What car for first car?
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Hey anyone that can be bothered reading, I'm currently looking for my first car that I actually own rather than using a parents car. I#m looking between £3000-£3500 and after doing many qoutes it looks like im not getting anything thats above insurance group 6. I did want a honda civic sport as they were insurance group 6 but I have been qouted £2500 so that looks out of the question. I have looked at astra 1.7 cdti's and focus tdci's among the other usual cars such as a corsa or clio etc. Any suggestions or reviews would be helpfull, cheers.
stillgame said:
I'm looking at 04 plate onwards really unless it's in good condition. Anything under 80,000 preferably but obviously if its a tank like diesel engine it would be higher. I dont fancy a classic for a few more years yet when I can afford to keep it in good condition.
3 door astra diesel?stillgame said:
I'v looked at them and quite like them but I havnt heard much about the 1.7 engines? I dont think i could insure a 1.9 even the less powerful one
my mate has one they are good looking and plenty of torque but you have to take them on a run every so oftenhttp://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Mr serge said:
my mate has one they are good looking and plenty of torque but you have to take them on a run every so often
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
That would be my first choice, but im being quoted £3000 for the 150bhp version and around £2400 for the 120Bhp. So I would only be able to get the 1.7 cdti with 100bhp and I can see that being a tad dull and slowhttp://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
stillgame said:
That would be my first choice, but im being quoted £3000 for the 150bhp version and around £2400 for the 120Bhp. So I would only be able to get the 1.7 cdti with 100bhp and I can see that being a tad dull and slow
yep agreed it would be, damn i pay £450 a year for my merc and i thought that was expensive, Mr serge said:
yep agreed it would be, damn i pay £450 a year for my merc and i thought that was expensive,
Well I Don't have any No claims bonus to use, only been named driver before and the company didnt do it for named drivers. So basically it's going to be my first car, but as im 23 I can go abit better than a Corsa 1.0melvster said:
If you can get one in the price range, Fiat Panda 100HP or Citroen C2 GT or Polo 1.4. That is my shortlist for my first car or i would like to get a Saxo VTR for about £1300.
Arent they all a bit obvious with regards to insurance cost?Not sure how the image suits you but a Mini One may suit. Insurance group five and not a bad steer. Most been looked after due to Minis TLC package in early years. Did enjoy my wifes back in the day... And i now drive a clubman s. image never bothered me as they held their value and a hoot to drive.
They are even quite refined for a motorway cruise.....
Just a thought....
Mike
mike9009 said:
Arent they all a bit obvious with regards to insurance cost?
Not sure how the image suits you but a Mini One may suit. Insurance group five and not a bad steer. Most been looked after due to Minis TLC package in early years. Did enjoy my wifes back in the day... And i now drive a clubman s. image never bothered me as they held their value and a hoot to drive.
They are even quite refined for a motorway cruise.....
Just a thought....
Mike
I'd have a mini if i could afford to insure a standard cooperNot sure how the image suits you but a Mini One may suit. Insurance group five and not a bad steer. Most been looked after due to Minis TLC package in early years. Did enjoy my wifes back in the day... And i now drive a clubman s. image never bothered me as they held their value and a hoot to drive.
They are even quite refined for a motorway cruise.....
Just a thought....
Mike
stillgame said:
I'd have a mini if i could afford to insure a standard cooper
Thats why i suggested the mini one as the insurance should be cheaper than the cooper. The difference in power is purely down to the map (from memory) and the 90bhp is not too bad in the mini one. I have never really been into out and out power and prefer the balance and handling of motors. Our new clubman s is far quicker than the old mini one but the torque steer takes some of the delicacy away from the experiance.Best of luck
Mike
mike9009 said:
Thats why i suggested the mini one as the insurance should be cheaper than the cooper. The difference in power is purely down to the map (from memory) and the 90bhp is not too bad in the mini one. I have never really been into out and out power and prefer the balance and handling of motors. Our new clubman s is far quicker than the old mini one but the torque steer takes some of the delicacy away from the experiance.
Best of luck
Mike
Yeah its not there performance but more of the image thats bothered me about them. Mini one really isnt much diff in performance and like you say its down to the map. Best of luck
Mike
Why the want for a diesel? Genuine question.
You can get a lot more for your money with petrol. Could probably get a nice special edition MK1 Focus with a 1.6 or 1.8 engine. Mid 30s MPG and low running costs.
Insurance is relatively cheap, they will never set the world alight performance wise, but they will drive much better than any similar offering from GM.
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
You can get a lot more for your money with petrol. Could probably get a nice special edition MK1 Focus with a 1.6 or 1.8 engine. Mid 30s MPG and low running costs.
Insurance is relatively cheap, they will never set the world alight performance wise, but they will drive much better than any similar offering from GM.
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
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