How much to spend

£500-£995 Tatty early high-milers with MOT and partial history, including a tempting 220k-mile 1998 S-reg for £800. £1000-£1995

Some bargains, including a sound 156k-mile 1995/M for £1200, a nice 159k-mile 1996/N for £1500 and a lowmileage (84k) 1995 car for £1995. £2000 AND HIGHER

A 108k-mile 1998/S for £2900, which is about top money. Be careful because LS430S start at around £2000.