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RoxyJ

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14th Dec 11 at 05:19

Hey, I'm 22 and am getting close to taking my test, if all goes well I will pass and need a car lol I know a bit about cars but what would be the best first one? On fuel and not falling apart etc?

AlunJ

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14th Dec 11 at 05:39

Corsa? What are you learning in?

[Edited on 14-12-2011 by AlunJ]

Eck

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14th Dec 11 at 05:42

Depends entirely on the budget. Are you a girl? If so, the name Roxy on a girl is hot. On a guy, not so much.

AlunJ

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14th Dec 11 at 05:43

quote:
Originally posted by Eck
Depends entirely on the budget. Are you a girl? If so, the name Roxy on a girl is hot. On a guy, not so much.

I know the next question

Eck

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14th Dec 11 at 06:19

M'hm

deano87

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14th Dec 11 at 06:42

Corsa C 1.2 SXi. Job done.

Jed D

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14th Dec 11 at 07:54

old povy spec corsa b without power steering imo

once you pass theres no point getting a nice valuable car untill you know you can drive well

good luck with the test btw

DAZ1985

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14th Dec 11 at 08:22

Roxanne James sounds like a girl to me, what difference that makes for a first car I don't know though

philip2

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14th Dec 11 at 08:29

this roxy as in mates with lawton, shaun munro etc?

Adam-D

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14th Dec 11 at 08:59

quote:
Originally posted by philip2
this roxy as in mates with lawton, shaun munro etc?

im guessing yes

N3CRO

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14th Dec 11 at 09:41

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Corsa C 1.2 SXi. Job done.

Scotty C

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14th Dec 11 at 12:27

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
old povy spec corsa b without power steering imo

once you pass theres no point getting a nice valuable car untill you know you can drive well

good luck with the test btw

U ever seen a girl trying a 3 point turn without power steering?

flybikeslee

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14th Dec 11 at 12:55

impressive pics on her fb tbh...

flybikeslee

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14th Dec 11 at 13:00

Schwing

back to the main topic though.... first car...anything cheap will do, fiesta corsa,ka. It only needs to last a year. you'll learn more in your first year of driving than any lessons you've had

nathy_87

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14th Dec 11 at 13:47

They need to be in PL.

Something that you don't mind getting banged up I'd say, soemthing like a 1.0 corsa or soemthing.

Edit: infact buy my 107 off me: 1.0L/Power steering/electric windows all back to standard. 5 door.

[Edited on 14-12-2011 by nathy_87]

sc0ott

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14th Dec 11 at 13:51

quote:
Originally posted by Scotty C

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
old povy spec corsa b without power steering imo

once you pass theres no point getting a nice valuable car untill you know you can drive well

good luck with the test btw

U ever seen a girl trying a 3 point turn without power steering?

You ever seen a girl trying a 3 point turn with power steering

Eck

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14th Dec 11 at 15:38

quote:
Originally posted by DAZ1985
Roxanne James sounds like a girl to me, what difference that makes for a first car I don't know though

It doesn't make a difference. I chose to make that comment

Issue?

RoxyJ

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15th Dec 11 at 03:45

The fact that I'm a girl has nothing to do with it lol and yes I know those lads, I used to go out with lawton. However all that aside I generally just want some advice, I'm thinking corsa as I feel comfortable in them, are the newer ones or the older ones cheaper to insure?

mike56gte

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15th Dec 11 at 03:47

quote:
Originally posted by RoxyJ
The fact that I'm a girl has nothing to do with it lol and yes I know those lads, I used to go out with lawton. However all that aside I generally just want some advice, I'm thinking corsa as I feel comfortable in them, are the newer ones or the older ones cheaper to insure?

newer ones might be slightly more just because of it being worth more.

whats your budget?

RoxyJ

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15th Dec 11 at 03:53

Thanks

I'm not spending more than £1000 and thats with bits that might need doing to it. I'm thinking a Corsa B. Is that a good idea?

mike56gte

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15th Dec 11 at 04:03

can find corsa c's for around a grand.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used_cars/vauxhall/corsa/vauxhall_corsa_1_2_16v_sxi/286073

Matty W

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15th Dec 11 at 04:03

1 litre 12 valver corsa b. cheapest to run, cheapest to insure. not as underpowered as people think. gets you from a-b, will do 90 - 110 if you screw it. although most are starting to fall apart. depends if you can find a good one.
anything newer and in budget, an early Corsa C or Mk5 polo

[Edited on 15-12-2011 by music1990]

RoxyJ

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15th Dec 11 at 04:05

Thanks guys will look into it in the morning, what kind of things do I need to look out for when I'm viewing them?

Matty W

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15th Dec 11 at 04:16

oil leaks. a clean looking engine is probably a leaky one in disguise. service history, check under the boot carpet for signs of rust. check all the tyres have decent tread left and that everything generally works.

Dave

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15th Dec 11 at 06:45

quote:
Originally posted by music1990
1 litre 12 valver corsa b. cheapest to run, cheapest to insure. not as underpowered as people think. gets you from a-b, will do 90 - 110 if you screw it. although most are starting to fall apart. depends if you can find a good one.
anything newer and in budget, an early Corsa C or Mk5 polo

[Edited on 15-12-2011 by music1990]

110?!?! What have you screwed it to!!

If your budget allows I'd get a C over a B. Nicer inside and less chance of rust.

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