Ask Honest John

Honest John Ask Honest John » New driver with £5k to spend - what should I buy?

New driver with £5k to spend - what should I buy?

I'm 27 and have just passed my driving test. I would like to buy a small economical car, which will be cheap to insure. I have £5000 to spend, what do you suggest I buy?

Asked on 2 June 2014 by sib1

Answered by Honest John
Citroen C1, Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo, all MY 2012 or later which are under 100g/km CO2, so free annual tax. Very low maintenance and insurance costs. 50+ mpg.
Similar questions
A friend is intending to buy a small car for his 17 year old granddaughter to learn to drive in, safety is the overriding priority with insurance and running costs secondary, his budget is up to £3000....
What is the best car to buy for a 21 year old with a budget of £2500?
My partner is looking into buying a car for her 17 year son to help pass his test and to keep through university. They have £5000 to spend, but don't know what to buy. Can you help?
Related models
Cheap to run. Group 1 insurance. 60mpg. handles well. Low list prices. Good Euro NCAP score. 2012 model emits just 99g/km CO2.
Cheap to run. Economical and perky 1.0-litre engine. Fun to drive. Decent cabin room. Ideal first car. 2012 model emits 99g/km CO2.
Low road tax and insurance. Averages a claimed 60mpg. Cheap to run and drives decently. 99g/km CO2 from 2012.