7steij17 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Well, I just turned 16 -- I am going to buy a car I need help though, I want a Japanese car because they seem to be very reliable, I am looking at these cars: *EDIT* Hows Saab 95? I am also 6'4.5'' -- if anyone thinks one of the cars above is better then another please please please tell me and if possible give a reason, also I am always open to suggestions of other cars. I plan to come here before I do each upgrade on w/e car I get so please help me with buying my first car first. Thank you EXTREMELY much! John S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Stare Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Welcome. If it were me id buy a WESTFIELD If you want a Jap engine, then fit one Have you tried looking on the Honda CR-V, Toyata RAV-4, Mitzibishi Outlander websites/owners clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickieB Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Honda is better than Toyota. Isn't the Outlander a Subaru? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felters Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I'd start by talking to your Dads insurance broker if I were you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRST Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Hmm... u sure it was 16 and not 61? Those are all 4x4 SUV 'Mum on the School Run' type cars - what u thinking man? Reliable? Hehe, when I was 16 I am sure 'fast', 'loud', and 'low' were top most on my list of must-have features. Infact, they still are! LOL! steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Assuming this is a serious question....... CR-V - highly recommended, although I'm not a fan of the current one's styling. We have one of the last model and its been faultless over 4 1/2 years - and not a bad drive either! Rav4 - another good buy, but when we tested it we felt it was too "car-like". Depending on your preference this will either be good, or bad! Outlander? - no idea. Weird looks! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Honda is better than Toyota. Isn't the Outlander a Subaru? I think you mean the "Outback" Dickie..... Which is also a restaurant chain in the States..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashBangWallop Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 And I thought you had to be 17 to drive a car and 16 for a motorbike (upto 50cc). It's been a long time since I passed my test and it could all be very different by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffythefirst Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Get something simple cheap and crappy - mk 1 vw polo for example. When it breaks learn to fix it yourself, insurance will be cheap and it wont matter when you crash it - as you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Get something simple cheap and crappy - mk 1 vw polo for example. When it breaks learn to fix it yourself, insurance will be cheap and it wont matter when you crash it - as you will. Best advice so far. My first car (Mk II Escort) cost me 500 quid. About 18 months (and one crash) later, I sold it for about the same. As has been said, you almost certainly will have an accident in your first couple of years of driving. Do yourself a favour and make it happen in something slow. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthurs Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 First car was a Fiesta Mk1 cost £300. Crashed it within the first few months, fixed it myself cost about £50 in parts. Didn’t have to go to the insurance so it didn’t affect that. Get your no-claims up then start looking at a decent car. I’m now onto a Clio 182, 21 years old and it’s costing me £2100 a year for insurance. Then the Westy will be finished soon! That’s when the real fun begins. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell O'Neill Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 21 years old and it’s costing me £2100 a year for insurance. oh, who wants to be young again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthurs Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I was paying £1400 third party only on the Fiesta so £2100 is quite reasonable really. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8ight Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 And I thought you had to be 17 to drive a car and 16 for a motorbike (upto 50cc). hes a septic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Strewth, IIRC I "only" used to pay £350 or so TPFT on my Fiesta Supersport when I was 18. Oh, suddenly that makes me feel ancient Oh *$£@ just realised that was 18 years ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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