Sister's first car.

[Ed Doe]

Liam you're definitely missing the point, Kez's sister won't be able to insure a GTi for a start (they cost more than a '6 to insure for me). Im not sure you want LOOS as a new driver. And pedals good for heel toeing? Why do you need a heel? You can hit all three at once anyway due to the wheel arch pushing all the pedals in towards the middle, again ideal for a new driver.

I've explained the reasons I don't think a 106 is a good car for a new driver, it's up to you guys to think what you like, I really couldn't care if you agree or not. As I've said, if I could afford to fuel a decent specced 106 with a decent engine, I'd have a GTi to rag around in for some fun, but a low spec 1.1/1.4/1.5D, nope, not even now, let alone when i was learning!

Now you're missing the point! Liam was highlighting the 106 was a good car based on his experiences. It so happens he had a gti. he was talking about the car generally saying the interior space was good and the comfort and reliability of his were also good.

Heel and toe is a brilliant art to master; but not essential. and the spacing between the pedals is largely irrelevant; we're not talking about a bloody rugby prop with size 25 feet, were talking about Kezs sister, who I'm sure will manage to differentiate between the pedals with her (im sure) girl feet.

Again you're bringing it down to what you prefer; and we all know if it doesn't have more driving aids than Stephen Hawking's wheelchair you aren't interested...

In summary, for a young person starting to drive, a little 106/saxo will allow them to learn the art of driving in a cheap fashion whilst providing good fuel economy, resonable interior space, relative comfort, and comparatively cheap spare parts/repairs/MOTs/cartax consequently. My 106 cost peanuts and was the ultimate student car. Hell it's the perfect second car for me now! Cheap as chips to run; my monthly fuel bill is £120, my insurance was £490, my tax was £140, and the MOT was £300; I challenge you to find a car to do 15,000miles a year for £2,400 all in!