supermik Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, HTG said: I'm considering buying a hyundai i40 - 9 months old. Looks like it's got plenty of toys for the money - heated leather seats on this version. Anyone got one/had on and if so how was it to own? Not had one but it does look like a cracking bit of kit. Think it's worth a punt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just about to buy my first car, going to get something around about 2007/8 plate. Looking at focus as cheap option for a year then upgrade after all my crashes are out the way or an audi a3 sline, which I'd probably keep for a few more years and hopefully not write off. What's everyone's thoughts, best to go cheap for first car or is it a false economy and best to just spend a buit more and get something a bit more enjoyable? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, JamieT1314 said: Just about to buy my first car, going to get something around about 2007/8 plate. Looking at focus as cheap option for a year then upgrade after all my crashes are out the way or an audi a3 sline, which I'd probably keep for a few more years and hopefully not write off. What's everyone's thoughts, best to go cheap for first car or is it a false economy and best to just spend a buit more and get something a bit more enjoyable? A lot depends on your age as insurance is always going to be a factor. If you are fairly young then I would suggest something small for a while to give you a chance to build up a decent NCB. Bit boring and sensible but unfortunately insurance is always going to be a factor in any new drivers choice of car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, JamieT1314 said: Just about to buy my first car, going to get something around about 2007/8 plate. Looking at focus as cheap option for a year then upgrade after all my crashes are out the way or an audi a3 sline, which I'd probably keep for a few more years and hopefully not write off. What's everyone's thoughts, best to go cheap for first car or is it a false economy and best to just spend a buit more and get something a bit more enjoyable? Small engine for the insurance and low mileage for reliability and saving money on repairs. Listen, it's your Maw talking! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 So you saying go with the focus? Only about 200 dearer on insurance for audi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Vauxhall are doing a deal to celebrate 10 years of the Corsa. Think it is 0% finance with any deposit that you want and free insurance for over 21’s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Want something a bit bigger than a corsa. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, JamieT1314 said: So you saying go with the focus? Only about 200 dearer on insurance for audi The other thing to consider is the cost of any maintenance, VAG parts are generally more expensive than Ford. Edited January 20, 2018 by statts1976uk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Yeah and with the age probably need a few repairs over the piece. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, JamieT1314 said: Yeah and with the age probably need a few repairs over the piece. How old is the A3 compared to the Focus? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Both 2007 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Could get a newer focus for same money as a3. Budget is 3k 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Could get a newer focus for same money as a3. Budget is 3k Have you considered saving on money upfront and getting something newer on PCP? You then shouldn't have any repairs to worry about going forward. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) What's the mileage on the Ford and the Audi? Sometimes more significant than age. Diesel or petrol? Edited January 20, 2018 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Only kunts buy Audi's, don't do it. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, JamieT1314 said: Could get a newer focus for same money as a3. Budget is 3k For a 10 year old car, are you spending £2.5 of it on drink? Or does that include insurance? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 2007 focus with low mileage and full service history is about 2k, audi is 3k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Cars I've been looking at are around 60/70k on the mileage so pretty low for age. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Go focus. As mentioned earlier A3 parts much more expensive and, whatever you’ve been told, in a 10 year old car you will get unlucky at some point and something will break. Something major in a VAG can be uneconomic to fix. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1314 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 My head says focus for the first year then get something nice. What's the best focus to get? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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