Go buy a banger and then save! You don't want to have that car on tick every month then smash it up! Plus running costs, services, the list goes on! know that might sound silly and you have already thought about it, but don't rush into it! Just a bit of advice from a fellow youngster! I decided to save and bought a Zed I could afford and I'm 100% glad I did!
I bought mine from tradelink cars also, know you said you couldn't find much but there always getting cars In and Greg is a good guy!
Sorry that's probably no help to you haha