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Need advice for first car newbie

  • 24-08-2012 7:36pm
    #1
    FueledByAisling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭


    I'll hopefully be able to get a car/licence around this time next year so I was just looking for a bit of advice.

    The two car makes that I am looking into buying are either BMW or VW, I've been checking up on classifields online and you seem to be able to get a decent year (2005) BMW 1 series with not so much mileage for around €5-€7k versus a Golf/Polo (2000ish) for around €2-€3k.

    Q1 Which car would I be better off buying? (insurance, tax, petrol wise) Although the BMW may be more expensive it might be cheaper in the long run as it's a car I can drive for years vs a polo where people feel that by a certain age you will have to 'upgrade'.

    Q2 What companies are doing the best prices at the moment? I've tried to find quotes online but it seems you need a car to get a quote yet I don't want to buy a car without having a quote :eek: What price range should I be expecting for road tax/insurance for 19 year old girl?

    Q3 Is it cheaper off for myself to get insured on my parents car (12 golf) or to get a car/insurance of my own?


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  • #2
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    With insurance ring around is the best advice. Try absolutely everyone for a price. There are so many variables the company that is good value for one may not be for another.

    It's also insanity spending a big lump on a first car. You're more likely. Have a scrape or two so something cheap for the first year is the best.


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