Last updated: 2026-09-04
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The Classic Valuer's Lancia Thema price guide shows a median sale price of £2,796 across five tracked auction results, ranging from £2,592 to £4,500 with an 83% sell-through rate. Top result: £4,500 for a 1993 LS 16v Turbo; the Ferrari-engined 8.32 has no separate data yet.
Carwow begins a long-term test of the new Toyota Land Cruiser, asking whether the £80,000 off-roader works as a daily driver. First impressions praise its rugged character and everyday usability - an early read on the ownership appeal behind the icon's strong resale values.
Carwow's Mat Watson picks a 2019 BMW 1 Series Sportline with 28,828 miles for £13,897. The 140hp 1.5-litre petrol hatchback offers a premium cabin, five-star safety rating, Apple CarPlay and a 380-litre boot, showing how affordable the posh compact has become used.
The Classic Valuer tracks 83 Toyota Celica Supra sales at a £13,999 median, spanning £4,296 to £38,908 since 2020 with an 81% sell-through rate. Recent results include £35,643 for a 1984 car on 10 August 2026 and £18,308 for a 1985 five-speed.
According to CarEdge, a Jaguar F-Type loses about 51% of its value after five years, leaving a resale value of around $49,791. After one year the drop is already 32.6% ($32,968), and after seven years just 29.3% of the original price remains.
The Classic Valuer tracks 154 McLaren MP4-12C sales at a £80,017 median, spanning £43,332 to £155,006 since 2020 with a 79% sell-through rate. A 2012 MP4-12C made £95,328 on Bring A Trailer on 23 July 2026; current listings ask £69,995 to £149,995.
The Classic Valuer lists a £40,825 median for the Lotus Evora from 114 tracked sales, spanning £19,600 to £118,911 since 2020 at a 70% sell-through rate. A 2013 Evora S made £28,437 on Bring A Trailer on 21 August 2026; listings run £26,156 to £94,995 for a GT430.
CarEdge puts Land Rover Defender depreciation at 48 percent over five years, leaving a $49,268 resale value from a $94,619 start. A two-year-old car saves about $35,321 versus new; the 2023 model year is rated the best value at 62.7 percent of list with 83 percent useful life left.
Mat Watson picks a 2023 Audi S8 Black Edition at £55,000 - down from around £118,000 new - with under 39,000 miles. The 571hp twin-turbo 4.0 V8 does 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, showing how heavily big luxury saloons depreciate; running costs include £640 road tax and group 50E insurance.
The Classic Valuer tracks 85 Alfa Romeo (916) GTV sales at a £4,600 median, spanning £430 to £36,867 with a 76% sell-through rate. A 1998 GTV 3.0 V6 24V made £8,350 on Collecting Cars on 29 July 2026; current listings reach £24,995 for a 2002 GTV Cup.
Carwow tester Tom Wiltshire drives a 1998 Volvo S90 Executive Level II with a 204 hp 2.9-litre straight-six and stretched chassis. He argues the softly sprung saloon proves newer does not mean better, offering a calm and waft that modern six-figure luxury cars have lost.
CarEdge puts Alfa Romeo Giulia depreciation at 62 percent over five years, leaving a $19,324 resale value. A two-year-old car saves about $28,448 versus new; the 2024 model year is rated the best value at 51 percent of list price with 92 percent of useful life remaining.
At the $718.3m Monterey 2026 auctions Italian classics saw mixed fortunes: a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider made $3.305m, but a Giulietta SZ 'Coda Tronca' sold 37% below estimate at $252,000. A 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20S GT brought $134,400, within its estimate range.
The Classic Valuer puts the Jaguar XJS Coupe at a £7,407 median across 191 tracked sales since 2020, spanning £750 to £37,464 with a 72% sell-through rate. A 1994 XJS 2+2 made £3,376 on Bring A Trailer on 5 August 2026; a 1996 Celebration reached £21,937 in May.
The Classic Valuer tracks 126 Mazda RX-8 sales at a £9,644 median, spanning £740 to £31,343 since 2020 with an 86% sell-through rate. A 2010 RX-8 R3 6-Speed made £25,905 on Bring A Trailer; the latest recorded sale dates from 8 July 2026.
The Classic Valuer tracks 162 Aston Martin DB5 sales at a £525,000 median, ranging £296,734 to £1.98m since 2020 with a 75% sell-through rate. A 1965 DB5 made £792,500 at RM Sotheby's in July 2026; current listings ask £475,000 to £1.1m.
The Classic Valuer lists a £27,129 median for the Maserati GranTurismo from 283 tracked sales, topping out at £109,764 since 2020 with a 77% sell-through rate. A 2015 GranTurismo Sport Convertible made £21,800 on Bring A Trailer in July 2026; listings ask £22,995 to £51,995.
A 2025 Mercedes EQE with under 10,000 miles is listed at £42,490 — down from about £87,000 new. Carwow's Mat Watson argues the used luxury saloon beats the new C-Class EV at nearly £60,000, despite tight rear legroom and a smaller boot.
The Classic Valuer tracks 236 Jaguar XK8 Coupe sales at a £4,490 median, spanning £555 to £20,246 since 2020 with a 79% sell-through rate. A 2004 coupe made £4,000 at Mathewsons in July 2026; current listings ask £2,750 to £15,995.
The Classic Valuer lists a £10,400 median for the Volvo Amazon from 222 tracked sales, spanning £600 to £113,602 since 2020 at an 82% sell-through rate. A 1968 122S Wagon made £21,064 in June 2026; current listings ask £3,495 to £12,995.
The Classic Valuer tracks 479 Mazda RX-7 sales at a £21,844 median, spanning £1,050 to £122,753 since 2020 with a 79% sell-through rate. A 1988 RX-7 Convertible made £12,295 on Bring A Trailer on 30 July 2026; current listings ask £12,000 to £30,000.
The Classic Valuer tracks 63 Maserati 3200 GT sales with a £9,900 median, spanning £1,912 to £27,282 since 2020 at an 83% sell-through rate. A 2001 automatic made £3,700 at Mathewsons in July 2026; current dealer and eBay listings ask £4,999 to £15,995.
The Classic Valuer lists a £31,805 median for the Aston Martin DB9 from 312 tracked sales, ranging £11,440 to £89,264 since 2020 at a 77% sell-through rate. A 2006 car made £24,425 on Bring A Trailer on 4 August 2026; listings currently run £14,499 to £109,950.
The Classic Valuer shows a £9,562 median for the classic 1980-1990 Bentley Mulsanne from 30 sales since 2020, spanning £1,512 to £18,814 at a 73% sell-through rate. Modern 2010-2020 cars trade far higher, with dealers currently asking £39,900 to £149,950.
CarEdge puts Bentley Continental GT depreciation at 41 percent over five years, leaving a resale value of $197,673 from a $337,730 base. A two-year-old car saves buyers around $107,803 versus new; the 2024 model year is rated the best value.
The Aston Martin Vantage loses about 49 percent of its value in five years, falling to $98,460 according to CarEdge. A 2023 car at roughly 59 percent of the new price with 83 percent useful life remaining is rated the best buy; the sweet spot is two to four years old.
CarEdge data shows the Maserati GranTurismo shedding around 65 percent of its value in five years, down to $63,718. Buying a two-year-old example saves about $99,501 versus the $179,995 list price; the two-to-four-year window offers the best value.
Rory Reid asks whether the refreshed Volvo XC60 is still competitive after nearly a decade on sale. The update brings subtle styling tweaks, leather-free upholstery and a new infotainment system, while the overall design stays deliberately familiar.
The Classic Valuer tracks 571 Ferrari Testarossa sales with a £112,200 median since 2020, spanning £48,985 to £510,125 at a 74% sell-through rate. A 1990 car made £234,804 on Bring A Trailer on 29 July 2026; current listings ask £99,990 to £189,950.
The Classic Valuer lists a £76,660 median for the Lamborghini Gallardo from 173 tracked sales since 2020, spanning £28,000 to £204,702 at a 72% sell-through rate. A 2007 coupe made £99,886 on Bring A Trailer on 29 July 2026; an LP 550-2 reached £204,702 in March.
A 2024 BMW i5 M60 with under 12,000 miles is listed at £49,400 — roughly half its £100,000 list price. Carwow's Mat Watson rates the 601-hp saloon, quicker than an M2, as costing no more than a mid-spec Kia EV6 on the used market.
The Classic Valuer tracks 253 Jaguar XJS Convertible V12 auctions with a £12,357 median and a 79% sell-through rate, spanning £650 to £48,250. The open V12 sits £4,691 below the median Jaguar price and ranks among the cheapest 20-30% of collector cars.
The Classic Valuer lists a £20,923 median for the Volvo P1800 from 41 tracked sales, spanning £1,800 to £353,519 at a 77% sell-through rate. A 1965 Volvo Cyan P1800 restomod made £353,519 at Gooding Christie's in August 2025, while a 1971 car sold for £5,520 in July 2026.
The Classic Valuer tracks 36 McLaren P1 sales with a median of £1,077,062, spanning £807,323 to £1,968,070 at a 72% sell-through rate. A 2014 car made £1.43m in August 2025, confirming the 903-hp hybrid hypercar's blue-chip collector status.
The Classic Valuer lists a £39,008 median for the Lotus Exige S from 80 tracked sales, spanning £14,472 to £75,419 with an 86% sell-through rate. A 2005 Exige S2 sold for £27,979 on Collecting Cars on 30 July 2026, showing steady demand for the lightweight coupe.
A 2024 Volvo EX30 Extended Range Plus with under 9,000 miles is listed at £23,800 — about £16,200 below its circa £40,000 list price. Carwow's Mat Watson rates the 2024 Car of the Year winner a used EV bargain; buyers should check the 2024-2026 battery recall by VIN.
Tom Wiltshire revisits the Volvo XC40 he first reviewed in 2017 to judge whether the compact SUV still holds up in 2026. The verdict weighs its classy cabin and family-friendly practicality against ever tougher rivals — useful context for used buyers.
A 2022 BMW iX M Sport with 34,000 miles is listed at just under £30,000 — roughly 60% below its £75,000 launch price and level with a new top-spec Jaecoo E5. Carwow's Mat Watson rates the 326-hp EV a used luxury bargain, though its 264-mile range shows its age.
A 2025 Mazda CX-60 Homura Plus diesel with 13,419 miles costs £37,895 used — more than £17,500 below its circa £55,420 list price. Mat Watson calls the used market the best value route into the spacious family SUV, with new examples starting just under £47,000.
The Classic Valuer tracks 83 Alfa Romeo 4C sales since 2020 with a median of £43,178 and an 82% sell-through rate. Values range from £22,037 to £129,851; a 2015 Launch Edition made £54,797 in May 2026, underlining the coupe's post-production collector appeal.
The Classic Valuer puts the median for the Lancia Delta Integrale 8V at £19,510, based on 28 tracked sales since 2020 spanning £13,098 to £48,937. The 67% sell-through rate signals steady demand; a UK car reached £48,937 in February 2026.
The Classic Valuer lists a £9,106 median for the Fiat 124 Spider from 128 sales since 2020, spanning £273 to £19,288 with an 80% sell-through rate. Classic 1970s Sport Spiders trade well above the median, with dealer cars asking up to £24,995.
The Classic Valuer beziffert den Medianwert des Mazda MX-5 NA auf 9.087 Pfund, basierend auf 758 erfassten Verkaeufen zwischen 500 und 37.980 Pfund. Die Verkaufsquote von 91 Prozent zeigt starke Sammler-Nachfrage nach dem Roadster von 1989.
The Classic Valuer erfasst 47 Opel-Manta-Verkaeufe seit 2020 mit einem Medianpreis von 9.461 Pfund, Spanne 650 bis 32.062 Pfund. Die Verkaufsquote von 80 Prozent belegt stabile Sammler-Nachfrage nach dem Coupe von 1971 bis 1989.
Collector Milton Verret is auctioning two Aston Martin Valhallas with just 196 miles each at Mecum's Monterey sale on August 13-15. Original MSRPs were $1,277,200 and $1,214,822; in May the first Valhalla at public auction fetched $2.2 million against a $1.47 million sticker.
iSeeCars-Daten 2026 zufolge haelt der BMW M2 nach fuenf Jahren 67,8 Prozent seines Werts - Bestwert aller BMW. Kleinere Coupes und M-Modelle schlagen sich stark, grosse Luxuslimousinen und E-Modelle fallen: Der i7 behaelt nur 26,4 Prozent.
Carwow highlights discounts of around £4,000 across the BMW 1 Series range, which starts at £32,640. The 120 M Sport drops from £34,640 to just over £31,000 — base Audi A3 money. Strong new-car deals like these typically pressure nearly-new used values.
The Classic Valuer beziffert den Medianwert der Delta Integrale Evoluzione in durchschnittlichem Zustand auf 60.940 Pfund. Aus 106 Verkaeufen seit 2020 reicht die Spanne von 27.083 bis 175.892 Pfund bei einer Verkaufsquote von 77 Prozent.
Die auf 500 Stueck limitierte Giulia GTAm hat sich als Sammlerobjekt etabliert: gegenueber einem Neupreis von rund 176.400 Euro liegen aktuelle Verkaufspreise zwischen 200.000 und 270.000 Euro. Angebote von 2026 nennen fuer 2021-2022 sogar 243.000 bis 310.000 Dollar.
Die 2000er Alfa 159, Brera und Spider auf der Typ-939-Plattform sind schon ab wenigen tausend Pfund zu haben. Als bester Motor gilt der 1750 TBi mit 197 PS, der besonders in Brera und Spider Aufpreis kostet; Achtung bei Vorderachs-Fahrwerk und Dieseln.