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Five of the best credit crunch alternatives

Five of the best credit crunch alternatives

Bonus not going to be as you hoped? Don't worry, we have gathered some fine alternatives to the high-end motor you may have been considering. You've worked hard all year in your penthouse office and were looking forward to a large bonus. It's no longer happening though, as the Government has nationalised your bank and binned any ideas of a chunky pile of cash to blow on property, holidays and new transport. Dry your eyes though, as you've still got more money than most of us can possibly imagine. Even so, you might want to downsize your transport now you're a bit skint, so here are our five of the best credit crunching rides that will tide you over until those fat bonuses start rolling in again.

  1. Skoda Superb, Skoda for a Bentley

    Skoda Superb, Skoda for a Bentley

    Bin the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and go for Skoda's Superb instead. Read more

  2. Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe, Mazda for a Benz

    Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe, Mazda for a Benz

    Folding hardtop Mazda MX-5 is a fine alternative to Mercedes-Benz Roadsters with similarly clever roofs. Read more

  3. Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa for a Maserati

    Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa for a Maserati

    Alfa offers a stylish alternative to that Maserati you were eyeing up. Read more

  4. Ford Kuga, Ford for a BMW

    Ford Kuga, Ford for a BMW

    You wanted a BMW X5 but it's not so sensible at the moment; step up Ford Kuga. Read more

  5. Audi R8, Audi for a Bugatti

    Audi R8, Audi for a Bugatti

    An Audi supercar isn't perhaps an obvious economy choice, until you consider what it replaces. Read more