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Explore cars for sale under £5000

Whether you're looking for an easy-to-drive hatchback, an economical city car in a low insurance group, or a sports coupé with some bite, you'll find something to suit in our collection of cars under £5,000. If you're buying your first car or simply need a new set of wheels, a £5,000 budget provides plenty of options. Take a look at our buying guide if you need inspiration or have a burning question on what to look for when choosing a car. Complete an instant online vehicle check once you've found the right car to see its history and avoid unwanted surprises.

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£5,000
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BMW 3 Series

Bluetooth | Cruise | £25 RFL

BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d Sport Plus Edition Touring Euro 5 5dr

2011 (60 reg) | 97,000 miles

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£3,995
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MINI Hatch

BLUETOOTH|AIR CON|READY TO GO

MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper S Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (184 ps)

2013 (63 reg) | 97,000 miles

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£4,394
Fair price

Suzuki Swift

FULL SERVICE HISTORY 10 STAMPS

Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ2 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (94 ps) 15 MONTH WARRANTY, 12 MONTH AA

2014 (63 reg) | 66,741 miles

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Used vehicles

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£4,495

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.2 litres
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£3,995

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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£4,450

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£3,995

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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