[retired_kikiiscwazy]

Originally posted by Retro:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Mika:
Ah, to be honest as long as it gets me from A to B I'm not really too bothered about having a bigger engine for the sake of it, just want something practical and affordable at this stage.

Very sensible attitude imo, so you won't go far wrong :thup:

I do think Fords often provide a good balance overall. Newer ones are pretty reliable, and the parts are cheap as chips. Not very 'prestiguous' and there are lots of them out there... but financially a good choice imo. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Basically my financial situation is that I am going to be doing a legal course in York that will cost me about £8,500 from September 2007.

I have most of that saved, but will need a professional studies loan as well for living/travel expenses which can be between £5-£25k, so the car money would come out of there. Naturally while I could go and get the £25k and blow it all, I'm not that stupid, but at the same time I wouldn't mind paying a little bit more if it would be beneficial.

[retired_jennifer89889]

Originally posted by Eric Cartman:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Moreclaw:
Just don't get insurance. Simple.

Typical scouser </BLOCKQUOTE>

I feel my advice should be listened to.

[retired_jennifer89889]

Blow it all ffs.

[retired_princesspouty]

The cars in category one will generally be cheaper/the cheapest cars. Superminis etc which are usually only about £6-7k brand new.

They do tend to hold their price in the 2nd hand-market though (as they're popular first car choices). The site I linked to earlier (for the car insurance brackets) is a reasonable guide to pricing for each car model. You can buy the Parkers Guide in WHSmith for a couple of £ in the mag section - which is probably more convenient for browsing.

[retired_civilian888]

I thought only a few insurance companies accepted pass plus? I was told not to bother either

[retired_princesspouty]

Don't listen to the scouser either - they never buy cars (why buy when they can steal) or get insurance (they stole the car in the first place so if they get nicked they're screwed anyway).

[retired_civilian888]

Yeah bad idea talking about buying new cars with scousers about

[retired_kikiiscwazy]

Originally posted by Retro:
They do tend to hold their price in the 2nd hand-market though (as they're popular first car choices). The site I linked to earlier (for the car insurance brackets) is a reasonable guide to pricing for each car model. You can buy the Parkers Guide in WHSmith for a couple of £ in the mag section - which is probably more convenient for browsing.

Guess I'll have a trawl through later then, like I say it's not urgent, just trying to give myself an idea of what I'm letting myself in for.

[retired_princesspouty]

Cars are a huge expense fella... buying them and insurance is only a small part of it. I never realised til I got one!

[retired_civilian888]

I just worked out I spend 678 quid a year on the bus

I'm too old now to be stood in the cold at bus stops