10 Previously Unthinkable Cars That Are Tempting Now They're Cheap

Often when a new car comes out we write it off and tell ourselves we'd never own one, but occasionally those cars drop in price to the point where they're suddenly mighty tempting...
10 Previously Unthinkable Cars That Are Tempting Now They're Cheap

1. Mazda RX8

Suggested by Stig_Cousin
Suggested by Stig_Cousin

2. BMW 318ti

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Suggested by Jono Davis

3. Lexus SC300

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Suggested by Taj Bhuiyan

4. Mk5 Ford Fiesta ST

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Suggested by Elchgnom

5. Ford Cougar

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Suggested by Tobias Röser

6. Saab 9-3

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Suggested by Thomas B

7. Ford Focus ST170

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Suggested by Robert Muir

8. Jaguar X-Type

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Suggested by NOTaPEUGEOTdriver

9. Ford Puma

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Suggested by Lando Pedalmasher

10. MG ZS

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Suggested by Michael Fernie

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NOTaPEUGEOTdriver

I drive a mk2.5 Focus with the same engine as the Fiesta ST. 150bhp 2.0 litre petrol n/a is pretty entertaining in a Focus, I imagine the Fizzer is a right hoot!

03/24/2016 - 19:47 |
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Anonymous

Jaguar X-Type? Do yourself a favor and turn away immediately.

03/24/2016 - 19:53 |
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ValveLiftMan

Who the hell suggested the 318ti?!?!?

03/24/2016 - 19:53 |
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Never said it was the best BMW ever, but it sure is not the worst BMW ever made.

03/24/2016 - 20:07 |
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Nobody

RX-8 in a post? Prob someone beating the “apex seal joke” dead horse.

03/24/2016 - 20:11 |
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Anonymous

Who didn’t wanted an RX8?
I’m not saying i would have owned one but i wanted one for sure

03/24/2016 - 20:23 |
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SaabFanatic

I got my 9-3 for 500$USD. Needed a crank shaft position sensor, haha. Dude couldn’t get it started. I drove home with it.
And who put a cougar on this list?

03/24/2016 - 20:38 |
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The E36 316i Compact is much better as daily driving because of the 1.9L 105hp engine (E46 one) and the torque available from 2500rpm.
I had one, Avus Blue, 16” M-rims, M-tehnik, M-Aero, Business package with more sound insulation, and with a few mods you can really drive it like a Diesel (changing gears at 1800-2000rpm without a problem).
Fuel consumption average at 6.5-6.9 and mine was having the top speed at 220kmh on the dashboard after the mods. Not bad for a “105hp” engine.

03/24/2016 - 21:41 |
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Anonymous

whenever i see an compact BMW

03/24/2016 - 20:57 |
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Enz0

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Actually mate, if you search more an E36 Compact with the M3 engine is FASTER than the real M3 on a track/rally.
Why? Because of the short chasis, better balance and it’s way harder to over-steer it.
I am not saying it’s very pretty but with 140hp and a cost of 1000-1500EUR, it’s a pretty good deal.
In DE you can buy an M-Tehnik Compact E36 with ~1300-1400EUR (full Alcantara, sport seats, M-aero, M-rims and so on). It’s a pretty good deal.

03/24/2016 - 21:32 |
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MyHeartIsABrick

SC300 all day!!! I almost bought one multiple times!

03/24/2016 - 21:13 |
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Sean C

My club just bought a decent puma for 200 quid

03/24/2016 - 21:45 |
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