First Car - £2000 - £2500

blairw · 3 May 2006 at 19:41

Hi there, I am 5 lessons into my driving and I am really enjoying it and can't wait too pass

I have started saving for a car - and I have £1500 from my parents to use - the rest to come from me. I have quite a good job for a 17 year old still at school so I am sure I will have in the range of 2000 to 2500 (have over 500 ready to spend now - but building it up for starting running costs).
It would be great if you guys could chip in and give some advice on some first cars and expectant prices for a first time buyer.
Keep in mind i will have just passed my test when i'm driving this, and I ain't a speed freak

Thanks in advanced

Blair..

blairw · 3 May 2006 at 19:48

Lol yeh if only you could

Well I'm learning in a Mini Copper so erm, yeh that aint gonna be happening

I'd like something small, deffo a 3 door car.
My mum has a nice clio but she aint getting rid of for another 2 years when she gets my dad's car, and sharing isn't and option we both lead busy lives.

blairw · 3 May 2006 at 19:54

Thats looks quite good!

thanks.
To be honest I'd really be happy with something that runs at this point, but i need it to last a good wee while until i get out of uni - so 4 years really

blairw · 3 May 2006 at 20:40

EDITED //

The Zetec would be great

blairw · 3 May 2006 at 22:15

Edited//

But back on topic

Any brilliant ideas for cars, my cousin works for toyota, and is gonna keep and eye out for cheap price trade ins but I'm not getting my hopes up

blairw · 3 May 2006 at 22:22

Whoops, sorry ill be sure to edit that, lets just leave this behind - also my mum will be using my car on the odd occasion too

blairw · 4 May 2006 at 18:18

Thanks guys, you have been more than helpful

Just off my 7th lesson

Love driving - hope to get it all done and dusted uner 20 - or my wallet does anyway

Zetec is looking better and better - where should be the first place too look for one? Main dealer for trade-ins - private or second hand dealerships.

Thanks again - My mum and dad will of course be helping in this but for me tis a personal thing and something I want to be involved with

Blair