Helping with a new Car?!
Discussion
First of all, do excuse my ignorance. I'm new to the forum! I am however a frequent observer and I know how helpful you guys can be.
So essentially I've been driving a year now, I have a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 and I just want something that's a bit more "special". My ambitions has always been to have a nice car, something I can cherish for quite a few years. I have had a look at Boxsters, Cayman's, and even considered the Z4's. Ideally I want something fast and that roars. Being 23 does have it's benefits, insurance is signifcantly lower despite only having 1 years ncb.
I'm that type of person who would ultimately prefer a car as opposed to a long term aspiration such a house, you only live once and you never know whats around the corner!
Would appreciate some suggestions or guidance!
So essentially I've been driving a year now, I have a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 and I just want something that's a bit more "special". My ambitions has always been to have a nice car, something I can cherish for quite a few years. I have had a look at Boxsters, Cayman's, and even considered the Z4's. Ideally I want something fast and that roars. Being 23 does have it's benefits, insurance is signifcantly lower despite only having 1 years ncb.
I'm that type of person who would ultimately prefer a car as opposed to a long term aspiration such a house, you only live once and you never know whats around the corner!
Would appreciate some suggestions or guidance!
Its not buying these cars its running them got to remember a boxter was £40k new so whilst it may be £6k now it still has £40k car running costs.
A set of discs and pads all round fitted would probably cost close to £1k I would assume then you have the IMS bearing issue and fact engines can just go which would effectively right a cheaper one off.
If like your corsa a sensible step up may be a hot hatch which tend to have pretty good running costs or if want a convertible maybe a Z4 which are not too bad to run.
A set of discs and pads all round fitted would probably cost close to £1k I would assume then you have the IMS bearing issue and fact engines can just go which would effectively right a cheaper one off.
If like your corsa a sensible step up may be a hot hatch which tend to have pretty good running costs or if want a convertible maybe a Z4 which are not too bad to run.
I am aware of the common problems, yes. This is primarily why I was going to use these things to my advantage on a potential purchase. Would you consider buying such a model with that mileage? I'm aware the costs may be slightly higher as opposed to other dealers, but it's a beautiful car and unique in that respect.
Again this is why I'm here. I do appreciate your comments and I like the idea of weighing my options out. So many cars in mind.
Again this is why I'm here. I do appreciate your comments and I like the idea of weighing my options out. So many cars in mind.
Anomalistics said:
With regards to the ballpark figure, it's "up too". One of primary cars I was looking at was a used boxster for little under 6k at 70k miles? I do understand the finances involved.
If you've come from a brand new Corsa then keeping a lion will seem the sane choice vs getting a £6k Boxster. Get the lion.
Anomalistics said:
I am aware of the common problems, yes. This is primarily why I was going to use these things to my advantage on a potential purchase. Would you consider buying such a model with that mileage? I'm aware the costs may be slightly higher as opposed to other dealers, but it's a beautiful car and unique in that respect.
Again this is why I'm here. I do appreciate your comments and I like the idea of weighing my options out. So many cars in mind.
I would consider one yes but would go in eyes open with a £2/3k slush fund and prepared to deal with 25 - 30mpg and a probably shelling out 1k+ a year on general servicing and maintenance. Again this is why I'm here. I do appreciate your comments and I like the idea of weighing my options out. So many cars in mind.
Need to go in with your eyes open and research the car throughly even things like tyres are going to be 2/3 times the price of a 1.2 corsa. Then tax is going to be a lot more, insurance etc...
Not saying don't go for it but research it properly!
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