First car

[princesspoppypop]

Ive just passed my test and am looking for a little run around just to get me to work.

I havent got that much money, and insurance, tax , petrol all makes it even worse!

If anyone can recommend a decent (very) low cost car could you please let me know.

Thanks

[deltic]

What's your budget for buying the car ?

and...

What's your monthly budget for running the car ?

[custardy]

as is lways the case,need more info
whats low cost? £500,£5000?

[steveo3002]

late 80s-early 90s vw polo....ugly , but basic and cheap to run and fix

we bought one 3yrs ago for £300 and its done us proud

[goldspanners]

late 80s-early 90s vw polo....ugly , but basic and cheap to run and fix

we bought one 3yrs ago for £300 and its done us proud

i found these a bit on the high side when trying to insure as a young driver.
good cars though.

[jason_s]

I just bought my missus a J reg micra 1ltr L cost me £300, she hasnt even passed her driving test and its cost her £250 a yr to insure

[princesspoppypop]

Thanks everyone for your help,

My budget for the car is £600.

I was wondering also about insurance should I go fully comp or third party fire and theft?

I only need to get to work and back (around 10 miles a day) and the odd trip to supermarket.

Im insured on OH car for big motorway trips etc so it really is just an old banger for me.

[Jorgan]

If your doing really low mileage it is worth looking into one of the pay as you drive insurance schemes. They aren't for everybody tho, if you mainly drive on motorways, at peak times, it would probably get expensive. Since retiring, my mum has cut her insurance to £8 per month. Age obviousley goes in her favour, but she does drive a car with a three litre engine.

[steveo3002]

if you have £600...look at cars around £300 and keep the rest for spares, chances are it will need a few bits n bobs to make right

[anewman]

Skoda Felicia, or if willing to go a bit older a Favorit is what the felicia is based on. I have a favorit I got for nothing the previous owner was going to scrap. Have bodge sorted the rust in the rear arches and drivers door and it doesn't look too bad. Also serviced myself oil change, tappet clearance, spark plugs etc etc. Had it for a year and it's never broken down. You will find they are also cheaper to insure than many other cars like VW etc.

Don't bother with fully comp unless you're happy to take the high excesses to reduce the cost or will actually be worthwhile claiming (with a sub £1k car it probably isn't unless it's a total loss). ALthough do check as Third Party Fire Theft can sometimes be cheaper than Thrd party only and you get more cover for less.

[hartcjhart]

as always,pug 106/306 petrol or diesel
skoda favorit

[princesspoppypop]

Thanks again for the help....

Im now looking at a Ford Fiesta/Ka or Corsa as the insurance is quite cheap for me.

Im going out looking with OH at weekend, I really need to get something before I go back to work in 3 weeks time.

Sorry but I really couldnt see myself in a Skoda, I just dont like them at all.

All the Pugs ive seen are totally chavved up ( so will have been revved to pieces!)

[hartcjhart]

you must live in a 'chav' area then:D ,keep well away from the KA(Krap Automobile)

[Keith]

you must live in a 'chav' area then:D ,keep well away from the KA(Krap Automobile)

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Ka, for a cheap around town car they are fantastic.

[anewman]

Skoda's are great cars. What's so bad about them? My guess is some badge snobbery is going on here :p :)

Compared with a fiesta, ka or corsa more room, more reliable, and most likely as cheap on insurance. Plus Skodas are cheap because of the ignorant badge snobs and therefore represent good value for money.

Someone is currently selling this for £500
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/alexj37/07122007091.jpg only 36k miles.

Do you want something to get you from A to B or something to look cool in and "cruise" round your estate? :D

[Keith]

Where is that advertised? I wouldn't mind a look at the advert.

[V_tricky]

I just bought my missus a J reg micra 1ltr L cost me £300, she hasnt even passed her driving test and its cost her £250 a yr to insure

Who? What? Where? When? - I'm just about to start my lessons (am 28) and would like to buy a cheap car to use ASAP, inc while I learn, but the insurance is putting me off big time (sorry to go off topic)

[princesspoppypop]

you must live in a 'chav' area then:D ,keep well away from the KA(Krap Automobile)

No I dont.... put a 60 mile search in autotrader...:D

and no its not badge snobbery....:rotfl: I just dont like the shape and style... Im only young and would prefer a Corsa or something of a similar shape.

[princesspoppypop]

Skoda's are great cars. What's so bad about them? My guess is some badge snobbery is going on here :p :)

Compared with a fiesta, ka or corsa more room, more reliable, and most likely as cheap on insurance. Plus Skodas are cheap because of the ignorant badge snobs and therefore represent good value for money.

Someone is currently selling this for £500
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/alexj37/07122007091.jpg only 36k miles.

Do you want something to get you from A to B or something to look cool in and "cruise" round your estate? :D


Please dont have a go at me.... I only asked for a bit of general help... didnt want anyone to start being funny with me... can someone not have an opinion on the type of car they want???:o