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

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

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

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. :D :D
 
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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?
 
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!
 
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 :D

(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)
 
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!
 
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 :D ...just don't do it on the road, especialyl if you haven't ever done it before.
 
...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. :p

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. :)
 
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