Which model would be a great first car?

General Discussions and Questions
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I’m looking for something that is not too old. The oldest I’d like to go is 2015.

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My wife started with a Yaris. Cheap parts, cheap insurance, and a gas miser. It’s so gutless, you’ll never get pulled over for speeding. :joy:

As a bonus, you won’t worry too much about door dings.

I do miss that car. Wicked city car for getting around.

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@Oak
Maybe gutless as an automatic, but my Yaris is FAST with a manual!

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Honestly, there’s not much that isn’t a good first car. Toyotas are generally reliable, safe, and practical cars.

The Corolla, Camry, and RAV4 stand out, but it depends on your specific needs and what’s available.

I would avoid sports models like the 86 or Supra for a first car.

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@Sadie
Cars are insanely expensive compared to wages here in Hungary. I’m unable to afford one right now. Even as a dentist, it’ll take years to save for one, sadly.

Corollas seem the most widely available here, along with Fabias.

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@DukeJames4
If it’s between a Corolla and a Fabia, I’d go with the Corolla. Fabia is fine but you get less car for the price (engine power, boot space, rear seat space). At least that’s the case in Czechia.

Yaris is great too if you want something cheaper. Look for last year’s models or show cars for deals.

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@DukeJames4
Ládák már nincsenek?:grinning:

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Sutton said:
@DukeJames4
Ládák már nincsenek?:grinning:

Ladára gondolsz?

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DukeJames4 said:

Sutton said:
@DukeJames4
Ládák már nincsenek?:grinning:

Ladára gondolsz?

Igen, kezdem elfelejteni a magyar írást. '90-es években éltem BP-en.

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Sutton said:

DukeJames4 said:
Sutton said:
@DukeJames4
Ládák már nincsenek?:grinning:

Ladára gondolsz?

Igen, kezdem elfelejteni a magyar írást. '90-es években éltem BP-en.

Azóta egyre kevesebb. Voltak az újabbak, de a háború miatt már nem lehet őket behozni, ha jól tudom.

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@DukeJames4
Gondolom a háború sok gondot okoz a környékbeli országoknak is. Anno rengeteg Lada, Trabant, és Skoda volt.

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Sutton said:
@DukeJames4
Gondolom a háború sok gondot okoz a környékbeli országoknak is. Anno rengeteg Lada, Trabant, és Skoda volt.

Skoda nagyon népszerű most is. Az egyik legelterjedtebb márka itthon. Hol élsz most, ha nem probléma megosztanod?

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@DukeJames4
Washington DC-ben, de Afrikában születtem.

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You can’t go wrong with a Corolla or Camry.

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Used Camry, like a 2015 model.

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A small compact, like a Corolla or Civic.

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The older and beiger, the better.