Which car for first time driver/buyer?

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 22:45

Hubby and I are in the process of taking driving lessons here in TRNC in the hope that one/both of us will pass the test!!



As we are in no way experts we were wondering if any helpful members could recommend a car for first time drivers/buyers.



We will be looking for an automatic - quite like the Toyota Vitz that we are both having our lessons in or the Suzuki Swift (my choice!!)



Has anyone any experience of either of these cars...good or bad?



Or could you recommend a car.



Any advice gratefully received.



Regards



"L" Drivers!!

cazim


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 23:09

Toyota's are very reliable good quality cars.



Suzuki should stick to building bikes only!

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
23/07/2008

Honda Jazz/Fit, Mazda Demio/2, Suzuki Jimny

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 09:49

hi puppylover,i dont know if the rules are the same in n/c as in the uk but if so

then when,you pass your test in an auotmatic car you cant drive a manual car

but if you pass in a manual car you can also drive an automatic on the same licence.if you only intend too drive automatics,once you have passed your tests

then this information is irrelevant.

good luck with your driving lessons.

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 10:19

Cruggs



Thank you for your good wishes.

Apparently if/when we pass in an automatic we can drive both automatic and manual over here. Not a good idea in my book but then this is TRNC.....



Will be going for an automatic regardless....the brain (and being a woman...yes, I admit it!!) cannot cope with gear changes etc......taking the easy way!!



Only on 3rd lesson but instructor says I'm good at the driving part...mirrors,speed etc.....it's the 3 point turns I'm struggling with....but practice makes perfect...or capable in my case!!



By the way ladies...Instructor says it is common knowledge over here that we Brit woman are the best drivers over here...we are careful and courteous.

Sorry lads...just passing on what I was told...please don't shoot me!!

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 13:28

hi puppylover,would you like a blindfold while i load my rifle.i think that most people find the 3 point manouver hard not just women but men as well,just remember not to bump the curb on the backwards or forwards manouver and as you say practice makes perfect.my wife passed her driving test years ago and still can"t parallel park,try not to worry about it and it just comes to you.

good luck with your lessons

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
24/07/2008 20:41

hi



This is my first posting on this board. My timing has just got better. I am selling a very reliable, just serviced and valleted last week, little car. Its taxed, emmission tested, Mot, automatic and easy to drive. Its a silver Diahatsu YRV, made in the same factory as the Toyota Fun Cargo, its the same car actually, its a 1300cc car 5 doors and recently did Ozankoy paphos ozankoy with 4 adults with luggage and all for £12 round trip



Vince 0542 889 0396 or email vinceandmary@gmail.com