Used Car for First Time Driver

EvannaL92

Hi guys!
I've been looking at buying a used car as I am about to start learning how to drive. No idea where to start as regards to make and model.
I have a budget of €2000. I'm thinking nothing older than 2004. I'd like something small with low insurance and tax?
Does this car exist?
Any tips?
Thanks!
P.S. I'm not that gone on Micras

colm_mcm

Fiat Panda 1.1?

JohnBoy26

Go back a few years and get a decent yaris. Limiting yourself to nothing older than 2004 won't get you anything great for your budget imo.

as_mo_bhosca

Not sure what price would be but a Ford Fiesta is definitely worth a look. My first car was a 93 fiesta that I paid 800 for. That was over ten years ago so could be worth a look.

as_mo_bhosca

Toyota Yaris is good. My other half had an 04 and loves it. Not able to do your driving test in it I think. Passenger cannot see speed. Could be wrong, but if you need it for test, check that out for certain.

colm_mcm

as_mo_bhosca wrote: »

Toyota Yaris is good. My other half had an 04 and loves it. Not able to do your driving test in it I think. Passenger cannot see speed. Could be wrong, but if you need it for test, check that out for certain.

You'll get a mint 00 for €2k. You won't get an intact 04.

JohnBoy26

as_mo_bhosca wrote: »

Toyota Yaris is good. My other half had an 04 and loves it. Not able to do your driving test in it I think. Passenger cannot see speed. Could be wrong, but if you need it for test, check that out for certain.

First I've heard of it. Are you sure?

colm_mcm

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

First I've heard of it. Are you sure?

I did my test in one in 1999 so I know that's nonsense.

bazz26

Hyundai Getz, grand little car that tends to get overlooked:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Hyundai/Getz/1.1-5DR/201421224153672/

MetzgerMeister

A friend of mine is selling this if it interests you OP


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-1-4ltr-ford-focus/7027641

Moneymaker

Fiat Panda or Punto should fit the bill.

Ignore the barstool motorists who say Fiats are unreliable. It's rubbish.

They are a great, cheap car for a motorist starting out, or just in general.

JohnBoy26

Moneymaker wrote: »

Fiat Panda or Punto should fit the bill.

Ignore the barstool motorists who say Fiats are unreliable. It's rubbish.

They are a great, cheap car for a motorist starting out, or just in general.

Well to be fair a punto for €2k will more than likely be this model, which can give their fair share of problems. That said I know people that have been lucky with them too.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-punto-new-nct-just-passed-1950/7027138

Moneymaker

Yeah but you wouldn't get an 04 in any sort of decent condition of much else that would be suitable for a first time driver.

Maybe a Seat Ibiza, a Getz or a Sirion or something like that.

JohnBoy26

Moneymaker wrote: »

Yeah but you wouldn't get an 04 in any sort of decent condition of much else that would be suitable for a first time driver.

Maybe a Seat Ibiza, a Getz or a Sirion or something like that.

True, even sirions are hard to come by at that money. Don't get me wrong though, Im not saying the punto is a bad car. They are pretty good to drive and they are comfortable enough too.

as_mo_bhosca

colm_mcm wrote: »

I did my test in one in 1999 so I know that's nonsense.

Well, that's that cleared up then. Thanks. Another urban legend put to bed.

as_mo_bhosca

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

First I've heard of it. Are you sure?

Am I sure? Obviously not. This can be discovered by looking at the words "I think", "could be wrong"and telling op to check it out for certain. You know, the bits you didn't highlight. Turns out I was wrong too!