Another "What car?" 7-15k
Discussion
So having driven round for far too long in my 1.0 micra. I think I have suffered long enough and so deserve something more PH worthy.
I have got my missus on side and she has basically said I can have what I want as she knows nothing about cars. She does however fear high mpg and expensive tyres!
My initial leanings were towards a 350z or similar, however today whilst mooching round the dealerships I got a drive out in a 08 Impreza STI (Hatch) which wasn't a car I had considered but actually looked and drove well beyond my expectations. I particularly liked the fact that my missus drove it and never went above about 4000rpm and it felt very normal, but when I had a go it was like s
t off a shovel. The fact that it is a 5 door and can seat 4 normal sized humans is also swinging me towards it.
Price wise it was £15k, however they offered me £650 for my micra, which is much more than it's worth and also a 2 year main dealer warranty. Looking around this seems to be £1000-1500 more than private. Is the warranty worth it? I was quoted £614 fully comp for insurance(25 years old) which seems ok to me?
What else should I be considering in this bracket? It's all so easy when I've just been talking about buying, but now I'm actually at that stage I'm a bit overwhelmed!
I have got my missus on side and she has basically said I can have what I want as she knows nothing about cars. She does however fear high mpg and expensive tyres!
My initial leanings were towards a 350z or similar, however today whilst mooching round the dealerships I got a drive out in a 08 Impreza STI (Hatch) which wasn't a car I had considered but actually looked and drove well beyond my expectations. I particularly liked the fact that my missus drove it and never went above about 4000rpm and it felt very normal, but when I had a go it was like s
t off a shovel. The fact that it is a 5 door and can seat 4 normal sized humans is also swinging me towards it.Price wise it was £15k, however they offered me £650 for my micra, which is much more than it's worth and also a 2 year main dealer warranty. Looking around this seems to be £1000-1500 more than private. Is the warranty worth it? I was quoted £614 fully comp for insurance(25 years old) which seems ok to me?
What else should I be considering in this bracket? It's all so easy when I've just been talking about buying, but now I'm actually at that stage I'm a bit overwhelmed!
Focus ST + dreamscience re-map.
Can pick one up for £7k, some even less. 3 or 5 door, plenty of space, not too expensive tyres (225/40/18) but poor MPG. Not bad insurance cost (I pay £367, im 27 y.o with 9 years NCB protected). Around town, you can drive normally. It doesnt stand out too much either.
Can pick one up for £7k, some even less. 3 or 5 door, plenty of space, not too expensive tyres (225/40/18) but poor MPG. Not bad insurance cost (I pay £367, im 27 y.o with 9 years NCB protected). Around town, you can drive normally. It doesnt stand out too much either.
Edited by thebigmacmoomin on Wednesday 3rd April 18:01
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