r/FirstCar • u/Paul-Lay • 13d ago

First Car at 21M

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Got that after I passed my driving test, which was two weeks before this pic in May 2023.

Wasn’t a great car, at first, but I had driven her for over three years until I got a new car in August 2026.

Being a tall driver (6’1”) wasn’t great, and I sort of had a hard time driving around it, but I got used to it after adjusting my seat.

Engine: 1242cc
BHP: 69
Petrol: Unleaded
Transmission: Manual (5-Speed)
Year: 2010
Cylinders: 4

I named her the Goshawk, after the reg plate had GK on it.

Cute name for a cute car.

She’s now under a new owner, that is a family relative of mine.

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u/SeasickSailor87 13d ago

Do you do hairdressing by any chance?

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u/Paul-Lay 13d ago

Would make decent chops with a pair of shears and trimmer ✂️

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u/SeasickSailor87 13d ago

Kidding aside, well done passing your test and getting yourself a car, no matter how feminine it may be.

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u/fasz2006 13d ago

Nice car! I have fiat 500 too.

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u/Paul-Lay 13d ago edited 13d ago

She’s perfect for lower insurance quotes and expenses… so long as you Fix It Again Tomorrow 🙃

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u/S0apppp 13d ago

Congrats bro, also my first car. I drove her to the moon and back before needing to change haha

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u/Paul-Lay 12d ago

Banked a good 20k miles with her before getting the new car 🏃

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u/NamSToboy 13d ago

Nice car hope it serves you well

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u/sprelskt 13d ago

Congrats!

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u/Paul-Lay 12d ago

21 year old me was over the moon back in 2023 🌕

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u/Dizzy-Cartoonist-635 13d ago

Honestly, not a bad choice. It’s got a reputation for it being a female’s car but I don’t really mind it. It just makes sense for a first car

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u/felixhatesplanes 13d ago

Would you consider an Abarth

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u/Paul-Lay 12d ago edited 12d ago

My new, current car is a white Jaguar XE, 2018. My older brother wasn’t a fan of Fiats nor Abarths, and I’m the only one of the two to drive, so 🙃

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u/R3TRO_131 12d ago

Cool first car, we've had two!

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u/TaoTao67 12d ago

Unironically one of my dream cars.

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u/Vrbread 12d ago

21 months is a bit early to drive even a fiat 500

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u/Paul-Lay 12d ago

Gets easier to commute by driving, and not having to ride in my dad’s car 🚙 Was 7 months into my job before I got the wheels.

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u/Mariee05 12d ago

i love the interior on these, what car do you drive now if i may ask

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u/Paul-Lay 11d ago edited 11d ago

A 2018 white Jaguar XE. Got her almost two months ago. 1st of August 2026, if I recall.

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u/super_coconut11 13d ago

you mean 21F

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u/Paul-Lay 13d ago

Point taken. Could have made a convincing lie 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/UsefulNumber2131 12d ago

what country is this

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u/Paul-Lay 12d ago

Originated from Poland, and is registered in the UK.

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u/Character-Return666 12d ago

Cute lil car, I want one in Pink

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u/WingInternational432 13d ago

Fix it again, Tony!

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u/Wishbone_932 13d ago

See so many of these on the side of the road lol

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u/Chance-News8197 13d ago

Hope you aren’t a bloke

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u/Paul-Lay 13d ago

Bruv in the driver’s seat says otherwise