[Closed] I had a crappy Ford Escort at 23

Buying a new car is a mugs game, leasing a brand new car is also a mugs game.
If you must, get a loan and get a 5yo used car for 5k. Much more affordable and wont depreciate like a rock (its already done that).

Only a mugs game if you can't afford the payments.

I bought a 5k car for cash 5 months ago - so far it's cost me £1800 in repairs - I feel like a ruddy mug! 🙂

The wife's car is always a new small car bought on PCP - she commutes further than me and needs something she can rely on.

VW Beetle 1972 1200, think £650?

Money pit, I got rid when my wages were just about covering what I owed my Dad for the previous month’s repair bill.