Simviation Forum - Got my first car :)

Oct 21^st, 2010 at 6:47am

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Its a 2005 reg, Peugeot 1007 1.6l "Sport"

Pictures here - http://imgur.com/a/VXd0B/

I really like it so far

Cheesy

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Reply #1 - Oct 21^st, 2010 at 8:36am

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Congratulations! Have you passed yet? I'm looking to get my Second car now

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Reply #2 - Oct 21^st, 2010 at 5:12pm

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AlphaBravo wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 6:47am:

1.6l "Sport"

Out of curiosity, how much is the insurance costing you. Are we talking Undecided

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Reply #3 - Oct 21^st, 2010 at 8:28pm

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Is it me, or are cars on the other side of the pond smaller?

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Reply #4 - Oct 21^st, 2010 at 10:01pm

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skoker wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 8:28pm:

Is it me, or are cars on the other side of the pond smaller?

Come on, You know us crazy, wasteful, rich Americans can live with a car that gets more than 10 MPG. Grin

It's a shame really, but there just isn't a market for them here yet. Half the people here like the comfort and "sense of security" a larger vehicle provides, and the other half likely wouldn't buy a sub-compact because of the fools in the larger cars and SUVs that drive like they are invincible.

AB, nice ride though, really. Driving your very own car for the first time, is something you'll remember for the rest of your life! Enjoy it, but be careful!

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Reply #5 - Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 4:48am

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skoker wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 8:28pm:

Is it me, or are cars on the other side of the pond smaller?

At around $7.50 per gallon(US ((about $9 for a proper gallon))) here in Germany, how long would the US car industry survive producing what are affectionately know as Yank Tanks that do 10 to 20 miles to the gallon. As much as it hurts the national pride, the sooner the American auto industry starts taking some advice from Europe and the Japanese about how to build efficient internal combustion engines the better. The love affair with the automobile could be dragged out by 10's of years with the fuel saving. The argument that they could not sell small engined cars and trucks will soon evaporate when you (and you will in the end it is just a matter of time) start paying up around $5 a gallon.

Matt

PS......how is it possible that Detroit produces a zillion litre V8's and only gets a couple of hundred horses out of them. We can do that with a 1.8L and still get 40 miles to the gallon Cheesy

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Reply #6 - Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 6:44am

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Tom... wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 8:36am:

Congratulations! Have you passed yet? I'm looking to get my Second car now

Had my license for a year, but only just been able to get a car due to finally finding a new job

expat wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 5:12pm:

AlphaBravo wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 6:47am:

1.6l "Sport"

Out of curiosity, how much is the insurance costing you. Are we talking Undecided

Matt

It's £1300 fully comprehensive... , so not /that/ bad considering I am 22 and I have no previous driving history (apart from being a named driver on my mums Astra for a couple of months but they don't count that..) I was looking at some land rover discovery's but soon dropped that idea after getting quotes of over £2k and that was just 3rd Party, fire and theft!!

skoker wrote on Oct 21^st, 2010 at 8:28pm:

Is it me, or are cars on the other side of the pond smaller?

I don't need a massive car :p, I was considering a smart fortwo for a while but I am glad I got this instead as it has slightly more cargo room

I would love to get a classic land rover at some point as a hobby/weekend car but I need something reliable for a daily driver. Though so far I am only getting 28mpg with an average speed of 10mph.. damn cross town traveling in traffic..

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Reply #7 - Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 7:58am

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Every time we get a post here from one of our School Lads across the Pond telling us all about his new Motor Car he has obtained, my first though is; how can he afford the high Insurance Premium out of his weekly Pocket Money allowance?... Shocked

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Reply #8 - Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 11:08am

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Fozzer wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 7:58am:

how can he afford the high Insurance Premium out of his weekly Pocket Money allowance?

What high insurance premium?

A 2005 BMW M3 in California would cost me (if I were age 20) from $80 something per month. Under a grand for the year! And I, a 17 year old, in a Seat Leon 1.6, have to pay around two or more times that on the right side of the pond.

Small cars are great. Around 60MPG for a car like that (not too dissimilar to many motorbikes) and easy to park in car parks where chunky landrovers or annoying car drivers park too close to the lines.

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Reply #9 - Nov 4^th, 2010 at 2:45pm

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did you speed test the doors already?
These cars are notorious for the doors trying to leave the car when going over 100kmh

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Reply #10 - Nov 5^th, 2010 at 11:50am

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Not a bad little motor, very practical for in-town.
My mum had a couple of Peugeots (205 and a 309), nice cars. I'm running a Renault at the moment Cool

Why is it French cars have the most comfortable seats?

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Reply #11 - Nov 5^th, 2010 at 3:20pm

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A good sensible car to start out with, wise choice.

The insurance is a good price too. Many youngsters complain about the price of their premiums, the main argument usually being "My car is worth less than the premium". That may be true but it's not insuring the car, it's the driver.... and they're insuring against you smashing into a <insert expensive car>. (when I say "you" it's aimed at youngsters generally, not you AB)

I'm nearly 40, full no claims and a clean licence. I pay almost £400 a year fully comp for me & Mrs. CD. on an 03 plate 2 litre Mondeo.... it was £280 2 years ago..... Huh

Good luck with your first car, here's to many years of accident free driving. And lower premiums. Wink

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Reply #12 - Nov 12^th, 2010 at 1:40pm

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Ivan wrote on Nov 4^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

did you speed test the doors already?
These cars are notorious for the doors trying to leave the car when going over 100kmh

I have been up to 70mph on the dual carriageway with no problems.

machineman9 wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 11:08am:

Around 60MPG for a car like that

heh.. I wish... I was getting around 30mpg when I first got it, now I am getting around 25mpg..

All from town driving or rather, sitting in traffic. (average speed since I got it - 9mph)

When I do more traveling with work and do motorway miles I will probably get around 40mpg

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Reply #13 - Nov 13^th, 2010 at 9:56am

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I'm nearly 40, full no claims and a clean licence. I pay almost £400 a year fully comp for me & Mrs. CD. on an 03 plate 2 litre Mondeo.... it was £280 2 years ago..... Huh

That's quite a high premium. I'm 24 and drive a 2008 2.0TDI Jetta and I pay £400 for a year as well.

Anyway, to the OP. Alright little motor for your first. I had a Clio for my first car. Hated it. I think these are quite heavy for a small car, what with the sliding doors? So yeah, 60 to the gallon will be well out of the question. I think you'll do well to average high 30's to low 40's.

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