My first car. A 1 litre Corsa. Non-Chav.

[mattsayle]

Passed my test this morning and bought this. OK so it isnt the last word in performance or cool but it is going to be cheap and get me from A to B.


















Hopefully get some better pictures tomorrow.

As you would expect from a corsa there are a few mods I want to do!!


They are:

A PH sticker

A Oulton Sticker

Had you worried

Thanks

Matt

[clarkmagpie]

looks a tidy enough little thing

[Killer2005]

Enjoy

[Jeffmaniac]

Enjoy driving for a year or two then get something fun as the insurance will go down.

No claims bonus is your friend

[mattsayle]

Thanks everyone Really pleased with it (as you are with a first car) Plan is to be safe, get some NCB and get a Mini (orginal) in a few years

[Tonto]

Well done on passing sir. You'll always remember your first car, try not to bend it.

[jatinder]

How comes you went for the three 12v cylinder model compared to the 1.2 16v 4 cylinder.

Can't be that much difference in insurance?


Good job passing your test

[deviant]

Have you figured out how to have sexy time in the back yet?

[Martin_Hx]

My gf has one of these, it desperately needs a service, i think its a horrible car but it just about does the job and is cheap..... plus i wouldnt trust her in anything much more powerful

[mat205125]

Nice sensible first car. Keep it like that, be sensible, and get a couple of years no claims on your history, then go for something interesting.

My first car was very similar in spec. I started with a 1.1L Ford Fiesta as it was a nice sensible reliable car that I could afford to insure and run. Building some no claims meant that I could save up and put a 1.6 GTi 205 on the drive for my 19th birthday .... happy days

[HereBeMonsters]

Great choice of first car. They got slagged off when they were new, but have aged far better than their competitors. My missus has a W reg 1.2 16v, which is pretty good for a city car. Noisy on the motorway, but can cruise at 80 (leptons!) with ease. Only mod I would make to it would be stiffer springs, it does roll like a boat, despite gripping quite well.

[4hero]

Congratulations on passing Matt! Enjoy the motor, and keep safe mate

[patmahe]

You never forget your first car, congrats you'll love it, keep it safe out there.

[rsstman]

yes congrats, just remember it is not a performance machine with grip and handling to match so dont drive it like one. its all about the no claims bonus, get 4-5 years and you will be able to insure almost anything.

[Stedman]

Jeffmaniac said:

Enjoy driving for a year or two then get something fun as the insurance will go down.

No claims bonus is your friend

What ^he^ said.

Well done on passing. Now don't think your Lewis HamiltonJenson Button

[shalmaneser]

Good little starter car - and you can't say fairer than that!

I spent far too long tooling around in micras and the like, but they're great for learning the basics of car control and building up a NCB. The fact you have the thrash the pants of them to get anywhere is also vaguely amusing in its own way!

[Bigfatnath]

Well done for passing your test...

No matter how much your mates say "get some alloys/tints/subs/bodykits/spoilers/neons/fake cage/lexus lights mate"......


Dont.....Just save up for a nice motor when you can afford the insurance.

[Ricky_M]

Congratulations on passing. As others have said, just run it for two years, you'll be suprised at what you can insure at 19 with two years NCB.

[funnyimpreza]

He's right...I got my first BMW at 18 with one years no claim...In a few years Skylines and Evo's will be pennies!!!!!!!!!!!

[Elskeggso]

I had a 1.2 8v Corsa for my first car, it was hilariously slow. I think the 1.0 12v is actually quicker, not exactly difficult though