Affordable drivers car for a 22 year old?

[Theodoreallen]

Hi guys,

I've been saving up for a while now for a new car and have a budget of about £15,000 for both car and any work needed on it. However, I'm at a loss as to what to actually get? And I'm wondering if you have any suggestions?

I would like a fun car which is easy to work on and is s nice driver, and it needs to look the part too!

Preferably it can't be too powerful as I'm only 22 and insurance would be a nightmare.

Any age is fine, and I have no preference of make, colour, shape, etc.

Cheers

[Theodoreallen]

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Krikkit said:

MX5 Mk.1 + 12k for a house deposit! Sorry to be boring.

The mx5 is on my list of potentials but unfortunately I'm not overly fond of them...

[Theodoreallen]

Slow said:

E46 m3?

I could insure a 320ci for £800 at 19 with 6 points

Ahaha I would love one, but I quoted one the other day and it'd cost me £4000 a year! That's garaged, with a tracker, no crashes, no points and in a low crime rate area!

[Theodoreallen]

Slow said:

Garages seem to make quotes more, but not that much haha.

What about a scooby wrx sti?

Hmm, I haven't really considered this as I thought insurance would go the same way as an M3, but I'll do some research!

[Theodoreallen]

There's been some awesome suggestions, but I'm still undecided! I'm liking the idea of an M3 if I can haggle the insurance down. Otherwise I think I'll just have to get something a little less powerful for a few years!