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hi.

I recently passed my test on the 28th of march 2018 and I only had 3 minors and I'm looking for a car that reliable to drive and also to insure. I'm also looking for the car to be between a 1.o litre and the max 1.2litre, can anybody help me?

Thank you

hi.

I recently passed my test on the 28th of march 2018 and I only had 3 minors and I'm looking for a car that reliable to drive and also to insure. I'm also looking for the car to be between a 1.o litre and the max 1.2litre, can anybody help me?

Thank you

Peugeot and Citroen cars (PSA) I found were the cheapest to purchase + insure. I think it's because they have some of the cheapest parts, and they tend to depreciate very heavily. Also they tend to be pretty reliable and rust-free. The old TU engines (they have been phased out now, but can be found in 207, C3 II and earlier back to the 80's) were very reliable engines known for going on forever and needing minimal work. The newer engines I would avoid, at least in higher mileage cars.

Vauxhall Corsas, despite me never being able to get on with them, also have a good reputation. They are inexpensive and reliable, although I always found them unexciting and a bit unpleasant.

Also don't count out higher displacement cars, often the insurance between a 1.0 and 1.4 isn't that different (occasionally higher displacement will be cheaper). And if you find a great deal on say a 1.6L, even if insurance is more expensive the overall cost may come out to not be significantly more expensive than a regular priced 1.2L. You'll definitely thank yourself with the extra few horsepower!

Peugeot's don't rust? Corsas have a good reputation? Are you okay there mate?

Peugeot's don't rust? Corsas have a good reputation? Are you okay there mate?

PRSOM

As always - I always heartily endorse any of these: Mitsubishi Colt, Seat Ibiza, Ford Fiesta. Three good cheap cars (I filled my fiesta's tank for £45 last month premium unleaded and it lasted the whole month, but I only went to work and back and it spent almost a week in a garage having a dent repaired).

Corsas are Russian roulette, Peugeots I always take the mick out of but really a 207 isn't the worst thing you can own, if it drives and it's cheap who cares really, VW Polo/Up also good picks.

Don't rule out all cars above 1.2, a 1.6 turbo corsa was cheaper to insure than a 1.2 corsa for me. What's your budget and we can all probably make more suggestions based on that.

hi.

I recently passed my test on the 28th of march 2018 and I only had 3 minors and I'm looking for a car that reliable to drive and also to insure. I'm also looking for the car to be between a 1.o litre and the max 1.2litre, can anybody help me?

Thank you

Corsa h8’ers.

Go for a Corsa or a Polo.



How does this work then...

Corsa h8’ers.

Go for a Corsa or a Polo.



How does this work then...

Considering that he's just 17 and hasn't got a license, I'd take this with a pinch of salt.

If you're on about me, yes i am 17 and yes i do have a license. And i asked a relevant question about the OP's budget to direct him a bit better in the way of what car he could buy. But then again i'm only 17 so what would I know?

Oh wait I remember you now, the person with the Drive Like a Girl blackbox. Sorry, thought you were someone else.

But ye, even if you can get insured on a 1.6t SRI, it doesn't mean you should. So it still isn't fantastic advice.

Also @RoyalSheepy - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5255480

It only costs me 1400 to insure my corsa sri that has a 1.6 turbo engine. A standard 1.2 corsa was 1600 to insure. I don't know how and why but I thought it would be stupid to pay more money for a worse car.

Oh wait I remember you now, the person with the Drive Like a Girl blackbox. Sorry, thought you were someone else.

But ye, even if you can get insured on a 1.6t SRI, it doesn't mean you should. So it still isn't fantastic advice.

Also @RoyalSheepy - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5255480