My first car - Only a banger, but hey...

matt_fsr · 12 Jul 2009 at 10:52

Well, just got this little car yesterday - Had been meaning to get something small and cheap to insure.... perhaps I got a bit distracted

Got a few miles on the clock ^^ but drives fine, lovely and smooth - cant really complain for the price

Still - Was only £60 more to insure than a Fiesta Zetec... and I dont think I'll ever get tired of looking down that bonnet at the 3 pointed star.

Scuzi · 12 Jul 2009 at 10:53

Awesome first car, congratulations! What's the spec?

Is the bootlid mashed in at the back on the right hand side or is that the reflection?

InvaderGIR · 12 Jul 2009 at 10:54

That isn't all that many miles.

What engine etc. is it?

Scuzi said:
Is the bootlid mashed in at the back on the right hand side or is that the reflection?

Looks like a couple of minor dents.

Bennah · 12 Jul 2009 at 10:54

Wow, now that is a little change from the usual 'first cars' you see.

Ive got to say, I hate those wheels with a passion!

Duke · 12 Jul 2009 at 10:55

Much more fun and comfortable first car then the usual superminis

Mr-White · 12 Jul 2009 at 10:56

Looks nice, how much that set you back ?

MW

matt_fsr · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:01

Bootlid has 2 very small dents in the back, looks like somethings fallen on it - They really are much smaller than what they appear in the piccy, just shows up bad due to the light reflection I think.

Won't say exactly how much for now.... let's just say I didnt have to remove any carcraft finance stickers off the back window before taking the pics

(Have been driving our shared car with my and my g/f for a while, just fancied having 2 cars for a while - and I've got no NCB right now so hoping to build that up over the next years driving)

thepharcyde · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:02

Looks good mate

lordrobs · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:02

Duke said:
Much more fun and comfortable first car then the usual superminis

Its a decent enough car but how is it more fun than a supermini?

RossG · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:11

Very nice for a first car :cool:

thepharcyde · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:11

lordrobs said:
Its a decent enough car but how is it more fun than a supermini?

Aint it RWD?

PinkFloyd · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:15

Sweet first car, whats insurance like on it for a first car? (presume you are quite young with it being a first car)

SoundsGood · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:18

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matt_fsr · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:18

Bennah said:
Ive got to say, I hate those wheels with a passion!

They don't do anything for me, but I cant really say as I hate them. Dont think i'd be the type to be botheredd enough to change them.

What engine etc. is it?

1.8 16v 4 cylinder petrol - 122BHP.

Debatable as to whether its more "fun" than a supermini, but with traction control, ABS and 4 big wide tyres, Im not sure if the thing will ever run out of grip!

ZG002 · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:19

thepharcyde said:
Aint it RWD?

Yeah they are. Not sure how tail happy they are though.

Great first car

Go on fella let us know how much you paid

matt_fsr · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:19

SoundsGood said:
Needs a stereo for ya bangin' tunes.

Got a stereo in the house for da beatz, just needs a Merc - ISO wiring converter. Meant to just sit in it place last night, but was running out of light to take pics.

Off to car shop now to buy goodies/polish etc.

gillywibble · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:20

Great first car

InvaderGIR · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:22

ZG002 said:
Yeah they are. Not sure how tail happy they are though.

Disable this...

matt_fsr said:
traction control

And it could probably be a bit of fun, although it's not a huge amount of power in a hefty car, so probably not that tail happy...unless you put ditchfinders on it.

Moeks · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:24

Good first car

I suspect it might be a bit tricky to get the back out on it though, as it's heavy and lacking power (good for a first car, keeps you safe), anything is possible though

...just don't do it on the road, especialyl if you haven't ever done it before.

InvaderGIR · 12 Jul 2009 at 11:30

Moeks said:
...just don't do it on the road, especialyl if you haven't ever done it before.

So true...my car did it by itself when I picked it up...was a...different experience.

I'm sure it is possible, but would need loads of effort. To be honest, the car should be a good sensible intro into RWD and a nice comfy wafty car generally.