NEXT CAR? HELP!
Discussion
Turning 19 in July, currently drive a 1.4 Fiesta TDCI. Looking to get a new car when I'm 19.
After looking on auto-trader/PistonHeads for what seems like an eternity for something to get when I'm 19, I'm looking for something that does 0-60 in less than 8 seconds, ideally.
Budget is no more than £4,000 incl insurance.
All that I can come up with is an A3 2.0T.
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
After looking on auto-trader/PistonHeads for what seems like an eternity for something to get when I'm 19, I'm looking for something that does 0-60 in less than 8 seconds, ideally.
Budget is no more than £4,000 incl insurance.
All that I can come up with is an A3 2.0T.
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
LordGrover said:
stumpage said:
Insurance for £10 at 19?http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
That leaves a grand for insurance.
Ignore 0-60 - crap measure. bhp/tonne often more useful.
But as above - look for a car that engages you in driving, that tells you what it's doing (feedback) and that you can learn in, and learn from your mistakes without having to make an insurance claim.
(excepting the born-driving-gods, I guarantee 95% of PH'ers will tell you they learned a LOT more about how to drive in the few years after passing their test than they did pre-test)
So help us out - what sort of things in a car are important to you? Looks, sound, toys, handling, grip (different to handling), acceleration, comfort, gearchange, driving position, natural feel/weight to controls...
...and where do you do most of your driving? Towns, open country roads, twisty country roads, dual-carriageways/motorways...
But as above - look for a car that engages you in driving, that tells you what it's doing (feedback) and that you can learn in, and learn from your mistakes without having to make an insurance claim.
(excepting the born-driving-gods, I guarantee 95% of PH'ers will tell you they learned a LOT more about how to drive in the few years after passing their test than they did pre-test)
So help us out - what sort of things in a car are important to you? Looks, sound, toys, handling, grip (different to handling), acceleration, comfort, gearchange, driving position, natural feel/weight to controls...
...and where do you do most of your driving? Towns, open country roads, twisty country roads, dual-carriageways/motorways...
havoc said:
Ignore 0-60 - crap measure. bhp/tonne often more useful.
But as above - look for a car that engages you in driving, that tells you what it's doing (feedback) and that you can learn in, and learn from your mistakes without having to make an insurance claim.
(excepting the born-driving-gods, I guarantee 95% of PH'ers will tell you they learned a LOT more about how to drive in the few years after passing their test than they did pre-test)
So help us out - what sort of things in a car are important to you? Looks, sound, toys, handling, grip (different to handling), acceleration, comfort, gearchange, driving position, natural feel/weight to controls...
...and where do you do most of your driving? Towns, open country roads, twisty country roads, dual-carriageways/motorways...
Currently need acceleration, as have to go on A1 a lot and slip road near me is almost non existent. Not overly bothered about sound/toys. Handling is also important, as well as grip for winter driving. However, I'm 6ft4 so need to be able to fit in.But as above - look for a car that engages you in driving, that tells you what it's doing (feedback) and that you can learn in, and learn from your mistakes without having to make an insurance claim.
(excepting the born-driving-gods, I guarantee 95% of PH'ers will tell you they learned a LOT more about how to drive in the few years after passing their test than they did pre-test)
So help us out - what sort of things in a car are important to you? Looks, sound, toys, handling, grip (different to handling), acceleration, comfort, gearchange, driving position, natural feel/weight to controls...
...and where do you do most of your driving? Towns, open country roads, twisty country roads, dual-carriageways/motorways...
Most of my driving is A&B roads. So, open country roads and dual carriageways.
I'm not sure about the insurance, nor whether you have need for any practicality but at your age why drive something sensible??!!
Forget photocopier salesman spec Audi, Skodas etc and buy a sports car (MX5 is the most obvious and least ruinous) or at worst a fairly lairy hot hatch - something with maximum drive involvement and minimal refinement! (Renault Sport Clio 182 or something)? Maybe a 1990s VTEC Honda?
Forget photocopier salesman spec Audi, Skodas etc and buy a sports car (MX5 is the most obvious and least ruinous) or at worst a fairly lairy hot hatch - something with maximum drive involvement and minimal refinement! (Renault Sport Clio 182 or something)? Maybe a 1990s VTEC Honda?
alexlane989 said:
havoc said:
Ignore 0-60 - crap measure. bhp/tonne often more useful.
But as above - look for a car that engages you in driving, that tells you what it's doing (feedback) and that you can learn in, and learn from your mistakes without having to make an insurance claim.
(excepting the born-driving-gods, I guarantee 95% of PH'ers will tell you they learned a LOT more about how to drive in the few years after passing their test than they did pre-test)
So help us out - what sort of things in a car are important to you? Looks, sound, toys, handling, grip (different to handling), acceleration, comfort, gearchange, driving position, natural feel/weight to controls...
...and where do you do most of your driving? Towns, open country roads, twisty country roads, dual-carriageways/motorways...
Currently need acceleration, as have to go on A1 a lot and slip road near me is almost non existent. Not overly bothered about sound/toys. Handling is also important, as well as grip for winter driving. However, I'm 6ft4 so need to be able to fit in.But as above - look for a car that engages you in driving, that tells you what it's doing (feedback) and that you can learn in, and learn from your mistakes without having to make an insurance claim.
(excepting the born-driving-gods, I guarantee 95% of PH'ers will tell you they learned a LOT more about how to drive in the few years after passing their test than they did pre-test)
So help us out - what sort of things in a car are important to you? Looks, sound, toys, handling, grip (different to handling), acceleration, comfort, gearchange, driving position, natural feel/weight to controls...
...and where do you do most of your driving? Towns, open country roads, twisty country roads, dual-carriageways/motorways...
Most of my driving is A&B roads. So, open country roads and dual carriageways.
CivBrum said:
Trust me mate, any car can get on the A1 via a slip road, you do not need a sub 7 sec 0-60 for that. My old 50hp Polo did 0-60 in 19.2s according to the spec and never once had any trouble on a sliproad. Also unless you live in the middle of the Highlands, we really don't get enough snow for winter driving to be a worry.
When the slip road is less than 100m (not exaggerating) it helps if you have a bit of grunt to get up to speed especially f you're always joining at a busy time.Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff