18yr Old First Car Sub £1500 Decent NCAP
Discussion
My friend's son is now 18 and has passed his test and is looking for his first car
He is only concerned about image and wants a new shape fiesta
His Dad suspects he'll crash it and wants at least 4* NCAP and is loathe to lend him any more than £1500 as he remembers how we drove
My suggestion is a 1.3 Suzuki Swift - I've never liked Fiestas, it's a 4* car and IMO looks decent (it's a relative term)
However as it's been a while since I was 18 perhaps some younger PHers could comment
He is only concerned about image and wants a new shape fiesta
His Dad suspects he'll crash it and wants at least 4* NCAP and is loathe to lend him any more than £1500 as he remembers how we drove
My suggestion is a 1.3 Suzuki Swift - I've never liked Fiestas, it's a 4* car and IMO looks decent (it's a relative term)
However as it's been a while since I was 18 perhaps some younger PHers could comment
HustleRussell said:
...Wait, what's wrong with the Fiesta, other than the fact that his Dad's friend doesn't like it?
Obv for £1,500 we're talking 'old' new shape, but still post mk6...
Not being the current shape makes it "an old bin" apparently Obv for £1,500 we're talking 'old' new shape, but still post mk6...
and I've never liked them - I just think there's something better and as his mates have current shape (company) ones it's easier if he has something different IMO.
Jamescrs said:
Am i.the only person on Piston heads who thinks a 17 yr old new driver should be happy with whatever car they are given and if not pointed in the direction of the bus stop?
That's my thoughts too.My daughter was happy with anything but my wife made a fuss so instead of a 3dr Micra she ended up with a 5 Dr 206 which was a POS
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