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CultraSloan · 22/03/2024 07:50

What did everyone do re: their teenager’s first car? DD passed her driving test a few months ago and is currently sharing my car but really this isn’t sustainable in the long term and she does need her own. Ideally I want something relatively new and good quality that will last her through uni and hopefully beyond. I will be financing it and she will be paying the deposit + insurance and any maintenance. Any suggestions/experience? She is desperate for a Mini but I’m put off by rumours of unreliability and hefty BMW prices for parts

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charliefair · 23/03/2024 20:09

So she will have an auto only licence?

CultraSloan · 23/03/2024 20:11

charliefair · 23/03/2024 20:09

So she will have an auto only licence?

Yep, she has an automatic license. Makes life a lot easier for her as she has chronic pain.

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Scrumbleton · 23/03/2024 23:56

Bought DD a VW up with low mileage to learn to drive in at 17. She's still driving it at 25- low insurance group - has only needed minor tweaks to pass the MOT - it's been brilliant

justjuggling · 24/03/2024 01:34

I bought my DD a Toyota aygo. She pays the (very expensive) insurance, road tax, MOT etc. She’s very happy with it and DD2 is already hinting that she would be very pleased with Toyota aygo for her first car too!!

Loopzy · 24/03/2024 22:53

I asked DP about the Up, Citigo and Mii, he said they're essentially the same car and same build quality.

CultraSloan · 24/03/2024 22:55

Loopzy · 24/03/2024 22:53

I asked DP about the Up, Citigo and Mii, he said they're essentially the same car and same build quality.

You’re a star - many thanks to you both!

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