Parents trying to convince me not to drive!!

[Clumping]

I really want to start driving. I haven't yet learnt yet, but I am looking at doing it now. Since I told my parents, they basically have been trying to convince me that it's a terrible idea (money wise). I'm working full-time now, so I feel there's a strong possibility that I WOULD be able to afford it.
So anyone who drives, can you tell me what cars are good to get that aren't going to cost a bomb with insurance etc. And how much on average it costs you a month/year?


+Rep for good advice!

[mrwoooooooo]

my car costs me £280 per month on petrol and insurance, that's £200 on insurance and driving 26miles each day to work

everyone's is going to be different though, i'd concentrate on lessons before thinking about how much a car / insurance is going to cost you

[FlyingJesus]

It will be ridonkulously expensive, I paid £1400 on insurance in my first year and apparently that would be considered really cheap now for new drivers, then you have the cost of the car itself, petrol, tax, any repairs etc., so it does mount up quickly. Been driving nearly 5 years I think (insurance renewal coming up soon) and I'm currently paying about £65 a month on that even with 4 years of no claims bonus, plus about £150 a year for road tax and idk tenner a week petrol at the moment, depends how much you use it obv. Lessons aren't cheap either generally

Realistically the best advice these days is to only get a car if you really need one, it's just too expensive to have as just a fun thing

[RyRy]

Is it good advice to say I agree with your parents.

I agree with your parents.

[FlyingJesus]

Whoa Adam 200 a month on insurance do you drive a 747 or something

[RyRy]

Whoa Adam 200 a month on insurance do you drive a 747 or something

Only thing that'll fit him and his mum.

[buttons]

i think getting your driving tests passed when you're young and can afford it is a good idea, once you're done you're pretty much done for life and apparently it's easier to learn the younger you are? idk anythih about insurance as im only insured on my mums car, i really didnt want to learn but she used those excuses on me to get me to ;p

[Clumping]

I realize I have to get the tests out of the way getting all of it done ASAP. It's not ideal to just stick with sharing my parents car, it's an automatic which is no good, and it's hardly ever going to be available when I need it. Thanks for the advice though!

[mrwoooooooo]

Whoa Adam 200 a month on insurance do you drive a 747 or something

1lite 57plate corsa, only been driving 7months though meh

[Adam]

Ridiculous waste of money if you don't need a car.