Jack Reynolds (jackreynolds13)
Vauxhall Corsa B 1.0, Ford Fiesta 1.25 5th Gen
Why I bought it:
"I had always liked the look of Celicas since an early age - my uncle had a T-Sport when I was around 10 so I've always loved the way they look and wanted one. There aren't too many about and I was adamant I wanted one under 50,000 miles, FSH, etc. I had enquired about a couple but servicing and suchlike wasn't great on them. I finally found one at Herts Prestige in Bishops Stortford, went to see it on that Saturday and bought it there and then!"
Kids of today, eh - what were you driving at 20?
"I did a lot of research into whatto look out for, running costs and so on -
Celica-Club.co.uk
is a great website full of info and they are a great bunch of guys. To be honest as long as it's been serviced regularly they'll see 140K miles easy! The only thing I would say to check is the rubbers around the window - they are all that separate you from the outside and if they're a bit worn and you get your car washed while still inside you will get a bit wet. Other than that nothing!"
Things I love:
"Obviously the childhood memories of being in this car were a massive input into why I wanted one and it wasn't until owning one when you realise how much of a sports oriented car this is. Once you start getting above 4,000rpm the engine note changes as it really starts to pull away. Never fails to put a smile on my face! I also love the fact it's such a good looking car and looks like twice as much as it actually costs!"
Things I hate:
"Nothing really. Would of been nice to have leather seats but that's just me being picky! Kind of wish it had a bit more power sometimes but which 20 year-old boy wouldn't?"
Significant step up - see previous car history...
"It's pretty good running costs wise, I only have a five-mile round trip to work so I rarely do motorways. It's about £70 to fill up from empty and if you behave it's good for 350-400 miles. Insurance is £1,400 TPFT with two years no claims which is cheap in my eyes! I paid £3K for my first year in a £700 Corsa! It hasn't put a foot wrong so far had; some new tyres on the front and some windscreen wipers and that is honestly it! It's going in for service next week at my local garage - honest family run place which my family have used for the past 10 years and never had any problems."
Where I've been:
"Haven't been anywhere major; done a trip to Birmingham for work - just put it in sixth doing a steady speed and was happy the whole way. Somerset for a weekend to come and will be taking it for a day trip to France before Christmas!"
What next?
"Who knows! I'm forever changing my mind on what I want next but it won't be for at least another year or so! Alfa Romeo Brera/BMW 320d Convertible or a 6 Series if the insurance isn't too extreme."
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