First car, want a modern classic, circa £1000-2k spend???
Discussion
I am 22, have held a license for 4 years and finally in a position to get on the road.
I want something with character, a easy to maintain classic that wont break down (is there such a thing?).
Was looking at Mercedes w123, Fiesta xr2, volvo's.
How does classic insurance work if i havent been driving? And how old does the car have to be?
Any input would be helpful. I want a car with character more than anything.
I want something with character, a easy to maintain classic that wont break down (is there such a thing?).
Was looking at Mercedes w123, Fiesta xr2, volvo's.
How does classic insurance work if i havent been driving? And how old does the car have to be?
Any input would be helpful. I want a car with character more than anything.
V8RX7 said:
kiethton said:
Porsche 924 #endthread
You must have missed the bit about character The pop up headlights, ignition that liked to freeze and the fact loads of people gave a cheeky wave when they see it and small kids point gives it a semblance of character...helps if its red
normally proper classic policies are for second cars, so probably wont be much good for you. You may find the right older car will have fairly low insurance ratings anyway.
As for recommendations, that's a tough one, I personally like Eighties metal, 924/944 Porsches are great, the former being a real bargain and fairly mechanically simple. Old BMWs are dead reliable and good to work on but can be rusty and some models really attract a premium.
A good or possibly terrible idea (depending on your perspective!) is to go on ebay classic cars section put a max value of say £2000 and see what appears!
Also the classifieds on the retro rides forum is a good place to peruse.
As for recommendations, that's a tough one, I personally like Eighties metal, 924/944 Porsches are great, the former being a real bargain and fairly mechanically simple. Old BMWs are dead reliable and good to work on but can be rusty and some models really attract a premium.
A good or possibly terrible idea (depending on your perspective!) is to go on ebay classic cars section put a max value of say £2000 and see what appears!
Also the classifieds on the retro rides forum is a good place to peruse.
My 924s had character too,an efficient,modern German character,could never gel with it despite its capabilities.
O.p,under 25 and as an only car you will struggle to get a classic policy on much bar a Moggy Minor,theyve really tightened up recently.
Incidentally a Minor would be a very practical option tho id go for a good 4 pot Capri instead if poss.
O.p,under 25 and as an only car you will struggle to get a classic policy on much bar a Moggy Minor,theyve really tightened up recently.
Incidentally a Minor would be a very practical option tho id go for a good 4 pot Capri instead if poss.
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