So I'm looking for a new car

[calum93]

A couple of months ago I wrote off my pride and joy, my mk4 1.4 golf. I've had charge of one of my dads vans since then, as a run around but really want to get myself a new car now.

I'm 18 and have a crash under my belt (although it wasn't deemed my fault it will still bump up the insurance a little) I want something sporty looking with anything up to a 1.6 petrol or 2.0 non turbo'd diesel. I've been looking at mk5 golfs recently, 1.6s with a gti body kit on but the hold their value, I don't want to be spending 6k on a car with 70k miles on the clock.

Anyone been in my place before and/or have any good advice for me on what to get, any ideas considered. A link to cars you've seen in the classifieds or to more spec on the cars elsewhere would be great? I have a budget of up to 6k.

Cheers

[calum93]

I'm guessing this isn't the best time to post, my thread disappeared quicker than (insert witty metaphor)

[calum93]

I can get it through my dads work insurance for £400 as long as its a 1.6 or less petrol or a 2.0 or less non turbo'd diesel. Already agreed this with the insurance company.

[calum93]

I have been so blinkered before now. Some great suggestions here, can get a much better car than a mk5 golf and fro a hell of a lot less money too

[calum93]

really starting to fall for the swift

[calum93]

focus' are just a bit big for me i think. consumption on a 1.6 swift?

[calum93]

ludicrous speed said:

I hope he's good with the spanners if he goes for any of 300ton/bhp's suggestions, MX5 excepted of course.

yeah i aint great at that stuff, the mx5 was something i have considered though

[calum93]

anonymous said:

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100% what I was planning on, don't worry.

[calum93]

Been having a bit more of a look at the swift 1.6 sport. They don't seem to drop in price from new very much at all which puts me off a little considering I can't get together enough money to get myself a new one.

Can't remember who asked, but whoever it was, I have 6k cash, not finance.

[calum93]

Ari said:

I'm curious about this. Firstly I'm not sure you can still get non turbo'd diesel cars, and secondly, why would you want one!? I can't imagine the insurance companies penalise you for a turbo diesel, since every "domestic" diesel has one nowadays.

Also, beware the inevitable "recent Focus diesel? No no no, what you want is a thirty year old Bentley for the same money" advice. Good in theory...

The 2.0 sdi golf isn't turbo'd is it?

[calum93]

Yeah I'm off the idea of the sdi anyway. Swift is prob the way im swaying.

[calum93]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

Just need to make a decision and I'll inform you all of it when I get my new car.