Hot Hatch for 18 year old

[SB8999]

So. Looking to sell my current first car and get something with lower mileage that's got some decent acceleration and can handle well on twisty roads. I've got around £4k to play with and have already looked at corsa vxr's seat ibiza cupra's and was just wondering if anyone had any other input.
Many thanks

[ZX10R NIN]

Check your insurance on the VXR as I have a feeling you'll need nearly all of the 4k to insure it.

[durbster]

My 18 year old cousin has a Twingo GT which I think is a cracking choice for a young driver. Good fun without being too painful on the insurance.

[SB8999]

ZX10R NIN said:

Check your insurance on the VXR as I have a feeling you'll need nearly all of the 4k to insure it.

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

[SB8999]

durbster said:

My 18 year old cousin has a Twingo GT which I think is a cracking choice for a young driver. Good fun without being too painful on the insurance.

Which engine is in that?

[ZX10R NIN]

Wow if it was only 1k I'd take it & buy the VXR if you're looking at the 1.4 Twin Charge VAG cars then I'd avoid those like the as they're far from reliable, I'd suggest you take a look at the Mito Cloverleaf:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the Twingo RS

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Glasgowrob]

i would be absolutely shocked if you can find insurance on a corsa VXR at 18 for a grand.


personally i'd stay away from hatches and other cars known to insurance companies at young persons weapons of choice to put into hedges


look at the obscure performance cars for cheap insurance

Volvos and saab turbos are always a good bang for buck on insurance. get a saab 9-5 with 250 bhp in 2.3t spec and compare it out of interest

[craig1912]

SB8999 said:

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

No chance unless with an excess of more than the cars worth

[SB8999]

craig1912 said:

SB8999 said:

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

No chance unless with an excess of more than the cars worth

Well it is for a grand with a £250 excess

[SB8999]

Glasgowrob said:

i would be absolutely shocked if you can find insurance on a corsa VXR at 18 for a grand.


personally i'd stay away from hatches and other cars known to insurance companies at young persons weapons of choice to put into hedges


look at the obscure performance cars for cheap insurance

Volvos and saab turbos are always a good bang for buck on insurance. get a saab 9-5 with 250 bhp in 2.3t spec and compare it out of interest

Yep got a quote back for £1k on a vxr, may have a look at the saab. Cheers

[SB8999]

ZX10R NIN said:

Wow if it was only 1k I'd take it & buy the VXR if you're looking at the 1.4 Twin Charge VAG cars then I'd avoid those like the as they're far from reliable, I'd suggest you take a look at the Mito Cloverleaf:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the Twingo RS

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Cheers, really looking for something more reliable than my current car haha and hoping for something turbocharged in all honesty but thank you

[ZX10R NIN]

The Mito is reliable it's the same 1.4T drivetrain as the 500 Abarth & in countless Giuliettas.

[SB8999]

ZX10R NIN said:

The Mito is reliable it's the same 1.4T drivetrain as the 500 Abarth & in countless Giuliettas.

Sounds like it could be a good shout then, will definitely look into it. Thanks a lot

[ZX10R NIN]

They're hard to find but they do a slightly less powerful one with 155bhp

Veloce

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[jkk45]

I don't know how much help this, but I'm 24 and I've been looking at around the same price point, and have looked at mk5 GTIs.

Might be a worth a look at these.

Edited by jkk45 on Sunday 3rd February 19:10

[Saleen836]

SB8999 said:

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

I have just done a quote on a compare site as an 18 year old with 1 year NCB, only 2 companies would return a quote, both were around £17k, where have you had a quote for £1k ?

[tonyb1968]

Saleen836 said:

SB8999 said:

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

I have just done a quote on a compare site as an 18 year old with 1 year NCB, only 2 companies would return a quote, both were around £17k, where have you had a quote for £1k ?

That's probably 1k per month

[mike9009]

SB8999 said:

craig1912 said:

SB8999 said:

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

No chance unless with an excess of more than the cars worth

Well it is for a grand with a £250 excess

Are you insured as the main driver? Seems very cheap, but there again my insurance has dropped a fair amount in the last year too.

[SB8999]

Saleen836 said:

SB8999 said:

VXR was only 1k to insure which was pretty good

I have just done a quote on a compare site as an 18 year old with 1 year NCB, only 2 companies would return a quote, both were around £17k, where have you had a quote for £1k ?

Drive like a girl

[MrHappy]

Could you tell us what car you drive currently and how much you paid for the insurance? It might give a better starting point for people to advise you.