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Super saloon ‘that’s closest thing to a diesel BMW M4’ & cheap on fuel can be yours for less than £9k
They were once priced at £45,000 when new, but now they're a pinch
A SUPER saloon car has been described as the "best bang for buck" in terms of performance and fuel economy for under £10,000.
According to YouTuber Jonny Brighton of CarsWithJB, petrolheads can pick up the BMW 435d at a bargain price - and it even boasts better straight line performance than its M4 equivalent.
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On a list of fast motors with great fuel economy, Jonny says the 435d is “simply the best bang for buck” on a list of motors that boast speed and great fuel economy.
He added: “It’s the closest thing you can get to a diesel M4 - especially if you give it a remap.
“You can actually get better straight line performance out of it than its M4 equivalent.”
The 435d comes with a 3-litre twin-turbocharged motor that makes 308 bhp - and it's capable of hitting 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.
What's more, as standard, it can do 50 miles per gallon - which makes running it a lot cheaper than an M4.
In an Autocar review from 2013, they wrote: "The 435d will effortlessly blast from one side of Europe to the other, using surprisingly little fuel given the performance."
Six checks you must make before buying a used car
- Look out for dents or bumps in the bodywork
- Check the paint for cracks, scratches and bubbles
- Make sure the lights all work
- Check the tyre tread and pressure
- Make sure the gearbox is in good condition
- Give the interior a thorough examination
Originally priced at around £45,000 when new, these can now be picked up for under £10,000 second-hand.
And £10,000 bang-on is enough to get a 2015 model with high-mileage.
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This comes as Wheeler Dealers' star Mike Brewer picked up a BMW model that's currently "the most expensive car ever bought" in the show's history.
Elsewhere, BMW recently revealed they're changing the way they name their petrol cars – ending 50 years of tradition.
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