What second car for a 19 year old - 6k budget
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Hey guys, I'm planning on getting my second car this summer when I have 2 years no claims, and while I have started to look around online, i'm just curious to what people may recommend. I was originally thinking along the hot hatch route, but have considered RWD's, classics and even offroaders as well. I set the budget at 6k, although that is just a guideline and there is room for adjustment with that.
Cheers for the help,
Dave.
Cheers for the help,
Dave.
itcaptainslow said:
A second car (as a toy) or your second car (after your first)?
Requirements for said car?
When I said Second car, I meant after the first Requirements for said car?
Requirements, well mpg isn't too much of an issue, as the commute is only a 2 mile journey on weekdays, and total manual mileage of only around 5k miles.
I suppose what I am looking for is something than can put a smile on my face, while also being able to carry 4 passengers.
And as for the insurance quote, I think I am one of the more fortunate ones, as for instance I can get fully comp on a 05 reg VXR astra for just £1100, and thats with myself being the main driver.
HarperLad said:
When I said Second car, I meant after the first
Requirements, well mpg isn't too much of an issue, as the commute is only a 2 mile journey on weekdays, and total manual mileage of only around 5k miles.
I suppose what I am looking for is something than can put a smile on my face, while also being able to carry 4 passengers.
And as for the insurance quote, I think I am one of the more fortunate ones, as for instance I can get fully comp on a 05 reg VXR astra for just £1100, and thats with myself being the main driver.
With reasonable insurance costs being open to you how about some of these:Requirements, well mpg isn't too much of an issue, as the commute is only a 2 mile journey on weekdays, and total manual mileage of only around 5k miles.
I suppose what I am looking for is something than can put a smile on my face, while also being able to carry 4 passengers.
And as for the insurance quote, I think I am one of the more fortunate ones, as for instance I can get fully comp on a 05 reg VXR astra for just £1100, and thats with myself being the main driver.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
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Diesel Fabia vRS
I had one and can vouch for it being brisk, cheap running costs (Inlc fuel, insurance, parts, tyres etc)
Bought mine for £4750, sold around 2 years later with an additional 40K miles on the clock for £3500
One of my best car ownership experiences, loved it and only sold as I was doing high miles and wanted things like cruise control, cup holder, armrest etc.
I had one and can vouch for it being brisk, cheap running costs (Inlc fuel, insurance, parts, tyres etc)
Bought mine for £4750, sold around 2 years later with an additional 40K miles on the clock for £3500
One of my best car ownership experiences, loved it and only sold as I was doing high miles and wanted things like cruise control, cup holder, armrest etc.
EB89 said:
Diesel Fabia vRS
I had one and can vouch for it being brisk, cheap running costs (Inlc fuel, insurance, parts, tyres etc)
Bought mine for £4750, sold around 2 years later with an additional 40K miles on the clock for £3500
One of my best car ownership experiences, loved it and only sold as I was doing high miles and wanted things like cruise control, cup holder, armrest etc.
For 5000 miles a year, I'd be going with petrol.I had one and can vouch for it being brisk, cheap running costs (Inlc fuel, insurance, parts, tyres etc)
Bought mine for £4750, sold around 2 years later with an additional 40K miles on the clock for £3500
One of my best car ownership experiences, loved it and only sold as I was doing high miles and wanted things like cruise control, cup holder, armrest etc.
I'll just leave this here. The greatest six cylinder ever made for so little money...
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