The seven best second-hand compacts to buy in 2022

The second-hand market is on the rise due to the scarcity of new cars, so it might not seem like the best time to buy, but, if you have to, it better be sooner rather than later, so that the bubble does not swell any more. We bring you the seven best second-hand compacts to buy in 2022.

It goes without saying that, until the arrival of SUVs, this was the predominant segment in the Spanish car fleet, so the range of units available is simply enormous and the variety within it, too. Thus, it would have to be bad for you not to find one that adjusted to your specific tastes.

Seat Leon

It is difficult to start the list with another model other than this one. The Seat León has been a best seller for years, so there is a huge number of copies. In addition, it has the versatility that it is possible to find it in three and five-door bodies, as well as in a family version.

It is also an interesting car because its range of engines has always been varied and balanced, so that in the range between 90 and 150 hp, both gasoline and diesel, there are engines to choose from that adapt to very varied needs.

volkswagen golf

The Volkswagen is another of the most desired compact and, since its new price is somewhat out of the general public’s budget, they are highly valued on the second-hand market.

Here we are talking about mechanical ranges similar to those of the Seat, with the addition that, as the aesthetic evolution of the German has been subtle, it is possible to go back in time without its image looking out of date. The peculiarity in this case is that the older they are (if they are well preserved), the more interest they arouse.

Audi A3

Taking the idea one step further, the second hand is the perfect way to access the premium market.

Among the classic German trio, Audi has been around the compact segment the longest, so there are plenty of used A3s to choose from.

In addition, in favor of the second-hand Audi A3 is the fact that it is possible to get one of the already extinct bodies of the model, such as the three-door or the convertible.

Honda Civic

The Honda Civic has always stood out in the segment for its striking appearance (although the new one is going to be more restrained) and looking at the second-hand market gives you the opportunity to keep the reinterpretation of the compact that you like the most.

There are copies from the most classic of the 90s (although most have some tuning), the most conventional ones from the beginning of the 2000s and they abound especially from the middle of this decade onwards, which are the most risky generations visually .

ford focus

The Ford Focus is a case quite similar to that of the Seat León, since it is a best seller that has been on the market for almost 25 years, so the number of units on the second-hand market is enormous.

In the same way, there is a considerable variety of versions to choose from, from all generations of the model, in three and five-door bodywork, as well as the not-so-graceful four-door sedan; engines, mileage and condition. There is so much to look for.

Mazda3

Logically, the current generation of the Mazda is the most interesting but, although the most distant (early 2000s) has become outdated, just the previous one still stands the test of time visually today, in addition to having the level of qualities already more advanced than the firm boasts today.

Citroen Cactus

We leave the peculiar note of the list for the end, and that is that the Citroën Cactus was at the time a unique model of its kind and, although some time has passed since it stopped being manufactured, it is still a quite striking model when it appears in the Street.

In addition to design, its offer of engines with gasoline and diesel blocks between 82 and 110 hp is quite compliant, it has moderate expenses and, although they are not a boast of performance, they are reliable.