Recommend me a car

Irishpimpdude

Hi guys i have about 8k in total to spend on a car im still on my provisonal and just turned 18 so insurance on most 1.6 is about 3200, so a nice car 1.0-1.6 ill have around 5k for the actual car... Any ideas?

ARGINITE

Polo, Fiesta, Micra.

Unless you have preference.

GERMAN ROCKS

peugeot 307
citroen xsara
opel astra
vw golf

Irishpimpdude

Already had a peugeot dont want another one.. i was looking at alfa 147's... golf and astra are possible, dont want a micra,fiesta or polo

GERMAN ROCKS

what sort of peug did you have. what problems did you have just out of curiosity

Nonoperational

147 is a nice car just bring someone with you that knows a bit about alfas. Some tell tale signs on ones to avoid!

Arion Online

Go for a reno, nice and affordable, safe and won't cost a fortune in insurance for you at the tender age of 18

Irishpimpdude

I had a peugeot 306 only problem i had with it was the fuel pump and fuel pump relay went in it other then that it was a nice car... just not interested in another peugeot want something different really want an alfa but worried about problems i may run into with them i can get a mechanic to check it out but dont think he would be an alfa specialist lol

unkel

I'd strongly recommend you learn how to drive first and get your license. After that get at least a years NCB on a basic low insurance car

It's such a waste to spend all that money on insurance. Save those thousands and spend it on a proper car in a year or two!

Irishpimpdude

unkel wrote: »

I'd strongly recommend you learn how to drive first and get your license. After that get at least a years NCB on a basic low insurance car

It's such a waste to spend all that money on insurance. Save those thousands and spend it on a proper car in a year or two!

i have my test on the 17th of september and still even if i have a full license with 1yr NCB its only like 300-400 cheaper

Junior #8

GERMAN ROCKS wrote: »

peugeot 307
citroen xsara
opel astra
vw golf

xsara-gearbox problems common
Astra before '01- cylinder head
Golf - Petrol 1.4 drink oil
307 best bet, 207 if you can bear to replace the front right bulb 148 times a year

unkel

Irishpimpdude wrote: »

i have my test on the 17th of september

Best of luck!

Irishpimpdude wrote: »

even if i have a full license with 1yr NCB its only like 300-400 cheaper

As a 18 year old without a full license you're quoted 3200 on a typical 1.6l. You're telling me you'd still be paying 2800-2900 as a 19 year old holding a full license for a full year and with a full years NCB in your own name? Sorry but that doesn't make sense. Any (on-line) quotes to suggest such a minimal discount?

Junior #8

I went from €3900 on Astra
to €1960 on tDI golf
with 1 year NCB and 1 year experience...
remember

Insurance companies dont care about you, they care about the damage you could do....thats why us young men are r**** with insurance quotes

ShadowHearth

unkel wrote: »

I'd strongly recommend you learn how to drive first and get your license. After that get at least a years NCB on a basic low insurance car

It's such a waste to spend all that money on insurance. Save those thousands and spend it on a proper car in a year or two!

what he says.

Get that full license, and 1 NCB and try a few insurances qoutes then. And get a car you WHANT, not the one you can insure!

Irishpimpdude

Im looking at an alfa 147 or 156... or maybe a ford puma Anyone recommend a good car that i will actually want, looking for a nice car from 1.0-1.6 with around 5/6k to spend, also i wont be getting my car till after i do my test

groupb

You would get a good focus for that money.It's going to be easily the best car to drive on your budget.

Irishpimpdude

Not really mad about the old focus...

Dave147

You could insure an audi a4 1.9TDi 90bhp for relatively cheap insurance. Forget about it being 1.9 because it's diesel, the 90bhp is just a little quicker than a 1.4 but with the turbo, still enjoyable. This imo would be a better option than an Alfa 156 and a 147 would be too expensive. You'd get a good one for 5k..

pyramuid man

hyundai coupe?
nice and fun to drive and cheap to run.

Irishpimpdude

pyramuid man wrote: »

hyundai coupe?
nice and fun to drive and cheap to run.

Yea was thinking about one alright...

kuro_man

Ford Puma 1.6 or 1.7 - Top Gear Car of the Year when released
fun to drive, quick (especially 1.7), reliable, alloys usually standard
you can also get the 1.4, but it's a bit slow and won't hold its value

loads on carzone for around 5k
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Ford/Puma/car/1177411/

2nd hand car market is soft as sh*te at the moment, so take 20% at least off the dealer's asking price.

kuro_man

Low mileage Honda Jazz 1.3, should get it for around 5k
Bomb proof reliability (top of Top Gear survery), will hold it's value, insurance company will like it, 5 doors, 5 seater (3 3-point seatbelts in back)
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Honda/Jazz/1.3-KILMAINHAMMOTORCOMPANY.COM/1012146/

Not very exciting but its not a Micra or a Corsa!

kuro_man

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Golf/1.4-VERY/1188449/

say no more!

Irishpimpdude

What do you guys think of a bmw 316i? Pre 00 with the 1.6l engine

biggus

Bmw good idea subject to insurance qoute .... but be prepared to look at loads befor you find the right one.

You might find a genuine one from an original first owner who's not too bothered about the price they receive for the car.... if you look hard enough... (country wide)

look for signs of wealth in the background of the advertised photos of the car and not a council estate/dealers yard background

Irishpimpdude

Yea the insurance on one is about 3k what i would really like if people would post up cars from carzone that i might be interested in Thanks in advance

kuro_man

It's more badge than car, relatively slow, small and heavy. It may prove expensive to keep on the road (parts, servicing etc.). When it comes to Beemers: 4 pots bad, 6+ pots good. It's also rear-wheel drive, so take it easy on the bends!

Personally, I'd wouldn't touch it. I'd prefer a small nippy thing starting out but if you insist on the beemer the key is mileage and service history, not year.

Have you consider a Civic vtec, heres a low mileage hatchback
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Honda/Civic/1.5I-VTEC/1173867/

kuro_man

A-Class?
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mercedes-Benz/A-140/avantgard/1188975/

Irishpimpdude

Im not really interested in a 2dr civic and the A class no way lol it maybe a merc but im an 18 year old bloke, id never hear the end of it if i bought that lol

kuro_man

Irishpimpdude wrote: »

Im not really interested in a 2dr civic and the A class no way lol it maybe a merc but im an 18 year old bloke, id never hear the end of it if i bought that lol

Pity, A Class is an highly underrated car.
You'll probably get stick no matter what you buy - even the beemer, they'll slag you for trying too hard not to get slagged!
How about a Suzuki Cappucino (theres one for sale in adverts.ie) - tiny 2 seater roadster with 600cc turbo-charged engine, mad yoke, great fun to drive. It's a bit like a Honda Beat. You'll get LOADS of stick from your mates, but girls will like it and you'll smile from ear to ear on a every bend.

Gone Drinking

Get a 147, its about the coolest thing you'll be able to drive at 18 with a provo. Read up on what to look out for when shopping around.

Why you're spending so much on your first car, i dunno.. you'll probably run it into the ground getting used to driving and you'll want to be rid of it in a year.