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How much should I spend on my first car? Thinking of a Nissan Micra.

Asked by Kat Fahy ·

Expert answer

Hi Kat,

It depends on the age, as you can get an ancient Micra for as little as €500. However, for safety’s sake, we’d recommend you spend around €4-5,000 and get a 2010 K12 model, which is well-made, decent to drive, economical, safe and cheap to insure. 

Answered by Neil Briscoe

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