Oh no! Another woman driver!

[Mrs kempie]

That's right, I'm thinking of learning to drive. It won't be until next year because of the baby being so little and not old enough for me to want to leave him with his grandparents, or daddy who will probably end up trying to scrunch his face up. So you're all safe for now, but, what's the best car to learn to drive in?


Kempie suggested a Volvo because I can fcuk it up to my hearts content, but I don't want something that's big. I want a little car, that I can deal with.

I'm terrified enough as it is about the idea of driving so putting me behind the wheel of the something like a Volvo would terrify me! It's bad enough I panic when I'm sat behind the wheel of kempie's estate just to move it!

[kempie]

I dont know why im putting this on here as I'm sat next to you but I did say I'd get you a dub

[MS1COYS]

I dont know why im putting this on here as I'm sat next to you but I did say I'd get you a dub

Pmsl 

That's right, I'm thinking of learning to drive. It won't be until next year because of the baby being so little and not old enough for me to want to leave him with his grandparents, or daddy who will probably end up trying to scrunch his face up. So you're all safe for now, but, what's the best car to learn to drive in?


Kempie suggested a Volvo because I can fcuk it up to my hearts content, but I don't want something that's big. I want a little car, that I can deal with.

I'm terrified enough as it is about the idea of driving so putting me behind the wheel of the something like a Volvo would terrify me! It's bad enough I panic when I'm sat behind the wheel of kempie's estate just to move it!

Mk1 Ford Ka 1.25 zetec or 1.3 endura. hands down best car you learn to drive in. Handle like there on rails, due to the wheels being right on each corner of the car. Great responsive steering and yet decent under brakes. Good NCAP safety rating. Sound, albeit agricultural engines. Easy to work on and cheap as a mother to maintain (full service around£100-120) I had one that I bought with 41k on the clock and put another 55k on it in under two years. Never had a single issue, never burnt any oil, no leaks, no mechanical issues, comfortable enough on long journeys and easily returns 45mpg if driven sensibly. You should be able to pick up a dirt cheap one with less than 100k on the clock for under a bag of sand, 12 months MOT and some tax. With any luck you can learn in it, have a years free motoring out of it and then sell it on for £700-800....no brainer imo. 

[CJA321]

I dont know why im putting this on here as I'm sat next to you but I did say I'd get you a dub

Pmsl 

That's right, I'm thinking of learning to drive. It won't be until next year because of the baby being so little and not old enough for me to want to leave him with his grandparents, or daddy who will probably end up trying to scrunch his face up. So you're all safe for now, but, what's the best car to learn to drive in?


Kempie suggested a Volvo because I can fcuk it up to my hearts content, but I don't want something that's big. I want a little car, that I can deal with.

I'm terrified enough as it is about the idea of driving so putting me behind the wheel of the something like a Volvo would terrify me! It's bad enough I panic when I'm sat behind the wheel of kempie's estate just to move it!

Mk1 Ford Ka 1.25 zetec or 1.3 endura. hands down best car you learn to drive in. Handle like there on rails, due to the wheels being right on each corner of the car. Great responsive steering and yet decent under brakes. Good NCAP safety rating. Sound, albeit agricultural engines. Easy to work on and cheap as a mother to maintain (full service around£100-120) I had one that I bought with 41k on the clock and put another 55k on it in under two years. Never had a single issue, never burnt any oil, no leaks, no mechanical issues, comfortable enough on long journeys and easily returns 45mpg if driven sensibly. You should be able to pick up a dirt cheap one with less than 100k on the clock for under a bag of sand, 12 months MOT and some tax. With any luck you can learn in it, have a years free motoring out of it and then sell it on for £700-800....no brainer imo. 

Fook knows what ford Ka you had but i wouldnt touch one with a sh!tty stick. Wrotten, sills, around fuel cap floors. Made out of tinfoil. Engines are pre-historic as well... Early ones still had cast iron heads im sure, might be wrong with that. Engines are noisey as fook as well, tappety and sound like bag of nuts. Sure ul get afew good ones but imo, id stay well clear.

[cняis]

Ka? No. unless your ok with it being welded up for the mot every few years. Plus every one I've driven has been dangerous. They tramline and wander even with new wishbones and bushes.

My money is on a 1.25 zetec fiesta, 2002 on.  Soooo much more car for the money.

[Chris.]

new polo

[MS1COYS]

I obviously had a good one then. My skin and blister also had one from new, she sold after six years with 90k on it and she literally never had it serviced and totally abused it, failed it's last MOT on a buggered wiper blade and a bald tyre. Also I remember at the time that the Parkers guide gave it 4/5 for reliability....worked for me anyhow and Mrs. Kempie only wants something to learn in. I wouldn't argue with a 1.25 Fiesta though....both cheap motoring 

[hobnobbob]

will agree on the ford being the best car to learn/1st year driving in! Worlds easyest car to drive!

[X4MGS]

Don't try and learn from Hubby Waste of time and money & you'll only fall out....


Get a GOOD driving instructor & Abuse his car 1st.....


 

[Gavv8]

Both my eldest daughters learned in and still drive peugeot 206's, my wife also has one and although they are french (spit) they are easy to drive/cheap to insure and a piece of cake to fix when they go wrong plus there are millions of them out there pootling around....dead reliable too, the only bit of advice i would give is to get professional lessons as teaching someone to drive is seriously hazardous to your relationships and there are so many new rules and laws coming in every day now that you need a qualified instructor to get you through all the red tape.
Good luck when you do decide to learn though..