Looking for a used car under €30,000? We currently have 17,454 listings on the site. At this price you will find recent or premium vehicles with limited mileage.
At this level you are choosing between two strategies: a very recent mainstream car, or a premium model three or four years old.
Both make sense, but their running costs bear no comparison – and that, rather than the purchase price, is what should decide it.
Of the 39 used Volkswagen Scirocco listed right now: 79% are petrol. 59% have manual transmission. Half are priced under €10,000.
Listings come from both private sellers and dealers, with the mileage, year and engine shown on each one, so you can easily find a car that matches your budget and your needs. Every listing shows the year, engine, power, mileage, transmission and price, along with where the vehicle is and whether the seller is a private individual or a dealer. From there you can narrow the selection further, or widen it to the neighbouring categories below.
Recent family SUVs, well-equipped premium saloons, large estates and mid-range electric cars with strong range.
Mileage is generally low and the manufacturer warranty often still active for a meaningful part of its term.
Four-wheel drive and more powerful engines become common.
A recent mainstream car offers a longer warranty, predictable servicing and affordable parts. It is the choice for peace of mind.
A premium car a few years old brings more equipment for the same money, but its tyres, brakes, labour and services stay at upper-market rates for as long as you own it.
Count the total over the period you expect to keep the car rather than the purchase price alone: the gap can run to several thousand euros over five years.
At this level you meet equipment whose out-of-warranty repair bears no relation to the purchase price: adaptive or air suspension, a powered panoramic roof, four-wheel drive, integrated infotainment.
Each should be tested on the drive, and their presence strengthens the case for a warranty still running.
On an electric car, check battery state of health and the exact terms of the warranty covering it, which differ in duration and thresholds from the general vehicle warranty.
Full network service history, and any bodywork repairs.
Engine rating, which feeds directly into registration cost and the insurance premium on powerful cars.
Tyre wear: at these sizes a full set is a budget to factor into the negotiation.
A purchase meant to last, for a driver who values comfort, equipment and road behaviour.
Budget alone does not decide it. Cross it with the body type your use calls for, the engine your mileage justifies and the gearbox you prefer.
The links below let you combine this price bracket with a make, a model or a particular engine.
