Nogbad the Bad Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Must be good for parking, petrol consumption and the new tax laws. Don't even mind if it's a bit "girlie" as it'll be mostly driven by females anyway. In fact, maybe the girlier the better. Anyone out there know their cars in a non macho sort of way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Nissan Micra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Nissan Micra The most girly small car ever made. I would suggest a Punto, i just picked up an R reg for 500 quid, 56k on teh clock bargin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 A vauxhall corsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Most modern (late 90s on) cars are well built and do everything well. Differences are small which is why Top Gear car reviews tend to wibble on about things like air vents and cup holders. You want something low mileage that has had a (reasonably) recent cam belt change. For older cars (6 years +) you want something relatively common so parts are easy to get and cheap. Japanese cars, whist reliable and great when new, tend to be very expensive to fix as they get older as parts go out of stock so need to be ordered and imported. I'd go for a Corsa or Fiesta but as long as you've heard of the car and you see a few about locally you won't go that far wrong. I knew somebody with a Daihatsu Domino a few years ago. I'd never heard of it and he wished he hadn't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau45 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I just got a Ford Ka and I'm more than happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff65 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Had a Daewoo Matiz from new for the past 7 years, never any trouble, 4 door hatchback with foldable seats to take rubbish to the dump, with air con, electric windows and can probably pick them up for around £1000 for a W reg. Oh and very small so can fit into small parking spaces and drives like a dodgem car, the car is not low to the ground either so you can see what's going on. Goes 80 - 90 mph for motorway driving. Would get another like a shot but I wont be replacing my car - I expect the car to keep going for 10 more years at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Belgrave Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 The Hyundai Getz. In Australia the 1.6 Litre engine can be optioned which turns it into quite a little mover, but I think a 1.3 is available in the U.K. It might not impress the likes of Jeremy Clarkson but it does the business well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 The most girly small car ever made. I would suggest a Punto, i just picked up an R reg for 500 quid, 56k on teh clock bargin. After having had a Punto and knowing a few others who did they are cheap for a reason. Electrics are a nightmare in them with short circuits happening everywhere. I used to have a problem indicating where it wouldn't let you break and indicate at the same time. I'd go for a fiesta personally if you want it to be cheap. The 1.3 can be pretty nippy around town and they are like a mechano set so pretty cheap on the upkeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Yaris. Not the new ones. A 54 reg will be nicely. T Spirt with all the toys on it and a pokey engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 My Mrs has a Clio, bought new 4 years ago and it's never given her any trouble. Fiestas or Corsas are also decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Neighbour has bought a Peugeot 107, she loves it, dirt cheap as well I believe, personally I wouldn't be seen dead in it, which means me bird will probably be getting one any day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Cant go far wrong with a VW Polo or a Renault Clio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 My first car was a Toyota Corolla which was very reliable although I don't know if they still make them!! I do find the Corsa reliable however they are prone to having problems with the ecu's which can cost over £600!! Mine went and my coil wrap which was over a grand in total. Vauxhalls are reliable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 The most girly small car ever made. I would suggest a Punto, i just picked up an R reg for 500 quid, 56k on teh clock bargin. I'd avoid a Punto like the plague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 The most girly small car ever made. It might well be but who exactly decides what car is girly and what isn't? Does what it needs to. Gets you from A-B whilst not using tonnes of petrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I had a look at this for a friend the other day. Apparently the most reliable small car is the Ford KA by quite a distance and there is a surprising difference in reliability for most cars dependent on the year of manufacture despite models being the same. It's worth a read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff65 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I had a look at this for a friend the other day. Apparently the most reliable small car is the Ford KA by quite a distance and there is a surprising difference in reliability for most cars dependent on the year of manufacture despite models being the same. It's worth a read. Interesting - the reliable car page is five years old - the latest review of the Ka in 2007 says "Running costs : High because it drinks lots of fuel." Whereas the matiz 2008 reviewer says "Running costs : Incredibly cheap". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 It might well be but who exactly decides what car is girly and what isn't? Does what it needs to. Gets you from A-B whilst not using tonnes of petrol. What colour is your Micra then Eamer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edson Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yaris. Not the new ones. A 54 reg will be nicely. T Spirt with all the toys on it and a pokey engine. Bizarrely, that's exactly what we have as our second car, and it's very nice. If it's tax etc. that you're worried about, then you can get a Fiat 500 brand new for under 8 grand and it's £35 a year road tax. Oh, and it couldn't be girlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Thanks everyone, lots of useful information here - the negative points are helpful as well as the recommendations. Several seem to be equally suitable, so looks and mpg may end up being decisive. As well as price of course. :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edson Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 This might also be of some use: http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-reviews-by-type.aspx?RG=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'd avoid a Punto like the plague. A mate of mine has one, and has had nothing but trouble with it. The starter motor was faulty, which took nearly a year and several trips to the garage to diagnose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Whatever you do, before you buy a car get car insurance quotes before. Some cheap ones are : -Diamond -Tesco -Quinn Direct Agree with the Punto comments, also if you want more then 2 people in the car, forget it. There is hardly any legroom in the back and very uncomfortable. I've got a Peugeot 306 M reg 1.4. £300, lots of room, cheap to run and tax and quite nippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 This one's a fairly girlie car Nogbad: You'd be happy borrowing that would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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