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Best first time car??

  • 25-06-2010 12:44pm
    #1
    beamer-89
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭


    I'm looking into getting my first car and learning to drive. I'm look to not really spend more that bout 1300 and engine size of bout 1.2 to keep the insurance down!

    What would people recommend as good cars to get starting off?


Comments

  • #2
    sentient_6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    Something like this maybe:

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Golf/GOLF-1.4/201025198489251/advert?channel=CARS


  • #3
    analfabets
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭analfabets


    I would go for this


  • #4
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    analfabets wrote: »
    I would go for this

    seems to fit the bill nicely, cracking little motor, nice price, if it checks out on inspection wud be a top contender


  • #5
    nikkibikki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭nikkibikki


    I had an Opel Corsa for my first car and found it great for learning as it is small, it's also economical.


  • #6
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    sentient_6 wrote: »
    Something like this maybe:
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Golf/GOLF-1.4/201025198489251/advert?channel=CARS

    LOL, Link fail :p

    This seems to fit the bill nicely as well, taxed and tested till Jan!

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1395923


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  • #7
    sentient_6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    Limerick man wrote: »
    LOL, Link fail :p

    Ever hear of copy and paste? I coded the link out of habit from another forum sorry.


  • #8
    kev91
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭kev91


    mate has a 99 opel corsa 5 door navy taxed and tested 850 euro


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,297 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I wouldn't recommend a Golf like that as a first car. The MkIV wasn't known for it's reliability and the 1.4 litre engine and gearbox were very poor with lots of issues. Potential to break your heart and wallet. The Fiesta is a much better prospect imo.


  • #10
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    sentient_6 wrote: »
    Ever hear of copy and paste? I coded the link out of habit from another forum sorry.

    I have heard of copy and paste, yes. Still a fail by all accounts.
    bazz26 wrote: »
    I wouldn't recommend a Golf like that as a first car. The MkIV wasn't known for it's reliability and the 1.4 litre engine and gearbox were very poor with lots of issues. Potential to break your heart and wallet. The Fiesta is a much better prospect imo.

    And don't buy a Mk4 OP, heart breaking isn't the word. You'd very soon be able to take apart and rebuild every part of the car by the time your ownership is up though :P


  • #11
    Misticles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    I'd reccommend a mitsubishi colt.... purely cos I'm selling one :D
    Economical, small, cheap tax and insurance, easy on the eye too :)

    http://www.adverts.ie/231755/cars/2002-mitsubishi-colt/

    :P just noticed you're price limit-- oh well


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  • #12
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    1.0 or 1.2 Volkswagen Polo or Seat Ibiza Same cars underneath literally also check out the Skoda Fabia.


  • #13
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    <shameless plug for my ford fiesta in my sig>

    Seriously - from experience the fiesta is a great car to start off in. Ive driven other small cars since, from corsas to stilos and a lot in between. Id still reccomend the fiesta.


  • #14
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    The Real B-man wrote: »
    1.0 or 1.2 Volkswagen Polo or Seat Ibiza Same cars underneath literally also check out the Skoda Fabia.


    Agreed! All of these are great for starting out, easy to drive and lots of room for small looking cars. Also, very safe!


  • #15
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    The Real B-man wrote: »
    1.0 or 1.2 Volkswagen Polo or Seat Ibiza Same cars underneath literally also check out the Skoda Fabia.

    make sure they have power steering otherwise a great little car to start with


  • #16
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    make sure they have power steering otherwise a great little car to start with

    True Any 1.0 Models over 2000 Have Powersteering as Standard Gf has a 97 Polo Parking it is a Bitch stay clear!


  • #17
    nikkibikki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭nikkibikki


    The Real B-man wrote: »
    1.0 or 1.2 Volkswagen Polo or Seat Ibiza Same cars underneath literally also check out the Skoda Fabia.


    I had a Polo before, worst mistake I made, cost me a fortune with all the electrical faults it had, sensors and the like. Couldn't wait to get rid of it!:mad::mad:


  • #18
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,592 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    civic 1.3 - 1.4
    great little car and ultra reliable.


  • #19
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    vectra wrote: »
    civic 1.3 - 1.4
    great little car and ultra reliable.

    Granted but would insurance not be a killer for a first timer?


  • #20
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    Granted but would insurance not be a killer for a first timer?


    A clean one with no modifications shouldn't be too bad.
    Granted, age and sex will also play part in that... Sadly.


  • #21
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Granted, age and sex will also play part in that... Sadly.

    Thats more what I had in mind. Great first car but the bean counters disagree


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