Elfik5 Neutral Newbie December 18, 2017 Share December 18, 2017 I am still quite a new driver and my first ever car just broke down. I took it to a garage but it looks like to repair it could cost so much money that it's not worth it. I've had my car for 9 months only (used car). It's a Vauxhall Corsa. I live in the UK and I need my car to commute to work as the public transport is not very good where I live. I don't have a lot of money for a new car right now but I need one and I don't know much about cars but I don't want my second car to break down that soon again. Any suggestions what would be a good second car that is not too expensive and won't break down that soon? Thanks ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic December 18, 2017 Share December 18, 2017 Vauxhall in UK is as unreliable as Opel here...LOL! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic December 18, 2017 Share December 18, 2017 Hyo want the resales market in Singapore dollars or pound? Hahaha joke aside it would he best if you can post in UK Forum. Here doubt many can advise you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic December 18, 2017 Share December 18, 2017 UK used cars are dirt cheap. You should try buying one here in Singapore. You can never afford one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcscot 5th Gear December 19, 2017 Share December 19, 2017 Dude ... maybe I can give some advice. I was in the same situation as you a long time back. I had very little money but hard earned through holiday work as Temp staff. I bought a Proton Saga ... Malaysian on the outside but all Japanese on the inside even the fuel cap! The car lasted me maybe 8-9 years before it finally broke down. The advice - Get a Ford Focus (5 years old) if you have the cash. They are built to last in the UK. When Jeremy Clarkson doesn't drive one of his fancy cars the car he uses on a daily basis is a Ford Focus. Stay away from Vauxhall (Opel) and French cars e.g. Renault - my experience - terrible cars! Japanese cars are good and reliable but very very pricey in the UK apart from Nissan as they are made locally. I hope the advice helps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic December 20, 2017 Share December 20, 2017 http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/recommended/best-used-cars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear December 20, 2017 Share December 20, 2017 Dude ... maybe I can give some advice. I was in the same situation as you a long time back. I had very little money but hard earned through holiday work as Temp staff. I bought a Proton Saga ... Malaysian on the outside but all Japanese on the inside even the fuel cap! The car lasted me maybe 8-9 years before it finally broke down. The advice - Get a Ford Focus (5 years old) if you have the cash. They are built to last in the UK. When Jeremy Clarkson doesn't drive one of his fancy cars the car he uses on a daily basis is a Ford Focus. Stay away from Vauxhall (Opel) and French cars e.g. Renault - my experience - terrible cars! Japanese cars are good and reliable but very very pricey in the UK apart from Nissan as they are made locally. I hope the advice helps. Ford is definitely your best bet, then Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen(manuals) then the japanese and Koreans. Avoid Renault,and all other cars Can still remember fifth gear trying to race a sportscar(forgot model) and a Ford Fiesta in a shopping mall to see who emerge victorious. The video showed that what you need in a crowded context is not power, but handling... *Focus Dude ... maybe I can give some advice. I was in the same situation as you a long time back. I had very little money but hard earned through holiday work as Temp staff. I bought a Proton Saga ... Malaysian on the outside but all Japanese on the inside even the fuel cap! The car lasted me maybe 8-9 years before it finally broke down. The advice - Get a Ford Focus (5 years old) if you have the cash. They are built to last in the UK. When Jeremy Clarkson doesn't drive one of his fancy cars the car he uses on a daily basis is a Ford Focus. Stay away from Vauxhall (Opel) and French cars e.g. Renault - my experience - terrible cars! Japanese cars are good and reliable but very very pricey in the UK apart from Nissan as they are made locally. I hope the advice helps. Did you buy the first batch proton saga in Singapore?The 1989 one? How was it? From Wikipedia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcscot 5th Gear December 20, 2017 Share December 20, 2017 Ford is definitely your best bet, then Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen(manuals) then the japanese and Koreans. Avoid Renault,and all other cars Can still remember fifth gear trying to race a sportscar(forgot model) and a Ford Fiesta in a shopping mall to see who emerge victorious. The video showed that what you need in a crowded context is not power, but handling... *Focus Did you buy the first batch proton saga in Singapore?The 1989 one? How was it? From Wikipedia Haha! I was in the UK and I bought probably the 1st batch of Proton Saga circa 1993 not the hatchback model but the Saloon model. It was huge, very basic and yet functional. There was no power steering, no airbags, no ABS absolutely nothing just pure manual transmission (5 speed no less!) but I loved it cos I bought it with my own hard earned cash! Parents were furious and called it a "jelopy". They offered my some cash to change the car but I refused. I drove it for 8-9 years until the entire exhaust literally needed replacing ie the moment the mechanic touched it ... it broke! I sold it for 50quid. Subsequently as I had a little more money ... I bought a Renault Megane coupe - Oh My God!!!!!!! It is up till this day the worst car I have ever driven! I traded it in eventually for a nice red Ford Focus 2 door (not STI) and it served me well till my return to Singapore. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Haha! I was in the UK and I bought probably the 1st batch of Proton Saga circa 1993 not the hatchback model but the Saloon model. It was huge, very basic and yet functional. There was no power steering, no airbags, no ABS absolutely nothing just pure manual transmission (5 speed no less!) but I loved it cos I bought it with my own hard earned cash! Parents were furious and called it a "jelopy". They offered my some cash to change the car but I refused. I drove it for 8-9 years until the entire exhaust literally needed replacing ie the moment the mechanic touched it ... it broke! I sold it for 50quid. Subsequently as I had a little more money ... I bought a Renault Megane coupe - Oh My God!!!!!!! It is up till this day the worst car I have ever driven! I traded it in eventually for a nice red Ford Focus 2 door (not STI) and it served me well till my return to Singapore. Apparently the proton saga in the uk has a sunroof. Did yours have one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genes 6th Gear December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Nissan Micra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Haha! I was in the UK and I bought probably the 1st batch of Proton Saga circa 1993 not the hatchback model but the Saloon model. It was huge, very basic and yet functional. There was no power steering, no airbags, no ABS absolutely nothing just pure manual transmission (5 speed no less!) but I loved it cos I bought it with my own hard earned cash! Parents were furious and called it a "jelopy". They offered my some cash to change the car but I refused. I drove it for 8-9 years until the entire exhaust literally needed replacing ie the moment the mechanic touched it ... it broke! I sold it for 50quid. Subsequently as I had a little more money ... I bought a Renault Megane coupe - Oh My God!!!!!!! It is up till this day the worst car I have ever driven! I traded it in eventually for a nice red Ford Focus 2 door (not STI) and it served me well till my return to Singapore. This nice man thanks you. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcscot 5th Gear December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Apparently the proton saga in the uk has a sunroof. Did yours have one? Hmmm ... I think I had one but I never used it. It was not a proper "sunroof" - one could not slide it open but a marginal tilt. I didn;t use it much cos the more you open the likelihood of it leaking increases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Skoda!!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angcheek Hypersonic December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Vauxhall in UK is as unreliable as Opel here...LOL! suddenly I realise quite a number of mcfer driving opel u know 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angcheek Hypersonic December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Skoda!!!! ya good and cheaper 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 ya good and cheaper And in europe parts are cheap and readily available 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 I am still quite a new driver and my first ever car just broke down. I took it to a garage but it looks like to repair it could cost so much money that it's not worth it. I've had my car for 9 months only (used car). It's a Vauxhall Corsa. I live in the UK and I need my car to commute to work as the public transport is not very good where I live. I don't have a lot of money for a new car right now but I need one and I don't know much about cars but I don't want my second car to break down that soon again. Any suggestions what would be a good second car that is not too expensive and won't break down that soon? Thanks What's your budget for the car and what's your insurance group? Vauxhall Corsa is usually fairly affordable to maintain. If you are looking for reliable cars, can look at Nissan Mirca, Parts should be cheap and easily available since it is made in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 suddenly I realise quite a number of mcfer driving opel u know Bro @Tianmo, where is your Astra? ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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