Firstly, steer clear of the clio...too many miles for the price. The punto, though a fiat isnt a bad car with the low miles (but take it for a 30min or more test drive and check the clutches biting point (make sure you don't have to bring the pedal all the way up before it moves) along with everything else in the car - fan, radio etc).
The fiesta - as mentioned previously is a good car to go for and not bad for the price and parts are cheap etc.
Corsa - not bad, but look for rust on the sills and wheelarches because of its age.
I suppose - personally I'd go for none and spend a little bit more on something newer if you can.
Also one tip... don't let the dealers push you into anything!! And always be prepared to walk away if you don't feel comfortable. If anything you have to be politely cheeky and ask for that little bit more sometimes.
Above all test drive everything you've looked at and compare them to other's of the same model/year/condition, that way you'll get an idea of general condition and funny noises etc. make sure the radio's off on the test drive (apart from when your testing it of course).
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Secondly get something with a small engine 1.2 because insurance will be cheap, check out Endsleigh, they do a good deal..
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Small engines are good but - don't look at just one insurer. Even if you get a good quote online its worth phoning them up too as they generally can knock a bit more off the price...
Insurance Hint: Add an older driver to the policy as a named driver (preferably parent with good driving record) as this can knock as much as £400 off the price (My bro recently bought his 1st car - an astra 1.6 and without my mum on insurance was £1800 but with it was only £1400).
Also...enjoy your freedom
