(+27REP) Suggest good, cheap FIRST cars!

[Ostinato]

Hey :)

I'm looking at buying a first car but to be honest I don't know the first thing about them lol.

I have considered the Toyota Aygo but I've been advised off of it as although it's a really hot car I wan't it is quite expensive for a first car which I could wreck. lol

I'm kinda wanting to maybe spend a couple of thousand or something on a good car (or even pay it up :S) lol so basically just suggest me decent cars which are good for first time drivers and will have low insurance etc.

Cheers :)

[jesus]

vauxhall corsas and ford fiestas are always popular with first time drivers.

the model before the latest one (for both cars) are ideal, i was looking at them for my first car and i saw quite a few which id like.

others that i saw included the citroen saxo and volkswagen polo.

you want to find one with low mileage in particular as youll know that it wont fall to pieces as soon as you drive it ; )

[adidas™]

got to agree with downfall there, the second latest corsa definetly.
peugeot 206 are good too, although some say they are 'hairdressers cars' lol.
there both very low insurance groups too, so a bonus ;]

[Ostinato]

How much are peugeto 206's roughly?

[jesus]

have a look on http://www.autotrader.co.uk/

you can choose what your search should be filtered into for example cars within your budget or low mileage etc

[GommeInc]

I recommend a Ford Fiesta ( the one before the re-model). It's such an easy car to drive and isn't too expensive, although insurance cost me about £800 and at the time it cost me over £8,000, but it should be alot cheaper with the new model out now.

[Scouse]

clio? there nice and small :)

[vogue]

Go to a car auction.

[DJ-Vimto]

one of my mates got a pug 106. nice car tbh

alternatively you could go for the clio, or corsa as people have already suggested.

[DJ-Vimto]

one of my mates got a pug 106. nice car tbh

alternatively you could go for the clio, or corsa as people have already suggested.

[English]

fiat punto!

[le harry]

nissan silvia's if your planning on a manual - cheap, extremely worthwhile :)

[adidas™]

How much are peugeto 206's roughly?

ive seen some year 2000's going at as little as £1900

[PureQuest]

Id go for a lamborghini diablo

[Naruto!]

Ford Focus 1.4

[Qamp]

ford escort

[Wizzdom]

Ford Focus 1.4 :)

[Camy]

Clio, Punto, Corsa, Micra, Fiesta

[GoldenMerc]

Ford Focus

[Mrchins]

ford fiesta. :)
they're good tbh, mates dad has one

[IPhone]

My friend had a citroen saxo for his first car, ford fiestas are also excellent first cars.

[FlyingJesus]

saxos are ok but the problem is that boy racers use them a lot, so they have bad crash records and cost more to insure. clio is fairly good, thats what i got for £700 but looking for a cheaper one still

[Ostinato]

I have rep'd everyone I can atm! :) Will give out the rest later!

Thanks a lot for the help but keep the suggestions coming! I think I will go to a car market which I know of and see how it goes to get some rough ideas for price ranges as well.

Cheers :)

[Jamesy]

I have'nt looked but IMO an old shape mini cooper (not the new bmw ones) I so want one for my first car :D

altho A toyota aygo or something like that would be my one sensible suggestion.

[GTA-Andy]

Fiesta everytime, dream to drive and has build quality to knock French cars out of the water and possibly into the clouds.

[jesus]

I have rep'd everyone I can atm! :) Will give out the rest later!

Thanks a lot for the help but keep the suggestions coming! I think I will go to a car market which I know of and see how it goes to get some rough ideas for price ranges as well.

Cheers :)i didnt get mi rep :[

ope you find a good one tho m8

[Ostinato]

i didnt get mi rep :[

ope you find a good one tho m8


Cheers - I am still looking about!

I can't rep you as it says I have already done so recently - sorry.

[N!ck]

Volkswagon Fox?

http://www.vw.co.uk/new_cars/fox
http://www.carpages.co.uk/volkswagen/volkswagen-fox-review-part-1-25-06-06.asp

[Turnip]

plenty of small, 1st cars you can get..
fiat punto.
renualt {sp?} clio.
citroen saxo.
vauxhall corsa.
maybe even a sukuzi swift or something?

my mum drives a sukuzi alto 1.1
quite small, and low insurance i would guess as its only a 1.1

[GhostFace-]

i reccomend a toyota matrix.
its a real good car.
Very low on gas.
or u can go on craigs list.

idk my brother goes on it.
ppl sell stuff on it.
speakers,cars,phones stuff like that.

[Loqo]

Vauxhall Corsa or Renault Clio's seem to be popular for first time drivers. Though some people have said Corsas seem alot bigger inside which can be intimidating for first time drivers. Both are good on insurance aswell, hope this helped.

[CrazyColaist]

ford fiestas

there good for 1st time drivers.

Or a pug 306 or 207

[lAdmire]

Cars like Kia, Hyundai are normally the type of cars that are cheap in price & you can get a pretty good car. Nice too. I have a Kia Sorento & it wasn't too expensive. You can always look at used cars but make sure you get a background check on a used car. Some people find problems after buying a used car.

[skelayton]

Fiestas and corsas are simple first cars cos they cheap to buy and cheap to insure. Though if you want a little bit more a nice clio is a perfect car because if your lucky to pick up a rt model it will have toys like power steering, electric windows/mirrors, fog lights and alloys (basic standard ones)

[Seacat]

i'd go for the Fiesta ST. it's a 2 litre engine and the insurance companies will hammer you but worth every penny ;)

[N!ck]

i'd go for the Fiesta ST. it's a 2 litre engine and the insurance companies will hammer you but worth every penny ;)

If you're thinking like that you may aswell go for a Vauxhall Astra VXR or a Honda Civic Type R lol.

[Ealo]

If you're thinking like that you may aswell go for a Vauxhall Astra VXR or a Honda Civic Type R lol.

yeah i would say that too..
or maybe a fiesta

[hobo]

focus focus focus.

they are gorgeousssssssss!!!!!!!!!

[Kross619]

Hatchback:I'd go for a cheap version of a Renault Clio

Saloon(Or w/e):The Mondeo(Old or new) is a good choice because it is pretty reliable and has pretty good features.

So, yeah...Second car i'd get is something like A Mitty Evo :D

[BowTies1]

clio there good

[Lost-Shark]

A corsa or an Astra.

They are good fuel efficiency and easy to repair.

[benjamin]

I have'nt looked but IMO an old shape mini cooper (not the new bmw ones) I so want one for my first car :D

altho A toyota aygo or something like that would be my one sensible suggestion.
my best mate has that as his first car, he's only 15 but his mum said when he's 17 he can have it.

and i like the old 306's
that's what i'm getting next summer :]

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[Adam$]

VW Golf?