2007-06-18 23:43:48 · 13 answers · asked by jason 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I prefer "Vespa" .
2007-06-18 23:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by citizen high 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Ford Ka - they're reliable, simple to maintain (they have a Fiesta engine) and great fun to drive. The 1.3 engine can be a little hard going up hills (you may have to change down a gear) but you'll always be first off at the traffic lights as it's a lightweight body with a decent sized engine for its dimensions.
I have had two Ford Kas, the first was written off by my very careless husband or I am certain it would have lasted a lot longer, several more years in fact.
Now I have a SportKa with a 1.6 engine and boy does it fly. I wouldn't swap my Ka for any other car on the road for the same price. Plus, the parts are cheap so if something does go wrong, it won't cost a packet to fix.
Ford Kas rule!
2007-06-19 06:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ka - best to drive, cheapest parts, or a Nissan Micra (very reliable, and UK-built unlike the others).
The Matiz has character, but isn't totally reliable, and is a bit underpowered.
The Amica lacks character, and the handling is unusual (sit in it, start the engine, keep it in neutral and turn the steering from lock to lock and you'll understand).
2007-06-20 10:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of the three you mentioned, go for a Ka.
I owned on a few years back, and they are good fun to drive, mainly due to the chassis/suspension setup. The steering is also pin-sharp.
There should be plenty of choice out there, because of the sheer number sold, which should also drive down secondhand prices.
I wouldn't normally bother with Ford (now drive Japanese motors) , but in this case, I would be concerned with the build and engineering of the Daewoo and Hyundai.
2007-06-19 08:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
might sound silly but id go with a Kia Picanto.
Fantastic little car - had them as hire and courtesy cars many many times and have never had a fault with them.
The 1.0 or 1.1 verisons are equally good .... u have to push the engines a litlle hard to get the best outta them but they're willing little cars.
They even come with a decent JVC Cd player as standard :)
Interior is decent enough and the car even looks half decent too.
Not a patch on my MR2 Turbo but as far as small cars go - i'd stand by the picanto
2007-06-19 07:26:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All i know is i would stay away from a matiz. The cylinder head gasket went on mine after 20000 miles.
2007-06-19 06:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by E O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont buy a ford, they suck (experience!)
Buy someting like a Seat Arosa or Lupo (same car in reality) Matiz's are quite good too.
As much as i dont like the look of them Micra's are good cars too.
2007-06-19 07:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by Putting on the Foil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nissan Micra. Totally reliable and will last you for years. We had one for nearly ten years with no trouble at all
2007-06-19 16:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by The Mad cyclist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nissan micra!!outstanding reliability,negligible running costs,got to be the best small budget car out there,especially second hand!
2007-06-19 06:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by jane k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ford fiesta with a bit of luck lol. just really like them and feedback on them is generally positive xx
2007-06-19 09:25:08 · answer #10 · answered by laura o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would by a ford ka, my wifes got 1 and they r very reliable and easy to maintane and easy for parts!!!!!!
2007-06-19 12:07:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋