Suggestions for a first car

nd

Hi. I'm hoping to pass my test early January and plan to get my first car then. My budget for the car is approx 2k. Could save up a bit longer to go very slightly more.

I know I won't get anything great for that. I plan to do about 30 miles a day on average. Good fuel economy and low running costs are my priority.

I'm thinking the fiesta fifth generation is probably the most likely. Although I read the Fourth generation has better reliability. But it doesn't look as good to my eyes. I've been thinking about a 2000 region polo too but they are supposed to be very boring to drive from what I've read.

I like the look of the Suzuki Swift second generation and read it's supposed to be fun to drive.

Has anyone other suggestions?

Thanks.

Mar4ix

nissan micra, renault clio , fiat punto , opel corsa, peogeot 206 ... etc. for first car ... me thinks shouldnt be fun to drive, you should learn to drive, and as robust car will be , then will be easier drive next cars. ... robust I mean with minimal comfort.

here is a list of cars on donedeal... max 2.5 k euro, engine size max 1.2 petrol

Alanstrainor

Fiat panda is another good one. They feel a lot bigger than they are, and are perfect to learn in.

angelfire9

I have an 04 fiesta that has never given an ounce of trouble
Ditto hubby's 04 focus
You'd be able to pick one up for around the 2k mark cheap to tax and insure and won't rob you on petrol

onemoredead

nd wrote: »

Hi. I'm hoping to pass my test early January and plan to get my first car then. My budget for the car is approx 2k. Could save up a bit longer to go very slightly more.

I know I won't get anything great for that. I plan to do about 30 miles a day on average. Good fuel economy and low running costs are my priority.

I'm thinking the fiesta fifth generation is probably the most likely. Although I read the Fourth generation has better reliability. But it doesn't look as good to my eyes. I've been thinking about a 2000 region polo too but they are supposed to be very boring to drive from what I've read.

I like the look of the Suzuki Swift second generation and read it's supposed to be fun to drive.

Has anyone other suggestions?

Thanks.

I've been thinking about a 2000 region polo too but they are supposed to be very boring to drive from what I've read.

LOL, BUY A BMW M5 E60,PORSCHE 911, FERRARI 348, MERC C63 AMG!!

"ALL THESE ARE " FUN TO DRIVE!!!

FOR YOU 1ST, CAR!! YOU NEED FUN, JUST WANT CHEAP , SMALL AND NICE LITTLE RUN A ROUND!!!!

SO, YA MAY STICK LITTLE 1 LITERS FOR NOW!!! ENJOY!!!!
AS INSURANCE, IS A PAIN WHEN STARTING OUT!!!!

AND, ANY OF ABOVE CARS, "WILL COST YA AROUND 2K GIVE OR TAKE,, FOR A SERVICE"

LAST TIME I GOT, MY 2010 M5 F10, DONE WAS 1827.56 EURO, DID GET NEW PADS , AND WAS SORTA OF THE BIGGER SERVICE INTERVALS !!

BEST OF,LUCK! WITH TEST AND NEW CAR!!!!

Mycroft H

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Fiat panda is another good one. They feel a lot bigger than they are, and are perfect to learn in.

Solid choice. You should be able to pick up a clean one for a good bit less than 2,000.

bazz26

Toyota Yaris, they are not cheap because they are a good car and popular.


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-1-0-luna/5690438