FabSwingers.com forum: Why is their such a stigma about driving in old cars and certain models?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! My car is an old banger too and I guess I am just one of those folk who sees a car to get to A from B. What's others thoughts?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! My car is an old banger too and I guess I am just one of those folk who sees a car to get to A from B. What's others thoughts?"

What did your son learn to drive in ?

I hope he doesn't the think that he should get a new car supplied to him unless he's working and can afford a new one

My first car was three years old when I got it and I bought second hand cars for a few years till I was able to buy new cars

A Nissan Micra is not a girls car !!

I saw a new Micra the other day and thought very smart indeed

I hope you win through with him and that he realises that the gift is not to be sneezed at. A lovely gesture !!

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By *srataFMan
over a year ago

edin/aberdeen/dundee/glasgow

I would have been happy to have any car when I first passed my test. It was a year after passing my test I got my first car lol.

Defo have a micra so cheap to run x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

He passed in a Clio but he won't be getting a car bought as he is a student so will have to learn to bus it like I did at his age!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He passed in a Clio but he won't be getting a car bought as he is a student so will have to learn to bus it like I did at his age! "

Quite right !!!

Tell him he needs to accept the gift or use Shank's pony !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New school don't appreciate. I passed in a Mitsubishi but was insured to my dads car thereafter.

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

My camper is 15 years old, take good care of something and it will last a lifetime

John

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got my first three cars from a scrappy and rebuilt them-Kids today are spoiled and expect everything on a plate.

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By *vanabeusedTV/TS
over a year ago

somewhere

One of my cars is 22 years old and the other is 11 ,,,,,, who cares what others think 90% of cars at £300 pcp never owned now x

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

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By *srataFMan
over a year ago

edin/aberdeen/dundee/glasgow

"One of my cars is 22 years old and the other is 11 ,,,,,, who cares what others think 90% of cars at £300 pcp never owned now x"

I have a 22yo car as well. Costs a fortune to keep on the road but cheap insurance and tax free soon

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By *ard4u85Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

My first car was £300. Any car is better than no car.

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By *imbo57Man
over a year ago

kilmarnock ish

Can you imagine the looks i get driving a 69 year old tractor done some epic trips on her 200 miles was furthest recently .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you imagine the looks i get driving a 69 year old tractor done some epic trips on her 200 miles was furthest recently .

I saw some really old tractors at a Traction Engine event in Gloucestershire last month. Lots of old cars and buses and even older traction engines. Love em all

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By *entralscotscpl7Couple
over a year ago

Falkirk

I drive a mk2 j reg golf.

Had it for for 15 years. Bought it £2500.

Only thing major that has gone wrong with it was the wheel bearing collapsed.

B didn't even take it to a garage he fixed it at home.

Best car we have ever owned and the parts are stupidly cheap.

There is slot to be said for older cars.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My first car post divorce, was an L reg Micra 1.0. It had almost 100,000 miles on the clock when I bought it, it ran like a dream, and never failed an MOT in the 3 years I had it, and it was still on the road in 2013, when I last saw it, 9 years after I sold it. What a car!

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

It's a new gen thing.

My first car was a '93 diesel fiesta. Needed to floor the accelerator to get it up to 40mph!

The pimping culture gives cars a stereotype of a boys/girls car.

Also, cars are cheaper and made more affordable by financing. Newer cars are more efficient, less polluting and have more safety....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He passed in a Clio but he won't be getting a car bought as he is a student so will have to learn to bus it like I did at his age! "
i guess at that age it's all about street Cred but when you have children it's all about being practical.Isurance for teenagers now is ridiculous !Id be happy at that age not having to wait for a bus!There is also the balaclava option for him too!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I had an old Renault 19 convertible which was great but you had to pull the hood up which was a pain. I bought it on eBay and sold it a few years later. I cycle much of the time when not working and don't.miss a car in the least.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I got my first three cars from a scrappy and rebuilt them-Kids today are spoiled and expect everything on a plate.

You are dead right there

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By *mberbCouple
over a year ago

Lothians

"I got my first three cars from a scrappy and rebuilt them-Kids today are spoiled and expect everything on a plate.

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Love it Old School

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By *mberbCouple
over a year ago

Lothians

25 years old and 15 years old and Love both of them to bits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! "

Tell your son that he's a spoilt brat, that he hasn't been taught to appreciate the true value of things, and that you blame the parents...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My first car was a 20 yr old vw beetle convertible .Looked the biz but ran like a dog!Top speed depended on which way the wind was blowing.

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By *ugs and JunkCouple
over a year ago

Bellshill

My first car was a 15 year old Astra. I was told I had to have a crap car first to get used to driving, then I started buying new

Mrs

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By *LIMAXMan
over a year ago

middlesbrough

I've got a few old cars oldest 1948 youngest 1974 and 6 in between there's nothing sexier than a old car that's been looked after

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By *ero666Man
over a year ago

fife

" there's nothing sexier than a old car that's been looked after "

That goes for women too

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old!

Tell your son that he's a spoilt brat, that he hasn't been taught to appreciate the true value of things, and that you blame the parents...

Say what you really feel why don't you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old!

Tell your son that he's a spoilt brat, that he hasn't been taught to appreciate the true value of things, and that you blame the parents...

Say what you really feel why don't you

Don't worry, I said my piece!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a few old cars oldest 1948 youngest 1974 and 6 in between there's nothing sexier than a old car that's been looked after "

No matter the condition, there is no way a Morris 1000 Traveller will ever be sexy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought my car for 200 coat me 100 to get it mot'd and it has a private plate on it worth 350 and it's a brill wee thing

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By *yz69Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Some cars have a reputation for being a boy/girl car. The micra (well certainly the one from about 12 years ago) had a girly car reputation. My mate used to drive his parents and got the piss taken out him for it. Teens will be teens.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my cars had many a banger in my pursuit for quality but i like fast clean sporty cars a bit like my female friends lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My first car i paid £120 cash a hillman hunter 1725cc 4 door

My most expensive car was initially a vx astra vxr then twin top couldn't believe i paid just under 19k for it and recently now i paid just under 30k for my current car ??

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders

He can drive the Micra, or get on his bicycle....

Well done for passing his test x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He can drive the Micra, or get on his bicycle....

Well done for passing his test x"
My first car was a 950cc B reg Nova... didn't matter, as it was MY set of wheels.. give him a clip round the ear and remind him second class motoring is far better than first class walking!!!

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By *r and Mrs SnogalotCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

I left my ex-wife with a brand new car when we separated and jumped over to the car market and picked up a fire engine red Fiat Panda 997cc for £100 lasted me 3 years without problem and then Mrs Snogalot used it after she passed her test. While I went and got a newer car. Nothing wrong with starting with an old car when you have just passed your test, as others have said it's better then nothing and only slightly better then the public transport these days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My first car cost me £70 from the market it was an f reg Ford feista I was scared to wash it as the dirt was holding it together

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ungrateful sod

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

I passed my MOT.

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

I'm certified .

Sorted for you

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By *ero666Man
over a year ago

fife

Had an old classic out today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

I'm certified .

Sorted for you

I'm not insane, and REALLY have a letter to prove it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

Hahaha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

Hahaha

Cheeky wimmin!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

Hahaha

Cheeky wimmin!

Shut up ya auld banger

lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

Hahaha

Cheeky wimmin!

Shut up ya auld banger

lol

Hey! Classic, ya besom!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx

What about vintage men?

Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers

Hahaha

Cheeky wimmin!

Shut up ya auld banger

lol

Hey! Classic, ya besom!

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Search "lowered Micra K11 (or whatever model) set of springs under £100 with strechys on rattle can black steels gets cheap but fun uni smoker and better than the bus ffs...

£50 for an Austin 1300 in rain cloud grey with cross ply remoulds but still went as far down as Isle of Wight and as far up as Oban was the best 17th birthday present ever...

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