Opinions on car choice

rodenal said:
There are tons of that shape corolla well within the op's budget - they get a bad rep but I've never found them significantly different to any other generic hatch from that era - the 2zz version is even reasonably entertaining
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Agreed, and a quick look at the forums on the Toyota OC reveals how reliable these are. To some that may equate with 'boring'; to me, it's just sensible (which I'm aware may equate with boring as well :)).
 
Menthis said:
not sure with them quite a lot of them are well over my budget..
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True that... a quick look on Autotrader shows they're not as cheap as might be expected. The reason is presumably their reputation for reliability. However, this -- combined with cheap insurance -- means you may save some money in the long run, so if you like them it may be worth trying to find a nice one. Maybe see if there's one near where you are and take it for a spin? (Something you should do anyway, whatever car people advise you to get.)
 
Which shape is that for then? Gen 6? (4 lights on the front) - check the engines as the 1.8 is 115bhp, pretty economical but also pretty slow

If gen 7 then be careful of the 140 bho early cars, the engines can eat themselves so ideally you want something thats had a recent new engine /rebuild or just check the oil very regularly
 
Menthis said:
I think im going for a toyota celica!
Thanks guys, didn't think id be able to afford one as there sporty cars but insurance is only £1100 fully comp which isn't bad at all.
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Good choice :) are you looking at Gen6 or Gen7? i had a gen 6 1.8 ST in black whilst i was at uni and it was a fantastic car, it was the smaller 1.8 and did about 37mpg. The interior doesn't have the best build quality but mechanics are bullet proof, typical for a toyota! They are great fun to drive.

did it bring you insurance down by much adding a couple of older drivers?

A pic of it along with the astra cabrio i had parked behind it :)
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p1RATE said:
Good choice :) are you looking at Gen6 or Gen7? i had a gen 6 1.8 ST in black whilst i was at uni and it was a fantastic car, it was the smaller 1.8 and did about 37mpg. The interior doesn't have the best build quality but mechanics are bullet proof, typical for a toyota! They are great fun to drive.

did it bring you insurance down by much adding a couple of older drivers?
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Beautiful!

Yes it dropped it by about £200 got it down to £1000 fully comp, pretty happy with that, was expecting that with any of my car choices :)

Just got to save up more then go on the hunt!

also think i am going to go for the gen 7. 1.8 vvti, any more tips on what to look out for when i go on the hunt for one? :D
 
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