whats the cheapest kit car?

[subwayandoreos]

whats the cheapest kit car?
to buy old
or build new
and for insurance and tax etc

i know its a big question but i was just wondering

and if this is in the wrong part of forum, please move

[subwayandoreos]

cheapest new kit ive found is robin hood.
what else would you have to buy apart from the kit?

im thinking of just buying a written off mgf and nicking parts from that

[subwayandoreos]

singlecoil said:

subwayandoreos said:

cheapest new kit ive found is robin hood.
what else would you have to buy apart from the kit?

im thinking of just buying a written off mgf and nicking parts from that

Robin Hood might not be the best possible investment, not just of your money, but of your time and effort. It will take you longer to build than say an MK Indy, but will then be worth less. Better to pay a bit extra at the outset.

Not sure what the idea of buying an MGF is, transverse mid engined car? There's still some Ford Sierras about, much better bet as a donor.

Edited by singlecoil on Friday 22 January 16:48

powerful engine, sport suspenson, wheels, interior parts
so your saying the mgf engine wouldnt work?
i thought all you need is a longer drive shaft?

theres very little sierias around but il keep my eye out

[subwayandoreos]

yes cheapest as looking into first car.
and if im going to have one as a first car im going to need to decide early

[subwayandoreos]

simon3000 said:

insurance for young drivers may be awkward but its not impossible.try footman james,my son had a quote of £1660 fully comp on a pilgrim hawthorn with a 1.8 pinto engine.milage is limited to 4.5k and the price does jump consderably for a higher allowance,he is only 17 though(test on monday).
if this is going to be your only car you may be limited in your choice as you have to be practical,a 7 in the weather we have had recently would be a nightmare,decent weather gear is a must,on a second car it dosent matter.
basically what im trying to say is that cheapest is not allways the best,you need a car to suit you and your lifestyle otherwise youll never be happy with it.

oh right i see, may have to travel up and down m5 every day from torbay to castle coombe and back.
even more miles if i cant get into that course.
i supose il have to wait till im alot older and can afford to take part in the caterham academy

if you want to carry on posting cheap kits you found for others help, go ahead.
but i think il just get something small like a fiesta for a first car