What car to get?

[Cola]

Don't go off and get some car, that a youth could've previously had, because they WILL require mending. BMWs with the more powerful engines, most Honda Civic's, most Golf's etc..

Get a propor solid car. If you don't know alot about fixing yourself, get something that'll last. I'd stay away from the Panda. Maybe look at a used VW Up!/CitiGo/Mii or a used Toyota Aygo/C1/107.. If you want cheap and economic driving for longer trips, take a look at the Peugeot 206 1.4 or 2.0 HDi.