dannymccann
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Budget = £800
Going on her own policy so needs somethig low on insurance
Colour = not too fussed but nothing extravagant (sticking to normal colours)
I have suggested - Corsa B, Micra (old shape), Fiesta, Ka (doesnt want this)
Needs to be able to be tatty tbh because she isnt the most observant so can see her knocking it about, so struggling to recommend anything french (tin of worms opened  ). Whats going to get her best bang for buck with the budget? Im thinking a 1.0 12v B is probly best (plus its better than the 1.2's??) but yea throw some suggestions at me
edit - duh forgot to add, shes learning now and is 17
[Edited on 04-12-2007 by dannymccann]
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Dan Lewis
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vw polo 
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IvIarkgraham
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clio rt
old box shape one mk1 maybe
1.4 - 80bhp - elec windows power steering
group 2 ins
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deano87
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Won't get a nice VW Polo for £800 imho.
Baring in mind the 12v is quite new in terms of second hand market on B's (newer than 1.2 8v's for example) it might be a dog for £800.
I'd suggest a post-97 Corsa Breeze. 1.2 8v engine, but with power steering etc, the latest look. Probably pick up quite a nice one.
tbh, Corsa is going to be your best bet. If you look at MK4 Fiestas, make sure it's the 1.3 8v engine. Loud, but more reliable than Zetec engines, especially if she isn't likely to look after it.
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Adam-D
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suzuki swift.
unsure if im keeping mine 1.3, 45odd mpg, e/w e/m p/s etc etc
i actually like the lil thing 
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deex
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i have a green, 1.0 polo for sale at around that price full mot and 6 months tax, lowered 80mm, will leave some ICE in
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deex
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has different wheels now and bonnet bra and tape is gone
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by Dan Lewis
vw polo
 
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Fro
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I'd say go polo 
 Deex
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Mertin
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Arent the 1.2 8v coras moe reliable than the 1.0 12v? The power difference is minimal
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IvIarkgraham
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>>Clio<<
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pow
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Penis out legs open (Polo). Even the 1.0 ones are 4 pots so have a little bit of go. They are built well as well
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Penis out legs open (Polo). Even the 1.0 ones are 4 pots so have a little bit of go. They are built well as well
1.0 8v's though 
Much prefer 12v's
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RS SHORTIE
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Cinquecento
Mk1 punto
Seat ibiza
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dannymccann
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deex does that 1l even move with ICE in it? i hear what you are saying about Polo's but i think it would be a dog for this money. Punto and Chinqi would be alright probly, that £795 Clio Mark found looks very nice for that price! will be passing on some suggestions
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dannymccann
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also like has been mentioned she wont look after, takes no interest in cars what so ever, but my dad can do little bits for her. Never even thought of the suzuki Adam, can get newer ones for penauts as well....
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deex
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it only has a sub and some 6x9's, fro has seen it so he can vouch its not bad!
has a 1.4 gearbox on it which means it can sit on motorways nicely and sees off 1.2 clios
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deex
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and its only cheap because im desperate for a corsa gsi
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T21SVJ
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
clio rt
old box shape one mk1 maybe
1.4 - 80bhp - elec windows power steering
group 2 ins
there not there groupe 5 or 6 ive had 1 of these for my first car, there built like lego but do come with alot of electrics.
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VegasPhil
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How much for your Polo Deex? What's the insurance like?
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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deex
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was after about 900 to be honest mate, insurance is brilliant its a group 3!
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Superlite Ltd.
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1.4 8v 60bhp
cheap, reliable
Bought my first one for £400, ragged the fuck out of it for 2 years, crashed it, then sold it for £200
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micra_pete
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Being a huge k11 micra fan, i would say the bubble shape micra, 1.3 twin cam, 16v, 75bhp
cheap to run, own, insure, no fucker would steal it....
however most are rusting pretty bad these days to be honest, so i would scrub that one off
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Carl
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if you are going for a 800 quid budget, you want to be getting something you can get spare parts from a scrapyard easy, that way if little bits go wrong its not going to cost anything.
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Paul_J
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porsche gt3 rs
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