Without power steering and with its narrow straps and obsolete suspension is not no hero if you want a small turn to

For years, I'm crazy about cars. Met on my sixteenth my scooter license and a long orange Vespa driven around after 2.5 years to do, I did not want to spend the scooter this winter. For months I was looking for a car. Found a Volvo 480 a gift car for little money (ie sit for the second time in my final year and must pay my job in the hospitality industry.) But has brought me off my father of this idea after many discussions. Expensive to maintain and drive.

Eventually we arrived at a Volkswagen Up out via Up4me. An action of the local Volkswagen dealer Mossel. For 99 euros a month a brand new all-in Up. This was 10,000 km and without air conditioning. Actually, the action was unexpectedly sold out but there were still two cars free. My parents sent their data (must have nml mandatory six claim-free years and a fixed income) we got a new Volkswagen notice that I was the happy owner Up !. For 135 euros per month, the Easy Up (I wanted a black, air conditioning and 15,000 km per year). I was over the moon, I got a brand new car!
Ten days later he was under a cloth at the dealership. The easy up. A great car, but what I miss: the central, also the remote locking, alloy wheels, center armrest and electric windows. The Easy Up is a great car but I really wanted to have a high-up, with fog lamps and a luxurious finish. I sound very decadent for a 18 year old but I work myself very hard (while I was the VW Polo gewendt my mother in 2013.) But what do you expect for 135 euros a month, including insurance, maintenance, road tax, ohja .. He is stickered, but that was no problem for me. Drive him a week and find it fantastic.

Consumption not noticed, I'm a rider and by now have 350 driven half a tank you throw completely full for 50 euros, cheaper can not!
While driving you can hear the splashing water boxes very well in the wheel arches and the sound of the audio is not to write home about. In addition, you miss the light in the trunk, and the trunk is not attached to the valve. Let often accidentally him stand up so I can see nothing in reverse, result: get off valve and take down.

The car has a stiff suspension and will accelerate from 100 to 120 not too fast on the highway.

But then, about two years we'll see further, I'm going to have a lot of fun and no more fights with my brother over who should take the Polo!

UPDATE *

Meanwhile, three weeks into the possession of my UP. Consumption falls me very against the manufacturer about 1:22. The first tank I drove 1:16. Just on the highway 120 and occasionally go smoothly once at the traffic light. Had he expected more economical. Am now in the second tank itself, going now to try to drive as economically as possible and see if it helps.

It's summer 2013; For the summer I had sold my Citroen Xsara because I no longer trust her.

Situation; just found a job level, unfortunately, no lease. That would come later (see further review). And especially; still penniless. With a budget lower and lower the car is on. Now we get into the shadowy world that " 'cars under the 500 euro' 'hot. As a car enthusiast both a horror as something fantastic. Because I want a car going 130km commuters every day! And for almost nop money. A challenge!! Via-through came upon someone who offered his 440 for sale. (that is how it works). For 300 euros. A gray Volvo automatic in 1992. At mean the end of a long life.

Again, not mothers' most beautiful, but nice indeed! Everything feels great, spartan, boorish and solid. Especially compared to the 1998-Xsara there. It's comparing a clumsy big Viking opposite a lovely French girl. The Volvo is a he; Lemon a she.

Gases with Volvo men among themselves. Where to? Daily commuters; 130km highway with traffic. In a short time turning quite a lot of mileage. Under the hood, a 1.7 with 100hp. With automatic transmission. (good for backup!). And what does that device 't even say good! What is an automatic fine anyway! Adjusted for his age know the 1992-er machine smoother and better resist to choose than a post-2000 there Peugeot 307 CC. Sure, the machine not this time, but correct for the fact that "he is old, cost EUR 300, and marvel at how well this works!

100hp at about 1000kg. That does not fall under the category of '' slow guys. '' Enough power for this car. The 190km / h has been touched on the counter. And amazingly stable. Consumption? 1:11. Efficient than that I'm not. 1: 9 or 1:10 also succeed. No, for the economy, you do 't do.

A quick hairpin you do not have to make. Without power steering and with its narrow straps and obsolete suspension is not no hero if you want a small turn to. The front wheels slip in all directions. Handling is not very good. Anyway; This gentleman is 21 years old.

And you will find out. Bolts working loose and a door that drops from its hinge. It is obvious. I'm going to be the last owner of this Swedish Warrior.

It's the middle of winter 2013. I'm going to say goodbye to his loyal service after six months. The APK he will get technically. Welding on the door construction. In short; After serving 21 years as a brave dad-to-car studentenragbak to forentzenvriend he is going to end. The demolition of hope. Our band had deserved better.

The good news was that I could count simultaneously on a lead car for my future company car! Sometimes you're in luck! See the following review. (Toyota Aygo).