im looking to buy my first car

babel2 · 18-04-2009 10:24pm #1

i have budget of e2000, and i was cnsidering getting a 00 wv polo or newer, or a peugeot 206.
what do ye think of these or do you have any other suggestions.

EPM · 18-04-2009 10:28pm

Polo above a 206, but look for a Micra for first time insurance. Also price a Fiesta 1.25 zetec if insurance allows, thread on how good a Fiesta going on here at the moment

colm_mcm · 18-04-2009 10:31pm

I'd be looking for an ex-nun Starlet. you'd get a nice 98 with airbag and Power Steering for that money. Sure they're not exactly cutting edge, but they're a hoot to drive and never give trouble.

EPM · 18-04-2009 11:00pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd be looking for an ex-nun Starlet. you'd get a nice 98 with airbag and Power Steering for that money. Sure they're not exactly cutting edge, but they're a pocket rocket and never give trouble.

Edited it for ya;)

Zonda999 · 18-04-2009 11:16pm

babel2 wrote: »

i have budget of e2000, and i was cnsidering getting a 00 wv polo or newer, or a peugeot 206.
what do ye think of these or do you have any other suggestions.

Something i've noticed the few times i've driven a 206 is that the pedals are ridiculously close to each other in that car.
Near to the point of being dangerous IMO. Current Fiat Panda, same story btw..

richiepoorman · 19-04-2009 12:03pm

For the money your talking about it has to be a Fiesta ( mk 5 1.25 zetec or above) they are plenty of clean examples around good luck !!!

VolvoMan · 19-04-2009 3:47pm

I might be shot down for saying this but I have found the Mk2 Punto to be a fantastic little car for a learner. They are cheap, well equipped in some cases, nippy enough, and very safe.

Muckie · 19-04-2009 3:52pm

I'd go with a Toyota Starlet, import models come with Air

condition as standard, there a great little car for the money. Seen one

for sale €600 a while back, owners and it was spotless.

babel2 · 19-04-2009 10:20pm

VolvoMan wrote: »

I might be shot down for saying this but I have found the Mk2 Punto to be a fantastic little car for a learner. They are cheap, well equipped in some cases, nippy enough, and very safe.

im not a learner its just i dont have a car of my own

Johnboy Mac · 20-04-2009 12:33am

Have to agree with the above, a Fiesta 1.25, Starlet (bullet proof) or a Micra.

Good luck.

MrAbc · 20-04-2009 5:17am

Or if looking for a bit more room, solidity at speed...

I have a soft spot for the likes of these...
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/323/JUST-NCT/200916192503642/advert
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/323/GLX/200914192378612/advert
...usually a choice between aircon and sunroof (personally I prefer a sunroof).

im looking to buy my first car

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