razza Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I've decided the best thing is for me to buy a car for the missus so she can learn to drive ahead of giving birth to our child. However she won't be using it much so there's no point in both of us having a car until the baby is born (waste of money on 2x tax, insurance etc. etc.). So once the supra's sold I'll buy her one. Therefore what's a good car that women tend to like, that's a safe car to carry babies/kids in, and something that I won't look a prat driving for the next 5 months? Not fussed about it being petrol or diesel, won't be doing enough miles to warrant the extra cost of the diesel probably (10k a year, moving to a lot less once the baby's born and only she drives it), and she's not too fussed about power. Budget is looking around the £5k mark probably, and must have 4 doors. Then come April, not only will I gain a new son/daughter, but also get me a nice powerful car again as will have saved more money between now and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GETTAJETTA Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 1) An MK1 Audi TT 2) A mazda rx7 3) BMW 750il V12 The TT is always a favourite with women and can be bought for around the 5k mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 1) An MK1 Audi TT 2) A mazda rx7 3) BMW 750il V12 The TT is always a favourite with women and can be bought for around the 5k mark 1) Not got 4 doors.... 2) Far too thirsty (worse than the supe), for £5k I'd expect some issues with that engine that won't be cheap as well 3) Far too big for her, something she's not really going to learn to drive in to be honest she hasn't passed her test, so needs to be something a learner can get insured on as well without costing a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire148 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Subaru Legacy Estate. edit ... smaller ... Audi A3 4dr version, pref 2.0 litre diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 firtsly guys it's a car for the wife (my considerations come second), who's not into fast cars as mentioned, so please forget the sports cars (including estates) And secondly it's more likely to be hatchback I'd have thought so she doesn't bang it into everything in sight. Cheap to run, insure and easy for a learner to use please...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Therefore what's a good car that women tend to like 1. As small as possible so they can get it parked inbetween the white lines at the shops. 2. A seat so they can put it forward enough to make the airbag ineffective aswell as being able to see over the dashboard. 3. Massive rearview mirror for applying the cover all makeup stuff. Ford Focus TDCI Diesel, Ford make extremely good cars nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Mazda 3 - cheap to buy, run and maintain (I own one and would recommend and may look at selling ) Mini cooper? - ok so its a little sporty and only 2 doors, but its fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 she did want a mini clubman, but they're too expensive, she'll only dent it somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 perfect! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/782029.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 perfect! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/782029.htm Ladies car? Hows about a Gen7 celica:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Toyota Corolla, well built, reliable, cheap, a good mix of engines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I totally agree! I want my supra back! Ladies car? Hows about a Gen7 celica:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multics Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 honda jazz nissan micra vw polo ford ka They're all ok cars to learn driving really and quite cheap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I totally agree! I want my supra back! Now I feel bad:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 tbh the micra (new shape) has plenty of room for 2 adults and a 3 little one's in the back with room to spare. easy to drive cheap insurance 4 doors good size boot for a small car all mod cons and you can get a good one for 3-4k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 so you should! Now I feel bad:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 VW polo, well built car, and very safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 so you should! The Polo is a good shout:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Ford Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Jen got a Mini one earlier in the year and absolutely loves it but in my opinion is it is very under powered and we should of found a Cooper or a Cooper S:eyebrows:. The boot is very small thou and the rear seats are useable, but not spacious and fuel economy is very bad for a small car. I am now trying to convince her to let the Mini go and get a Lexus IS 200:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 My mate's missus just got a Yaris T-Sport for three and a half grand. Nice little car, cheap to run and insure, fun to drive, and it's still Toyota! You can obviously get 5-door versions, but not as a T-Sport, maybe a T2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I was gonna throw my Civic CRX Del Sol in there, its all the things you specced, but its strictly a 2 door 2 seater. Rats lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs H Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 When I had my first baby I opted for a Mazda 6 Hatchback. Quite nice looking, quite good spec even on the TS and huge boot for prams etc. Bet you can pick up the old model quite cheaply now:) Vicki x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 VW Passat Cheap as chips 2nd hand and look good in certain colours . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 vw golf's are not bad nor are 3 series bmw's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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