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Im Looking For a First Time Car..

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  • 05-01-2009 3:36pm
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    WillyWonkaBar
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭


    Im looking for a first time car, i want any car that will get me from A to B in some sort of style at least, so if you cold reccomend any cars which are suited to 1st time drivers, Id be very grateful...
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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,998 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    This would be better suited to the Motors forum...

    What kind of budget are you looking at? Are you qualified at all?

    For a learner, anything will do - you will very likely damage it at some stage of your learning process.... style shouldn't matter. Small, agile cars are best, personal choice would be a Fiat Panda; the small Toyota's (Yaris/Aygo) are meant to be quite good also.


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    Typewriter
    Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Typewriter


    If you want cheap and stylish go for a Mazda 323f...

    They're about ten years old, they come in 1.3 or 1.5 petrol engine and it would cost you around €1500.

    Mazda_323_II_V6_Red.jpg


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    Idbatterim
    Registered Users Posts: 17,853 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    I always found ford, a very solid, good image and reliable car that are very reasonably priced. the ford focus is a lovely car, with decent sized engine.


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    Lennoxschips
    Registered Users Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭Lennoxschips


    I'm currently looking at the Opel Corsa 2001 onwards. Modern looking car, Opel is reliable and cheap to repair, and the Corsa is very economical.


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    happyoutscan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,044 ✭✭✭happyoutscan


    1996 Volkswagon Polo's are the way to go. Still have a bit of style, small (a definite when learning) and great to drive and very very dependable. Also have power steering which is great for roundabouts etc (you can concentrate easier I found).

    Take your time deciding and best of luck to you.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,436 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Moved from Commuting & Transport.


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    daveharnett
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭daveharnett


    Might be a bit pricey for a learner car (€6,000-€7000 for a 2006), but i'd recommend the suzuki swift to any young driver - 1.3 engine so cheap to tax and insure, but drives like a mini.


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    Typewriter
    Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Typewriter


    There of course if this is more what you are looking for...

    http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=313744&r=s.php%3Fm%3D25%26amp%3Bg%3D0

    :D


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    mumblin deaf ro
    Registered Users Posts: 604 ✭✭✭mumblin deaf ro


    There are lots of similar threads on this - generally you'd be looking at a Punto, Fiesta, Yaris (Fiesta would be my pref there).

    Don't spend any more than €2-3K


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    michael_23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭michael_23


    mumblin deaf ro wrote: »

    Don't spend any more than €2-3K

    Totally agree, dont spend more than 3g on a new car. You should check out merlin car auctions. I got my first car there. Some great deals to be had there but beware of the risk, sold as seen etc.


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    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    600 euro Micra is the way to go...like me!

    But if I could choose a car to buy, I'd probably go for a decent Punto, I had a 01 Sportin and it was a great car to drive. Looked pretty good and was nippy enough.

    Just be sure to got a decent one!!!


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    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    budget info from the op would be helpful....:rolleyes:


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    JokerD
    Registered Users Posts: 3,024 ✭✭✭JokerD


    daveharnett wrote: »
    Might be a bit pricey for a learner car (€6,000-€7000 for a 2006), but i'd recommend the suzuki swift to any young driver - 1.3 engine so cheap to tax and insure, but drives like a mini.

    I'd say you'd be lucky to get an 06' Swift for that. But they do look nice. I'd say men can only get away with it in the black


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