you know when all you lovely people give advice...

postingalwaysposting

thanks gem, as i say it may not work... but if i find a car that is cheap insurance/purchase price i think i will do it after all tehre is so much i want to do in life :rolleyes:

postingalwaysposting

:whistle: i think i broke the boards :think: my post was before lennys 5 mins ago

kathfisch

Pap, I think you have to do whatever you feel is right and not what you think we think you should do! But please don't be bullied by your instructor - it sounds to me as if you're better off without him. If it is genuinely what you want and you can afford it then that's fab, if you're doing it so that he'll take you back then i'd question if its worth it.

Good luck with whatever you decide! :T

Snaggles

Hiya Pap - I know some might say that buying a car isn't a good idea, and to be honest I was a bit worried that your instructor had just bullied you into it. But if it is what YOU want, then I do think it will open up a world of possibilities to you, and might help increase your confidence. But I wouldn't let your instructor get involved with finding a car for you, as I seem to remember the last car he suggested seemed very expensive for what it was. Do you know anyone who is good with cars who could help you look?

postingalwaysposting

thanke to the two of you, i dont think he is bullying me into it but i think what he says is true. Although i feel more confidant in the passanger seat of any vehicle i belive that if i do leave it i may lose all the confidance i have/will get. I am not rushing into anything though, mum says the offer still stands that once i pass my test i can use her car a few times a week to 'keep at it'. I certainly wont just buy the first car i see... i am quite fortunate really as my mums oh lives next door to a mechanic and gets to know of really nice cars for a cheap price and as they are mainly oap's car they are in good condition... and also my uncles are long term driver/dealers ... no way will my driving instrucor help me buy a car, the last time i want to see/acknoledge that man is when he drops me home after passing my test

as i say, i am not rushing into anything, i have at least 3 months yet in which time anything can happen i am keeping my options open... always a good thing

Snaggles

Oooh, that's handy, knowing a mechanic - very DFW!

System

Yes, harness the power of that mechanic.

CAFCGirl

Like many others have said hun, all that matters is whats important to you.

If your mum will lend you her car to keep at it, you've got time to find yourself a little something, which may also help out with your savings as well, as you'll have some breathing room.

Don't let anyone push you into any decision, we're all heavily influenced by other people whether we mean to be or not.

Have you factored in costs such as petrol, MOT, repairs, tax etc?

Personally I think as long as you research the decision properly, dont get into debt and do it ALL for yourself, that is all that matters and all that anyone on ths thread will want for you xx

tesuhoha

Pap, it is very convenient to have a car I must admit and as you say it will help you in your job search. One thing you havent mentioned though. Have you included in those figures an insurance quote? Because for a new driver insurance can be quite high.

I still dont think its your driving instructor's business whether or not you buy a car after the test but I can see your point about confidence. You are obviously not an automatic driver yet. Once you reach that point then you can do without a car and still go back to it. Good luck with the car purchase. I am just slightly concerned because you keep changing your mind about everything and once you have committed yourself to a car then you might wish you hadnt bought it. Anyway, i didnt come on to be negative, you will probably love it because of the freedom it will give you, so go for it.

findingmyownway

PAP, any car you choose to buy is YOUR DECISION. Noone on here will judge you harshly or 'stop reading'. Have a careful think, and if its the happiest use of your savings then go for it!