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over a year ago
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its possibly the un-coolest car ever but the plus side is its super cheap on insurance and no one is likely to steal it...
Chevrolet Matiz.
I loved mine, really nice to drive too xx |
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over a year ago
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Mgzr 1.4... Great little cars...
Although some great things like Clio diesels... Brilliant on fuel.
Polos too... Not sure on your budget though...
Cali x |
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over a year ago
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Ford take a lot of beating in this department, especially the Focus. I think they're better than the Golf (certainly in design, ride and handling) and a darn sight cheaper.
Cheap to run, insure, I've had 3 never once broken down.
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have a look at renault clio diese, go for the 80 hp one as the 65 is underpowered its group 4 insurance and £35 pounds a year to tax, unfortunatey you have to tax for a whole year as they wont do it for 6 months |
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By *unitaCouple
over a year ago
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"So, now the nerves have calmed and he claim has been put in to the insurance company i need to start looking for a new car.
Any suggestions on decent second hand mid range cars, 1.4ish??"
Any German car is a winner. If you want quality go German, if not get a bus pass  |
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over a year ago
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get a renault clio diesel very cheap to insure and run on fumes.i love fords have had loads but i wouldn't touch a modern ford with a bargepole crap build mega unreliable pieces of junk |
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All good suggestions but what you need is an Audi A2. Inexpensive to run, insure and tax. Great in all weather. I had one for 10 years till I flipped out and bought a Chrysler crossfire.. Pick one up for around 2k these days. Also supprisingly spacious in the front and the back...  |
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"hmmmmmmm my insurance will be through the roof as it is with a fault claim on my hands  "
Plus you will need a gold tooth, tribal tatts, shaved head and the ability to walk around in a vest in winter...
Not that im one for generalising..
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"So, now the nerves have calmed and he claim has been put in to the insurance company i need to start looking for a new car.
Any suggestions on decent second hand mid range cars, 1.4ish??"
look for a tractor only cost one 17y old lad £57 a year on insurance  |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
warrington |
"So, now the nerves have calmed and he claim has been put in to the insurance company i need to start looking for a new car.
Any suggestions on decent second hand mid range cars, 1.4ish??"
I would ask the question on a motoring forum if I was you otherwise someone may advise you to buy a french car  |
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i bought one 
Mazda3 - matched my nail varnish so knew it was fate hahaha
fingers crossed i pick it up tomorrow night......soooooo excited
only i cant afford to go out anywhere for the next year as i'll be paying for the bloody thing  |
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By *andKCouple
over a year ago
Norfolk |
"i bought one
Mazda3 - matched my nail varnish so knew it was fate hahaha
fingers crossed i pick it up tomorrow night......soooooo excited
only i cant afford to go out anywhere for the next year as i'll be paying for the bloody thing "
Good choice, I loved my Mazda hope you enjoy it xx |
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over a year ago
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I recently bought a BMW 1 series must say never had a car like it b4. I got the sport version cause I'm a snob lol but worth a test drive because it really has been the ride of my life so far. |
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If you want ultra reliability then go with Volkwagon or Audi group or Toyota, honda etc. If you value for money but less reliable go Fiat
If you want a bit of both with cheap servicing then go Ford (I did)
Focus in any form is a great car as is the Fiesta and the Mondeo
Onto my second Mondeo now, its a sporty diesel model and its the best car I've ever owned
At the end of the day you need to think about size, use, mpg, insurance, tax etc. Try www.parkers.co.uk as they have a feature that helps you decide. They also have reviews of most cars ever made down to individual model reviews from owners!
Make sure you get service history and the log book. If you're not technically minded then take someone with you who is or arrange for the AA or RAC to meet you there (it costs) to carry out a check
Buying from a dealer usually gives you some form of waranty but you pay more than buying privately |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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glad you decided on a car... for a while i have known what car i want... either a honda jazz or a toyota prius... now its a case of trying to find the right one at the right price.....
i am shit at doing the haggling thing.... |
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"hmmmmmmm my insurance will be through the roof as it is with a fault claim on my hands "
I hear that. I went into the back of someone in my Impreza. My insurance went up to 2 and a half grand! |
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"When I pass my test the car I am looking for is an older Toyota Prius.. Even that is only a 1.5 automatic"
Sir if we were meant to drive round in a car with two AA batteries under the bonnet Vibrators would have wheels! |
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"glad you decided on a car... for a while i have known what car i want... either a honda jazz or a toyota prius... now its a case of trying to find the right one at the right price.....
i am shit at doing the haggling thing...."
i can lend you my dad if you like, he's a proper east end geezer who thinks he is a right Arther Daley (thats the car dealer guy right???) god i hope thats not ryming slang for anyting |
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I use the tram to get to work and friends to take me from A to B when needed I need to get my arse into gear and get a car... I am just not a confident driver and have been in a few accidents.. I might take some refresher lessons... |
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"personaly id stick to german....VW polo or golf,seat and skoda are pretty much the same car but not quite put together as well as the vw's"
thats cos they are ll part of the same group - see i know some car stuff |
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"hmmmmmmm my insurance will be through the roof as it is with a fault claim on my hands "
I had a fault claim last year. My fully comp insurance went from £203 for the year to £960 ! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"When I pass my test the car I am looking for is an older Toyota Prius.. Even that is only a 1.5 automatic
Sir if we were meant to drive round in a car with two AA batteries under the bonnet Vibrators would have wheels! "
cheeky fecker.... lol i will so get you for that!!! |
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