phoenix Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) i drive a galaxy which is great for the family and dogs, however, my job entails me to drive (alot of) the smallest of country lanes that both door mirrors take half the hedge with me especially when i meet another car and i have to reverse five miles so i want a small car that will double for my daughter to learn in so it has to be small engine for cheap tax and insurance, so, my dilema is what do i get, i quite like the daewoo matiz but ive heard they arnt very good, same goes for the fiat cinquecento and the corsa, so i wandered if fugees had first hand experience of these really small cars and what do you recommend........thank youuuuuu Edited July 26, 2009 by phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 ive double posted, please can a mod remove one .....thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 My first car was a ford fiesta, and I loved it! Only got rid of it because it had a small engine (995cc) which couldn't cope with the hills in the Peak District - although it was quite funny to block a big, fat, impatient Beemer when the engine stalled on a particularly steep hill Fords in general are cheap, because there are so many about and getting parts never seems to be a problem (I've only ever driven cheap old bangers ). Insurance was dead cheap too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 My first car was a Fiesta too (995) it went all the way to southern Italy including the mountains. It was a fab little car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had until recently a litle C2 and loved it, went forever on a tank of fuel, the rear seats split and also moved backwards and forwards and folded up completley to give a huge space if the dogs need to go in there, loads of storage space and so easy to drive and park, I miss my little car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Had a Renault Clio and I absolutely loved it. It went all over the country for several years, never broke down and still had plenty of space with the back seats folded down for those trips to Ikea. Would have another one in a heartbeat if I didn't have 5 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have a 4 door Toyota Aygo and love it. Very cheap to tax and run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl33 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ford fan here too! I've just sold my little Clio and that was fab too, but I'm saving now to get a 2010 plate Fiesta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I've got a Punto and I love it. It does about 50 miles to the gallon and is cheap to insure. The back seats fold down flat enough to fit in a bale of hay or several rabbit carriers! Â My longer term aim is to get a Citroen C1/Toyota Aygo/Peugeot 107 (they are all the same car) which is smaller but will do even more miles to the gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzeanna Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I've got a Nissan Micra...1.3...its small enough to be nippy in town traffic, but it can really fly on motorways too and despite being small, as its a five door and the back seats fold it can hold a surprising amount of shopping and five people if necessary. Oh, and two medium size dogs with no problems! ours is ten years old now and I wouldn't change her for the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 My first car was a fiesta and when I upgraded this year i got another fiesta as I love them. Small car but as a hatchback enough space for my grooming kit. Tax is low as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Have a look here Parkers independent reviews with mpg info on every car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax39 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Cant speak from experience, but when I was looking for a new car, my mechanic raved about the Nissan Micra and its reliability. Also cheap tax and insurance. I just couldnt afford one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) I drove a Smart fortwo for a few years - absolutely loved it. Cheap to tax, brilliant fuel consumption and it was cheapish to insure until I had the engine remapped and it then went like a bomb. heh heh! Edited July 27, 2009 by Spins4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 my son had a cinquecento, lovely car. His saxo was very nice too. Hes now looking for a hatchback if anyone is selling one. he wont need it till 3rd september so if your not selling just now, think of us please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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