wot car next???????
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okay, im 19 and looking for a new car to buy very soon.... propa confused. help me please, all ma m8s have got starlets,1.6 dohc vti,vts etc.My heart was set on a 92 1.6 vti dohc but they not really ideal 4 a long journey as they not that comfy. i want somthing thats fast AND prestige 5 door maybe 1.8 vti-s. Any ideas prefer something japanese or german.
p.s is there alot of difference between the 1.8 vti-s and the type -r:confused
p.s is there alot of difference between the 1.8 vti-s and the type -r:confused
i would suggest a nissan pulsar vzr(165ish bhp) or vzr-n1(200+bhp) they were made between 1996 and 2000 its basically a three door almera hatch with a different badge on it. the vzr-n1 is the one you want uber rare though they are still the most powerful 1.6 car out the factory ever made by anybody.
or maybe a toyota levin bzr again 1996 to 2000 175bhp standard.
both cars are very reliable the levin's got a six speed box and both cars are 1600cc dohc's.
i understand where your coming from insurance wise cause its even worse over here in ireland!!! i have an ek9 type r civic (98 spec) there is a fair bit of difference between them and the vti's of the same year, 25bhp difference in standard form and also benifits from better suspension, interior, breathing, etc etc etc.... but the price for these in england is very inflated if you were thinking of one of these you'd be better off coming over to ireland, better choice and a hell of a lot cheaper!!!
hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions on the above or anything honda
or maybe a toyota levin bzr again 1996 to 2000 175bhp standard.
both cars are very reliable the levin's got a six speed box and both cars are 1600cc dohc's.
i understand where your coming from insurance wise cause its even worse over here in ireland!!! i have an ek9 type r civic (98 spec) there is a fair bit of difference between them and the vti's of the same year, 25bhp difference in standard form and also benifits from better suspension, interior, breathing, etc etc etc.... but the price for these in england is very inflated if you were thinking of one of these you'd be better off coming over to ireland, better choice and a hell of a lot cheaper!!!
hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions on the above or anything honda
jap_star said:
i dont like the e36 m3 theres too many about. im thinking of getting the old bmws 1989, but i dont think my old man would approve. car would be the same age as me...
Can you really afford the insurance on these sort of cars at 19?Edited by Steve Evil on Tuesday 11th December 11:57
Insurance may be an issue but it depends how much you want a certain car.
i bought this when i was 20
and insurance was £1600 but i wanted the car so payed the money.
most sporty numbers are gonna set you back a bit so you either pay up or drive a vectra or something cheap until youve built up expeiriance and NCD.
good luck whatever you go for.
Steve
i bought this when i was 20
and insurance was £1600 but i wanted the car so payed the money.
most sporty numbers are gonna set you back a bit so you either pay up or drive a vectra or something cheap until youve built up expeiriance and NCD.
good luck whatever you go for.
Steve
gar-type-r said:
it could also be a 3litre non turbo to be honest, neither are very good though if fact very poor, otherwise everyone would be driving one rather than skylines and supra's
Have you ever driven one, or a supra or a skyline!!Ive owned all three as well as most other turboed jap motors (exept an NSX and integra dc5
)The GTO was a twin turbo and was insured with tescos on 3 yrs NCB.cat1 security and a Tracker and living in a good area.
The GTO is not built as an out and out sports car like a skyline etc .its a sports tourer like the 300zx.
However its only real downside was slightly soggy handling. I uprated my suspension with Tein's and hammered many skylines and supras round A rds, roundabouts etc. Once you remove the restrictor form the boost solonoid it frees up alot more power too and it will easily waste alot of cars.
Anyway this is going off topic.
my point was i wanted the car so i payed the money.
If you cant afford the insurance on something then simply you have to find the money or not have it.
Thats why i asked what money he had for insurance. If its alot then he could have whatever and if its a few hundred quid then its a micra
...well it is japanese at least steve
Edited by stevemerceruk on Wednesday 12th December 09:22
Edited by stevemerceruk on Wednesday 12th December 09:23
ST205 GT4's are cheap to insure. Especially a uk car! Many people on the owners club are 19 with them. I've had my import since I was 20, I had 2 years NCB and a fault claim, and got TPFT insurance for £1040 with all mods declared.
Not sure I want this guy driving one though, might tarnish the image
Not sure I want this guy driving one though, might tarnish the image
jap_star said:
i have about 3k to buy a car . Im not to worried about insurance as i will be the second driver also got 2 years ncb. ive had quotes from £1500-1800
Then surely it's up to the 1st driver to decide which car they want best? surely?Unless you're purporting to commit insurance fraud buy pretending to be merely a named driver whereinfact you're the main one.
Dracoro said:
Unless you're purporting to commit insurance fraud buy pretending to be merely a named driver whereinfact you're the main one.
Likely. And it is well-known by insurance companies now, so they may (1) not pay out in the event of any incident (2) let the police know that you were willingly driving without adequate insurance.Gassing Station | Japanese Chat | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff