Hi, I'm new, but don't have a licence yet

[kimmy96]

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie haven't past my test yet, but been promised a GTI by my rents if I pass first time.  I know this sounds spoilt, but they can afford it (trust me)

Question is which GTI would you go for?

[Deako]

A Golf GTI would be a good start.

Not a fan of Peugeots, Ford Escorts etc really.

Oh, can they lend me some cash?

[andrewparker]

They sound like responsible parents...

[GrayMK5GTI]

Even if money was no object, looking back at all the stupid things I did in cars when I'd just passed my test (enjoying the handbrake a little too much etc  ) I'm glad it was an old fiesta  I'd have ruined a GTI, chewed up the clutch, kerbed the wheels, thrashed it from cold and generally (sometimes unkowlingly) ruined it 

My advise is buy something cheap that you don't care about for 6 months, until you get better at clutch control & knowing the width of your car, what to do when you push too hard round a roundabout, how to park in a space. . .

Then when you've got some experience, get the best one you can afford 

Trust me, passing your test doesn't mean your a great driver (even thought we all think we are within 5 mins of passing). Experience is what you need. There's only so much you learn in a test, the rest you find out for yourself. In doing so, you wont be very kind to a car 

[kimmy96]

I think my Dad wanted me to be a boy, because he's been massively into cars since I can remember.

Need to concentrate, because the test seems really difficult, so many observations.  Dad says you don't use most of it when you've passed.

I've driven a Bentley around a friends estate, but that was one you don't change gear in, just a big brake and accelerator.  Not sure what engine it was, but it was very, very fast.   Are the GTI's scarey?  As I would probably get something else if they were.  Thanks for your help.

[GrayMK5GTI]

If your not careful with how you drive, particularly in the wet it can be a little scary as even in standard spec 200bhp can be more that enough to get you into trouble. 

[Tortaruga]

What age are you? I ask because if I'd had a 200bhp turbo GTI at 17 (when I passed my test) I would have killed myself.

I was immature and drove far too quickly with my mates. I crashed my dad's 1.0 litre Polo into a lamp post 5 days after my test on a wet corner. If the lamppost hadn't been there I would have continued sideways and rolled over and over into a steep ravine. I would certainly have been killed. Luckily I was alone in the car, so if I had gone into the ravine at least I wouldn't have ended my friends lives too.

Maybe you're quite sensible and mature and could be ok...I'm not preaching, but seriously be very careful. With power comes responsibility! 

[kimmy96]

I'm 17 at the moment, but should be 18 when I pass.  Dad reckons the GTI is a good first car because it's safe.
Personally I just want to pass my test then worry about it, but a cool car would be nice :)  I like the Citroen ones on the adverts.

[brookesb32]

I'm 17 at the moment, but should be 18 when I pass.  Dad reckons the GTI is a good first car because it's safe.
Personally I just want to pass my test then worry about it, but a cool car would be nice :)  I like the Citroen ones on the adverts.

I'm with the other guys on this one. My first car was a 1.1 fiesta and ice worked up in power ever since. A golf is a good car because its safe, but for a young lad perhaps a lower engine would be more sensible. I have heard too many stories of new drivers in high power cars not being able to control the power, being over confident which you are when you first pass, and having bad crashes.

[benj1989]

Id say get a 1.0 for a few months to get a feel of drivjng a car in the real world then get the gti when your ready. Unless you can honestly say your not gonna floor it at every second then get a slpwer car first. I had a 106 1.1 best car i ever owned because it was my first so no power steering no abs and central locking. It had fcuk all lol BUT because it had no driver aids i belive it made me a better driver. Better feel for the car. Whatever car you get just be carefull and be safe. Often seen people driving dangerous and its scary to see sometimes. Your not paul walker lol. If you end up getting a gti I'm sure you'll like it.

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[kimmy96]

Aww thanks guys, my first test is on April 3rd, but I've not told anyone as I'm not confident I will pass. Will see after that :)

[Jonny]

Good luck on your test   I had a polo 1.2 for the first 3 years then moved onto a golf gti when i was 21, best thing I ever done, I really would consider getting something with a smaller engine/ cheaper runnning as if you do bump it, your premiums will be  

[MC71]

Welcome on board young man! 

Good luck with the test. Piece of p*ss in my day, no one ever failed so no pressure. We don't except losers here! 

Learning to drive will really only begin AFTER you pass your test. You'll get whatever you want but I'd recommend a slightly smaller car such as a Polo, Ibiza, Clio or something similar with a 1.2 - 1.4 engine to start with. Enjoy.

PJ. Way to go with the lamppost fella!! 

[kimmy96]

I'm a girly.

Any hints for my test, other than keep calm?

[Tortaruga]

Your test is on my birthday. If you fail I'm going to come around to your house and give you a slap.

Stay focused and be very alert to everything that's going on around you.