First Car

Hi!

I am 18 years old, passed my test almost a year ago, and I am now looking for my first car (manual).

I have narrowed down my choices to in order of preference: Hyundai i20, Mazda 2 and Peugeot 208

I would like to get anyone’s opinion, who knows cars a lot better than I do, on which they think is best.

I have received an insurance quote for a 2019 1.2L Hyundai i20 (I haven’t checked others yet) which came out as 1.1k.

I am looking to get a car based on its reliability and overall functioning. Cost isn’t really an issue (6.5k is the most id spend) because I have been working for over 2 years and saving up for this car (which will be bought completely by myself inc. 80% of the insurance). I am also investing quite a lot of money into this car as I am looking to keep it for at least 5 years as I need it for uni and work. I understand that some of you may think this is unrealistic but as I am putting my own money into this car, I am going to drive safely and protect it with my life😭

*Also I have looked at other popular first cars (vw polo/golf, corsa, yaris, fiesta etc) and to be honest, I’m not really a fan of them and have narrowed it down to these three only, but if anyone does have strong alternative suggestions I’ll be happy to hear them out.

Any opinions appreciated :smile:

Reply 1

Emma:-)

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I used to have a hyundai i20. Mine was a 2010 (60 plate though). It was a great car and i never had any trouble with it. I loved it. I also had another hyundai before that (a hyundai getz).
Mazdas are deffo worth looking into. They are good cars. A friend of mine swears by mazdas and wont have anything else.

Reply 2

oligti

I'd look at the Hyundai and Mazda as favourite options. Hyundais are built very cheaply so will feel rattly and plasticy but are reliable otherwise. Mazdas are a lot more solid, but older models can rust so bring someone with you who can have a look underneath for you (unless you are confident doing this)

Other options I'd look at (excluding the ones you said you didnt want...):

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Volkswagen UP! / Seat Mii / Skoda Citigo

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Vauxhall Adam

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Fiat Panda

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Honda Jazz

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Skoda Fabia

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Seat Ibiza

If it were me in your situation I'd pick Skoda Fabia / Seat Ibiza / VW Polo but of course a lot of it is personal preference. Those VW based cars will drive the best and feel the most solid however

Reply 3

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Original post by Emma:-)

Thank you so much! :smile:

Reply 4