My first car! Mazda MX-5
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So after searching around for about 2 years I've finally brought my first car. I'm only 18 so insurance has played a huge part in the car I've been able to get. Started off looking at Novas when I was 16 and from then until now have been through every single possiblity for a first car, ranging from Daihatsu Charades to Ford Fiestas. I've been a named driver on my mom's Astra since I passed my test in February last year so have gained some road experience but it's just not ideal having very little access to a car. But today I finally put a deposit down 
It's a 1996 1.8i UK model. I haven't got any photos yet because I don't pick the car up until tomorrow but I'll make sure I do post some over the weekend!
Doubt I'll get much sleep tonight!
It's a 1996 1.8i UK model. I haven't got any photos yet because I don't pick the car up until tomorrow but I'll make sure I do post some over the weekend!
Doubt I'll get much sleep tonight!
Edited by TomCooper on Sunday 2nd June 10:43
Good man.
In february last year I picked up a 1996 1.8. In the dark it looked great, not so good in the daylight. Was bulletproof however.
Swapped it four mths later for a 1993 1.6 which is miles better. Subtely lowered, anthercite wheels, white paint and straight through exhaust it is great fun! Still got it today, and 5k on never missed a beat and returns 35mpg,
In february last year I picked up a 1996 1.8. In the dark it looked great, not so good in the daylight. Was bulletproof however.
Swapped it four mths later for a 1993 1.6 which is miles better. Subtely lowered, anthercite wheels, white paint and straight through exhaust it is great fun! Still got it today, and 5k on never missed a beat and returns 35mpg,
jamesedwards said:
1.6 or 1.8?
Insurance companies are laughing their heads off with young drivers insurance.
Yep and the sad truth (in my experience of speaking to friends) is that most would never dream of claiming on their policies and just pay for a few thousand quid of damage themselves anyway as it will come back and bite them ever year if they claim. Money on insurance is largely money down the drain - only useful in accidents over £3000 - and what are the odds of that?Insurance companies are laughing their heads off with young drivers insurance.
Havent been on here since yesterday! Been busy taking friends and family out in it. Not even a day since I brought it and I already love it! I'll hopefully get some good photos today and upload them this evening 
In regards to insurance, it's expensive. Its £2600 fully comp. Opted for an admiral multicar because it was by far the cheapest and insuring 3 of our cars on it really brought it down! Im the main driver but my parents are named drivers which brought it down a lot also. Also ringing them, gets you better quotes
One annoying this for me regarding insurance was because my original quote was on a engine with a carbourator and the car I've brought is fuel injected, that bumped the price up by £300!!!
Also there is only £50 difference between a 1.6 and a 1.8 with carbourators
For me a 1.8 with carbs TPFT was £2100.
At the end of the day though I'm going to pay a lot for insurance being 18 so I'd rather pay more for something I genuinely want than save a little money and buy something I don't
In regards to insurance, it's expensive. Its £2600 fully comp. Opted for an admiral multicar because it was by far the cheapest and insuring 3 of our cars on it really brought it down! Im the main driver but my parents are named drivers which brought it down a lot also. Also ringing them, gets you better quotes
One annoying this for me regarding insurance was because my original quote was on a engine with a carbourator and the car I've brought is fuel injected, that bumped the price up by £300!!!
Also there is only £50 difference between a 1.6 and a 1.8 with carbourators
For me a 1.8 with carbs TPFT was £2100.
At the end of the day though I'm going to pay a lot for insurance being 18 so I'd rather pay more for something I genuinely want than save a little money and buy something I don't
Shaw Tarse said:
It's still warm, have you driven at night with the roof down?
I've only just got back home! First time with the top down on a warm night and it's so much fun! It feels like an occasion every time a drive it. It's even fun just trundling along in 30 zones when it's warm and the roof is off! Met up with a fellow PH'r this morning and went for a little blast! Just got to decide where the smiley goes now!
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