These days you can buy into the refined drama of some iconic V6-powered cars from just £3500, but which are our favourites?
There’s not much to beat the sound of a V6 engine, and this distinctive layout can offer refinement, performance, and even economy.
Prices in the UK vary as there are few Camaros on sale, so reckon on spending from £18,000. However, there are plenty of average mileage examples in the US from $12,000, so importing a clean title car could be a cheaper option, especially as all Camaros are left-hand drive.Launched in 2005, the Citroen C6 was not a great sales success, but it is now rapidly pulling itself clear of being a used car and into modern classic territory.
Designed by Ford, the V6 engine also offered a good balance of refinement and economy, with a claimed average economy of 27.0mpg but more than 30mpg possible in the real world, especially in distance-running. Running costs like that are matched by used prices that start at around £3800 for XJs that have been looked after.There were a few raised eyebrows when Kia launched its Stinger saloon with a 361bhp 3.3-litre V6 engine.
Rust is no longer a concern in the second generation SLK, but make sure the gearbox has had its oil replaced at 35,000-mile intervals. Also, avoid any car with a misfire as it can spell expensive and terminal engine failure. However, there are plenty around in fine and fit condition from £3500.When supplies of the Rover V8 engine came to an end, Morgan replaced that model with the Ford V6-powered Roadster. It started off as a 223bhp 3.0-litre V6, moving up to a 3.7-litre unit in 2011.
However, this revvy engine was at odds with the more luxury-pointed direction of the Range Rover, so it was a slow seller even if it was £4300 cheaper than the equivalent diesel version. Now, you’ll pay from £24,000 for this oddball model.Renault did not get off to the best of starts with the Clio V6. The Phase 1 model, as it’s now known, arrived in a blur of oversteer and V6 grunt in 2001.
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