Good 1 liter car models (around 2003)

MichaelR

Hello,

I am thinking of getting another car, and I want to save as much as possible on petrol, tax and insurance. So, one litre engines are probably for me. I'm expecting to get an approximately 2003 car (possibly low mileage 2002) for my money.

What models should I be looking out for - meaning. what were the good 1 litre cars in the day? I do know the Opel Corsa, Volkswagen Polo, and TOyota Yaris; were there any others?

woop

how much you willing to spend?
what are youre priorities?space, reliabilty,price, 4dr,mileage,dealer or not, etc

Drexl Spivey

MichaelR wrote: »

Hello,

I am thinking of getting another car, and I want to save as much as possible on petrol, tax and insurance. So, one litre engines are probably for me. I'm expecting to get an approximately 2003 car (possibly low mileage 2002) for my money.

What models should I be looking out for - meaning. what were the good 1 litre cars in the day? I do know the Opel Corsa, Volkswagen Polo, and TOyota Yaris; were there any others?

Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Citroen C1:

Henry Ford III

Jeff Bond wrote: »

Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Citroen C1:

Only from 2005 onwards afaik

Drexl Spivey

with these cars you will get >60 mpg, tax is 160e/year (100e for 2008 cars) and insurance will be based on a 1.0l engine.

Engine should be reliable.

Can't beat that.


http://cbg.ie/Car_Detail.aspx?ID=2498320

Tipsy Mac

I would say Yaris.

what kind of yearly mileage are you doing?

pburns

MichaelR wrote: »

Hello,

I am thinking of getting another car, and I want to save as much as possible on petrol, tax and insurance. So, one litre engines are probably for me.

What are you driving at the moment then? Is holding on to your current car possibly a better option? 'Downgrading' from a larger car and taking the probable hit on depreciation could be more costly in the long run than spending a few extra quid on running costs every year. Plus you won't have the room or versatility of a slightly larger car. A Focus/Corolla etc. is probably as much car as many people need and they are better value than small cars that tend to be popular with younger drivers.

I also think there's a danger of getting swept along with media hysteria about tightening the belt, penny-pinching etc.

EPM

From the limited info i'd say a yaris is your best bit. my girlfriend has one and never gave a bit of trouble in its 95k miles...and she doesnt care for it too well. they hang onto their value so you'll probably pay for the privilege but you should get a little more come sale time. alternatively, what about the last of the old shape micras? from experience they're nice little cars...so long as you dont have to look at it...

MichaelR

pburns wrote: »

What are you driving at the moment then? Is holding on to your current car possibly a better option? 'Downgrading' from a larger car and taking the probable hit on depreciation could be more costly in the long run

I am actually driving a 1 litre '98 Corsa, with mileage approaching 100,000. It was my first car, and an excellent choice for the purpose. But now it is getting old.

I want to upgrade to a newer car with less mileage, but I don't want to spend much more on insurance/tax/petrol. Ideally, I'd want to trade this one into a garage, top up something like €3k, change insurance over to the new(er) car, and drive away.

An additional quirk is that I am in Galway, and car prices here are a bit higher than Dublin. And if I go and get one in Dublin, I effectively sacrifice any warranty given with it.

To answer other questions, I am doing under 10 k miles a year, and I am too big to comfortably fit into a Nissan Micra or Suzuki Alto (I did try).

Thanks for all the answers

galwaytt

If the Corsa worked for you, a newer one is v.cheap, why not look there?

btw, I'm in Galway too - best value is out of the City.

Try Athenry Motor Centre 091 844286 - he always has a collection in that price range

Or Try Doyle Motors Loughrea (Opel), or JJ Burke (Ballinrobe) for Peugeot etc

Casey's and Monaghan's in Castlebar have a lot of cars. Rural garages tend to be more flexible. I hope you're not expecting much for your current car, though..........

ninty9er

Looking for a small car, but upgrading from a Corsa, try a 1.4 206....belter of a car, and not too heavy on juice. The parents had a Xsara with the same engine and it's a decent piece of kit on the cheap end of the scale