Small cars

mikey72

scotsman4th wrote: »

The guy across the road had a Yugo years ago.

I loved my Talbot Samba as a boy.

When on holiday this year down south there were mk1 and mk2 fiestas running around.

Or a Nova? Sure they done a 950cc, was an A reg.

There a Samba cabriolet on ebay at the moment. less than £1000. I'm tempted, but the insurance is a bit too pricey.
Mk1 Fiesta is good.

skivenov wrote: »

Polo!

Depending on what you do for a living, you might find it cheaper to insure a mall van than a car. My little corsavan takes a bit of beating for an economobile.

Mk1 and 2 Polo aren't bad.

jaydeeuk1 wrote: »

Suzuki Alto/swift (old models). Most likely to have been bought new as a pensioner, engine barely run in. May need a clutch. Rust shouldn't be an issue.

Also hyundai atoz/amica...

You'd probably get a more modern one compared to some rusty Fiat, with exciting features like a steering wheel, see through windscreen and some seats.

There's a 1999 alto on ebay for £295, and it's certainly ugly enough. But nearly uninsurable.

jaydeeuk1

Ok... don't laugh. And in my defence, I've had a beer or two.

Aixam 500.

Insurance should be a doddle as it aint a car. And I doubt it goes quick enough to kill anyone.

mikey72

jaydeeuk1 wrote: »

Ok... don't laugh. And in my defence, I've had a beer or two.

Aixam 500.

Insurance should be a doddle as it aint a car. And I doubt it goes quick enough to kill anyone.

Just done a quote, and it's up at the top of the prices. It must be because it's not a mainstream car.

jase1

One assumes that safety isn't a parameter in this choice?

mikey72

It'll fit in well with the rest of the vehicles.
(And provide encouragement to drive carefully)

rev_henry

2CV but you won't get a nice one for that money. I found the same thing with an Aixam when I was looking for my first car.

mikey72

There's a couple on ebay worth a go, insurance is cheap enough as you say. I may keep my eye on them.

albionrovers

Hoof_Hearted wrote: »

I would plug the Mark 2 Nissan Micra. Amazingly reliable, not too cramped and very cheap to run and insure.

And another, Micra all the way...

atrixblue.-MFR-.

mk1-3 fiesta.

fiat UNO.

suzuki swift MK1.

alegro.

mk1-2 astra.

vx nova merit.

renault 5 (18 yr old by me has one insurance for him is below £1000 on his own)

rover 213. Ok not small but old and cheap with a honda engine.

mikey72

(old) VW Beetle

Ford Anglia

come in low as well.