X Type Sport 3.0

[Muncher]

Someone suggested to me an X Type Sport as my next car, although that's a long way off (December) is it a good idea?

I'd be looking to spend £8-9k on the car, will any be available come December at that sort of price.

What is the X Type like to drive? What are the running costs of one like?

This may be a crazy idea but I've always liked the X Type and having got a few quotes I could easily insure it, even though I am only 20.

[Muncher]

Wacky Racer said:

I would imagine you would be looking at 12/14k for one by the end of the year, unless you come across one with a very high mileage or one that has had a very hard life.... However, if you can find a nice one at that price go for it, but get an insurance quote first at your age.....

Running a few quotes through elephant by December it will easily be insurable, although I'm finding lots of other cars will be too, such as the Elise, RS4, Impreza, all manner of things really. I know it's a fair way off but the quotes were very low, around £1k for the X Type.