Cheap but decent 1st cars?

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03-01-2008, 11:58 AM
Ostinato

Cheap but decent 1st cars?

Hey I'm looking to buy my first car lol.

I don't pure have a budget or anything as of yet but I'm just generally browsing.

So please suggest to me some good cars which are reasonably priced and aren't far too dear.

Thanks a lot :)
03-01-2008, 11:59 AM
Mr.Sam

Get a bugatti veyron or something like a ford fiesta
03-01-2008, 12:00 PM
graffiti

ford focus zetec
cheap
8 grand
03-01-2008, 12:13 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by djnotts

ford focus zetec
cheap
8 grand

Lol ew thats ugly :P
03-01-2008, 12:15 PM
Mr.Sam

Your not going to get an amazing looking car for your first...
Everyone is more than likely to crash at least once in their first car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Lol ew thats ugly :P
03-01-2008, 12:17 PM
Alkaz

Someone said classic cars are good. If you can get a dirty one they are cheap then clean it up, and you get classic car insurance which is cheap? idno someone said that to my bro the other week lol.
03-01-2008, 12:17 PM
Paulio

try ebay :)
03-01-2008, 12:24 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Sam

Your not going to get an amazing looking car for your first...
Everyone is more than likely to crash at least once in their first car.

Haha no don't get me wrong - I'm not expecting some big beauty haha but I dno... something small and nice :P lol
03-01-2008, 12:26 PM
Alkaz

Susuki swift?
Old mini?
03-01-2008, 12:56 PM
flux

vauxhall corsa/ford fiesta/peugeot 207
03-01-2008, 01:17 PM
Easo

Renault Clio, 02 Reg or less with LOW milage (i.e. less than 50,000). You should be able to get one for about 1000-1200.

Dont spend more than 2000 on a car if it's your first :)

Also use Autotrader - NOT ebay!
03-01-2008, 01:38 PM
tdi

If you're going to get a classic as someone mentioned above, check the underside to make sure it's not rusted and check visible signs to make sure it's not a write off. (ie. overspray, un-nescessary welding, etc.)

but if you prefer a modern car, go for a fiesta, golf (or polo, if you prefer) something in the hot hatch category.

oh also, why not spend more than £2k on a first car? (above comment) - sure a large portion of people crash in their first year of driving but this is mostly people being overconfident when driving and ragging the car round corners.
03-01-2008, 01:39 PM
fweggy

get a classic car, cheap and cool :)
03-01-2008, 02:58 PM
348GTS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Sam

Get a bugatti veyron or something like a ford fiesta

Too bad it ain't the fastest car anymore :)

Try the Golf or the GTI... thats what I'm planning for my first car... Or I'll go for a Toyota Celica.
03-01-2008, 02:59 PM
dannyisnotamazing

Renault Cleo!!!
03-01-2008, 03:00 PM
reindeer.

suzuki swift ;]
or a renault 5.
what a car
03-01-2008, 04:47 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easo

Renault Clio, 02 Reg or less with LOW milage (i.e. less than 50,000). You should be able to get one for about 1000-1200.

Dont spend more than 2000 on a car if it's your first :)

Also use Autotrader - NOT ebay!

Oooh that sounds good - and why not ebay?
03-01-2008, 04:48 PM
Mr.Sam

do you have anything like the trade-it in your area?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Oooh that sounds good - and why not ebay?
03-01-2008, 08:48 PM
GTA-Andy

Fiesta's are always a good option, forgiving gear box and whats generally regarded as the best drive for any car in that class. They just look a little bland.
03-01-2008, 09:13 PM
VPSwow

peugeut 207 ;)

Reason - Worked in garage for work experience and was reccomended that because of the low running costs and quite low repair.
03-01-2008, 09:14 PM
Naruto!

Didn't you make a thread like this a few months ago LOL
04-01-2008, 03:46 AM
Bren

Citroen Saxo.
04-01-2008, 03:53 AM
FlyingJesus

i got a clio it was only £600 and it works smashing basil and not too bad for insurance, but thats the only drawback really - its a 1.4 so costs more to insure than a less powerful car

and you dont use ebay because its so easy to scam and also people have been like "k ill come meet u" and then they get robbed up
04-01-2008, 03:54 PM
N!ck

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingJesus

i got a clio it was only £600 and it works smashing basil and not too bad for insurance, but thats the only drawback really - its a 1.4 so costs more to insure than a less powerful car

and you dont use ebay because its so easy to scam and also people have been like "k ill come meet u" and then they get robbed up

How much is the insurance on that and what reg is it?

And i's say a Clio or Corsa. 1.2 and how old depends on how much you want to spend.
04-01-2008, 04:00 PM
Affreux

Fiat Bravo
Small and nice.

Even get them in pink :o :P
04-01-2008, 05:24 PM
FlyingJesus

Quote:

Originally Posted by N!ck

How much is the insurance on that and what reg is it?

And i's say a Clio or Corsa. 1.2 and how old depends on how much you want to spend.

m reg and its £70 a month i think with my mum as a named driver (cause that makes it cheaper)

friend of mine has this really crap car with 3 seats (no front passenger lol) and its a 0.8, must be like £4 a month i swear
04-01-2008, 11:48 PM
Metric.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Sam

Your not going to get an amazing looking car for your first...
Everyone is more than likely to crash at least once in their first car.

Yeah, I wrecked my mom's GMC Yukon.

Anyway, dis looks bare kk

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-HONDA-ACC...QQcmdZViewItem
04-01-2008, 11:49 PM
Roboevil

Fisher Price do some pretty decent cheap ones.
04-01-2008, 11:53 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingJesus

i got a clio it was only £600 and it works smashing basil and not too bad for insurance, but thats the only drawback really - its a 1.4 so costs more to insure than a less powerful car

and you dont use ebay because its so easy to scam and also people have been like "k ill come meet u" and then they get robbed up

Oooh where did you get your clio for £600?
05-01-2008, 12:22 AM
Metric.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Oooh where did you get your clio for £600?

do u have ur licence?//?/
05-01-2008, 12:56 AM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metric.

do u have ur licence?//?/

No I haven't passed lol.

I'm just looking though as I may buy before I pass still.
05-01-2008, 12:57 AM
Swearwolf

i got a citroen ax for 400 quid. dont get 1. seriously.
09-01-2008, 09:38 PM
Metric.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

No I haven't passed lol.

I'm just looking though as I may buy before I pass still.

I suppose thats a good idea.
10-01-2008, 09:09 PM
superfly-dan

Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio, Seat Ibiza, Ford Ka, Mazda 2, Kia Picanto, MG ZR 105+, Peugeot 107/Citroen C1/Toyota Aygo, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift... The list is almost endless.
10-01-2008, 09:43 PM
Markness.

Try looking at adverts in the Evening times or something, or get your local paper, they've usually got pages of cheapish cars

or... http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/c...gow_777_1.html
10-01-2008, 11:02 PM
[Oli]

I've got a Toyota Paseo
Lovely car.
13-01-2008, 10:54 AM
Spectate

I got a Renault Clio (old style) and used AutoTrader to find it.
13-01-2008, 04:47 PM
piddle2k6

citroen saxo (no longer in production) but could find a second hand 1