Got my first car yesterday

Matthew-1985 · 5 Jul 2006 at 17:35

I got my first car yesterday.

It's a 1.6 1997 Ford Escort Estate. Anyone think its a big big for a first car (car size not engine)?

Anyway is it normal to get a few dents on a first car? I have a few small cracks in the front bumper when I was trying to get it in my driveway. Does a crack in the bumper really matter that much (its make of fibre glass)?

Nozzer · 5 Jul 2006 at 17:38

No, yes and no, respectively.

fonzee · 5 Jul 2006 at 17:39

of cors its normal to get a few dents on any car... whether its down to your driving or some idiot at the local supermarket

a crack in your bumper will only matter 1. if you want it to matter and 2. resale value... if they are small cracks then i doubt its anything to worry about as the car itself isnt worth a fortune...

get some piccies up!!! its the rules here lol!

Matthew-1985 · 5 Jul 2006 at 17:49

Good I was a bit worried that ot would all fall to bits or something.

I'll try to get some pics up. It does look quite good both inside and out (even with the small cracks) for a car thats done 122,000 miles. :eek:

Sone · 5 Jul 2006 at 18:07

lol at accident getting into drive, but as everyone said no probs with cracked bumper. Wouldent say it was two big and i find estates very easy to reverse, you can judge where you back end is very easily.

Jez · 5 Jul 2006 at 19:25

he's back

Matthew-1985 · 5 Jul 2006 at 20:09

Jez said:
he's back

Who's back? :confused:

Jez · 5 Jul 2006 at 20:16

You are, i havent seen you post in ages. All i remember is a Gillian Anderson obsession

Nozzer · 5 Jul 2006 at 20:29

And Charlie

Quantic · 5 Jul 2006 at 20:30

Anyone remember the lab-coats picture? That was hilarious.

burns · 5 Jul 2006 at 20:31

Nozzer said:
And Charlie

Ah yes, legendary thread

. Interesting first car btw, mind if I ask what you paid, I'd imagine they can be had super cheap.

Haircut · 5 Jul 2006 at 22:18

Jez said:
he's back

I was just about to post the same thing!!

Matthew, have you checked out the Comedy Strip Thread recently?

Matthew-1985 · 6 Jul 2006 at 06:22

Haircut said:
I was just about to post the same thing!!

Matthew, have you checked out the Comedy Strip Thread recently?

lol never saw that before.

It didn't happen like that.

I paid £550 for the car.

[TW]Fox · 6 Jul 2006 at 08:15

Matthew-1985 said:
I'll try to get some pics up. It does look quite good both inside and out (even with the small cracks) for a car thats done 122,000 miles.

No real reason why a car thats done 122k should look anything worse than one the same age with half the mileage, really. People just use it as an excuse for having a tatty car.