19 looking for 2nd car, been driving 2 years.

[alane98]

Looking for a new car, have about £4,000 to spend, don't have a great deal in reserve to spend on insurance, about £800 max for the insurance.

What I'm looking for is something that can get to 60 in under 9 seconds, not bothered about top end as i'll never be going anywhere near it, more into the acceleration, just something with a bit of poke.

I currently have a 1.4 diesel fiesta that gets to 60 in 15 seconds, just for a bit of background.

Only car i have to rule out in advance is a MX5, as I'm a tall guy, i can't actually fit in one. Sorry guys!

Thank you for all suggestions in advance.

[Integroo]

Warm super mini like a Panda 100hp, Suzuki Ignis Sport, etc. would be my suggestion.

[Alex_225]

Twingo 133 is a nice balance in terms of fun and being cheap to run. I'd say a Clio 182 but insurance may be a killer at 19.

The Twingo only has 130bhp but I think a sharper chassis and I think looks great, plus it's light. Plenty to choose from too.

[FN2TypeR]

A Twingo 133 is a good shout providing that the insurance costs aren't crippling; they are great fun.

Providing that you fit, of course!

[Mo28]

Has to be the PH favorite Suzuki Swift Sport and you should be able to get a decent one for around £2500.

[Alex_225]

FN2TypeR said:

Providing that you fit, of course!

I'm 6'1 and found it ok, not something you'd do hundreds of motorway miles but still good for a good blast.

[Shiv_P]

Might be a bit old man but look at a mondeo mk4. The insurance for our age is dirt cheap especially with ncb and the 2.2 diesel is quite quick at around 170bhp?

[Berkshire bred]

You might struggle with 800 for insurance, better spending less on the car and allow a bit more for insurance. When I was 19 I bought a 1.6 mx5 and that cost 1500 to insure fully comp and that was 9.7 to 60.

Maybe try a swift sport, anything out of the ordinary is usually better for insurance so not ibiza fr or fiesta st. How about a small turbo engine and then some tuning, I don't know what options this idea gives but it might be a way to keep insurance low.