What should I get as a first car?

Carl Lawrence · 06 Nov 2010

Hello guys,

I am thinking of getting my first car once I have a job and have passed my test. I want something reliable and small, but classic.

whs · 06 Nov 2010

That will be a challenge in the Uk since the prices are very high. I would opt for a VW Golf, even a used one. Or some recent Japanese model. Subaru has a very good quality track record and the Justy is a neat model (I once owned one). Suzuki SX4 or the Swift are very nice too.

brianzion · 06 Nov 2010

be good to the environment and invest in a multi-fuel cell car:)

spinifex · 06 Nov 2010

You have a dog, how about a dog sleigh??

johnwillyums · 06 Nov 2010

You'll need to put the dog in the back.

Darician · 06 Nov 2010

May I suggest a Yugo Koral? Sure, its doors may fall off and it may only actually work going downhill but it is cheap.

Airbot · 07 Nov 2010

This one comes to mind..

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205tim · 07 Nov 2010

On a more seroius note, how about a Peugeot 205 or a Golf Gti Mk1/Mk2, small, reliable, classic, fun etc. And most importantly the supply of them in the UK should be pretty good (A whole lot better than in Australia anyway). Just make sure you spend enough to get a good one.

spinifex · 07 Nov 2010

johnwillyums said:

You'll need to put the dog in the back.

Wow, haven't seen one of those since i was a youngster.
I remember the Goggomobile, Messersmitt, etc.

Few more for your consideration.

One could work for you and is cheap to run, as well as keeping you fit.

noobvious · 07 Nov 2010

Carl Lawrence said:

Hello guys,

I am thinking of getting my first car once I have a job and have passed my test. I want something reliable and small, but classic.

Classic implies old...which could counteract the reliability you seek. I couldn't really suggest a car for you, as I live across the pond so I am unfamiliar with most of the models available to you.