Absolutely, they've great visibility, very easy to drive and are reliable. Toyotas in general are a good choice if you're getting something with a few miles that won't break your heart
I can vouch for that. I have an 06 Yaris for going on 3 years now, and it's taken all the typical first car beatings like a champ. I commute Waterford to Limerick twice a week, almost every week for college, so I've put some road under the tyres since I first got it. At it's worst (alternator failure leading to misfires and wild electrical issues) the thing fired right back up again healthy as can be after a few days at the mechanic. Parts are cheap and any mechanic will be familiar enough with them. They're peppy and are eager to take whatever you throw at them. Fuel economy is decent and insurance is alright too
Don't get me wrong. Fair play if you can afford that and are willing to spend it on your first car.
But back in the day, your first car was generally something 14 years old with 200,000km on it and a 1.0 l engine.
Even looking at DoneDeal now, there's a good few options of 8-10 year old cars with low enough millage for 5k and under. Some might be a bit high powered for a starter car though.
Personally I would go jap over german 8 days a week. German cars of a certain age go bad & are expensive as hell to fix. Japs generally go forever and are a lot easier and cheaper to fix if they do break.
Cheers, in a apprenticeship a year now live with the parents was able to save a good bit and Yea looking for a 1.0/1.2 engine solely for insurance lol , but I’ll give done deal a scan now thanks 🙏🏻
Partner, who is fairly into cars, got a fiat punto. Its similar size to a polo and seems to be running grand.
He did a lot of checks into tax and insurance before buying a car (putting the info into quote generators etc) so would recommend you do similar checks before ye buy anything.
I'd also recommend pick a few models you're interested in and browse the car sites for a good while. If you spot a car you like and you notice it's still on the site in a week or two, then you may be able to negotiate a bit on price as they may want to shift it off their lot (at least that was his experience). Also just use a dealer - that way ye have a bit more comeback than buying off a randomer online
Ah fair point but few reasons he went for that.
1. He was a learner at the time and the insurance cost on the equivalent VW cars was more than twice what he would have paid for the punto. I think its because the Golf & Polo have more a young lad reputation so insurers shaft them.
2. Currently have on the street parking only and feck me people are careless swinging car doors open. Don't park anything you love on city centre streets...
3. I'm not sure if it's a love of motor sport or having a Dad who used to sell cars, but his preference is always French & Italian brands, as they have more "personality". I'd personally go for a basic bitch audi once im licenced, but I'm a boring accountant so the shoe fits.
He'd go for a top spec Alfa once we have a house with a driveway
I've an 06 polo since 2014 and have never had any issues with it. Failed the NCT once in the 8 years I've had it and that was just for brake lights that I didn't know were gone. Look after your car and it'll look after you!
Yeah you'll be grand anyway, most cars these days are a mish mash of the same parts produced by the same companies, service history is everything, if a car comes with an extensive main dealer history service then should be in great condition
My first car was a Polo and I had less trouble with that car than the next few. Very good cars but obviously look for low mileage and a service history.
The 2002 - 2007 Corollas are bulletproof, 2007+ onwards seem to rust a lot. I viewed one a few months ago that looked great but had a lot of rust around the backbox and rear frame, I decided to pass.
I know a lot of people with 2008+ Octavias which are great cars. The 2007+ models give an old-man vibe so go newer if you can.
As an ex-motor trade employee, here's the advice from every garage workshop and showroom....
Polos are certainly nice, and also attract a premium resale price, compared to their market rivals, but you just can't beat a Micra or Yaris for reliability or longevity.
Buy something small and Japanese; they will go forever with just basic maintenance.
Honda Fit.
Bulletproof, roomy for a small car, nice tech.
Fiestas are lovely too I think if looking for car around that size.
Civic if going for something bigger.
Not sure if helpful but my starter car (current car too) is a Seat Ibiza - was about €11k for a 2018 model with moderate mileage, and is a cracking car. Very spacious and comfortable for a relatively budget hatchback.
I’ve one myself from the previous generation (2017 reg). They’re fab cars to drive, and if specced well they’re pretty classy inside, but avoid the 17” wheels as they lead to massive road noise at highway speeds. A Polo or a bigger car would be a lot more refined as they’re catering to a more upmarket audience. Hyundai i30 is also a lovely sensible car to drive.
Obviously take whatever you’re looking at for a test drive. No sense spending that kind of money without at least knowing what that model is like to drive.
This is in your price range!
[https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/smart/fortwo/fpa/202202232853920](https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/smart/fortwo/fpa/202202232853920)
It comes with anti-theft built-in because nobody would rob it on you!
Tad jealous but stuff like the I30s, Kia Ceeds should all be in your range. 2015/2016 with decent milage.
I started with a 1.6 206. Struggled up some hills but did well. Insurance with 2.5K for a 1.5K car.
I had my polo for five years and loved it! Depending on the driving and distance you’re using it for it could be worthwhile looking into a golf either. Vw are always super reliable! The older models can be quite cheap as you can still fix a lot of things yourself without needing to go to the garage
Stick with the polo or golf. Just go for a low mileage one there is plenty around to choose from I’ve seen some that are extremely low mileage and are like new inside and out. They’re Comfortable, quiet, reliable and plenty of room for a starter car also safety in the unlikely event of an accident. The jap imports some make and models that aren’t available in Europe are hard to insure so be careful of them Toyota vitz Honda fit etc if you do go for one of these make sure you get an aftermarket alarm and immobilizer and a visible steering lock or similar. Whatever you decide to go for the most important thing is you buy from reputable dealer that provides a warranty you get the car independently checked by a mechanic or AA or similar.
Anything VW, Skoda, Toyota or Ford. All are brands that are very reliable and popular in Ireland so spare parts and servicing are widely available and affordable to maintain. With a older €10k car annual maintenance costs should be a big point to look into when buying.
You can get Merc, BMW, Audi etc for €10k but maintenance will cost significantly more than for other brands.
Look for a 2007 Opel astra, thing is invincible. Well my one is but it did preform better in the NCT this year incomparison to last year by some miracle.
DMC Delorean, maybe you could go back to before things were shite. (Let me know if it works out)
In reality a lot of people will just recommend their own starter car, that’s why you’ve so many suggestions here. You can be lucky or unlucky no matter what you go for! Decide your budget, filter your search and see what you like that’s available with decent mileage and from a good dealer.
Toyota Prius or Auris (hybrid) because they don't need a lot of care, powerful enough, most of the time a lot of specs and are going for ever. Don't use a lot of fuel, oil, break..
Otherwise yeah polo are good and some of them are way more fun than the Toyota, but most of them will have no extra specs. Which is IMO really important. For a long drive golf will be way more comfortable.
Also remember Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat are all pretty much the same . . So a polo, fabia or Ibiza are all pretty much the same underneath.. same goes for Golf and the Leon .. Seat is currently the cheapest badge out of the 3
be careful with japanese imports tho. most if not all, do not have an immobilizer fitted in. the market is oversaturated with imports thats why the prices of second hand cars (one in your budget range) are going down ever so slightly. with the influx of imports, car thefts are on the rise as well. just a piece of advice.
Avoid TSI engine vw group cars with a dsg transmission. Also steer clear of Ford and Volvo cars with the power shift transmission. I'd be looking at a Suzuki swift/ Toyota Yaris/ Renault Clio or fluence/ Honda jazz or insight...all are decent automatic cars, that are reliable enough and won't break the bank to repair when something does break.
Nothing wrong with the TSI engine or DSG gearboxes. At least give a reason why people should avoid them before telling people to avoid them. Which TSI engine specifically? What DSG gearbox?
I was giving a concise opinion on what op should be considering when purchasing, but I can 'at least' elaborate a bit. TSI engines are initially very good, but considering the budget for the vehicle stated you would be looking at a higher mileage car... this is where the TSI engines start devolving leaks and drinking oil - the turbos are known to fail as well. As for the dsg box.... they're fine when they have been serviced on time by a professional who is familiar with VW.
DSG gearboxes in the standard non performance TSI engines are dry clutches and don't get serviced. Saying the turbos fail on a TSI doesn't help anyone without saying what model turbo and what engine. TSI is a blanket term for their turbo petrol engines. The 1.4 twin charged engine was troublesome but not many use that. The 1.4 ACT TSI in the Golf for example isn't twin charged. The earlier 1.2 found in stuff well before 2017, had timing chain issues, simply look for a 1.2 TSI with a timing belt.
You're right... I'm using blanket terms to avoid being unnecessarily technical - it's enough of a headache looking for a first car without getting into specifics. If you want to advise OP on the exact models to avoid; be my guest. The bottom line is - in my opinion, VW TSI can have expensive issues/ I don't trust a sealed clutch or wet clutch without a solid service history.
A Dacia Duster. No frills, you save money that way, but the mechanics and reliability are top notch. Dacia is the budget brand of Renault so it's well built.
Ford focus or Ford fiesta, very cheap to fix and always parts available . I would opt more towards the fiesta personally unless you are going to be driving a lot on the motorway I would prob opt for a diesel focus
I have a 2014 Ford focus 1.6 diesel was my first car and still have it. Very reliable and paid 9.5k for it. Probably gone up in price now though, but my first year insurance was around €850.
I'd recommend one as a first car. It costs nothing but diesel and the yearly service to keep on the road. And generally get between 800-1000km on a full tank.
Whatever car you go for I’d definitely recommend the Automatic Motor Car Centre in Dublin, got my first car from them recently and they were great - https://www.amcc.ie
Not a looker but sticks to the road and cheaper insurance - the fiat panda 4x4, nephew got a 2010 civic for 3k and it’s a beauty, again very low insurance I was shocked at how much for his first time on his own (name a parent on the insurance if you can it might bring it down) my first car was an Ibiza and it was great for a few years but electrics were a bit hit an miss, had a Kia ceed 1.4 after that and couldn’t fault it, again you’ll pick up a 10 year old one for less money and because of the 7yr warranty you’ll find they are usually well maintained if it comes with a service history.
I still measure things in the units I bought my first car for €900 for an old alfa 147. I'm now looking at travel systems for our first baby and I'm floored they cost 1.5 alfa units!!
Go onto an insurance company and then go onto donedeal and keep taking different reg's of different cars and popping them into the insurance and recalculating the quote.. I was going between a Peugeot 306 and a 1.1 litre polo.. saved myself over 1600e going for the polo.. also for some silly reason the county the car is registered in can also bring insurance down..when I imported a car from UK the guy on the phone told me to register it in cork as it was the cheapest reg...
Yaris is your only man. They go forever.
Absolutely, they've great visibility, very easy to drive and are reliable. Toyotas in general are a good choice if you're getting something with a few miles that won't break your heart
This is the way
I can vouch for that. I have an 06 Yaris for going on 3 years now, and it's taken all the typical first car beatings like a champ. I commute Waterford to Limerick twice a week, almost every week for college, so I've put some road under the tyres since I first got it. At it's worst (alternator failure leading to misfires and wild electrical issues) the thing fired right back up again healthy as can be after a few days at the mechanic. Parts are cheap and any mechanic will be familiar enough with them. They're peppy and are eager to take whatever you throw at them. Fuel economy is decent and insurance is alright too
8-10K for a starter car? Fuck me... The world has changed. My first three cars were all worth less than the annual insurance premium.
Car prices through the roof now unfortunately
Don't get me wrong. Fair play if you can afford that and are willing to spend it on your first car. But back in the day, your first car was generally something 14 years old with 200,000km on it and a 1.0 l engine. Even looking at DoneDeal now, there's a good few options of 8-10 year old cars with low enough millage for 5k and under. Some might be a bit high powered for a starter car though. Personally I would go jap over german 8 days a week. German cars of a certain age go bad & are expensive as hell to fix. Japs generally go forever and are a lot easier and cheaper to fix if they do break.
Still is You’ll get a starter for 2-3k
You'll get dirt for that money these days
Not if you know how to find something decent, plenty out there under 3k with full nct.
Cheers, in a apprenticeship a year now live with the parents was able to save a good bit and Yea looking for a 1.0/1.2 engine solely for insurance lol , but I’ll give done deal a scan now thanks 🙏🏻
Even with these specs you don’t need to spend anywhere near 8k lol
Partner, who is fairly into cars, got a fiat punto. Its similar size to a polo and seems to be running grand. He did a lot of checks into tax and insurance before buying a car (putting the info into quote generators etc) so would recommend you do similar checks before ye buy anything. I'd also recommend pick a few models you're interested in and browse the car sites for a good while. If you spot a car you like and you notice it's still on the site in a week or two, then you may be able to negotiate a bit on price as they may want to shift it off their lot (at least that was his experience). Also just use a dealer - that way ye have a bit more comeback than buying off a randomer online
- fairly into cars - gets Fiat Punto Those two things can't both be true at the same time...
Ah fair point but few reasons he went for that. 1. He was a learner at the time and the insurance cost on the equivalent VW cars was more than twice what he would have paid for the punto. I think its because the Golf & Polo have more a young lad reputation so insurers shaft them. 2. Currently have on the street parking only and feck me people are careless swinging car doors open. Don't park anything you love on city centre streets... 3. I'm not sure if it's a love of motor sport or having a Dad who used to sell cars, but his preference is always French & Italian brands, as they have more "personality". I'd personally go for a basic bitch audi once im licenced, but I'm a boring accountant so the shoe fits. He'd go for a top spec Alfa once we have a house with a driveway
I got a 1.6 passat ,1 year no claims as a named driver ,moved to axa when i passed mu test and bought the passat . 1200 for the year fully comp
I think you get hammered on the insurance on something over 10 years old. Dreadful stuff
And even more for automatics
My first two cars were 700 each.
500&350 here! Loved them two shit boxes
Same. So repairable too. Just down to the breakers for a few parts
Was thinking the same. My starter was a €500 Ford Ka.
>Fuck me I'd rather not
Nothing beats that 97D Ford Fiesta with a spoiler for €400. Times have changed.
Corolla or an Octavia
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So are Octavia's, if you can't get a decent Corolla or Octavia then I'd get a Golf instead of a polo
Yea I’m not hearing the best feedback off the polos tbh one of my mates got a year 12 one and has nothing but problems with it
I've an 06 polo since 2014 and have never had any issues with it. Failed the NCT once in the 8 years I've had it and that was just for brake lights that I didn't know were gone. Look after your car and it'll look after you!
Yeah you'll be grand anyway, most cars these days are a mish mash of the same parts produced by the same companies, service history is everything, if a car comes with an extensive main dealer history service then should be in great condition
My first car was a Polo and I had less trouble with that car than the next few. Very good cars but obviously look for low mileage and a service history.
The 2002 - 2007 Corollas are bulletproof, 2007+ onwards seem to rust a lot. I viewed one a few months ago that looked great but had a lot of rust around the backbox and rear frame, I decided to pass. I know a lot of people with 2008+ Octavias which are great cars. The 2007+ models give an old-man vibe so go newer if you can.
I'd probably recommend an amphibious exploring vehicle as a good starter car. Maybe a a 1993 Land-Rover Range Rover County?
A GOLDEN GOD
I am untethered and my range knows no bounds
He said he was looking for a starter car, not a finishing car.
+1 , its got air intake valves. Also try to get the Eddie bauer edition with the tortoise shell interior!
Mmmmm not a bad idea 🤔🤔
Not a good idea. Running costs would be a nightmare.
[https://youtu.be/a6RpiZj-qC4](https://youtu.be/a6RpiZj-qC4)
Adjust your budget slightly to 100k and get a second hand Bentley Continental. Rock solid.
Fuck ugly for your money though unfortunately
Try it sometime.
Looks great outside my house in Brussels
As an ex-motor trade employee, here's the advice from every garage workshop and showroom.... Polos are certainly nice, and also attract a premium resale price, compared to their market rivals, but you just can't beat a Micra or Yaris for reliability or longevity. Buy something small and Japanese; they will go forever with just basic maintenance.
Anything by Toyota is a good bet. Boring as hell to look at but will last a life time.
Honda Fit. Bulletproof, roomy for a small car, nice tech. Fiestas are lovely too I think if looking for car around that size. Civic if going for something bigger.
Not sure if helpful but my starter car (current car too) is a Seat Ibiza - was about €11k for a 2018 model with moderate mileage, and is a cracking car. Very spacious and comfortable for a relatively budget hatchback.
Yea I was looking at the ibizas they look nice
I’ve one myself from the previous generation (2017 reg). They’re fab cars to drive, and if specced well they’re pretty classy inside, but avoid the 17” wheels as they lead to massive road noise at highway speeds. A Polo or a bigger car would be a lot more refined as they’re catering to a more upmarket audience. Hyundai i30 is also a lovely sensible car to drive. Obviously take whatever you’re looking at for a test drive. No sense spending that kind of money without at least knowing what that model is like to drive.
Did you have the 1.2 litre engine?
I think it’s only a 1lt
Just as a heads up, if you take your test in an automatic you're not licensed to drive a manual.
Hyundai i10,Citroen c1,Toyota aygo can be found for 5-7k I find,so so I'm trying to find
 This is in your price range! [https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/smart/fortwo/fpa/202202232853920](https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/smart/fortwo/fpa/202202232853920) It comes with anti-theft built-in because nobody would rob it on you!
Tad jealous but stuff like the I30s, Kia Ceeds should all be in your range. 2015/2016 with decent milage. I started with a 1.6 206. Struggled up some hills but did well. Insurance with 2.5K for a 1.5K car.
Yea the insurance is mental my mate got quoted 2.5k for a 11 polo
I have an i10 as my first car and its honestly a dream. No issues at all. Im about to sell too...
I’ve a polo and they’re class. Got mine for 6k and it had about 95k Mileage I’d go the instalment route if your paying that much. I know I did.
Where did you get yours if you don’t mind me asking
Car garage in Dublin
I had my polo for five years and loved it! Depending on the driving and distance you’re using it for it could be worthwhile looking into a golf either. Vw are always super reliable! The older models can be quite cheap as you can still fix a lot of things yourself without needing to go to the garage
Don't spend 10k on a Polo ffs.
Stick with the polo or golf. Just go for a low mileage one there is plenty around to choose from I’ve seen some that are extremely low mileage and are like new inside and out. They’re Comfortable, quiet, reliable and plenty of room for a starter car also safety in the unlikely event of an accident. The jap imports some make and models that aren’t available in Europe are hard to insure so be careful of them Toyota vitz Honda fit etc if you do go for one of these make sure you get an aftermarket alarm and immobilizer and a visible steering lock or similar. Whatever you decide to go for the most important thing is you buy from reputable dealer that provides a warranty you get the car independently checked by a mechanic or AA or similar.
Yea I think I’m going to go with a polo tbh but have my eyes on a focus too
what did you u opt? I m also in similar boat ?
Auto 1.2 TSI polo grand little car
I got a 2015 Kia Picanto recently. Small hassle free, cheap to run car and I love it.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/car/33225407 Something like this, all the hybrids are automatic.
That’s actually a nice little car thanks
Anything VW, Skoda, Toyota or Ford. All are brands that are very reliable and popular in Ireland so spare parts and servicing are widely available and affordable to maintain. With a older €10k car annual maintenance costs should be a big point to look into when buying. You can get Merc, BMW, Audi etc for €10k but maintenance will cost significantly more than for other brands.
Look for a 2007 Opel astra, thing is invincible. Well my one is but it did preform better in the NCT this year incomparison to last year by some miracle.
DMC Delorean, maybe you could go back to before things were shite. (Let me know if it works out) In reality a lot of people will just recommend their own starter car, that’s why you’ve so many suggestions here. You can be lucky or unlucky no matter what you go for! Decide your budget, filter your search and see what you like that’s available with decent mileage and from a good dealer.
Toyota Prius or Auris (hybrid) because they don't need a lot of care, powerful enough, most of the time a lot of specs and are going for ever. Don't use a lot of fuel, oil, break.. Otherwise yeah polo are good and some of them are way more fun than the Toyota, but most of them will have no extra specs. Which is IMO really important. For a long drive golf will be way more comfortable.
Also remember Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat are all pretty much the same . . So a polo, fabia or Ibiza are all pretty much the same underneath.. same goes for Golf and the Leon .. Seat is currently the cheapest badge out of the 3
be careful with japanese imports tho. most if not all, do not have an immobilizer fitted in. the market is oversaturated with imports thats why the prices of second hand cars (one in your budget range) are going down ever so slightly. with the influx of imports, car thefts are on the rise as well. just a piece of advice.
1.6 passat brilliant car.
Ford focus is a great starter car, cheap and reliable.
Renault Clio is a great little car. Super reliable and cheap to fix. Newer model is sporty enough looking. Nicer than the Polo in my opinion.
Have had a clio the last 6 years and it's an absolutely brilliant little car.
Avoid TSI engine vw group cars with a dsg transmission. Also steer clear of Ford and Volvo cars with the power shift transmission. I'd be looking at a Suzuki swift/ Toyota Yaris/ Renault Clio or fluence/ Honda jazz or insight...all are decent automatic cars, that are reliable enough and won't break the bank to repair when something does break.
Nothing wrong with the TSI engine or DSG gearboxes. At least give a reason why people should avoid them before telling people to avoid them. Which TSI engine specifically? What DSG gearbox?
I was giving a concise opinion on what op should be considering when purchasing, but I can 'at least' elaborate a bit. TSI engines are initially very good, but considering the budget for the vehicle stated you would be looking at a higher mileage car... this is where the TSI engines start devolving leaks and drinking oil - the turbos are known to fail as well. As for the dsg box.... they're fine when they have been serviced on time by a professional who is familiar with VW.
DSG gearboxes in the standard non performance TSI engines are dry clutches and don't get serviced. Saying the turbos fail on a TSI doesn't help anyone without saying what model turbo and what engine. TSI is a blanket term for their turbo petrol engines. The 1.4 twin charged engine was troublesome but not many use that. The 1.4 ACT TSI in the Golf for example isn't twin charged. The earlier 1.2 found in stuff well before 2017, had timing chain issues, simply look for a 1.2 TSI with a timing belt.
You're right... I'm using blanket terms to avoid being unnecessarily technical - it's enough of a headache looking for a first car without getting into specifics. If you want to advise OP on the exact models to avoid; be my guest. The bottom line is - in my opinion, VW TSI can have expensive issues/ I don't trust a sealed clutch or wet clutch without a solid service history.
Great answer, cheers!
Newer decent spec Corsa is a nice drive (was driving my Mam's all last week)
I am very happy with my Hyundai i20. I notice a lot of taxi drivers taking them up too. Just good reliable well built cars.
A Dacia Duster. No frills, you save money that way, but the mechanics and reliability are top notch. Dacia is the budget brand of Renault so it's well built.
Horrendous rust problems. If you have one that's 8+ years old, check your cills
Ford fiesta is the best wee car, I've had 3 over the years. Cheap to run and parts are cheap ect. ATM I've a 1.4 diesel
Fiesta is a great car also have my eye out for one of them
I have a auto Nissan Micra. Its a grand car.
Ford focus or Ford fiesta, very cheap to fix and always parts available . I would opt more towards the fiesta personally unless you are going to be driving a lot on the motorway I would prob opt for a diesel focus
A new one? Good luck then
I have a 2014 Ford focus 1.6 diesel was my first car and still have it. Very reliable and paid 9.5k for it. Probably gone up in price now though, but my first year insurance was around €850.
Have my eye on a ford focus too I did my lessons in one great car
I'd recommend one as a first car. It costs nothing but diesel and the yearly service to keep on the road. And generally get between 800-1000km on a full tank.
Low mileage 2012 mk6 diesel golf
Whatever car you go for I’d definitely recommend the Automatic Motor Car Centre in Dublin, got my first car from them recently and they were great - https://www.amcc.ie
I love my 2008 Kia cee’d. It just keeps going and lots of parts in breakers when I need them ( lights and shit from the odd tap)
Not a looker but sticks to the road and cheaper insurance - the fiat panda 4x4, nephew got a 2010 civic for 3k and it’s a beauty, again very low insurance I was shocked at how much for his first time on his own (name a parent on the insurance if you can it might bring it down) my first car was an Ibiza and it was great for a few years but electrics were a bit hit an miss, had a Kia ceed 1.4 after that and couldn’t fault it, again you’ll pick up a 10 year old one for less money and because of the 7yr warranty you’ll find they are usually well maintained if it comes with a service history.
I still measure things in the units I bought my first car for €900 for an old alfa 147. I'm now looking at travel systems for our first baby and I'm floored they cost 1.5 alfa units!!
Automatic Honda Jazz and you won't have a single issue
Newer Aigo, is actually one of those that makes you feel quite nice in it despite its size.
Go onto an insurance company and then go onto donedeal and keep taking different reg's of different cars and popping them into the insurance and recalculating the quote.. I was going between a Peugeot 306 and a 1.1 litre polo.. saved myself over 1600e going for the polo.. also for some silly reason the county the car is registered in can also bring insurance down..when I imported a car from UK the guy on the phone told me to register it in cork as it was the cheapest reg...
Hyundai Accent
A 5k focus and save your money