JoeyB Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 right seeing as i am begining to look to buy a car i was just wondering what you guys/girls thought of which cars are good and which are bad! the ones im looking at are either a clio, corsa or 206 i have a budget of £3,000(ish includes, tax and insurance) (but can stretch a bit) So what cars does everyone surgest? anygood dealerships to would be good to (please giev websites) remember only sensible surgestions please
samingram_uk Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Ferrari I like Honda Cvic type R's but i dont know how much they are apprently they perform really well
JoeyB Posted 14 January 2007 Author Posted 14 January 2007 A Clio, a Corsa or a 206. where from tho? or what other cars do you surgest are good for new drivers?
JoeyB Posted 14 January 2007 Author Posted 14 January 2007 Ferrai I like Honda Cvic type R's but i dont know how much they are apprently they perform really well think its a bit out of my league i'm looking at cheap insurance group, but goes well, reliable and not to dear
Head Honcho Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 right seeing as i am begining to look to buy a car i was just wondering what you guys/girls thought of which cars are good and which are bad! the ones im looking at are either a clio, corsa or 206 i have a budget of £3,000(ish includes, tax and insurance) (but can stretch a bit) So what cars does everyone surgest? anygood dealerships to would be good to (please giev websites) remember only sensible surgestions please Get your arse down the auctions you can regularly pick up a £4000 car for £3000. www.freeads.net is a good site and also the free ads paper.
JoeyB Posted 14 January 2007 Author Posted 14 January 2007 Get your arse down the auctions you can regularly pick up a £4000 car for £3000. www.freeads.net is a good site and also the free ads paper. Wheres the nearest auction to the airport way? if you know?
Maybes Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 www.autotrader.co.uk www.parkers.com - shows the spec and reviews of cars. I would say a corsa...very good cars, but I would say that as I am biased
The People's Hero Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Fiesta/Corsa/Clio/206... all really much of a muchness. Pick which you like best depending on looks/feel (make sure you test drive a few).. then buy the most expensive you can afford, making sure mileage isn't awfully high and that the car is in good nick.
Tommeh Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Can't go wrong with a 15 year old volvo estate check this one out you'll rape the roads Sadly I havn't got either the budget nor class for one of these works of art so I'm after a 206 This particular model is as reliable as they get with a stereo and ABS only £650 nd all, spend the other £2,400 on a haircut
Manwell Pablo Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Fiesta/Corsa/Clio/206... all really much of a muchness. Pick which you like best depending on looks/feel (make sure you test drive a few).. then buy the most expensive you can afford, making sure mileage isn't awfully high and that the car is in good nick. Don't listen to him. Pepper red fiesta MV. Then you can join our club.
cisono Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 right seeing as i am begining to look to buy a car i was just wondering what you guys/girls thought of which cars are good and which are bad! the ones im looking at are either a clio, corsa or 206 i have a budget of £3,000(ish includes, tax and insurance) (but can stretch a bit) So what cars does everyone surgest? anygood dealerships to would be good to (please giev websites) remember only sensible surgestions please I have no advice for you but I can say I am in a similar situation to yours! So I am eagerly awaiting for people's responses
lcfcalan Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 sent a message joeb, Mark (as in soccer AM Mark ) is selling his peugeot 106 1.1i) nice little 'starter' car. Insurance for you 'new' drivers is a pain , but unfortunately, on this occassion , TPH cannot help . (or can he ?? )
cisono Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Insurance for you 'new' drivers is a pain , but unfortunately, on this occassion , TPH cannot help . (or can he ?? ) Probably not
Matt Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 My first car was a Corsa I bought it from a Vauxhall Dealer it cost 2,500 - 3,000, butI got it down from 5,000 so not bad...That was a W reg, and the cheapest insurance I found on that was 1,500 (Originally 1,700 but did pass plus and got a 200 quid refund) I got rid of my Corsa just after 1 year, Nothing really went wrong with it apart from I had to have a new clutch (but that was due to the way I thrash the fuk out of it....and I knew the clutch was gonna die so payed 150quid for an extened warrenty I think...The clutch cost 250/300 I think ) I got 1,500 in a part exchange, The reason I got rid of it was the fact I was bored of it. I now have my VW Polo (04) and I know I need to keep this for longer than I kept my Corsa because of the amount I spent on it. I think i'll have a Golf next. Although i'm told VW's are one of not many cars that seem to hold there value more than other cars just because of the fact there so well built.
Tommeh Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Mate of mine told me yesterday that banged up escourts were "in" This one is a white N reg at only £195 don't let the fact it doesnt work put you off.
Tommeh Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Alternatively you could plump for a luxury Hyundai saloon This ones called the Lantra, its in grey with ELECTRIC windows. enjoy.
cisono Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 my first car was a Vauxhall Nova, then I upgraded to a Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 SRI. Driving became a much more pleasant experience then! Need a new car soon and not sure which one to get. I do need a big boot... and don't like smaller cars with small, unresponsive engines...
Tommeh Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Another car well within your budget is a 20 year old range rover dubbed the typical footballers car. This beast is described by the seller as an ideal tow vehicle so perfect to take the family on caravanning holidays
cisono Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Another car well within your budget is a 20 year old range rover dubbed the typical footballers car. This beast is described by the seller as an ideal tow vehicle so perfect to take the family on caravanning holidays Just add tinted windows and sunglasses and you'll really look like a footballer!
Foxed Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Most important thing is mileage-the lower you can get for your money the better. Fiat's not remarkably reliable long term, Corsa's can be thrashed to 8uggery and withstand it if that's your thing (not mine but seen it done and the car lived to tell the tale), Clios are cars you want to keep nice and drive well.
Tommeh Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 my first car was a Vauxhall Nova, then I upgraded to a Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 SRI. Driving became a much more pleasant experience then! Need a new car soon and not sure which one to get. I do need a big boot... and don't like smaller cars with small, unresponsive engines... Got just the car for you cisono sir its a 1992 Renault Espace 7 seater comes complete with central locking and a big boot for your wife/ gf.
cisono Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Most important thing is mileage-the lower you can get for your money the better. Fiat's not remarkably reliable long term, Corsa's can be thrashed to 8uggery and withstand it if that's your thing (not mine but seen it done and the car lived to tell the tale), Clios are cars you want to keep nice and drive well. millions of Italians drive Fiats and continue buying Fiats. However, I have to admit that we do tend to change our cars more often than the average Brit...
cisono Posted 14 January 2007 Posted 14 January 2007 Got just the car for you cisono sir its a 1992 Renault Espace 7 seater comes complete with central locking and a big boot for your wife/ gf. Are you calling me gay?
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