Hey i've entered the cycle of getting a car for the first time. I passed my test yesterday and I'm keen to get a cheap as possible car/insurance setup for 1-2 to bring my NCD down/gain a bit of experience.
Having looked into what cars (I'm not really fussed what I drive, i just want to gain experience on the roads and get my premiums down), corsa/clios seem to be high risk + my area (slough, berks) isn't doing me favours. Someone recommended to look into a VW Lupo 1.0L. I'm in love with the look and size of the car and i've always admired the interiors of VWs so this looks like a perfect first car. In fact I don't want anything else!
As far as maintenance, will I struggle with a car of this age? (Will mostly likely be looking for 00-03). Is there a certain mileage at which I should avoid?
Insurance is coming to £2.5K with a blackbox WITH my dad as a named driver. I've yet to call companies up but i think I will have to suffer for 1 year. I'm 21 and a male. Does anyone recall what their quote was at 17-21 for a lupo 1.0?
thanks