With any luck I'll be passing my driving test soon, and as a result I'm currently looking for a car to make my own. The limit isn't my budget, as I've squirreled away quite a bit from my weekly wages for the past year or so, leaving me with around £1,500 to play with, although I’ll admit that I’d rather not surpass the 1k mark unless I find something I can’t resist.
The problem is insurance – being a 21yr old male isn’t good in the eyes of an insurer, and being a 21yr old with his first car makes it even worse.
I’ve done a little snooping and I’m drawn towards the following:
Peugeot 205 Gti.
Volkswagen Golf (1989/1995)
Honda Civic (3 door hatchback only!)
I’d arguably be able to get cheaper insurance on a Saxo or a Corsa or something of that ilk, but I’d rather spend a little extra to get something I actually like. I’ve looked into a Tigra before today, and although the car is little more than a Corsa with a better boot the engine size causes the insurance quotes to leap up somewhat. I know that the 205 would burn me a little, but a friend of mine had one a while back, and it was a very nice car to drive.
Do any of you own one of the above or know anybody who does, and if so, what would you recommend?
Note: Anybody that yells ”rice!” at the inclusion of the civic can fuck off – they are cheap and reliable. What more do you want from your first car?
UK Posters: First Car Choice?
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Don Carlos
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MK3 Polo Coupe GT - 1.3 MPI Bout £500 a year on insurance.
Good cars, just keep going. I'm after one for my run around while
my car is done to show condition
http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.p ... opic=29839
Good cars, just keep going. I'm after one for my run around while
my car is done to show condition
http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.p ... opic=29839
Where were you when the West was defeated?
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Don Carlos
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Hmm, do to just what I hear about the 205Gti I have to vote for it. I've never drivin one before though but hear awsome things about it. I really wish they had them here in America, I'd absolutely would love to drive one of those things just once to see what all the hype is about. :icon25:
early 90's Civic (Si or what ever your sport version name is if your looking for a fun car) is also a decent car, I had one for a breif period of time. Light weight, potent engine(for its time/size/class) and exelent handling.. ahh back when honda still gave them double wishbone suspension front and back.. the good ol days. Good gasmilage, very reliable and took the beatings . Very capable autocross car here as well in many of their classes.
No comment on the golfs, I've only been around the old ones, and the fat newer ones.
early 90's Civic (Si or what ever your sport version name is if your looking for a fun car) is also a decent car, I had one for a breif period of time. Light weight, potent engine(for its time/size/class) and exelent handling.. ahh back when honda still gave them double wishbone suspension front and back.. the good ol days. Good gasmilage, very reliable and took the beatings . Very capable autocross car here as well in many of their classes.
No comment on the golfs, I've only been around the old ones, and the fat newer ones.
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Don Carlos
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