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learning to drive.. limited budget etc

  • 24-08-2014 10:58am
    #1
    Stressica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 363 ✭✭


    I'm hoping just to get something small and cheap for now so at least I have a small car ready for when i have the full license...

    I haven't started driving lessons yet but I'm also trying to save money for college plus the insurance which I know will be fairly high as Ill be on my own
    (parents don't drive)

    I'm thinking either a nissan micra, corrolla fiat or something like that.

    Can you get a decent car for around 600-800 or honestly would it be better waiting until I can save a grand or more up?

    Does an old car (say 96/98 or whatever) mean insurance will go sky high too oor?


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  • #2
    I can't tell you why
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭I can't tell you why


    Learning to drive with a limited budget. Don't buy a car yet. They are expensive to run as well as buy. It will end up sitting around wasting your money until you are ready to use it.


  • #3
    SMJSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 600 ✭✭✭SMJSF


    Stressica wrote: »
    I'm hoping just to get something small and cheap for now so at least I have a small car ready for when i have the full license...

    I haven't started driving lessons yet but I'm also trying to save money for college plus the insurance which I know will be fairly high as Ill be on my own
    (parents don't drive)

    I'm thinking either a nissan micra, corrolla fiat or something like that.

    Can you get a decent car for around 600-800 or honestly would it be better waiting until I can save a grand or more up?

    Does an old car (say 96/98 or whatever) mean insurance will go sky high too oor?

    Lessons are expensive enough, if you don't have a chance to practice in between EDTs, you'll be spending twice as much. I just spent €2000 on lessons alone, and no car of my own.

    Plus since your a learner, (I don't know if the rules have changed since 2012) but if you are driving without the instructor, you must have someone in the car with you that holds a 4+ year VALID FULL licence.

    And the insurance goes up when your a learner, and when you've a older car.
    And have you thought about tax costs on an old car?? Do your research before even thinking about it.


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