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what is the best car to drive?

im anew driver and trying to choose between acorsa,clio,fiesta,or ka,whats best??ive heard vauxall are abit heavy with the steering,which one the easiest to buy parts for??and which car keeps its value?

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For my 1st car i had a 206 then a ka.... I'd go for a ka - small, cheap to run, cheap tax, easy to master you manoeuvres with, cheap parts....
i hava a corsa sxi and i love it.
No car keeps its value. You might as well take that reason out of the equation. But you do have an ok range for your first car. i had an opal corsa and its not a bad little car.
Out of the ones you have given a corsa would be easiest for a first car. However fiestas are cheaper on parts they are renowned for needing lots of maintenance so I would definitely not reccommend this car. I would steer away from fords entirely, unreliable.. Corsa'a are small and easy to handle and known to be reliable. Branching out to what I think meets both reliability, cost effective and good to drive I would advise on a Japanese make of car, for you either a Nissan Micra, Almera or Primera. They hold their value well as they are popular due to reliabilty. Steer away from brand new cars full stop you're better off with a used car but make sure you have someone with you who knows enough to make sure you are not sold a dud. Hope this helps :-)
go to each of the dealers and get a test drive. make a list of what you like /dislike score them as fairly as possible also include running cost tax and insurance. do you have a particular requirement eg boot size, what will your usage be light local travel or long motorway use. a car which keeps its value will be dearer to buy. have a look at honda or the other japanese models they are extreamly reliable but parts are more expensive. good luck
friend had similar questions, in end went for a 1967 mgb gt. Got insurance for 220 fully comp, no road tax as classic car and parts are really cheap and easy to get. the age of car gave no mod cons but really taught him to drive properly.
These are all great cars and ideal for a budget often buy a Ford or Vauxhall as a cheap car. The trouble with these cars is they are what they are cheaper range,hence why they are cheap to buy.This is no secret or my opinion,i have had enough and my bro has a Fiesta and he will tell you the same as iam sure many owners will. This isnt a bad thing just worth knowing when buying one.Give it a good check around for rust etc Ford and Vauxhall are major rusters.and repairs have always been my get rid issue when they go. Engines also looked after well serviced and unthrashed will be great,but into high miles the engines sound loud and terrible ,also being a cheaper car the service is often undone and left,ask any of my mates with these type of cars ,cost of a service on this cheap car no way they often tell me. Check belts have been changed as they will kill your budget also,if it hasnt and due take the cost of the price. For me i would go for a clio as the engines are stronger or Japanese as the resale will be better and although everyone will say which is true parts are dear,but they go wrong a lot less if car is looked after and even if the mileage is high a look after engine will way out last a cheaper engine,again a fact ask any Garage.Hence them being dearer to buy,but sometimes the cost out weighs the repairs. So go for a low mileage well service Ford Vauxhall if for local runs and not keeping for years. Lot of mileage on car or you do go Japanese or French.
Id vote for a Corsa SXi. ive had 2 now and no problems with either of them. They arent heavy on the steering, not many cars are these days, now with Power Assisted Steering. Plus they are a low insurance group. Id personally go for a CDTi, even the 1.3 diesel is quick and very economical A friend of mine had a Ford Ka and every time the door shut, I thought it was gonna fall off. IMO, Fords are poorly made and built. Cant say about Clio as ive never had one or know anyone who has, says a lot?
despite it all l like vauxhall....for this reason..they keep thier heads down and build cars...when you look at other manufacturers they seem too involved in politics..forgetting its cars they make..not takeovers and redundancies...so just for consistency..vauxhall.others will disagree as we all have our favourites....
Out of that lot, I'd go for a Ford Ka. Sure it's getting old and never was the last word in refinement, but they're fine wee cars to drive, cheap to run, insure and maintain, and the fact that you can buy a nearly-new one for £4,000 makes it a great choice for a first car.