My First Car

I learned to drive in Cyprus and decided it was time to buy my first car.

I took the decision seriously and enlisted ChatGPT to help. 😁

We compared models and trim levels, browsed listings in Cyprus and even ended up reading Japanese auction paperwork.

Initially, I planned to buy a used car. But then I imagined driving it home and seeing some mysterious warning light appear on the dashboard.

Now what? I know next to nothing about cars. Who do I call? Where do I go? And most importantly, who do I complain to?

So I decided to buy a new one. If something breaks, I'd rather it be the dealership's headache than mine.

I went with a Toyota Yaris Cross. I liked the look of it, and I wanted something a little taller and bigger to feel more confident behind the wheel.

A huge SUV wasn't for me either. Limassol has narrow streets, parked cars everywhere and tricky parking. I didn't fancy driving around with several extra cubic metres of empty space.

The Yaris Cross was just the right size for me.

I ordered it in May 2025 and picked it up in July. White, with a black roof.

More than a year later, I still love it — both the way it looks and the way it drives.