What Car?

[MrAdaam]

Just got a new job, so looking for a cheap car. Ideally under £1500 for now and something that a youngster (of 19) can get insured on reasonably well. Also, recommendations of insurers that target this market.

Has to be able to make a good 150 mile commute weekly as well. Petrol or Diesel, not fussed on the shape. More fun the better as well.

Thanks..

[Andrew_M]

Saxo's are 10 a penny, nice VTR's are £1500 or less. Apart from a dodgy gearbox they are reasonably good, fun and do 35-40 mpg most of the time. Golf TDI's are pretty solid, the 90hp is ok performance wise and will do plenty to the gallon. Chuck some 18's on and your away as an alternative.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2184269.htm

Get a new hobby, and buy [first one I saw] this http://pistonheads.com/sales/2187768.htm

Edited by Andrew_M on Thursday 21st October 16:02

[twazzock]

Peugeot 306 D Turbo/HDI.

£1500 should get a very good late one. 45-50mpg, nothing special as standard but plenty of tuning potential, fun chassis, reasonable insurance (I can get a quote of £1500 at 18 in a st area - try Admiral).

[300bhp/ton]

MrAdaam said:

Just got a new job, so looking for a cheap car. Ideally under £1500 for now and something that a youngster (of 19) can get insured on reasonably well. Also, recommendations of insurers that target this market.

Has to be able to make a good 150 mile commute weekly as well. Petrol or Diesel, not fussed on the shape. More fun the better as well.

Thanks..

150 miles a week is not really all that much tbh.

Lots of decent cars out there. If insurance is an issue then classics and kit cars are certainly the cheapest in this regard.

And at 19 why be practical, I say look for a sports or saloon car or a kit and have some fun. Such cars are usually easy to maintain and fix and no less reliable than a 10 year old hatchback.

This is potentially a rather rapid car and a lot of fun too:

R7 with 16v Dolly Sprint engine (1980)
£1,695

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2082392.htm

1997 Quantum 2+2 (1997)
55,000 miles £1,800

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1966018.htm



Triumph 2000 or a Dolly would be a good bet too. Morris Minor, Mini, Spitfire even a Series III Landy.

[MrAdaam]

Cheers for the quick replies. What insurers should i be looking towards insuring myself on as the compare websites are an absolute nightmare to look at. Need it fairly sharpish as I'm starting monday..

[masermartin]

Adrian Flux did me a good deal this time round, but then I'm not 19 any more (far from it). Endsleigh used to claim to be good for young drivers but were always massively over the odds for me. YMMV.

[Andrew_M]

Nasty experience with Adrian flux - I know I wouldn't!

Chris Knot is the best value for money by far for me, would depend on the usual variables though.

http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/

[Ash From Flux]

Andrew_M said:

Nasty experience with Adrian flux - I know I wouldn't!

Chris Knot is the best value for money by far for me, would depend on the usual variables though.

http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/

Is it anything I can help with at all?
Ash

[Andrew_M]

Ash From Flux said:

Andrew_M said:

Nasty experience with Adrian flux - I know I wouldn't!

Chris Knot is the best value for money by far for me, would depend on the usual variables though.

http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/

Is it anything I can help with at all?
Ash

Hi Ash,

What would you like to help with?

PM if you wouldn't mind.