10 Jan 08
Honda Jazz Sport SE, 2003, 47,000 miles, £4,850
Honda's Jazz holds on to its value for good reason: it's a great all-rounder. The cabin's one of the roomiest for a car this size, and it has an excellent reputation for reliability. The ride's a bit unforgiving over bumps, though, and it's not very exciting to drive.
Nissan Cube 1.4 auto, 2003, £4,995
We'd normally advise against grey imports, but the ultra-cool Nissan Cube is a gem. A thorough professional inspection should ensure there's nothing nasty hiding behind those boxy lines and specialist garages will be able to help you with maintenance.