New First Car

[djcuffy17]

I am looking for a first car since I am due to pass by test in a few months..

I have a budget of �1,350 or there-abouts.
My insurance is sorted but I don't want it to be too expensive.

Any ideas on what I should choose??

[christina81]

i have this problem too.Try auto trader or loot

[djcuffy17]

ive tried autotrader but they always overprice cars that should be worth way less.. i just need some help on what car i should buy..

i'm thinking a polo mk 3 (around S reg) or a golf mk 3/4..

any other ideas??

[christina81]

this proably sound stupid but have you looked at ebay?

[djcuffy17]

nah, but ill have a look..

do you hav any ideas on what car it shud be cos thts my problem?

[christina81]

is i just for you

[christina81]

sorry i said that wrong.i meant is it just for you?

[djcuffy17]

yeah, its just for me but ill be givin lifts for my mates..

so 4/5 seats with 4 doors, but i dont mind if its 2 door.

[christina81]

what area are you in

[djcuffy17]

newcastle.. why??

[nightmare]

Just look around your local used car dealers. You will be able to find quite a few oldish trade-ins for around �800-1200 that will be good reliable cars that should keep going for several years with minimal maintenance costs.
I got a 1989 BMW 525i SE Auto a few years ago for �900.
Immaculate condition, and in nearly three years, it has only required parts costing about �160 in total. It is a dream to drive.
The only problem I've had is (probably jealous) people making comments about drug dealers and/or pimps.....

[nic3c]

Good small cars...Golf, Polo, Fiesta, Clio, Corsa...

[julesgemini]

I had a peugeot 205 diesel. I had it for 3 years. Infact 300,000 miles when I sold it. Small and very economic. I paid �500 for it. Have a look in the local paper and get a mechanic to go with you to check it over when you buy it

[nic3c]

Look at www.parkers.co.uk to see what used cars are worth. This will give you an idea as to whether people are asking too much. People usually advertise �200-400 more than they are willing to accept so you can always make an offer.

[dtox]

My tip to you if you want a V.W Polo is to look at a Seat Ibiza, they are the same car with different badges. You will get a much newer Ibiza with a higher spec than a Polo for the same money and much cheaper to insure

[kramer81]

Fiesta's are reliable and cheap to fix.

PS Avoid Renault Clios. Everyone I know that owns a Renault it costs them a fortune.