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[Kate]

Hi all.

My daughter is looking for a car that is reliable and economical. I'm not sure what to recommend. She likes new Mini's and new Beetles but I have never driven these cars so don't know if they are any good.

I did a buy it now last night on a Mini on Ebay then this morning he guy said he was selling it to someone else so my daughter got really upset.

I really want to give her good advice. She lives in Warwick and her budget is £1500.

Has anyone got any opinions about what she should look for? She is 23 so insurance is an issue.

Thanks for any help.

[omegod]

Corsas are very popular with young un's but not very stylish. I like Fiestas as we have had an 04 since new and its been fantastic. 

[05omegav6]

Mk1 Toyota Yaris

[Kate]

Thanks, I'll have a look on eBay and Gumtree.

[Varche]

Corsa.

Not much to go wrong with them, cheap to run and I think they are stylish but then I don't like Nissan Jukes etc.

Quite a few on the forum have one and so there is some advice available.

[EMD]

Just bought my daughter a Corsa 1.2 , parts are plentiful and reasonably cheap . Watch out for rattly engine and sloppy hard to change 1st to 2nd gear 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Hi all.

My daughter is looking for a car that is reliable and economical. I'm not sure what to recommend. She likes new Mini's and new Beetles but I have never driven these cars so don't know if they are any good.

I did a buy it now last night on a Mini on Ebay then this morning he guy said he was selling it to someone else so my daughter got really upset.

I really want to give her good advice. She lives in Warwick and her budget is £1500.

Has anyone got any opinions about what she should look for? She is 23 so insurance is an issue.

Thanks for any help.

Being a woman your daughter is best suited to a  small car.  This is because women do not possess the spatial awareness that men have.

I agree with Mr EMD and Mr Varche that a Corsa 'C' would make  a good choice.

We have a 1.2 SXI, a car that even a woman can safely handle*


* Reversing and clutch control excepted.

[SIR Philbutt]

3 daughters (over 21) 3 different cars Seat Ibiza, Fiat Panda, Citroen C2. All around the same budget. All only had minor problems since bought, the main thing is that they found them and I made sure they where value for money

SWMBO has a 1.4 Corsa SE, much newer than the others and a nice car 

HTH
Phil

[Kate]

Thanks for the advice. I'll suggest a Corsa then.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Thanks for the advice. I'll suggest a Corsa then.

Are you paying, Ms. Kate?.......

[Kate]

Hi all.

My daughter is looking for a car that is reliable and economical. I'm not sure what to recommend. She likes new Mini's and new Beetles but I have never driven these cars so don't know if they are any good.

I did a buy it now last night on a Mini on Ebay then this morning he guy said he was selling it to someone else so my daughter got really upset.

I really want to give her good advice. She lives in Warwick and her budget is £1500.

Has anyone got any opinions about what she should look for? She is 23 so insurance is an issue.

Thanks for any help.

Being a woman your daughter is best suited to a  small car.  This is because women do not possess the spatial awareness that men have.

I agree with Mr EMD and Mr Varche that a Corsa 'C' would make  a good choice.

We have a 1.2 SXI, a car that even a woman can safely handle*


* Reversing and clutch control excepted.

Is your Corsa for sale then Doc?

Yes I agree about that special awarenessssssssssssssss...oops I just fell over the cat.

[Kate]

Thanks for the advice. I'll suggest a Corsa then.

Are you paying, Ms. Kate?.......

What are you offering? Sex, hopefully.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Thanks for the advice. I'll suggest a Corsa then.

Are you paying, Ms. Kate?.......

What are you offering? Sex, hopefully.

You're very frisky today.....

I'm a married man but I've strayed before. Maybe I'll take you up on your generous offer.

[Nick W]

Corsa C or, if the budget will run to it, Mk6 Fiesta. Even the common issues with both are boring which is what makes them so popular.



Don't get an automatic or diesel.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thanks for the advice. I'll suggest a Corsa then.

Are you paying, Ms. Kate?.......

What are you offering? Sex, hopefully.

Good grief!!    I didn't know you were into geriatric sex Kate!