TSR, what first car would you go for?
Question in title
Be realistic; I know you guys want a fast car but take into account insurance and the cost of the car itself!
Me personally, I would go for a Polo or Golf (depends entirely on my insurance dropping).
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To all you guys who already own cars, which car did you end up getting first?
Be realistic; I know you guys want a fast car but take into account insurance and the cost of the car itself!
Me personally, I would go for a Polo or Golf (depends entirely on my insurance dropping).
To all you guys who already own cars, which car did you end up getting first?
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I want to say a Fiesta, but apparently (
) insurance companies have higher premiums for them due to the idiots that drive dangerously in them? 
So I'd probably say the Golf too… something small and manageable really — my instructor has a Peugeot and again, I wouldn't mind driving that either 
) insurance companies have higher premiums for them due to the idiots that drive dangerously in them? So I'd probably say the Golf too… something small and manageable really
— my instructor has a Peugeot and again, I wouldn't mind driving that either 
Original post by iEthan
I want to say a Fiesta
My first car (except mine was a "Y" plate).
Probably not a runner any more...
Original post by jneill
My first car (except mine was a "Y" plate).
Probably not a runner any more...
My first car (except mine was a "Y" plate).
Probably not a runner any more...
what do you drive now?Original post by Reue
Ford Fiesta
I got to admire your Fiesta in flesh (srs)
I learned to drive in a Suzuki Swift I think it was - I loved that thing. 
It was totally forgiving and easy to drive. Driving other cars was a nasty shock when they throw a hissy fit because you changed gears too soon 
Or my Dad's diesel car that just wants to go!! go!! go!! go!! go!! all the time 
I would have got a Suzuki but in the end had to take the bangonomics approach. 
It was totally forgiving and easy to drive. Driving other cars was a nasty shock when they throw a hissy fit because you changed gears too soon Or my Dad's diesel car that just wants to go!! go!! go!! go!! go!! all the time I would have got a Suzuki but in the end had to take the bangonomics approach. Original post by iEthan what do you drive now?
what do you drive now?A sensible family car... but I did have this for a while too
:Spoiler
astra mk5
Original post by James A
Question in title
Be realistic; I know you guys want a fast car but take into account insurance and the cost of the car itself!
Me personally, I would go for a Polo or Golf (depends entirely on my insurance dropping).
To all you guys who already own cars, which car did you end up getting first?
Be realistic; I know you guys want a fast car but take into account insurance and the cost of the car itself!
Me personally, I would go for a Polo or Golf (depends entirely on my insurance dropping).
To all you guys who already own cars, which car did you end up getting first?
This is when I start feeling smug because I have a disability
Because I'm on motability I managed to get a Ford Focus Titanium brand new (just before Christmas)
Original post by James A
I got to admire your Fiesta in flesh (srs)
Lucky chap
Mini - Mine is cabriolet and was 1650 for insurance. I would've been equally happy with a golf or polo but tbh I love my mini. I'd be totally made up with a classic mini
I have a mini cooper, was a bit overpriced but its a great first car
(edited 7 years ago)
I kinda just want an automatic, I hate driving a manual (do intend to pass with a manual though)
Since my budget is going to be constrained, I'd probably go for a Peugeot 206 or something. (Then save up to buy a nice car myself in the future).
Since my budget is going to be constrained, I'd probably go for a Peugeot 206 or something. (Then save up to buy a nice car myself in the future).
Mine was a ford KA, insurance was around £1500 with a black box and car was only £300 lol. I don't see the point in getting a really expensive car for your first because you're definitely gonna get a few bumps and scratches on it. I definitely did with my KA and then with my car after that, which was a Ford Fiesta.
I now have a 1.5 T-Sport Toyota Yaris and that has been my favourite of the bunch but that's because it's faster and nippier. I've been driving for 3 years now though, so I wouldn't suggest a 1.5 as your first car as the insurance will be too high.
I now have a 1.5 T-Sport Toyota Yaris and that has been my favourite of the bunch but that's because it's faster and nippier. I've been driving for 3 years now though, so I wouldn't suggest a 1.5 as your first car as the insurance will be too high.
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