First car: Which one? - Page 2

ben_the_joka · 26-09-07, 18:00

my car is a 98 black ford fiesta si, formerly owned by my sister. its my first and current car... but unfortunately i cant drive it because i dont have a license... yet!

zoom zoom!

oh and hatchbacks are definately the way to go! cheaper and often look better! (focus hatchback is soooo much better than the saloon model!)

but a ford puma... nah! it all depends on how much money you have to spend...

Eddie Haskell · 26-09-07, 18:16

My first car was a light blue, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda, like the one in the picture here. It was great for a HS kid.

It had been hard for me to drive, but lately I am improving and driving is possible. I have owned about 12 cars in my life, the latest is a 2007 Toyota Prius, driftwood pearl color. I love this car, it always surprises me when it needs gas.

Draco · 26-09-07, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie Haskell

1972 Plymouth Barracuda

I wish that had been my first car.

Cochrane · 26-09-07, 19:12

Mine is an Alfa Romeo 146, it used to be my father's car before this (technically, it still is, but he has a newer one now. However, he is still the one who pays insurance, very convenient). In theory, a smaller car would have worked just as well for me, but since this one was readily available, I'm not complaining. It can drive fast, too, and carry lots of stuff, so all is well.

Voni · 26-09-07, 19:16

Clearly Toyotas are the best. TOYOTA DRIVERS UNITE! :P

Chug a Bug · 26-09-07, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger_happy

I know its a bit early, with me not being 17 yet and all, but it takes me forever to make up my mind. What was everyone's first car, and what do you UK guys think about the Ford Puma as a first car? How much should I spend on a new car, how much would the insurance be about, and any tips? Pics would be great

Cheers guys.

My first car: an ancient Austin Metro (I was a teenager! I was poor!)
Puma: good choice but as a first car... not sure.
How much should you spend? As much as you can.
Insurance? Astronomical! The smaller and slower the car the cheaper the insurance basically. Insurance companies do not like 17 year olds. Someone I know was quoted £1000+ which was a good deal more than the car was worth. Ouch.
No pics exist of my first car! (thank goodness.)

Hatchbacks are great! I wouldn't drive anything else.

Eddie Haskell · 26-09-07, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chug a Bug

My first car: an ancient Austin Metro (I was a teenager! I was poor!)
Puma: good choice but as a first car... not sure.
How much should you spend? As much as you can.
Insurance? Astronomical! The smaller and slower the car the cheaper the insurance basically. Insurance companies do not like 17 year olds. Someone I know was quoted £1000+ which was a good deal more than the car was worth. Ouch.
No pics exist of my first car! (thank goodness.)

Hatchbacks are great! I wouldn't drive anything else.

Hatchbacks are more practical. Americans are sometimes too dense to realize that. Some still live in the stone age of automobiles and prefer trunks.

star-dust · 27-09-07, 01:30

I love hatch backs.

I don't actually have my drivers license,
I am still a 'learner' so I can't get my actual
license till June here where I live...

But my first car that I will have
(it currently resides beside my house
with no insurance and such...)
is a 1993 Geo Tracker!

We've had it forever! We use to drive
it all the time till my mom got a new car
and now it is being kept for me!

But, it is so cheap on gas and such,
and we have never had any mechanical
problems with it; so therefore it's
really grreeeat.

tomobond875 · 27-09-07, 16:06

i want one of these for my first car.

puma: yeah, they look awesome!!!!

26-09-07, 18:00	#11
ben_the_joka Archaeologist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Here Posts: 1,432	my car is a 98 black ford fiesta si, formerly owned by my sister. its my first and current car... but unfortunately i cant drive it because i dont have a license... yet! zoom zoom! oh and hatchbacks are definately the way to go! cheaper and often look better! (focus hatchback is soooo much better than the saloon model!) but a ford puma... nah! it all depends on how much money you have to spend... __________________ "The world will look up and shout 'Save Us.' And I will whisper...no"

26-09-07, 18:16	#12
Eddie Haskell Tomb Raider Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Jewel of the Midwest Posts: 11,557	My first car was a light blue, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda, like the one in the picture here. It was great for a HS kid. It had been hard for me to drive, but lately I am improving and driving is possible. I have owned about 12 cars in my life, the latest is a 2007 Toyota Prius, driftwood pearl color. I love this car, it always surprises me when it needs gas. __________________ ♫The picture you see, is no portrait of me.♪---New Order Last edited by Eddie Haskell; 27-09-07 at 16:17.

26-09-07, 19:12	#14
Cochrane Tomb Raider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In Germany Gender: I'm male Classification: Evil Posts: 12,045	Mine is an Alfa Romeo 146, it used to be my father's car before this (technically, it still is, but he has a newer one now. However, he is still the one who pays insurance, very convenient). In theory, a smaller car would have worked just as well for me, but since this one was readily available, I'm not complaining. It can drive fast, too, and carry lots of stuff, so all is well. __________________ Güter auf die Bahn!

26-09-07, 19:16	#15
Voni Professor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 4,093	Clearly Toyotas are the best. TOYOTA DRIVERS UNITE! :P __________________ 'Voni's avatar makes me wanna rock out to whatever she posts.' - Stereopathic

27-09-07, 16:06	#19
tomobond875 Archaeologist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Armagh, Ireland Posts: 1,005	i want one of these for my first car. puma: yeah, they look awesome!!!! __________________ Fire up the Quattro.

27-09-07, 01:30	#18
star-dust Relic Hunter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5,931	I love hatch backs. I don't actually have my drivers license, I am still a 'learner' so I can't get my actual license till June here where I live... But my first car that I will have (it currently resides beside my house with no insurance and such...) is a 1993 Geo Tracker! We've had it forever! We use to drive it all the time till my mom got a new car and now it is being kept for me! But, it is so cheap on gas and such, and we have never had any mechanical problems with it; so therefore it's really grreeeat.