First car for daughter
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Given how horrific insurance will be, I would go for a low tax car to soften the blow. My daughters first car was an Toyota Aygo, then she got a Hyundai i10.
The Aygo (same car as C1 or 107) is very very basic but are quite fun to drive. The engines are pretty robust and chain driven so not a huge amount to go wrong. They can suffer with rust so watch that, and higher mileage examples can burn oil.
The i10 is much more refined. The one my daughter has is also chain driven so no belt to worry about. The engine feels more powerful than the Aygo and it takes steep hills easier.
The Aygo (same car as C1 or 107) is very very basic but are quite fun to drive. The engines are pretty robust and chain driven so not a huge amount to go wrong. They can suffer with rust so watch that, and higher mileage examples can burn oil.
The i10 is much more refined. The one my daughter has is also chain driven so no belt to worry about. The engine feels more powerful than the Aygo and it takes steep hills easier.
Wacky Racer said:
Magic919 said:
A nice Bentley convertible in blue.
She might find it a bit difficult getting in a tight parking space, also high insurance might be a bit of a problem.Otherwise, good shout.
98elise said:
Given how horrific insurance will be, I would go for a low tax car to soften the blow. My daughters first car was an Toyota Aygo, then she got a Hyundai i10.
The Aygo (same car as C1 or 107) is very very basic but are quite fun to drive. The engines are pretty robust and chain driven so not a huge amount to go wrong. They can suffer with rust so watch that, and higher mileage examples can burn oil.
The Scrumplets have both had a 107 as their first car. Insurance was cheaper than many of the other options and they are mechanically quite robust. Have a tendency to let rainwater in, but can be fixed with new/upgraded seals.The Aygo (same car as C1 or 107) is very very basic but are quite fun to drive. The engines are pretty robust and chain driven so not a huge amount to go wrong. They can suffer with rust so watch that, and higher mileage examples can burn oil.
After a year or two they moved on to other cars but by then had built up some NCD which helped a lot. After moving on to other cars they realised how economical the 107 is.
Scrump said:
98elise said:
Given how horrific insurance will be, I would go for a low tax car to soften the blow. My daughters first car was an Toyota Aygo, then she got a Hyundai i10.
The Aygo (same car as C1 or 107) is very very basic but are quite fun to drive. The engines are pretty robust and chain driven so not a huge amount to go wrong. They can suffer with rust so watch that, and higher mileage examples can burn oil.
The Scrumplets have both had a 107 as their first car. Insurance was cheaper than many of the other options and they are mechanically quite robust. Have a tendency to let rainwater in, but can be fixed with new/upgraded seals.The Aygo (same car as C1 or 107) is very very basic but are quite fun to drive. The engines are pretty robust and chain driven so not a huge amount to go wrong. They can suffer with rust so watch that, and higher mileage examples can burn oil.
After a year or two they moved on to other cars but by then had built up some NCD which helped a lot. After moving on to other cars they realised how economical the 107 is.
Our Fabia Estate was £80 a year cheaper than the hatch.
My sons 140bhp 1.8 Civic (Vtec, yo) is £140 cheaper than his brothers Swift and £180 cheaper than our Fabia estate....
Look for 'grandad' cars - less crashed by new drivers as fewer own them.
A Fiesta or Corsa of similar powah was significantly higher when we looked at buying cars.
Trevor555 said:
Vw Up
Seat Mii
Skoda Citygo
Pre April 2017 cars are £20 road tax.
Post Dec 2016 are the facelift. (Better radio)
I'd choose one from that 4 month timeline.
Any of these. The up had a 'beats' special edition with a decent hifi. Fine to drive, cheap to run, solid.Seat Mii
Skoda Citygo
Pre April 2017 cars are £20 road tax.
Post Dec 2016 are the facelift. (Better radio)
I'd choose one from that 4 month timeline.
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20070130
66HFM said:
Has she passed her test yet?
My 17 year old daughter was only interested in a Fiat 500, my options for Aygo/C1/107, Fiat Panda etc fell on deaf ears.
If you go for the 500 make sure its the 1.2
Mine wanted a 500, so bought her one. She hated driving it from the start, so it didn't last long. She had 3 cars before she even passed her test!!!!My 17 year old daughter was only interested in a Fiat 500, my options for Aygo/C1/107, Fiat Panda etc fell on deaf ears.
If you go for the 500 make sure its the 1.2
She now absolutely loves her Aygo, and we've just had what would be her 2nd renewal quote through and as I pay, I'm happy to say it's now only a smidge over £500 a year.
Petrus1983 said:
Wacky Racer said:
Magic919 said:
A nice Bentley convertible in blue.
She might find it a bit difficult getting in a tight parking space, also high insurance might be a bit of a problem.Otherwise, good shout.
So I'd start off by comparing insurance quotes on various things to find your own best option. I like the Jimny idea.
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