Author Topic: Cheap to run car?! (Read 14409 times)

_tom_ · « **on:** March 12, 2006, 07:47:20 PM »

Well, I'm looking for a cheap car, that doesnt eat up fuel quickly, and isnt tiny (because I'm not tiny :lol: ). I've been practising my driving in my brothers Fiat Siecento which is ok but like I said, too small for me. I'm hoping my dad will pay half of the insurance or something, till I can afford to pay it back (had an interview at Co Op on saturday so fingers crossed..). I dont really care how it looks (unless its simply an EMBARRASMENT!), so long as its efficient. Need some recommendations really. My dads been looking at VW Polo's but they seem pretty expensive and I dont know anything about their efficiency.

Cheers for any help.

Searcher · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2006, 07:54:36 PM »

Budget? Car styles you like and hate?

Toyota's are reliable and run pretty well. Dunno what they cost over there, though. I like Japanese cars. they're much better than the American cr@p we get here, like Dodge and Ford.

sambo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:12:52 PM »

just how cheap does this car have to be exactly.... ? :twisted:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Defender-110-2-5-tubo-diesel-truck-cab_W0QQitemZ4618343694QQcategoryZ29748QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

:lol: .... it is a diesel though.... if that helps...

monkeywalker · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:17:29 PM »

nissan micra. they may look slightly embarasing but to be honest thats your best bet. the older ones are slightly better but only due to the fact they don't look as ugly, either way they are very fuel efficient. my friend has one, no problems with it as yet.

however dependind on what you call cheap, anything by honda is practically indestructable. but the jazz is a bit lady like.
i'm gunna try and get my hands on a civic.

VW's are quite unreliable as a general rule and not the best for efficiency.

the toyota yaris or aygo are about as efficient as they come, however as they are fairly new cars they are likely to be quite pricey.

whatever you do make sure you get something with an engine under 1275cc, other wise the insurance will be sky high. if you are put on your dads insurance for the car and are a named driver as apposed to the sole driver, then the insurance will be much cheaper. for example, my friend duncan tat i mentioned above got his insurance £500 cheaper on his mums insurance than it would have been on his own.

hope that helps dude.

_tom_ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:18:07 PM »

Quote from: Searcher

Budget? Car styles you like and hate?

Toyota's are reliable and run pretty well. Dunno what they cost over there, though. I like Japanese cars. they're much better than the American cr@p we get here, like Dodge and Ford.

Under or around a grand if possible. I think a 3 or 5 door hatchback type thing would be best, I dont want a saloon or whatever the "longer" ones are called. My dad suggested a Nissan Micra and they DO look embarrasing :lol: Could be good though if its efficient.. Civics look nice aswell

monkeywalker · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:22:32 PM »

sambo you daft bugger :lol:

notice the lack of info i.e number of miles not included probably means that it's done far too many to use and tom wouldn't get insured on a 2.5 litre engined land rover. can you imagine though, you could drive through the hills to get to work....

monkeywalker · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:27:42 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Quote from: Searcher
Budget? Car styles you like and hate?

Toyota's are reliable and run pretty well. Dunno what they cost over there, though. I like Japanese cars. they're much better than the American cr@p we get here, like Dodge and Ford.

Under or around a grand if possible. I think a 3 or 5 door hatchback type thing would be best, I dont want a saloon or whatever the "longer" ones are called. My dad suggested a Nissan Micra and they DO look embarrasing :lol: Could be good though if its efficient.. Civics look nice aswell

i know i'm gunna end up with a micra for my first car, i just know it.

and the thing about civics is that they start at 1400cc, the insurance fof new drivers would be about £2000.

there was a guy at my college who we called badger boy, he was seriously rich and for his first car his dad bought him a TVR tuscan but he couldn't get insured on it due to the fact that it had a 4000cc engine and 400bhp, his dad just drove him in in it in the mornings occasionally instead :lol:

_tom_ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:31:50 PM »

Quote from: monkeywalker

Quote from: _tom_
Quote from: Searcher
Budget? Car styles you like and hate?

Toyota's are reliable and run pretty well. Dunno what they cost over there, though. I like Japanese cars. they're much better than the American cr@p we get here, like Dodge and Ford.

Under or around a grand if possible. I think a 3 or 5 door hatchback type thing would be best, I dont want a saloon or whatever the "longer" ones are called. My dad suggested a Nissan Micra and they DO look embarrasing :lol: Could be good though if its efficient.. Civics look nice aswell

i know i'm gunna end up with a micra for my first car, i just know it.

and the thing about civics is that they start at 1400cc, the insurance fof new drivers would be about £2000.

there was a guy at my college who we called badger boy, he was seriously rich and for his first car his dad bought him a TVR tuscan but he couldn't get insured on it due to the fact that it had a 4000cc engine and 400bhp, his dad just drove him in in it in the mornings occasionally instead :lol:

Oooh right, I was also looking at Vauxhall Corsas, Renault clio's, Peugeot 106 etc. I have no idea when it comes to cars really, I can just drive one OK-ish :lol:

And a TVR Tuscan for his first car? Spoilt git.

crispsandwich · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:33:26 PM »

My first car was one of the old Renault Clios. It was a 1995 N Reg (I think). I've had a Skoda Felicia and a Nissin Sunny since then, and that Clio is still by far the best out of the three I've had. If you end up going for an older car, try and get one with power steering. My Nissan has the clunkiet clutch in the world and the steering is apallingly heavy. Not fun at all when trying to reverse out of tight spaces.

Yeah, anyway, my advice is an old Renault Clio with power steering :).

sambo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:33:30 PM »

get a diesel....!!!

_tom_ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:37:02 PM »

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My first car was one of the old Renault Clios. It was a 1995 N Reg (I think). I've had a Skoda Felicia and a Nissin Sunny since then, and that Clio is still by far the best out of the three I've had. If you end up going for an older car, try and get one with power steering. My Nissan has the clunkiet clutch in the world and the steering is apallingly heavy. Not fun at all when trying to reverse out of tight spaces.

Yeah, anyway, my advice is an old Renault Clio with power steering :).

That sounds horrible haha. My brothers Fiats fuel actually lasts ages but that car is so bloody small!

Are diesel more efficient?

sambo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:39:10 PM »

yer diesels are cheaper to run- thats the point of them.... i think...

and going on 'crisps' advice- LOOK AT THIS!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OUSTANDING-1993-RENAULT-CLIO-DIESEL-VERY-LOW-MILES_W0QQitemZ4620445035QQcategoryZ9861QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

an old renault clio- DIESEL!!!

_tom_ · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:42:17 PM »

Ebay is useless at the minute as I dont have the money! I just want to get an idea of what to look for.. This all being said, I probably wont even get the job :lol:

I dont see why they put "Lady owner", as if that makes you think its been taken care of :lol: :lol:

sambo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:44:38 PM »

haha having a lady owner makes it worse imo lol

_tom_ · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:48:47 PM »

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haha having a lady owner makes it worse imo lol

Yeah exactly hahahah