Advice needed - which car (UK)?

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Congrats! Freedom awaits!

I really would like to get another car, but I'm going to wait until I can afford a Hybrid though :-)

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motorollin wrote:

Edit - Oh yeah, and congrats :-) All the best drivers pass on their second attempt.

I guess I'm unique then... I passed first time... twice! :-o

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Boot_WB wrote:
I passed my driving test today! Second time round - failed the first time due to a relatively minor error which I should have avoided, but hey-ho!

Now I'm looking out for a car: 4 wheels, some seats, some sort of engine... but this is where my knowledge ends.

My priorities are:
Reliability

TVR Chimera... OK, they break down all the time... but they look great and I'm sure ideal for impressing the ladies/guys/German supermodels/whatever takes your fancy...

Fuel consumption (cost)

Still gotta run with the TVR Chimera... OK, with that 6 litre truck engine it drinks petrol like a wino... but they look great and I'm sure ideal for impressing the ladies/guys/German supermodels/whatever takes your fancy...

I don't give a monkeys about what it looks like,

Still gonna go with the TVR Chimera... they look great and I'm sure ideal for impressing the ladies/guys/German supermodels/whatever takes your fancy...

the enjoyment of the ride,

I think, TVR Chimera... OK, it's a sports car, the ride will be as hard as rocks... but they look great and I'm sure ideal for impressing the ladies/guys/German supermodels/whatever takes your fancy...

 what make, etc, as long as it runs with low maintenance and fuel consumption costs.

Yeah, yeah... but it's a  TVR Chimera... they look great and I'm sure ideal for impressing the ladies/guys/German supermodels/whatever takes your fancy...

Advice please?

I'd suggest a TVR Chimera...

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twizzle wrote:

as an ex ford mechanic, you cant go wrong with a fiesta
easy to work on, good fuel consumption, and not to many electrics (expensive on all cars)

second choice vw polo or golf excellent build quality :-)

fiat  :-( cam belt MUST be replaced at 60.000, h/gasket usualy fails at this milage too, also the rear radious arms. good nippy engine and fuel consumption.

try to stay away from cars with a lot of electrical gadgets until you can afford it?

find a good mechanic to go with you to inspect the car
£20 should grease his palms enough
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the choice is yours

So what you are saying is he should get a TVR Chimera... :inquisitive:  :-D

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twizzle wrote:



 dont you mean a buggatti varon  :-D

Foreign rubbish! ;-)

-Edit- Oh wait... that's right, it's German... in that case, yes you are quite right :-P

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Boot_WB wrote:
Well, after a bit of juggling the finances, and checking insurance quotes on various makes/models, I went with TVR Chimera.

 
Thanks for all the advice guys!

Well you know, I'm just glad I was able to help! It's nice to think that my advice was of some use to you!