A SUPER fast hot hatchback that can match a £85,000 BMW M3 for speed can be yours for less than £5,000. The tiny motor may be close to 20 years old but can still go toe to toe with the super saloons of today. If speed is what you need then look no further than the iconic VW Golf .
The German giant has pumped out millions of the beloved model in a storied production run dating back to 1974. It was originally conceived as the replacement for the equally famous Beetle but has now carved out its reputation as one of the best and most affordable performance motors on the market. Even brand new, the base model Golf is still only £27,035 but the model's mass production and long history mean there are some cracking deals to be had on the second-hand market.
READ MORE MOTORS NEWS One listing on AutoTrader has a 2006, four-wheel driver version on sale, with just 79,000 miles on the clock. Given the car's notoriously bulletproof build quality, that's well within its lifecycle. Even better, it's up for grabs at just £4,999.
That's about a third of the price of the Dacia Sandero , currently ranked as the UK's cheapest new car. Most read in Motors But despite its tiny price, you get a whole lot of grunt for your money, with a top speed of 155mph. At the top end it can even match the sporty, luxury-segment BMW M3.
And not simply the M3 of its era, but the 2024 model too, which retails from just over £85,000. Now, obviously you won't get the same level of tech or comfort as you might from the Beemer but if you're looking for big power and a little price tag, there aren't many better options. That's not to say there a no mod cons, though, as the Golf comes with climate control, an in-cabin entertainment system and electric windows - the height of luxury in 2006.
It comes after we ran through five luxury cars you can buy for under £10,000 - including a stylish Maserati..
