new car do you think this is ok

millwalll

hi all passed my test and trying get a new car only problem is i know nothink about cars so if i post the cars i think are good here could anyone please give me advice on weather they think the car is good and worth the money so on many thanks here the first one

http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/iad/car/object?emcode=7317956&sid=3cNdQoV4I138683&pos=1&tot=17

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-VAUXHALL-CORSA-GLS-12V-RED_W0QQitemZ130007561208QQihZ003QQcategoryZ9858QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Dan29

The insurance on the 2nd one will be huge for you because of the modifications that have been made to it (alloy wheels etc).

millwalll

Dan29 wrote:

The insurance on the 2nd one will be huge for you because of the modifications that have been made to it (alloy wheels etc).

yeah that i thought also someone told me that as it be moded that the changes are it will be run down and probley have a lot wrong with it see i love the first one only problem with it is it aint got no abs no airbags no psa and the car i have learnt in has and when i first start to drive im goona be a bit nurves still so i dont want get car that gonna make things harder for me that the only bad points about it really.

balliol

Ive just bought a 98 corsa for my daughter for £650 in mint condition with only 48,000 mile on clock it has alloys but were factory fitter she is 19 has been driving for just over a year now and insurance was £606 via the post office I used confused.com for the quote. Brilliant. Ok so we got the car from someone we knew personally but there is a huge difference and the people we got it from wouldnt have done themselves out of any money they got the price for the car from autotrader.co.uk I would suggest you have a look.

tanith

I had a corsa it was very reliable and I have passed it on to my daughter who still says it runs very well with no problems..

You will take your chances with any second hand car and the one you post has a full service history and cd player, so its missing a few bits and bobs , chances are the one you learnt in was fairly new which if you could afford it would be ideal but if you have to settle for an older model then you won't get any extras..... I'd take a look at the corsa and try to take a more nowledgeable person with you and see for your selves......

Good luck

millwalll

yeah i here a few more i have found

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=VAUXHALL&model=CORSA&min_pr=500&max_pr=2000&mileage=6&agerange=&postcode=me3+7bs&miles=20&max_records=150&source=0&photo=1&sort=4&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH&start=3&distance=5&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200627100829618

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=VAUXHALL&model=CORSA&min_pr=500&max_pr=2000&mileage=6&agerange=&postcode=me3+7bs&miles=20&max_records=150&source=0&photo=1&sort=4&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH&start=10&distance=9&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200627100827404

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=VAUXHALL&model=CORSA&min_pr=500&max_pr=2000&mileage=6&agerange=&postcode=me3+7bs&miles=20&max_records=150&source=0&photo=1&sort=4&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH&start=6&distance=13&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200628242339535

ArsenalFC

If your budget can stretch a little more, about £2000+ or so then I would recommend looking at a toyota yaris as it's a better car that will last you longer and lesser repair bills than the corsa. The corsa is a fine first car if you can pick up a well look after example.

Alternatively look into the pug206 as usually they have all the mod cons include air con on them, I also think they are better looking than the corsa. The toyota yaris is better of the lot if you can afford it.

Take your time on whatever car you choose and ebay is a good route as you can get better prices than the autotraders etc. I bought two cars from ebay and they were cheaper than the paper adverts, one was £500 cheaper and the other was £1000 cheaper. Goodluck with your search.

vansboy

Corsa is certasinly an OK first car, with reasonable street cred too!

Certainly power steering is desired, but don't worry too much about air bags - you won't need them often!!

Problem with all these lower insurance group models, this does tend to make them more pricey.

Isn't there a local trader advertising in the newspaper near you that might specialize in this end of the market. We've a couple that only sell Fiestas/Corsas fo £500 - £2000. Beds / Herts area (no connection with them from me)

VB

david29dpo

a friend of mine as a corsa and it cost more to service than his bmw z3. and the price of the parts are more! ps. dont buy a pimped car!!

millwalll

david29dpo wrote:

a friend of mine as a corsa and it cost more to service than his bmw z3. and the price of the parts are more! ps. dont buy a pimped car!!

yeah i dont plan to im not nito all that jsut want nice little car that got 4 wheels cheep and goes from a to b