Recommend a good first car..

Compton

Really don't know what cars are good for starting out but I have about 2k to spend

Any advice would be appreciated..

thanks

Ardennes1944

has to be a punto. the 8v version mind. bulletproof. still my favourite car

AgileMyth

I had a punto...it died despite having low milage and being well looked after.

Skoda Fabia?

Compton

The main thing I want is for it to be 1.2 or under so I can get it insured..

Not a fan of the puntos they seem to break down a good bit.

psycho-hope

the list is fairly long tbh, punto, polo, tho watch out for electrical probs in the 00-01 model, fabia, ibiza, fiesta, matiz

found these on carzone
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Daewoo/Lanos/S/201021198172167/advert?channel=CARS
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Punto/1.2-ACTI/201031199114523/advert?channel=CARS
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Fiesta/FLIGHT-Z/201039199728136/advert?channel=CARS

happy hunting

johnos1984

shblob wrote: »

Not a fan of the puntos they seem to break down a good bit.

Not really, no worse than a lot of other cars with a bullet proof reputation

What about an old 3dr Mitsubishi Colt?

bazz26

I'd go with the Ford Fiesta 1.25 litre, should be able to pick up a 2002 old shape Ghia model for €2k these days. Plently of toys that were almost unheard of in a small car back then such as air conditioning, cd player and alloy wheels. 1.25 litre engine is a little gem, mechanically simple and parts are plentyful and cheap, just seek out a clean, low mileage example that has had a quiet life as a second car for school runs or trips to the shops.

Ardennes1944

8 valve punto engines are remarkably reliable. its just most people go for the 16v because theyre more powerful, but ****e. the only thing that goes wrong with a punto (for the most part) is the head gasket going and thats only cos people dont drive them soft when their cold. :rolleyes:

CiniO

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

8 valve punto engines are remarkably reliable. its just most people go for the 16v because theyre more powerful, but ****e. the only thing that goes wrong with a punto (for the most part) is the head gasket going and thats only cos people dont drive them soft when their cold. :rolleyes:

Is 1.2 16v in punto, the same as ussed in bravo/brava ?
If it's the same - trust me - that's one of the fiats most reliable engines from end of 90's beggining of 2000's.

CiniO

AgileMyth wrote: »

I had a punto...it died despite having low milage and being well looked after.

Skoda Fabia?

What died exactly?

shamrock105

I had one of these and loved it

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/61/66431661.html