Recommend 1st car for 31 year old on learner permit

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Hey,
I've a budget of ~3000
Still on learner permit, so expecting insurance to be high.
Need a car for practicing ahead of test.
When I do get my full licence I would be using the car for occasional driving, around Dublin area, but not intending to use it for work commute unless I can't cycle.

Looking at 1L Yaris but not too sure - I know nothing about cars, appearance of the car means nothing to me, have no qualms about driving a small car!

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance for any advice offered!

acronym Chilli

Lots of Fiat Puntos in that price range. They're an easy drive and practical, also in a low insurance group (certainly the regular 1.2l petrol 8V engine is).

Think about putting a little money into the tyres whatever car you buy, especially coming into the winter. Standard steel wheels usually make that cheaper than flashy alloys.

colm_mcm

You won't go too far wrong on a Yaris, the great thing with them is you pretty much can sell them for what you buy them for. Older ones are still making what they did 4 years ago.