Classic Cars for young drivers?
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Hi all,
I'm an 18yo driver just almost finished my first year holding a full license and i'm looking at switching my wee renault clio for something a bit quicker. I could go down the route of getting a hyundai coupe or down the route of a classic car. I've had a look and so far a Triumph TR7 has intrigued me; however, what other classics should i consider? Mainly looking at sports cars since i've not got any baggage etc, might as well have the fun while i can! But any suggestions for other cheap to buy & insure classics? All suggestions would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Greg
I'm an 18yo driver just almost finished my first year holding a full license and i'm looking at switching my wee renault clio for something a bit quicker. I could go down the route of getting a hyundai coupe or down the route of a classic car. I've had a look and so far a Triumph TR7 has intrigued me; however, what other classics should i consider? Mainly looking at sports cars since i've not got any baggage etc, might as well have the fun while i can! But any suggestions for other cheap to buy & insure classics? All suggestions would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Greg
Thanks for the suggestions guys, a MK1 MX5 1.6 I've been quoted £3200 for insurance. I've got a budget of around £3000 to buy the car and I'm looking for quotes in the region of £1000 a year. a Hyundai Coupe 2.0 Ltr is £1300 a year to insure for me which is pretty decent, however the TR7 was £1100.
Is there an explanation for the wacky variety of quotes I'm receiving?
My dream is to own a subaru impreza so with a bit of tongue n cheek i got a quote for a 2001 Impreza 2.0 Sport 4WD for £1763 a year. - Cheaper than my current premium for the clio!
Fair enough it isnt the top spec impreza with the turbo but the way i see it is that the turbo is one less expensive part to fail.
Think i'll need to speak it over with my car dealer.
My dream is to own a subaru impreza so with a bit of tongue n cheek i got a quote for a 2001 Impreza 2.0 Sport 4WD for £1763 a year. - Cheaper than my current premium for the clio!
Fair enough it isnt the top spec impreza with the turbo but the way i see it is that the turbo is one less expensive part to fail.
Think i'll need to speak it over with my car dealer.
Shenanigans said:
Pick something that's not common for a young lad to drive. Mk1 mx5 is good but is common as muck for the younger generation to buy and write off. I'd go for a midget or triumph.
Happy hunting.
Cheers but that's what i'm asking, what would be something uncommon for my age?Happy hunting.
MGZRod said:
Strange on the insurance with the MX5, was it an import or uk one that you quoted on? My MK2 1.6 cost me about £1100 to insure when I was 18 with no NCB and 1 non fault accident on my record!
Just the UK model, not sure. To be honest ideally i'm looking for a hardtop or a convertible with a hard top, i do mostly motorway driving to get to work so it must a rhd as wellGassing Station | Scotland | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff