First Car, Something Different?

[JimNotJon]

Hey guys. My 17 year old cousin will hopefully pass his test very soon. He has £3.5k to spend, which also includes insurance. I have run through the typical small engined cars such as corsa, saxo, 106, fiesta with him but I think something different would suit him more, but im not sure what. It has to be cheap to insure, run and repair should the worst happen.

Suggestions please!

[skylinecrazy]

Volvo estate.

[dazco]

skylinecrazy said:

Volvo estate.

You watch too much Top Gear


Try this.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1101299.htm

[skylinecrazy]

Toyota Starlet SR
Nissan Micra
Volvo 340
Triumph Spitfire
Mini
Dutton Phaeton
Daewoo Matiz
Pug 205
Citroen AX....

Want me to continue?

[Woody3]

Defender...Or a Mini (the original type)

You have to "Drive" these cars...if that makes sense...

Cheap and relatively easy to repair .

Plenty of people out there willing to help from specialist car clubs/forums too...

(Please don't view my Profile as you will see I am very biased )

[Carpie]

Spitfire.

[OllieC]

capri

[TJL500]

Fiat Stilo

[mat205125]

If you can still get a classic policy at that age then an old ford. Anglia Escort or Cortina. Reliable enough if you're happy to tinker.

[Angry Sheep]

2cv or a Landy!

[TotalControl]

MX5

[anonymous-user]

Morris Minor.

[scotty_d]

Jaguar XJ6, check my profile under old cars. i paid the same to insure mine as my mates in there 1.2 corsa's ect lol

[skylinecrazy]

TJL500 said:

Fiat Stilo

I've got one of them.

[Somnophore]

Has he had any quotes could be talking a majority of that going on insurance.

[fluffy eel]

How about an old 2CV?

If that new one they are meant to be launching becomes a sucess a classic may be a bit of a gold mine as well.

[Speedracer329]

Hmmm, 17 & just past his test, budget £3.5k including insurance?

Reliant Robin?

[SXi Lad]

skylinecrazy said:

TJL500 said:

Fiat Stilo

I've got one of them.

You dont want that...you want a vauxhall corsa.

[Negative Creep]

SXi Lad said:

skylinecrazy said:

TJL500 said:

Fiat Stilo

I've got one of them.

You dont want that...you want a vauxhall corsa.

If he thinks the Black Eyed Peas are the pinnacle of musical excellence, then go for it

[SXi Lad]

Negative Creep said:

SXi Lad said:

skylinecrazy said:

TJL500 said:

Fiat Stilo

I've got one of them.

You dont want that...you want a vauxhall corsa.

If he thinks the Black Eyed Peas are the pinnacle of musical excellence, then go for it

Well..the Black Eyed Peas are bloody awful and their new album is crap. He can still get one then.