gadgetnut74 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Hi Guys, the wife never learned to drive (didn't take test at least) and i'm obviously not teaching her in the 350z .. Wondered if you had any recommendations for £1-2.5k cars to kick off in.. initial thoughts .. Fiat Seicento Arbarth ;-) Would be handy to be luggable to make up for my roadster, but ideally small / capable of motorway trips occasionally! I've got to spend both our allowances on my 350z so fair's fair.. Quote
stanski Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Guys, the wife never learned to drive (didn't take test at least) and i'm obviously not teaching her in the 350z .. Wondered if you had any recommendations for £1-2.5k cars to kick off in.. initial thoughts .. Fiat Seicento Arbarth ;-) Would be handy to be luggable to make up for my roadster, but ideally small / capable of motorway trips occasionally! I've got to spend both our allowances on my 350z so fair's fair.. As much as I dont like them an old VW Polo - they go on for ever - brakes are not the best but best compromise really! But you HAVE to stay with Jap stuff - old Toyota Corolla or Mazda 323, rock solid go on for ever and cheap to run ! Quote
Lexx Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 dont want a Mitsuibishi FTO do you?? N reg, 90k miles. £1000 Quote
sunset350z Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 You can pick up a tidy ford focus for that money. Big boot and pretty reliable, get a small petrol engine and it'll be economical, cheap to insure and its easy to drive. Quote
IanS16 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I really couldn't say a bad word about my ford focus company car. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Never had a problem with it for 60,000 miles and the 1.4 is very good on the fuel Quote
bronzee Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Perhaps take into account servicing costs, if you're not doing it yourself, and also insurance and your beloved car tax. Quote
Stew Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 At that money you can get some pretty good cars. Personally I'd go with something like a focus. There are loads of cool little cars. Does a Yaris come into that price range? Quote
greido Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 For a small car with a £1-£2.5k budget, I'd go for a Honda Civic, excellent cars and ultra reliable. Quote
roast350z Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Simple ford fiesta im sure nearly every one has owned one or driven one in there time then i am from essex Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 i had a siesta as a courtesy car, it was god aweful ,hated it. but did test drive a focus years ago and it was a good car. hondas a pretty good, my mumm has the jazz, and thats not bad, Quote
gadgetnut74 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks all, with the roadster, tempting to get soemthing with 4 seats a felxible boot.. the Honda Jazz fits the bill there.. she's also looking at Fiat Panda Citroen C3, and Yaris, all top end of budget though! Quote
Ebized Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Stay in the Nissan family - Micra ..............who said that But from someone I know well who trades in cars up to £2k, they always sell well . Quote
H5 Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 You can pick up a tidy ford focus for that money. Big boot and pretty reliable, get a small petrol engine and it'll be economical, cheap to insure and its easy to drive. +1, or a Fiesta. Quote
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