If you are looking for a second-hand car with which to enter the Low Emission Zones (ZBE) you do not have to spend too much; There are used models for less than 6,000 euros with which you can access without restrictions (or almost) in restricted traffic areas.
In the coming weeks, all municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants will have to open areas to which the most polluting vehicles will not have access. These are understood to be those that do not obtain an environmental label, that is, gasoline models registered before 2001 and diesel models registered before 2006.
Above are the cars with the B label, the yellow sticker. These are more polluting but can freely access most ZBEs, with one exception: the Special Protection Low Emission Zone (ZBEEP) in Madrid Centro, where they can access but must go directly to a car park; the same as the cars with the C label, the green one).
These, because they are older, are the best option if you are looking for a used car with which you can enter the LEZ. Below we review five models that you can buy for less than 6,000 euros…
Citroen C4
On sale since 2004, in 2008, the Citroën C4 underwent a renovation to update its aesthetics, improve its equipment and increase the mechanical range (with two new 120 and 150 CV gasoline engines and a 140 CV diesel).
Audi A3
The Audi A3 is one of the most desired and sought after cars on the used market. Those registered between 2001 and 2006 wear the B label on the windshield.
We have taken a look at the most used buying and selling portals and there are many offers between 3,000 and 6,000 euros.
Seat Ibiza
The third generation Seat Ibiza, sold between 2002 and 2008 (the latter may have a C label) is a good option if you are looking for a compact car with which to access the LEZs.
bmw 1 series
At the edge of the budget limit that we have set ourselves, it is possible to find numerous second-hand offers to acquire a second-hand BMW 1 Series for less than 6,000 euros.
The ads that we have seen and fit in price exceed 150,000 km, but BMW is one of the most reliable brands according to expert reports.