... and ridicule ...

 

there are probably some free insurance deals about with some small hatchbacks too

 

i would have thought the new fiesta would be ok.

 

that is all.

 

Waistline sloping the wrong way & 14" wheels. Funny how fashions change! One of Giugiaro's most satisfying designs, even if those post-facelift bumpers made the overhangs look ridiculous.

They've STILL not fixed the funny gearchange & pedals and the better engine location is ruined by the huuuge wheels & weight/bulk of the modern ones. 30 years' progress for you...

 

I had one of the above, on a D plate in dark grey with a newly rebuilt engine (as featured in the MkII GTi 8v).

I bought it for 200 quid at an auction, enjoyed looking at it for a year and sold it again for the same money. It was a hoot to drive.

 

Test drove a Polo today, Mark.

It's not bad. But bloody hell, cars seem very expensive these days!

I haven't bought a new car for 7 years, but I'm sure that a small hatchback for £10K would have come with at least remote central locking back then.

Ho hum.

The Polo's not bad actually. Only a 1.4 with 60bhp ( sorry...it makes me giggle that I am having to contemplate these sort of cars now).

Going to have a look at a Jazz, and even see what these Kias have to offer.

As Mark says, I think most of the other suggestions are going to be out of the question for my bro's insurance prospects.

 

look at a Swift San

good small cars with reasonable amounts of kit

maybe the 1.5 would be the one

certainly available for under £10K new

 

I think they still suffer with badge snobbery but they're certainly trying hard, what with their 7 year warranties.

 

will do Pete.

Didn't realise VW owned 20% of Suzuki....