What'd be the most fun/enjoyable first car for £1,200?

[JCollins]

I've got my test coming up soon and I've been looking around a far bit for a first car. I'm 19 (I've held a cbt for almost 2 years now) so insrance companies don't seem so inclined to rape me for 3rd party insurace. I was thinking of financing and getting a car fully comp, but I didn't think that it was really ideal for a first car (that I'd actually enjoy driving and still be able to afford).

I've been looking around a fair bit at E36 328i's and E46 318's as that's the kind of route I'd like to take while I can still actually afford the insurance, butsuch as any old(ish) car, things will probably go wrong at some point and the damage in cost will have me wondering why I even bothered in the first place.

I was also looking at Suzuki swift's (2nd gen) and of course a range of Fiesta's. These are of course completely different cars, but I'm ultimately looking for a one I can use and (if even more so) enjoy driving outside of commuting.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[JCollins]

Thanks

[JCollins]

MorganP104 said:

You're 19, so get something wildly impractical, with two seats and no boot space (ideally because there's an engine in there).

Give it a few years, and you'll be back on here, with a thread asking for the best family car that will take a double buggy in the boot, because your missus is having twins.

With that in mind, get yourself behind the wheel of a Celica, MR2, MX5, MG TF, RX8, or something along those lines.

Good luck, and enjoy your youth!

PS: I'm not bitter - Personally, I've always been a fan of luxo-barges, so getting married and having kids didn't spoil the party for me (though the car buying budget has taken a hit over the years!)

Haha, cheers. I'll keep that in mind!

[JCollins]

saaby93 said:

Cant go too wrong with a Swift but keep your nose clean

welcome to PH Have you been watching for those 17 months

Yes. Pissing myself laughing.

[JCollins]

Cheers. I know I sound like a niave millennial when I say this, but I usually know what sort of thing I want. Financing would be the most "sensible" option. However I would likely be some what limited as to what I could then do with/to the car before it's been fully paid off. I guess I'll just have to play it by ear and see what I can get when the time comes. I appreciate your help none the less.