What first car?

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What first car?

I've just passed my test and am looking for a first car. Main thing for me is it needs to be safe, cheap to insure and fairly reliable. I have been looking at a Citroen C2 1.1 (2003) second hand for just about £1500, which would bring my (3rd party insurance) in at just over £1k.

Can you recommend any other cars for consideration (again for around £1500)? I have heard French cars are a bit wayward but not sure what the science is behind that!

Asked on 21 August 2012 by frankfrank

Answered by Honest John

Generally in this price category the best small car is a Fiesta 1.25 (NOT a Fiesta 1.3).

HJ

Tags: buying used cars young drivers first cars small cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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