1.0 to 1.3

|MarK|

hey guys what are the best cars you can get ranging from 1.0 to 1.3, cant afford insurance on anything higher

Gary ITR

|MarK| wrote: »

hey guys what are the best cars you can get ranging from 1.0 to 1.3, cant afford insurance on anything higher

You need to give us more info. Budget, number of doors, what kind of mileage and anything else you can think of

|MarK|

Onkle wrote: »

You need to give us more info. Budget, number of doors, what kind of mileage and anything else you can think of

i dont really mind the number of doors and theres no need to know the mileage, but as for price 3000 euro...

Gary ITR

|MarK| wrote: »

i dont really mind the number of doors and theres no need to know the mileage, but as for price 3000 euro...

I meant what kind of mileage will you be doing?

|MarK|

Onkle wrote: »

I meant what kind of mileage will you be doing?

Ok, not much id say over average but nothing to serious

Topper Harley

As far as I'm concered, you can't go wrong with a Fiesta. The one I had was a 94 but for 3K you could probably get an 01-02. I think a lot of the older ones are 1.25L which is a decent engine for a car it's size and won't kill you on tax and insurance.

|MarK|

im not to mad on fiestas or micras. anyone have any experiences with a polo

Esel

|MarK| wrote: »

im not to mad on fiestas or micras.

See, that's the kind of info that helps people not to waste their time.

seanybiker

esel wrote: »

See, that's the kind of info that helps people not to waste their time.

Thought the same meself.


What about a clio, they're alright. Polo are also a grand car.

Topper Harley

|MarK| wrote: »

im not to mad on fiestas or micras. anyone have any experiences with a polo

I can fully understand your feelings on Micras but not so much Fiestas. I loved my Fiesta but had a lend of a Micra for a couple of days and didn't enjoy it at all. Not that it was a bad car but I didn't like the fact that I was driving a Micra and I think people are more inclined to bully you on the road in one. As for Polos, I also had a lend of one for a short and liked it. It was about as comfortable as you can get from a car that size and it performed well but it was a 1.4, however there is a 1.2 which can't be much different.

I had plenty of problems with my last car which is why I've had a lend of so many different cars.

|MarK|

esel wrote: »

See, that's the kind of info that helps people not to waste their time.

stop complaining its lame...
cheers for teh other comments guys

Zube

|MarK| wrote: »

im not to mad on fiestas or micras. anyone have any experiences with a polo

Have you ever:

[a] owned one
driven one
[c] sat in one

?

Bluefoam

I can't understand people slating fiestas in this size and price category. Yet they think there is some sort of badge appeal with driving a polo, which is a grim car at best.

alias no.9

Bluefoam wrote: »

I can't understand people slating fiestas in this size and price category. Yet they think there is some sort of badge appeal with driving a polo, which is a grim car at best.

Indeed. The only think to be said against the Fiesta (1995 - 2002) is the interior space which is a bit limited, even the old 1.3 OHV engine had it's advantages when it comes to reliability and maintenance. While the polo couldn't be described as bad in any respect but there's no area in which it excels either. People have this notion about VW's holding their value but I know quite a few people who've got a shock at trading in time, the retail prices on the forecourts may be high, but the trade ins aren't great, worst of both worlds really.

E39MSport

can't go wrong with your good old Toyota. Starlet (cannot recommend highly enough if you dont mind the image thing - I have a 97 1.3 with 46k on it, got it for 1300, drives perfectly and does 45 mpg) or yaris.

2 Espressi

How about somethign that's a bit more fun to drive?

Mini City:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200927194463831

Seicento Sporting:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200840190224242

Pug 106
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200926194443889

Clio Sport maybe?
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200934194990350

Suzuki Swift: nippy enough, they weigh next to nothing.
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200933194894917

6 speed Corrolla:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200936195123643

omething completely different:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200933194870776

steve_

im selling my mitsubishi colt. they are great cars, its 1.3 and they're sporty looking also. Its a good choice of its your first car.

Drummerboy08

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200842190445379



I always liked the Saxo. Good little car, and I reckon you could have that one for your 3k budget.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200934194938972


This Punto looks like good value. Not a bad little car either.

Speedway

if you were willing to stretch your budget a little bit
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Panda/actiive/200934194940907/advert?channel=CARS

biko

|MarK| wrote: »

stop complaining its lame...
cheers for teh other comments guys

Don't tell me, you want a BMW clone to impress the girls but for a price you can afford?

Kia http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200934194951337
Mini http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200927194463831

thebull09

how about a 1l 00 opel corsa b full body kit 15" alloys bucket seats badboy bonnet flushed booth door poppers not installed, button to open booth nice looking car rall head turner ,nct is up in feb but without doubt will fly through again have it 2 years never had a days trouble wit ti

Drummerboy08

thebull09 wrote: »

how about a 1l 00 opel corsa b full body kit 15" alloys bucket seats badboy bonnet flushed booth door poppers not installed, button to open booth nice looking car rall head turner ,nct is up in feb but without doubt will fly through again have it 2 years never had a days trouble wit ti

Your user name is fairly apt.

Zube

thebull09 wrote: »

how about a 1l 00 opel corsa b full body kit 15" alloys bucket seats badboy bonnet flushed booth door poppers not installed, button to open booth nice looking car rall head turner

Does it have flames painted down the sides?

thebull09

Zube wrote: »

Does it have flames painted down the sides?

no its just silver ill try and get some pics up

EPM

thebull09 wrote: »

how about a 1l 00 opel corsa b full body kit 15" alloys bucket seats badboy bonnet flushed booth door poppers not installed, button to open booth nice looking car rall head turner ,nct is up in feb but without doubt will fly through again have it 2 years never had a days trouble wit ti

I think you should post a pic up here in the apprecitation thread

thebull09

EPM wrote: »

I think you should post a pic up here in the apprecitation thread

ok ive posted some pics im new here so bear with me lol

Eoin

No pimping your car here please. By that I mean trying to sell it.

Drummerboy08

Oddly, taking pictures of that car in the dark suits it.

TestTransmission

Wow,that corsa is awesome.
Why you selling?

thebull09

eoin wrote: »

No pimping your car here please. By that I mean trying to sell it.

my apologize eoin you may delete my posts againg im new and didnt know sorry again

EPM

Did you do all that work yourself?

thebull09

jackncoke wrote: »

Wow,that corsa is awesome.
Why you selling?

i bought a different car

thebull09

EPM wrote: »

Did you do all that work yourself?

no i got it done by a pro

Drummerboy08

EPM wrote: »

You're kidding me, right?

Its a minter EPM, cant you see that? The neons do it for me.

EPM

thebull09 wrote: »

no i got it done by a pro

:eek:

thebull09

no why anyhow ive gone off the subject , the lad was looking for advice on a i presume his first car

Eoin

thebull09 wrote: »

my apologize eoin you may delete my posts againg im new and didnt know sorry again

No problems, I've moved the pictures to this thread (Post a pic of your modified car) in the modified cars forum.

Everyone else - don't be assholes. If it's not your cup of tea, then leave it alone. Let's get back on topic.

|MarK|

Magnus wrote: »

Don't tell me, you want a BMW clone to impress the girls but for a price you can afford?

Kia http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200934194951337
Mini http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200927194463831

jesus! stop being a clown give me some real advice...

the only cars i like really from the 1.0 to 1.3 are clios, colts and puntos. but fiat wouldn't be the most reliable. I think corsas micras and fiesta look terrible
so i wouldnt be really interested in paying 3k for something i dont like.

Eoin

I think a mini is a great idea - really good fun, even with a 1.0 engine. A clio is a good bet as well, pretty nippy cars and seem to come well equipped.

EPM

|MarK| wrote: »

jesus! stop being a clown give me some real advice...

the only cars i like really from the 1.0 to 1.3 are clios, colts and puntos. but fiat wouldn't be the most reliable. I think corsas micras and fiesta look terrible
so i wouldnt be really interested in paying 3k for something i dont like.

Well if you said that at the start you would have gotten some useful advice from the outset as there's a multitude of cars people could suggest. There was a thread the other day here with someone chosing between a colt and clio - familiarise yourself with the seach button and you'll get all you need there

biko

|MarK| wrote: »

jesus! stop being a clown give me some real advice...

Hung over today? That Mini is a great car for the price and it's within your price range and engine range.

If you don't know what you want and with no helpful indications on what type cars you like, then be prepared if we suggest other cars than what you may have thought possible.

Stop shooting peoples suggestions down and do some research on the various car sites out there.

|MarK|

Magnus wrote: »

Hung over today? That Mini is a great car for the price and it's within your price range and engine range.

If you don't know what you want and with no helpful indications on what type cars you like, then be prepared if we suggest other cars than what you may have thought possible.

Stop shooting peoples suggestions down and do some research on the various car sites out there.

Im not complaining about anyones suggestions, im asking for them and giving my opinion back. I appreciate everyone's inputs. as for calling u a clown it wasnt cause u suggested the mini its because you were talking about a bmw clone to impress girls or something, thats not very helpful and not what im interested in.

biko

Ok, back on track. A suggestion would be to use this search engine to find cars in your range and then get feedback on them. That way we know what cars you do like and can give input on them and similar brands http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/
What cars do you have experience driving? Any particular favourite?

Btw, sorry about the BMW clone joke. It's what a lot of new buyers want and it seemed that it what you wanted too.

Bluefoam

Magnus wrote: »

Don't tell me, you want a BMW clone to impress the girls but for a price you can afford?

Kia http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200934194951337
Mini http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200927194463831

I'm nearly sure that mini belonged to a girl I work with - she sold it a few weeks ago because it was a heap, was costing her a fortune & left her standing on the side of the road at least once a week. She sold it to a young guy and it broke down as he drove it away... not what he was expecting... He got rightly screwed, but if its the same car, its not worth a third of what its advertised for...

There are good reasons for buying newer cars... more advanced suspension, safety features, better brakes... My advice is to stay away from old cars unless they are a hobby...

2 Espressi

|MarK| wrote: »

jesus! stop being a clown give me some real advice...

the only cars i like really from the 1.0 to 1.3 are clios, colts and puntos. but fiat wouldn't be the most reliable. I think corsas micras and fiesta look terrible
so i wouldnt be really interested in paying 3k for something i dont like.

Feckit, if you already know what you want, why are you asking on here?
Get over to donedeal have search for clios colts and puntos, and see what 3k get you.

Bluefoam

|MarK| wrote: »

the only cars i like really from the 1.0 to 1.3 are clios, colts and puntos. but fiat wouldn't be the most reliable.

Well then I suggest you look at Clios & Colts. Do I get a prize for the right answer?

Bluefoam

2 Espressi wrote: »

Feckit, if you already know what you want, why are you asking on here?
Get over to donedeal have search for clios colts and puntos, and see what 3k get you.

Sorry, you got there first - you prize is the mini...

Mr Benevolent

The Polo is ugly, underpowered and frankly unreliable. Also, the people who drive them tend not to open the bonnet under any circumstances. Avoid. Good cars in in your range would be Saxo, Clio, Starlet, Corolla, Colt, Punto Mk2. Since you're ignoring the most reliable cars out there there you really don't have that much choice.

|MarK|

just looking for suggestions guys, hoping someone could point out a 1.0 to 1.3 i didnt know about.
Some tight ones in hear

thebull09

seriously consider a starlet then as toyota are the best cars and it wont give you trouble , STAY AWAY FROM PUNTOS unless you plan on doing the head gasket every couple of thousend miles,

mark renton

I have a 01 colt for sale - nice cars, engines are bullet proof