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Jobo · 12th October 2006, 19:42

Her ka is either 1998 or 1999. The bodywork's not too good either - lots of rust round the driver's door.

My Civic had power steering, twin air bags, central locking, electric windows and a sunroof. It had a hell of a lot going for it, for it being the base model.

Jobo · 12th October 2006, 19:45

Basegreen, just did another search and found this website. It's much better than Parkers and lets you compare cars. Also gives you the specs.

WiseBuyer's Guides - Car specs
Choose a manufacturer to check the car's spec, view standard equipment and check optional extras.
www.wisebuyers.co.uk

Jazz · 12th October 2006, 20:01

Found this for you -

http://www.used-perodua-cars.co.uk/u...AXPO64347.html

It could do 110 km/h but i would not recommend driving in on the motorway. It's light and could be blown off by side wind.

Andrea · 12th October 2006, 20:01

i know ill probs get a lot of stick for this (but im willing to fight my corner) but have you not thought about a smart fortwo?? i know people think they are unsafe etc blah blah blah BUT....... they are ace little cars and i know 4 websites full of people that would agree. they are low insurance(group 2), low tax (£40) and the fuel consumption is excellent.

just another idea for you. XX

basegreen · 12th October 2006, 20:29

Thanks for the ideas... I will look into them all. The two seater... well... its a possibility.

basegreen · 12th October 2006, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobo

Basegreen, just did another search and found this website. It's much better than Parkers and lets you compare cars. Also gives you the specs.

WiseBuyer's Guides - Car specs
Choose a manufacturer to check the car's spec, view standard equipment and check optional extras.
www.wisebuyers.co.uk

THAT is very useful, really appreciate that link!

Pottsy · 12th October 2006, 23:59

I'd vote for an early 1.0 Yaris. Don't worry about high mileage, they wear well. Actually a really fun drive, economical, very reliable, frugal, spacious and so on. Just fit good tyres and bob's your uncle.

elisgriffiths · 13th October 2006, 00:06

I would have to agree with Pottsy... 1.0l Yaris. Great little motor. Should be a few knocking around. Surprisingly fun to rag as well. The little three pot thrums along and it feels quicker than it is. Not as bad on the motorway as you would think either.

Cheers

Elis

elfa7 · 13th October 2006, 08:40

BG, I'd consider a Ford Ka. This is no wind-up. Our daughter has one, apart from annual service and MOT, she does nothing to it. Never let her down.
Cheap as chips to run. Any garage can work on it.

basegreen · 13th October 2006, 09:14

The Yaris is slightly outside the budget, really..

But it's looking like its between that and a Ka.

Yaris' i'm seeing have done around 75-85K, the Ka's a little less ~60K

jayt43 · 13th October 2006, 09:33

Can I throw a Volkswagen Lupo/Seat Arosa into the mix?

Aside from the classsy interior, it's a chuckable little car with decent steering and gearchange. The 1.0 litre is fine for town driving and you should be able to pick one up privately for approx 2k (year 2000 car). Build quality is also v. good.

For a bit more money you can also get an early 1.4 Seat Arosa (99-2000). Basically, the same car as the Lupo just with different front-end styling/interior trims.

Of course, I admit the VW badge does hold somewhat more cachet than the Seat's. Although both meet the specs you laid out and either would make a fine car for a novice driver.

basegreen · 13th October 2006, 09:37

Looked at a lupo - could be suitable, but again, slightly over budget.

jayt43 · 13th October 2006, 09:44

Well, even from a dealer you can get a very tidy example (on a 2000 plate) for £2500 with approx. 40-50k on the clock. Privately, you're talking bang on £2k for one with similar mileage.

Do come in some funny colours I grant you, but mechanically they're a good bet.

Autotrader has lots for those prices...

Velocity · 13th October 2006, 12:55

I have owned a Ford KA in the past and found it a good drive, the only real drawback is that the basic KA does not have power stearing (Not needed realy the car is that light) and no ABS.

Copycat · 13th October 2006, 13:03

How about a new shape Suzuki Swift? Are they too pricey? They certainly look better than a Ka or an old Yaris. And they come pretty well equipped.

jayt43 · 13th October 2006, 15:01

CopyCat,

For the budget there's no way you'll get a new shape Swift. Or for that matter an early Honda Jazz.

An old shape one maybe, but then I'd rather walk. Up until recently Suzuki made awful cars!!

basegreen · 14th October 2006, 18:21

Went out today and bought a (dealer) Ford Ka. Registered end of 2000, 1yr warranty, 12months MOT, PAS, metallic paint with body coloured bumpers, airbag, alloys, CD player, Air Con, etc. Got £1K off the windscreen price with a lot of haggling, and part-exing my old shed of a Corsa too for £500! Parkers/Glass's suggests a retail (post-haggle) of about £2800, I paid 2K including the Corsa. And it was nearby.

Here's a picture

Not sure who the mystery man is like

Copycat · 14th October 2006, 19:13

Looks nice. Even has those black plastics that will match your Civic if you ever park next to each other.

basegreen · 14th October 2006, 19:49

Actually it doesnt - trick of the light in the photo - it's completely metallic paint for the bumpers!

basegreen · 14th October 2006, 19:52

Clearer pic of the coded bumpers.

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Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Her ka is either 1998 or 1999. The bodywork's not too good either - lots of rust round the driver's door. My Civic had power steering, twin air bags, central locking, electric windows and a sunroof. It had a hell of a lot going for it, for it being the base model.

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Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Basegreen, just did another search and found this website. It's much better than Parkers and lets you compare cars. Also gives you the specs. WiseBuyer's Guides - Car specs Choose a manufacturer to check the car's spec, view standard equipment and check optional extras. www.wisebuyers.co.uk

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	BG, I'd consider a Ford Ka. This is no wind-up. Our daughter has one, apart from annual service and MOT, she does nothing to it. Never let her down. Cheap as chips to run. Any garage can work on it.

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Can I throw a Volkswagen Lupo/Seat Arosa into the mix? Aside from the classsy interior, it's a chuckable little car with decent steering and gearchange. The 1.0 litre is fine for town driving and you should be able to pick one up privately for approx 2k (year 2000 car). Build quality is also v. good. For a bit more money you can also get an early 1.4 Seat Arosa (99-2000). Basically, the same car as the Lupo just with different front-end styling/interior trims. Of course, I admit the VW badge does hold somewhat more cachet than the Seat's. Although both meet the specs you laid out and either would make a fine car for a novice driver.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looked at a lupo - could be suitable, but again, slightly over budget.

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, even from a dealer you can get a very tidy example (on a 2000 plate) for £2500 with approx. 40-50k on the clock. Privately, you're talking bang on £2k for one with similar mileage. Do come in some funny colours I grant you, but mechanically they're a good bet. Autotrader has lots for those prices...

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Copycat Galaxy class starship Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	How about a new shape Suzuki Swift? Are they too pricey? They certainly look better than a Ka or an old Yaris. And they come pretty well equipped.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Actually it doesnt - trick of the light in the photo - it's completely metallic paint for the bumpers!