Neil-NA Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 My GF currently drives a 2.0 Rav4 which although very practical its not the kind of car for a 21 year old. She is looking at cheap cars sub £1500, small engine, reliable, good MPG, cheap insurance group, small enough so she can drive it, but big enough so we can take the dog out, weekend breaks etc. Been looking at old Honda Civic's, late 90-early 2000, but she has also suggested a 206, nothing smaller. I would like her to buy Jap, but i suppose its her car so anything goes. Any suggestions. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Small dog or big dog? If it's a yappy type dog, a Fiesta would suffice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 mitsubishi clot mate, they are nippy and good reliable cars, go for the cj model though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Small dog or big dog? If it's a yappy type dog, a Fiesta would suffice? Staffie that gets over excited when anywhere near a car but then doesn't seem to like it once in, so will have a car harness on or maybe a mesh/cage in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 My Missus has had a Mazda 323 (BJ) for the last 2 years. Its a small estate(ish) car, 1.5l, cheap insurance. It has everything you need including aircon. Highly recommended, I paid £1300 for it 2 years ago (Y reg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Honda Civic/VW Golf ftw.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Don't touch anything French unless it is brand spanking new and you don't need it past warranty. Personally I would be looking for a Yaris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Don't touch anything French unless it is brand spanking new and you don't need it past warranty. Personally I would be looking for a Yaris. +1 from experience - unless you are planning to run it to the ground and salvage it. I would recommend Yaris as well or Polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Honda Civic/VW Golf ftw.... Super good choice, I have one as my daily.. It just works, and never breaks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Don't touch anything French unless it is brand spanking new and you don't need it past warranty. Personally I would be looking for a Yaris. Exactly what i was thinking about the French cars. She is saying a Yaris might be too small boot wise, i really need to go look at some. Got a good 5 or so cars to check out, although i am pushing for the Civic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Civic's are good. The Yaris boot is surprising btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 She is saying a Yaris might be too small boot wise, i really need to go look at some. The boots are pretty small, but you can slide the back seat forward to give more boot space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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