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06-11-2009, 06:12 PM
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what car ?
Im currently looking at getting my first car! what car would you recommend as a first car? im thinking a focus 1.6 mk1 zetec, have around 2grand to spend on buying the car 
great if feedback thanks
great if feedback thanks
06-11-2009, 06:16 PM
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Focus 1.6 Zetec is a good place to start. Thats what I had when I was 18 and just passed. £2k should get your a decent one. Make sure its got climate pack, thats a nice extra. It adds air con, heated front screen, heated & electric mirrors & heared washer jets.
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06-11-2009, 06:16 PM
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depends on what insurance you can get and what you want from the car.
A 1.6 focus is nice, but can you get insurance? Plus it is a pretty big first car, do you need something that big, or would a smaller car like a fiesta zetec s be more of a fun first car, same size lump but a lighter car so quicker.
A 1.6 focus is nice, but can you get insurance? Plus it is a pretty big first car, do you need something that big, or would a smaller car like a fiesta zetec s be more of a fun first car, same size lump but a lighter car so quicker.
06-11-2009, 06:21 PM
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insurance will be alot for that a lad i work with just passed got a escort mk5 1.6 n pays 2400 the car was only 400 so becarfull to check before you buy unlike he did start with a small engine to build up no claims
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cheers guys well yeh was thinking about getting something like that but im always draw to a focus. and im doing a apprentaship in electrical so i have the money if i want another car like 2 years down the line 
just want a reliable nice looking car i can keep insurace is 1300 on parents fully comp on my own 1800 lowest was from quinn insurance. was also considering tuning/modding it after a year or two and i though a focus would be a good place to start
just want a reliable nice looking car i can keep insurace is 1300 on parents fully comp on my own 1800 lowest was from quinn insurance. was also considering tuning/modding it after a year or two and i though a focus would be a good place to start
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06-11-2009, 06:22 PM
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Get something sh*t and cheap you wont care about, statistics say that you WILL crash it. If you buy a 1.6 focus and throw money at it when it comes to the time you can get something you really want you'll be annoyed you didnt just save the money.
I got myself a tax and tested mk2 fietsa for £50 and it lasted me 13months! then I had enough money saved up to buy my BMW E30 which I had always loved.
I got myself a tax and tested mk2 fietsa for £50 and it lasted me 13months! then I had enough money saved up to buy my BMW E30 which I had always loved.
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The Ford Fusion. It's a roomy interior, sporty 4-door car. It has really clean lines and can come fully loaded or with a basic package and still be just as cool. It also can come as a hybrid...if you're looking to get really good gas mileage.
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07-11-2009, 07:02 AM
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If you can put up with the stick, then a Ka is a good first car. I had one.
I currently drive a 1.8 focus Mk1 and id go back to a ka hands down if it wasn't a 1.3 8v.
Makes me wish i had carried on my project Ka, and im tempted into a sportka for my next daily driver.
Go for something small is generally the rule, and with a small engine. You can build up some road skills in that and hopefully get some NCB then switch to something better.
I currently drive a 1.8 focus Mk1 and id go back to a ka hands down if it wasn't a 1.3 8v.
Makes me wish i had carried on my project Ka, and im tempted into a sportka for my next daily driver.
Go for something small is generally the rule, and with a small engine. You can build up some road skills in that and hopefully get some NCB then switch to something better.
07-11-2009, 11:02 AM
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depends on what insurance you can get and what you want from the car.
A 1.6 focus is nice, but can you get insurance? Plus it is a pretty big first car, do you need something that big, or would a smaller car like a fiesta zetec s be more of a fun first car, same size lump but a lighter car so quicker.
A 1.6 focus is nice, but can you get insurance? Plus it is a pretty big first car, do you need something that big, or would a smaller car like a fiesta zetec s be more of a fun first car, same size lump but a lighter car so quicker.
Isnt a Fez ZS a higher insurance group as its a sportier model? Focus is only group 5 or 6.
07-11-2009, 11:04 AM
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Their bricks, just a square fiesta on stilts
07-11-2009, 01:28 PM
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Got the shock of a life time when my insurance came up, £1.400 for a 1.6 escort x reg with 10 years no claims. shocking. would have loved a focus for my first car but dont let having a nice car for your first rule your head.
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