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Shame it's not september!
Prices for the new old-shapes will tumble as dealers try to clear the stock, but second hand prices aren't drastically affected when a model is updated.
It best be a mk2 16v, or one of the latest ones! Otherwise you'll have gone down in my estimations significantly!
VW and Honda make much better cars, but they're not that cheap.
What about a Seat Ibiza? VW quality but not as expensive. They're nice cars.
The handling for a start, and if you like the upright, higher up driving position - that's another.
Also I think they look nice with the right wheels
Can't comment on 106s, other than i've heard that they're nippy due to small size.
Saxos same again.
I drive a Corsa, and for a first car it has been fantastic, never failed me, except when i ran the battery flat. Same with my girlfriend's, except for one incident where i snapped the handbrake cable (Not doing handbrake turns or anything, the handbrake cables aren't so good on vhalls) Which was my own fault. Other than that, look into Clios - again, heard mostly positive info about them, and other low powered cars. Its your choice at the end of the day, make sure you shop around.
FireyFirenze might try to convince you to get a Daewoo Matiz, but i'd personally opt for a car that could reach 50mph
At the very least, get a civic si sedan. Economically nice, cute and its at least got 197hp with at least 139 lb/ft torque.
Edit: And its discutsingly cheap!!
For a first car? Don't be silly.
Out of the three - go for the Pug.
The newer ones actually have vw engines in them which makes them good.
Thanks x
Always be cautious though, as many folk will be quick to rip you off. eBay is a great place to trade all sorts of things, but you have to be on your guard.
If you see any cars you like, then send me a link to them and I'll gladly give you my thoughts on the car in the advert.
As with everything in life, you get what you pay for.
Gearboxes on last cars last a long, long time in general.
Everything has to be judged on it's own merits. My Dad has three cars and four motorbikes - more often than not, a couple of them aren't taxed at any one time. It's just the way things pan out sometimes .
Sometimes people forget about the MOT as well - there can be all kinds of reasoning behind the tax and MOT being at different times of the year. It's nice when they match up perfectly, but it isn't the end of the world if they don't.
Would you recommend that Punto for her?
I certainly dont care so long as its got one!!!
Maybe its different when the car is only 5 years old or whatever, but as mine is a 1993 i can forgive it for its tax coming a month after its MOT and service, for which it has a full history.
many thanks,
Can you please give your thoughts on this car?
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=314037324
2000 FIAT Punto 1.2 5Dr,
W reg. Silver with Blue interior, immaculate original condition throughout, PAS, city button, 12 months MOT, cheap Tax and insurance, recent cambelt change, above average miles hence bargain. £1,595
I am wary about the above average miles but I won't be doing many miles (maybe 6000 a year max).
Thanks x
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4640044181&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4640048905&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
Thankoo!!!! xx