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Hi
This on behalf of my x as she just passed her test and looking for purchase a car
Would be cheaper to take a loan out once you now price or take on monthly basis payment for the car in question 
Hope the question makes sense please advise if need any further info

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  • any sugsetions on car 2 door auto not to old 
  • cheapest  1 litre /1.25 litre with as low mileage as you can find in your area

    aygo /fiesta /huyundi etc etc they are bit underpowed if you live in steep hill area but its a first car and most importntly bar far the cheapest for a new qualified driver to insure

    IMO finance -do not go this route

    dealers put a large premium on there prices and you have finance premiums on top of this as well
    you would be paying way over the top unless you go for a dealer part exchange car then they are ok

    1k to 2k if you can afford it in cash is enough for anybodys first car
  • MEM62
    MEM62 Posts: 5,322 Forumite
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    edited 3 December 2024 at 1:36PM
    IMO finance -do not go this route

    Absolutely this.  Buy what you can afford and do not start a life of having car after car on finance.   
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