Car Advice (or ideas)

Illusion

Illusion

Illusion

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Hello,

Im in the market for my first car and plan to buy it this weekend, my budget is upto £1000 (could go a little over for the right car) but I would prefer to spend a bit less than that if possible to leave extra cash for if something goes wrong.

Im 19 with 0ncb so it cant be anything that will cost a bomb to insure...

I have been looking at Punto 85s which seem to be available for my budget although there aren't many around, and also Bravo 1.6 16valves (100ish bhp I think) Dont worry I dont have a Fiat fetish as I know they dont have the best reputation these are just 2 cars that seem to have a little more power than cars what most people would recommend for your first.

I've also looked at Polos which seem to be a little underpowered, mk3 Golfs which are a bit high on insurance but still do able, Clios (not sure what the official version is but im sure people will know which shape I mean for my budget - I cant stand the interior on them and this is the only thing that puts me off.)

Anyone have any advice on what to avoid etc - im especially interested in peoples opinions of the punto and bravo, and also any other cars that you would recommend. Thanks in advance.
 
Luke15 said:
Avoid Puntos like the plague. HGF :mad:

Get a mk4 Fiesta 1.25 or 1.4. Great first cars.

Or a mondeo.
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Thank for the reply,

I have looked at Fiestas, cant stand them to be honest they are too bland, cant see a Mondeo being insurance friendly and its a bit oversized for what I need.

I do remember one of my friends having several HGF's with his punto but he never had it serviced or even checked coolant levels etc...
 
therealnerd2 said:
Mondeos can be pretty insurance friendly. My first year at 19, 0ncb = about a grand
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I get quotes of 1400+ on a 1.0 8v Polo (pretty bad area) so a Mondeo is out of the question I would have thought. :mad:

Luke15 said:
Even though Fiesta are bland, they are soo much fun for a first car. The handling is great :D
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I suppose it would be worth looking into if I can get over the dull looks, I have seen them recommended a couple of times on here and also by 1 or 2 friends.
 
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