Learnt to drive in a Peugot 205 and 106…the 106 (which was brand new) had an off-centre steering wheel, as did others I later looked at when looking for a car – found the off-centre steering wheel did my shoulders in so avoided.

Somewhere there is a photo of my beloved Focus, probably in one of my holiday albums 😀 Maybe the car should have a photo album of her own “Places where I have parked”.

A330-300…with regards to a good first car…as you’ve worked out already, the smaller the better (particularly insurance wise!) to start off with…How about a second hand new model Fiesta? I believe the new model was launched in March 2002, so you should be able to find a reasonably priced one in good nick. Ford have (in my opinion!) raised their game in the past 10 years, both in terms of design and in terms of quality, and their cars generally prove to be good runners. Ideally I would say get a Focus – they really are easy cars to drive, hence a number of driving schools including the AA use them. However, when I bought mine at the age of 23, with one year’s no claims bonus and a clean license, it cost me just over £600 to insure (it’s a 1.8 Zetec) So I shudder to think what a 17 year old lad would get quoted 😀 But the Fiestas are really just baby Focus’s, worth a thought?

Yep, I have to agree about the Focus, well, even Ford – they have raised their game so much. Their cars are good looking, practical, cheap etc etc.

The problem is it’s French. 😉 Mechanically it’s good reputation for reliablilty, but my car is a 2001 Y reg with 47k and is showing signs of wear.
It’s very nimble though, and chuck-about-able. 😉
Out of interest, what did you think of the brakes?

Don’t talk to me about French. My Megane has just had new power steering pump, track rod ends, balljoint, wheel bearing, strut bearing, spring and all at 700quid. The thing is too noisy on the motorway too.

The brake pedal on the saxo seemed to travel down alot before they actually started to brake, but when they did they seemed OK. I’ve not hammered one so don’t know how they hold up in that dept.

I test drove the Saxo VTR, nice little car – handles quite well, but I got the impression it would not last long the way I drive….

My bike can more that take it though

and whats wrong in Train Spotting Lance. 😀

Nothing, just don’t step infront of them if you miss that engine number :rolleyes:

Nice x wind approach.

Good pic too.

The sunset pics are excellent.

Good work

Sorry to hear this. Best wishes to his family.

I know he appreciated bikes like me.

RIP.

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Apparently the fire trucks were out at it earlier…

Gaz

Oh right. Whose a/c were they using?