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First Car Advice

scrumqueen · 2015-01-13 12:30:13

I know there are probably loads of these type posts but would really appreciate help! Looking to buy first car. Female, 28 y.o on third provisional (have held since 2005) no driving exp. Budget €1,000 (MAX!) Was looking at 1- 1.2 litre range stuff (Seat Ibiza, Peugeot 206,Yaris, Polos). Then I saw something on here about…

13-01-2015 12:30pm

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scrumqueen

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I know there are probably loads of these type posts but would really appreciate help!

Looking to buy first car.

Female, 28 y.o on third provisional (have held since 2005) no driving exp.
Budget €1,000 (MAX!)

Was looking at 1- 1.2 litre range stuff (Seat Ibiza, Peugeot 206,Yaris, Polos). Then I saw something on here about certain cars being 'loaded' insurance wise? Trying to keep insurance down until I can pass the test! Just need a run around to get me up to test. Thanks in advance.

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#2 13-01-2015 6:45pm

colm_mcm

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I'd look at suzuki swift, daihatsu sirion, suzuki alto. These are cheap to buy and run.

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#3 13-01-2015 7:04pm

finalfurlong

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Suzuki swift an excellent buy.Bomproof mechanically.dont know what year your budget will get you but they age well and a well minded one would see you right.

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