Samantha Kelly’s First Car ……
What was your first car and why did you buy it? It was a Fiat 127 and my Dad bought it for me when I was 18! I’d just got a job in the bank and he was really proud of me so got me the car to get me to work. What did you pay for it? Er…nothing…..Daddies are great! How did it change your life? It was great, I could go to my (then) boyfriend’s house and go on fishing trips with him lol What was the longest trip you ever took in the car?...
Laura Keane’s First Car……….
Like your first kiss, you never forget your first car. My first car was affectionately known as ‘Betsie’ a 96 Skoda Felicia. It was bought new by my partner’s parents as a run-around, which was then passed to him (in return for a new kitchen oven) before subsequently being offered to me, free of charge. I needed a car, how could I refuse? Some cute teddies, nodding dogs and strawberry scented fresheners later – Betsie was officially...
Caroline Urch’s First Car ……
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a 1986 white imported Toyota Starlet bought in 1995 and I loved her! What did you pay for it? It is so long ago as this stage I can’t remember for sure! How did it change your life? It gave me independence, no more begging for lifts or using the bus. Was a stay-at-home Mum with a baby and I needed to get out!! What was the longest trip you ever took in...
Suzanne Sheridan’s First Car…..
What was your first car and why did you buy it? I was 21 when I bought my first car. It was a navy ’97 Peugeot 306. It was in great condition, despite having had 3 previous owners. My Mam taught me how to drive and after my very first lesson, I desperately wanted to have my own car. After what seemed like an age, I finally got my license. I wanted something small to start with, which I’d hoped would minimize the...
Megan Kessie’s First Car……
The 1.1 silver Fiat Seicento What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a 1.1 silver Fiat Seicento Sporting and my dad got it for me to get me started on the road. I also did some autotesting in it! What did you pay for it? Originally the car cost about €500. When we bought it, my dad fully kitted it out in race gear! Roll cage, bucket seats, race harness, the whole lot! How did it change your life? I felt...
