Please help me discover a car to buy!

Please help me discover a car to buy!

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jay44

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119 posts

115 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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So first things first - I got told my a few people that the Proton Gen 2 had terrible build quality and to stay away from it. I was originally looking for a solid motor which is why this is in the Jap section and am back to the drawing board of an uncommon motor to buy!

1.2-1.3l (low cost fuel consumption), preferably Jap but not picky if it's a solid car/make, and something very uncommon that you don't see everyday please!

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@TREMAiNE: I'm really not sure how you're insurance is that cheap. Anyone my age as in my mates that have cars have similar prices to what I'm saying and give me the same reaction I gave you when you told me about your insurance prices. Had a peak at your link, liking what I saw, and cheers for the info - gave me some perspective!

@eybic: I had no idea about that at all! Honestly the most useful insurance tip I've had to date (that wasn't common sense). I still, however, would like a lower engine to the original spec to reduce the cost in fuel consumption. I'd much prefer a 1.3 even though it isn't as powerful as a 2.0 just because of the amount of fuel it would take to run.

@StottyEvo: Can you give me an example performance car that would be cheap to insure just so I can compare and contrast what you're saying please? As with TREMAiNE's RX-7/8's they came back very expensive to insure on quickquotes.

@Claudia Skies: The colt isn't for me, I'm very picky about the shape, but thanks for the suggestion nonetheless!



I'd really appreciate any uncommon cars that are 1.2-1.3l that you could suggest for me to have a look at! Really like semi-saloons like the Proton gen-2 / skyline's. But also liked the Toyota Sera (think it was Toyota?) that someone suggested before - except it's too old. Preferably under 10years old would be handy too but not essential if it lasts/looks retro

  • breathes*
cheers!

cocopop

1,300 posts

205 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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If you can't afford to run a Supra or Skyline, don't look at RX7s. Insurance is potentially just a fraction of overall running costs.

What about a Cube? I know they're not like Skylines or Seras, but certainly an unusual car.

Edited by cocopop on Thursday 11th September 13:43

jay44

Original Poster:

119 posts

115 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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Definitely correct for the unusual dept. But i'd never drive it because it's too ugly for me I'm afraid - that pickyness i was talking about haha


Appreciate the suggeation though man!

LordGrover

33,539 posts

212 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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Daihatsu Copen?




jay44

Original Poster:

119 posts

115 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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Rear end is horrible!

Would be looking for a 4/5 seater though, regardless. Cheers for the suggestion though fella

The Flying Ox

400 posts

173 months

Saturday 13th September 2014
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How about a Suzuki Cappuccino?

EDIT - scratch that. Just seen the 4/5 seat requirement

Mitsubishi 'i' then:


Edited by The Flying Ox on Saturday 13th September 09:00

jay44

Original Poster:

119 posts

115 months

Saturday 13th September 2014
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i would never get an electric or hybrid car, they're just not for me for so many reasons. thank you though!

leaning towards the mazda3 tbh, seems to run fairly well and is cheapish to insure