What should I get as my second car?
What should I get as my second car?
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Petrolhead95

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7,048 posts

185 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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I've only had my car licence since February but I'm already getting an itch to get a faster car. Currently have a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.2 which I love. It costs hardly anything to run, gets good MPG and hasn't once let me down.

Insurance is going to be my problem, so I might need to think outside the box to bring prices down. Thinking about moving up to a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.8 as the insurance is almost identical to my 1.2 while being a lot faster. Being young I want something fast and fun while being cheap which is proving difficult.

Any ideas on what to get?

Benbay001

5,895 posts

188 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Petrolhead95 said:
I've only had my car licence since February but I'm already getting an itch to get a faster car. Currently have a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.2 which I love. It costs hardly anything to run, gets good MPG and hasn't once let me down.

Insurance is going to be my problem, so I might need to think outside the box to bring prices down. Thinking about moving up to a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.8 as the insurance is almost identical to my 1.2 while being a lot faster. Being young I want something fast and fun while being cheap which is proving difficult.

Any ideas on what to get?
Do you have a budget?
Dont underestimate the cost of changing cars. By the time you have found the reason the previous seller was selling (usually) you can end up with big bills.
Id also suggest not getting the exact same model again. Life is too short. Think outside the box.

Petrolhead95

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7,048 posts

185 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Ah, yes. Budget for the car is £3000.

Jonny_

4,723 posts

238 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Can you stick it out till you've a years' no-claims? It will make a big difference to insurance costs.

Coupled with the extra money you could save during that time to spend on a car, you may find there are a lot more options open to you. smile

Patch888

701 posts

159 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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I just purchased a lovely un-modified ep3 civic type-r for a shade under 3k.

Just a case of insurance costs.

MLH

406 posts

154 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Would some form of kit car be an option?

Petrolhead95

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7,048 posts

185 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Honda Civic Type-R would be ridiculous on insurance, same with kit cars. I quite fancy a Honda CRX but it's £450 a month to insure for a reason I can't quite work out.

Buff Mchugelarge

3,316 posts

181 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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A Mortgage?! This is PH you know!

Seriously though, an Mx5 on classic insurance?

jamieduff1981

8,092 posts

171 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Learn to drive well with what you have. Believe me I understand the desire for a 'better' car but insurance etc is just money poured down the drain. Hang on for a year's NCD at least.

Jim AK

4,029 posts

155 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Petrolhead95 said:
Honda Civic Type-R would be ridiculous on insurance, same with kit cars. I quite fancy a Honda CRX but it's £450 a month to insure for a reason I can't quite work out.
yikes

GTIAlex

1,935 posts

197 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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How old are you?

billzeebub

3,912 posts

230 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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MX5 or MR2

Petrolhead95

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7,048 posts

185 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Buff Mchugelarge said:
A Mortgage?! This is PH you know!

Seriously though, an Mx5 on classic insurance?
Tempted by an MX-5, although I'm not clued up on classic insurance.

GTIAlex said:
How old are you?
19.

GTIAlex

1,935 posts

197 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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Mercedes 190 e

MikeOxlong

3,114 posts

220 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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Clio 182? Cupra? A Skoda in VRS flavour? Corsa VXR? Or MX5. I have one and it is fun.

Petrolhead95

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7,048 posts

185 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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MikeOxlong said:
Clio 182? Cupra? A Skoda in VRS flavour? Corsa VXR? Or MX5. I have one and it is fun.
Can't insure any of them. MX-5 I might be able to, although £350 a month is quite a lot.

TheRealFingers99

1,996 posts

159 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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I think the advice to wait a year makes sense. Everything goes down and, if I look at myself after having a licence for a year, I had a lot to learn!

Remember, though, faster isn't always more fun: I probably get as much of a kick (although not up the pants!) driving a Cinq Sporting as an MR2 turbo!

Mastodon2

14,341 posts

196 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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Petrolhead95 said:
Can't insure any of them. MX-5 I might be able to, although £350 a month is quite a lot.
If you pay £350 a month to drive an MX-5 you are a lunatic. Seriously, stick to the Corsa, get some NCB under your belt and then shop around.

Petrolhead95

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7,048 posts

185 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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TheRealFingers99 said:
I think the advice to wait a year makes sense. Everything goes down and, if I look at myself after having a licence for a year, I had a lot to learn!

Remember, though, faster isn't always more fun: I probably get as much of a kick (although not up the pants!) driving a Cinq Sporting as an MR2 turbo!
I've been doing quotes for when I've got 1 years NCB and hardly anything changes. I still wouldn't be able to insure any of the cars mentioned and I don't know why. For instance - a Honda CRX with 1 years NCB will be £350 a month.

DUMBO100

1,878 posts

215 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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It is probably prudent to wait a while and let insurance costs drop to a sensible level but I bought a used M3 at 21 and have very happy memories. I paid £5k insurance but I actually had to claim on it so it worked out in my favour