Cheap weekend car

[Slow]

Starting a apprentership which is alot closer than college in sept, so mpg isnt a problem.

Im 18 so insurance is still a problem.

For up to £2000 what would you recommend as a weekend car?

Not a mx5 or mr2.

[mikial]

Is it possible to buy and insure a Toyota with the 1ZZFE engine ?

[Slow]

Any thing is possible as insurance is strange, quoted

£800 for 90 bhp focus,

£1100 for a 200bhp range rover lse,

£1200 for a 300bhp 300zx


Now i imagine the range rover would cause the most damage in a crash due to size and weight. Dont understand it all tbh.

[GravelBen]

Slow said:

Not a mx5 or mr2.

Why not?

[Slow]

GravelBen said:

Why not?

Dont like the looks of either and i thought i would say that before everyone suggested them.

[x 7usc]

how about getting an insurance quote on this
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...

Probably silly money, but worth asking no?

[wilbo83]

Slow said:

Dont like the looks of either and i thought i would say that before everyone suggested them.

This is PH, everyone will still suggest them! How about an e36 BMW.

[T1547]

What about one of these?

http://www.jct29carsalesltd.co.uk/used-cars/vauxha...

200bhp out the box, very tuneable engine, loads of aftermarket parts available and a big owners club communities (AOC) to help with DIY servicing / repairs / upgrades.

I had one at your age and took it up to near on 300bhp - was great fun.

[littlened]

Mg tf or an mg zs 180

[wemorgan]

Get a classic car - insurance will likely be cheaper too.
Pre 1973 are road tax exempt.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C365732
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C173215
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C362600

[GravelBen]

Slow said:

GravelBen said:

Why not?

Dont like the looks of either and i thought i would say that before everyone suggested them.

Fair enough, helps narrow down what you're looking for in a car. So looks are more important than handling, is power important to you? The 300ZX you mention could be a decent option but does have potential for some fairly big bills if it goes wrong, and a lot of power for a (probably) quite inexperienced driver.

Edited by GravelBen on Sunday 10th March 09:55

[Slow]

GravelBen said:

Slow said:

GravelBen said:

Why not?

Dont like the looks of either and i thought i would say that before everyone suggested them.

Fair enough, helps narrow down what you're looking for in a car. So looks are more important than handling, is power important to you? The 300ZX you mention could be a decent option but does have potential for some fairly big bills if it goes wrong, and a lot of power for a (probably) quite inexperienced driver.

Edited by GravelBen on Sunday 10th March 09:55

I just dont like the looks, im sure there are other cars with just as much handling ability.

[TVR Tommy]

Mazda RX7 FC turbo 2. Insurance might be surprisingly cheap. My old UK FD was £700-800 at 20. The FC is a lower group than the FD

[Bonefish Blues]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...