,000) Vauxhall Zafira VXR (£5,000) – Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX (£68,531) Toyota Alphard (£5,000) – Lexus LM (£97,645) R50 Mini (£750) – Renault 5 (£21,495) L322 Range Rover (£2,000) – Rolls-Royce Cullinan (£350,000) Porsche Cayenne Turbo first-generation (£7,000) – Lamborghini Urus SE (£208,000) Ferrari 456 (£35,000) – Ferrari Purosangue (£313,000) 987 Porsche Cayman (£9,000) – Porsche 911 Carrera (£103,700) Renault Clio 182 (£2,500) – Porsche 911 GT3 RS Manthey (£290,000) Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear (£6,000) – Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 camper (from £90,000) Mazda MX-5 (£1,000) – Mazda MX-5 (£28,605) Comment now