Stuck on first car to get?

Kaiju

Kaiju

Kaiju

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I have roughly £2000 to pay for a used car, insurance that has 6mths MOT/Tax.

I've passed my test and just done my Pass Plus in a Fiat Punto, which ain't bad, but there doesn't seem like many people at OCUK consider it.

Anyway, just off the bat, name me some cheap, but cheerful cars that are in your view better than the Fiat Punto and why? If not, just name some cars in the same bracket.
 
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SaBBz said:
He needs to pay for insurance in the 2k though.
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I'm 23 in December and have done my Pass Plus, so with Quinn i'm getting a figure of just under £500 for Fire & Theft. For my first year on the road, that's pretty damn impressive. Punto, Saxo, Corsa, 206, they are all getting me below £500 insurance. (glad I waited till after 21 getting lifts from ppl instead :D)

One question though, if I want a car that's quite a far bit away and a mate drives me to the place to pick it up, I can't drive it back? If say the car has no road tax either, just an MOT till a certain date, i'd also have to buy road tax and get insurance setup for it aswell before I try and drive it back home?

I'm thinking Fiesta 1.25 now, but i've still got one firm eye set on a Toyota Aygo or Citroen Saxo.
 
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Alritey, Fiesta 1.25 it is. :)

Will post pics once I have attained such a beast. ;)

Got my heart now set on this for £3250. :)

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Wow, shows how much of a nub I am, LOL.

Thanks for saving me from the blushes, I only just got my licence in the post today, but will do some more research about the place and see what I can find.

Will keep you lot informed. :)
 
Thanks for looking out for me you lot, I really do appreciate it. I just came to the conclusion that I don't want to drive a Fiesta. :D

Third Opinion, thanks for the informative reply.
 
chrislusty said:
Ok, so ignoring fiesta then, maybe look at clios too. However when you look at puntos, look at standard ones, you can get them with alloys etc.
You may want to mod it, but i think it would be better getting a higher spec, with body coloured bumpers electric windows and the 1.2 16v engine.
And is your budget still 2k? and does that include insurance etc?
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Thanks chris, I h aave 2K as a max for the car alone with MOT and Tax. Insurance will be added later.

So if a Saxo is too boy racer for my taste, a Fiesta is a bit too basic even though reliable and a Punto is too unreliable, I need a compromise. I also don't want a Clio or Corsa having had a few minutes behind the wheel of each. That leaves, lol, a 106? :p
 
digitalwolf said:
Do you care about what others think you look like in your car??
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In a word, yes, of course. Aesthetics are a big deal for some and the image of your car is definitely appropriate. Apologies if my statement was offensive given the fact that you own a Saxo (i'm sure it's great!), but given the amount of similarities small cars have, i'm not about ready to have a Saxo quite yet. Call it what you will. :)

Punto over 106, have a look at Mondeo, right gotcha chris. I'm not about ready to get a Ford though, given the fact that i'm after something a bit, well, more attractive. I think what will be the most important factor here is what is available and for what price. I've learnt the basic value of a small car now and what I currently have available to me, so with that in mind, it should'nt be too long before I snap one up.

A car will always have its fanbase and the pro's or con's will outweigh from one users experience to another, so I think the most important thing for me to focus on is whether I actually like the car or not. Whether it is a better drive or not is surely personal preference foremost and car build, durability, quality, etc being the latter.

Thanks again you lot.
 
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I'll be driving around 40-45miles a day going too and from uni on the Acle straight and up the A146 to Norwich (20 miles each way). So it'll mainly be motorways but i'll probably be driving around Norwich a lot too as i'll usually stay and see a few mates, have dinner in the city or go to band practice and such.
 
Kaiju said:
ROFLMAO! You're right, wrong link. No, seriously. :o

This is the LINK
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Okay, this car seems to be the one after a tiring, almost gruelling search. Just need the all clear from you lot. Pricewise, how much should I be looking at a max?

I'm thinking £1,700, but i'm just never certain with these things.
 
Tom|Nbk said:
completely off topic sorry :o , how long did your license take to come i passed mine on saturday just wondering if the dvla are on the ball atm.
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Less than 7 days mate.
 
Firstly, thanks a bunch for all the informative and sometimes lenghty comments. It's all appreciated.

Secondly, where the heck do you all live? Sounds to me like your towns are run by all the kids who don't give a damn about ASBO'S. :D

Well I'm 23 in December, passed my Pass Plus and crime rate around here is at an award winning low. Quinn don't take in account mods, or so it seems. My insurance for that Civic are as follows:

3rd Party + Fire & Theft: £569.43
Comprehensive: £1019.24

So, is £1,500 reasonable for that car?

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Another quick question, how about a Toyota MR2 circa 90-00? How come they are sooo cheap? My mate at uni got one for £1,500, and they aren't exactly rare.
 
chrislusty said:
Your going to have to declare every mod to the insurance company, not worth it TBH
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Or, you could pretend you haven't got a clue about cars and say you thought they were standard! :D
 
PMKeates said:
False! The insurance on the wheels will be void. They may attempt to remove the comprehensive part of your policy, however will have to prove that the wheels would have affected you obtaining the policy. They can also NOT remove your third party coverage and so you won't be driving without insurance. In the event of a claim, they may attempt to recover the costs from the incorrectly insured, but again, that would be difficult. :)
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Amen to that brutha!
 
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