what would you buy for your first car!

[kirkcaldy]

I'm going to buy my first car,and just when i think i know what i want,its not quite right.I was told i can either have the car i want or a birkin of my choice,i'll get the birkin myself.I put a deposit on a porsche boxter,but got the deposit back,as insurance is too high.I'd like a new car,but friends say my first car should be a second hand one why!?,ive been driving for a year,and would like to keep the car for at least 5 years.I really like the mini cooper s,but SA said not for first car,as very high insurance group 15,im a bit stuck.

[guccimamma]

probably not what you want to hear (definitely not glamorous): a honda civic

best car i ever owned, no maintenace issues...gas mileage was incredible...when i sold it the phone was ringing off the hook, so many people wanted to buy it

that is what i will get my kids, i don't want them stranded somewhere

[pcil]

Originally Posted by guccimamma

probably not what you want to hear (definitely not glamorous): a honda civic best car i ever owned, no maintenace issues...gas mileage was incredible...when i sold it the phone was ringing off the hook, so many people wanted to buy it that is what i will get my kids, i don't want them stranded somewhere

Agree!!! I have one myself and love it. Insurance is not expensive, got high gas milleage, maintenance is cheap and resell value is high. What else you can ask for..

[kirkcaldy]

thanks for input but I do want something a bit more glam.

[pcil]

How about smart car? I see that you like mini cooper, so maybe you'll like smart car. I think it's owned by mercedes.

[QueenOfDa702]

What about a Benz C class? Its not too expensive and Benz engines are amazing. It would last you 20 years if you wanted it to!

[ChiChi143]

Originally Posted by guccimamma

probably not what you want to hear (definitely not glamorous): a honda civic best car i ever owned, no maintenace issues...gas mileage was incredible...when i sold it the phone was ringing off the hook, so many people wanted to buy it that is what i will get my kids, i don't want them stranded somewhere

I agree with this! My first car was a used Geo Prism because that was all I could afford. However, the first new car I bought was a Honda Civic. I still have it and love it!

[kirkcaldy]

smart is tooooo small,id be scared to drive one,i feel like id get squashed in that car,the merc i hear is very expensive to fix if goes wrong?

[rainedrop1019]

What is the price range you are willing to spend on a car? Also, do keep in mind that insurance will be expensive for luxury cars or cars that are more glamorous. I, myself, drive a very practical, non glamorous car although I do have friends with G37s, Benzes, BMWs and I can tell you that if you want a glamorous or expensive car, be prepared that maintenance will be expensive. Just another thing to keep in mind.

[Miyoshi637]

My first "new" car (which I sill have and I am paying for) is a Scion TC. Great gas mileage, easy to maintain, and no problems with her. And it's been 3 years so far. And my full coverage insurance isn't expensive either. My first first car was a 83' honda accord. I drove that thing to it's grave.

I think anything that's a glam car is going to cost you a arm and a leg for insurance. My bf has a G35 coupe and he insurance is probably twice of what mine is. (And I think it doesn't help that he's a boy too bc it's higher for them) Plus how long have you been driving for?

[kirkcaldy]

£25000 max,but 20k would be good,as have insurance to consider,also want something with low maintenance,and doesn't drink petrol.been driving for a year,this will be the first car ive ever owned.

[Stella Fleuret]

Honestly, if I want my first car, it'd be a Mini Cooper. I hate those Smart Cars, they're certainly look like a trap. In these days, I would LOVE to have a fuel economy car. And for some reason I can't pull myself away from the Coopers either.

I just hope the repair costs, etc. aren't too high. And since they're made and owned by BMW, I just got to hope for the best.

But my family is encouraging me to get a Mercedes. As much as I hate those gas chugglers, I would most likely get a C-class convertible. My little brother has the CLK convertible which is probably the closest thing you can have to saving gas besides their Hatchback. I'm driving an old E model and those damn things eat up soo much gas. You can get your full gas tank down to like, half a gallon in a few days. And the gas price these days totaled to like, $40.

So yes, glam and luxury cars have HIGH costs, I wouldn't recommend it in today's rising gas prices. But it's up to you.

[kirkcaldy]

the cooper s is insurance group 15,the plain cooper is around group 8,i love it,but worry about the space,i might as well live in the show room,as allways looking,but cooper s has colour i really like,i used to like the vw golf,but so boring.I love porsche,and would have paid the extra for the boxter,as love it,but i might as well live in the petrol station,and in uk,its seen as a poor mans porsche,also i'll be driving across europe a lot

[he432]

what about a 3 series BMW? I'm not sure if this applies in Europe but in Canada they have a service plan for them that covers everything from what I understand - the new ones are pretty hot and you could always get the convertible.

[JSH812]

20K is your budget, and you're thinking about a Porsche Boxster? Did I miss something?