First Car Advice

Kev_ps3

Hopefully getting my first car in about a month. Got about 2k to spend. Thinking of a Peugeot 206 1.4, seen a few 99/00 models in my price range. Anyone got any other cars I should look for?

Muckie

Renault Clio's arent too bad either, that and Toyota Starlets.

Any History with the car. Many previous owners. Mileage.

Was the timing belt done. Any work done on the car.

Whats the clutch like, check the condition of the clutch pedal.

Go around the panels of the car, make sure the gaps are all the same.

Check underneath as well as in and around the back of the engine.

Check for any leaking fluids. Don't be afraid to haggle. Good luck.

Kev_ps3

Muckie wrote: »

Renault Clio's arent too bad either, that and Toyota Starlets.

Any History with the car. Many previous owners. Mileage.

Was the timing belt done. Any work done on the car.

Whats the clutch like, check the condition of the clutch pedal.

Go around the panels of the car, make sure the gaps are all the same.

Check underneath as well as in and around the back of the engine.

Check for any leaking fluids. Don't be afraid to haggle. Good luck.

Dont really like the look of the Clio's or Starlets tbh, thanks anyway.

Anyone else?

ronkmonster

what age are you? and have you driven much before?

Dave.

How about a mitsubishi colt, I had one for my first car and it never let me down

eddiehead

Dave. wrote: »

How about a mitsubishi colt, I had one for my first car and it never let me down

My first car was a colt, reliable as clockwork, but a tank on petrol for a 1.3 iirc. It was about 8 years old at the time though, so maybe irrelevant now.

Kev_ps3

ronkmonster wrote: »

what age are you? and have you driven much before?

24, on the road over 2 years driving my mothers Skoda Fabia.

Kev_ps3

Dave. wrote: »

How about a mitsubishi colt, I had one for my first car and it never let me down

Just had a look at a few on buyandsell, I like the look of them, thanks..

Mycroft H

If you have any way big feet dont get the 206, the pedals are so close there leathal.

pred racer

landyman wrote: »

If you have any way big feet dont get the 206, the pedals are so close there leathal.

+1 Ive got size 9 feet(ie the average male foot size) and they are too close for me!

Sqaull20

You dont like starlets and that, good :pac:

A man with style! 2k is a good amount, have a look at an MX3, insurance is grand on them and they look good imo.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1404847

Your 24, have 2k and have 2 years no claims, you have it good Kev.

I would be looking at a nice 1.5-1.6 Jap!

Or just buy this for 700.They are bulletproof.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1397913

bazz26

Ford Fiesta:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1391802

Run out Ghia has lots of toys like air conditioning, cd player, etc normally reserved for bigger car. The 1.25 litre engine is very reliable and nippy. The Fiesta is also nice to drive, servicing and parts are generally cheap as there are so many of them around.

Would be my first choice.

flazio

Out of curiosity what do you make of you mothers Fabia? I got one myself recently and I find it a great drive.

Kev_ps3

flazio wrote: »

Out of curiosity what do you make of you mothers Fabia? I got one myself recently and I find it a great drive.

Yeah I like it, dont have any complaints. Could do with a bit more power for overtaking though:pac:

Kev_ps3

Sqaull20 wrote: »

You dont like starlets and that, good :pac:

A man with style! 2k is a good amount, have a look at an MX3, insurance is grand on them and they look good imo.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1404847

Your 24, have 2k and have 2 years no claims, you have it good Kev.

I would be looking at a nice 1.5-1.6 Jap!

Or just buy this for 700.They are bulletproof.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1397913

Cheers, two good cars there, really like the MX3, will do a search for them. Any other 2 door cars I should look for?

colm_mcm

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

Cheers, two good cars there, really like the MX3, will do a search for them. Any other 2 door cars I should look for?

Have a look at the Toyota Cynos/Paseo. avoid 1.3 models as they're only 4 speed. the 1.5 is a muich better bet. tried and tested Corolla/Starlet mechanicals/electrics, easy enough to find parts for, and not too bad for insurance either.


Mitsubishi Asti are an interesting choice too. 1.3 and 1.5 engines available (also some faster stuff) not a great image though