Petrol cars under £5,000

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Audi A3

1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr

£1,990

5 seats
3 doors
Hatchback
Petrol
Manual
1.6 litres

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Ford Focus

1.6 Titanium 5dr

£1,995

5 seats
5 doors
Hatchback
Petrol
Manual
1.6 litres

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Volkswagen Golf

2.0 TSI GTI Euro 5 5dr

£2,000

5 seats
5 doors
Hatchback
Petrol
Manual
2.0 litres

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Mercedes-Benz CLC Class

1.8 CLC180K Sport Coupe Auto Euro 4 3dr

£1,690

4 seats
3 doors
Hatchback
Petrol
Automatic
1.8 litres

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