the_ferret Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 alright everyone, as the topice title says im currently doin my driving tests and lessons etc but i dont hace a clue what car to get as my first :-. ive been looking around in papers auto trader and that sort of thing including looking in car lots. i'm leaning towards a small car that i can chuck a bike on the back of and go really but i dont want crap :blink: i dont exactly plan to be a boy racer and rag my car to death because it is pretty pointless. any ideas of a small car would be appreciated ( i'm working so moneys not really a problem (Y) ) also if you've had troubles with a particular car make or anything i'd like to know :- cheers for any advice you may be able to offer oggy :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I've got a Vauxhall Corsa 1.0, very nice little car. Try some like that or a Renault Clio/Peugeot (106/206/306)/Volkswagen Polo etc. As long as it's not a huge engine it should be alright insurance wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hoping not to sound like a broken record. I'm a fan of Mk4 fiestas. Firstly the bike carrying issue is sorted (some other hatches aren't as good as this!) Other aspects:First decent Fiesta - leap in interior styling and ergonomics and Engines (Zetec) at this point in time across the Ford range. Better interiors compared to hatches from other manufacturers (compare with Peugeot of same age!) Many about to choose from. Mk4 started in 1995-96. Get a top of the range specced one, 1.25L Zetec engine (avoid the old 1.3L) 5 doors, power steering, electric windows, dark coloured interiour if you can (doesn't mark) Bound to be some for sale in your local paper. 1.25L Zetec engine is great to drive (plenty of poke and good fuel economy and lasts (mine has just done 100k) Cheap parts (My local garage said they are the cheapest he's seen for brake for example) Reliability: Came out highly in a recent long term survey I saw. Cheap to insure (Compare to the boy racer's favourite the Mk2 Golf!) Lots of low mileage examples around since it is a popular ladies car (Better not to be a favourite with Boy racers or you'll be paying more than the car is worth on insurance) - Admittedly, motorway miles are better than short journey miles (to the shops the other end of town - which ladies tend to do!) But provided it seems mechanical sound, then you'll naturally get many 10s of thousands of miles extra out of it (think 10,000 miles a year on average) before the engine gives up. Some engines die before 100,000!You could pick one up for around 1500 or less even. I've had a few cars, and driven many more, and would definately buy an identical replacement when this one dies! The Mk5 has the sharper looking headlights, but being newer may be out of your budget. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_ferret Posted April 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 thanks for the replys guys, ive been looking at them sort of cars and they can be found surprisingly cheap for what you get! going to look into them more now (Y) any other info on any cars would be great :- oggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Minay Coopay, all the way baybay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Minay Coopay, all the way baybay. ← seconded (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 seconded (Y) ← Is it just me or when ever I see something about a mini cooper it's about restoring it, changing something on it, getting it passed it's mot, avoiding rust, changing the gasket or something along those lines... ... maybe not the best car if you just want something cheap and simple to get from A to B ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Punto? (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Is it just me or when ever I see something about a mini cooper it's about restoring it, changing something on it, getting it passed it's mot, avoiding rust, changing the gasket or something along those lines... ... maybe not the best car if you just want something cheap and simple to get from A to B ? ← LOL, couldnt agree more, i hate the f**kers (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 You can pick up a Corsa/106 or the like for about 800-1000 quid round my area, no doubt similar in your area. My best mate picked up an N reg 106, 3 door, 4 gear sporty thang for only £800. Insurence was about £1500. Pretty good i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH!P Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) I've got a 1.4 Clio RT, does me grand. Fit 2 bikes in the back easy and is pretty nippy. I'd post a pic but it's ditched (even though I washed it Sunday (Y) ), raining and I'm too damn lazy (Y) Cost £300 (bargain)... had it resprayed, alloys etc... altogether come to about £600-£700 (my dad has many friends in the bodyshop trade :- ) Insurance is just under £1700. Edited April 26, 2005 by CH!P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Punto? :- ← LMFAO, yer get a puntooo...and grow a money tree in you garden while you at it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 fiat cinquecento! Cheap, insurance group 1, 65+ mpg. Bit small for bikes though, need a bike rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The enchanted broomstick Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 the old honda civic's ive just got myself a H reg one which i got for £80, theres nothing wrong with it and its gonna be my first car, insurance kills a bit at £1787 but its a 1.3 16v so its pretty damn quick aswell. a renault megane around an M reg is quite good aswell, they arent too bad on insurance and thats for a 1.6! stu :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 The 1st car made was a Chrysler Horseless Caridge, the 1st production car was the Ford Model T. But seeing as you want a car a bit newer...... Avoid French cars, they fall apart, are unrelaible, and look shit. The build qulity is crap, and they have the noticable hadicap of being french. The New mini is for poofs, and is just a heap of crap, if you want one, get a Proper mini. If you want all out reliability, get a japaneese car, they are way ahead in this field. Avoid Rovers, dont really need to explain that one. If you want cheap to run, and some reliability, with readily available parts, get a Ford. The Older, the better :) Pre 80s are the best..... Corsas just need to be set on fire, as they suck ass. You need to decide exactly what you want out of the car. Reliablity good MPG Cheap/easy to repair Looks Performance Cheap insurence Space for bikes Features Price Once you have figured out whats more important, you can then choose a car. If you have lots of money, and want good perfomance, and fuel ecconmoy, get one of the New Ford TDCi (Turbo Diesil Commonrail Injection) They have tonnes of Torque, and power, and have the ecconomy of a diesil. the 1.6 TDCi focus is one of the best. - Ironicly, the 1.6 is faster than the 2.0l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Whoa whats up with renalt? My sis has never had any problems with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_ferret Posted April 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 thanks for all your help guys some good sugestions and other things for me to look in to :) oggy p.s just thought i'd tell you if you have £475,000 there is a ferrari enzo in on the auto trader website :) :) heehee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 the old honda civic's ive just got myself a H reg one which i got for £80, theres nothing wrong with it and its gonna be my first car, insurance kills a bit at £1787 but its a 1.3 16v so its pretty damn quick aswell. ← That's amazing! I want a Civic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanRs Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 thanks for all your help guys some good sugestions and other things for me to look in to :) oggy p.s just thought i'd tell you if you have £475,000 there is a ferrari enzo in on the auto trader website :) :S heehee ← Why pay £475,000 for a ferrari ENZO when you can get a Lamborgini diablo GTR GT Cup Spec Racing car thats faster, a dam sight better looking and much much more of a beast for £25,000 more! (im sure if you can afford 475,000 -25,000 extra is pocket money!) Or u could get the Cheaper Diablo models (2001 Sv or VT)for £90,000 each (2nd hand) or even a 2nd hand Mucialigo for £115,000 -for 475,000 you could have 4 Diablos and 1 mercialigo ! Or 2 diablos and a Nice house! Ry :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomR Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Mk3 fiesta, the mk4's are f**king ugly. Get a 1.4Si if youre not taking out your own policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Avoid French cars, they fall apart, are unrelaible, and look shit. The build qulity is crap, and they have the noticable hadicap of being french. The New mini is for poofs, and is just a heap of crap, if you want one, get a Proper mini. Avoid Rovers, dont really need to explain that one. If you want cheap to run, and some reliability, with readily available parts, get a Ford. ← This guy speaks wize words :) You can beat a good old Ford Fiesta for a cheap first car :) Or if your spending a bit more you can get a pretty good focus for arround £3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza boi sam Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 you should get a ford KA cos they've got a 1.3 engine and are still cheaper to insure than a 1.1 fiesta, so its a win win situation >_< (Y) :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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