Buying first car

Just_Like_Honey

Thanks for the responses! :beer:

I'm 22, and am either buying just after I pass or possibly buying a car before I pass but haven't decided yet. I have a budget of about £1500 for the car alone but have seen a few a lot cheaper than that.. Mainly Ford KA and Toyota Yaris as that's the kind of size I want, but have read that Ford KAs have a lot of problems with rusting?

Having had a guess at mileage it's come to about 6,000 per year and that's if I get a job that's further away (where I'm looking to work - about 20 miles round trip), if I don't and stay where I'm working now it will be much lower.

fivetide

It that is your car budget, what is your insurance budget? Even at 22 you might find it is at least the same as the car!

Also, in that price bracket, I'd have a repairs budget as well.

Just_Like_Honey

I've had a look and my insurance will probably be roundabout £1500 too, hopefully lower though. I have money saved, just don't want to spend *too* much on my first car in case I scratch/dent it or anything.

AlexMac

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9942472/Budget-bangers-10-cars-you-can-run-on-a-shoestring.html

10 budget bangers you can run on a shoestring- A year old, but useful?