just bought a 172

[24Seven]

alright lads. had me dynamique+ 1.4 for 3 years, just got the balls to go out and get myself a 172. pick it up on monday, cant wait! had a drive in it today and its a big difference to dynamique. i just missed out on a 182 cup for the same price by half an hour so im a bit gutted about that but what can ya do. insurance is a killer with me being 23 and only 2 years no claims! anyway hopefully see some of ya around manc

 

[DrR]

I think the insurance is a killer cos of manchester not age You'll have fun. Until stuff breaks.

 

[24Seven]

yeah a load of companys wouldnt touch me haha i know all about stuff breaking from my previous one, got 2 years warranty 2 MOT's and 2 services thrown in for nothin though so it cant be all bad....

 

[DrR]

Nah there goodish cars really. Sounds good get some pics up.

 

[Harry_manback]

alright lads. had me dynamique+ 1.4 for 3 years, just got the balls to go out and get myself a 172. pick it up on monday, cant wait! had a drive in it today and its a big difference to dynamique. i just missed out on a 182 cup for the same price by half an hour so im a bit gutted about that but what can ya do. insurance is a killer with me being 23 and only 2 years no claims! anyway hopefully see some of ya around manc

exactly the same as me mate.

had a 1.4 for 3 years.

got a 172. insurance is only £500 on mine though!
was pretty gutted when i got it tbh.
in time the memories of my old car have faded and i have done some stuff in this that makes me think its alright.

expect to know all the petrol station employees names from now on!

 

[172.com]

Congratulations.

You'll have to get your ID changed now!

 

[cat171]

What colour is it ??
How much is the insurance on it ??

 

[adrian182]

u bought a good car hope u enjoy it look after it an not much should go wrong

 

[Martin_172]

im in the same boat as harry, i had my 1.2 16v for 2 years and when i got the 172 hated it, it looked better etc but when driving it hard i was unimpressed with the handling and the way it drives (mostly due to 16" wheels over the 15" wheels i was used to)

but over time ive forgot what my 1.2 was like, done a few mods to the 172 and starting to enjoy it now. although it feels slow now lol

 

[DebV6]

What colour is it? I wouldn't have thought the insurance would be that bad at 23, I was 23 when I got mine and it was ok? Nice one though anyway

 

[mattih5]

I think the insurance is a killer cos of manchester not age You'll have fun. Until stuff breaks.

True!!!! Not fun when things go wrong. But it's worth it after.

 

[24Seven]

Its silver, ive been getting loads of quotes, half of them wont insure me because of my age and half because of my postcode but ive found the cheapest is performance direct at £1315, bit of a kick in the teeth but ill have to pay it i suppose. I will get some pics up on monday evenin when i pick it up, cant wait havent been able to sleep lol

 

[mattih5]

Try Elephant, I live in Manchester, am 23 and only have 1 ync and my policy is £1,200 ish.

 

[Chris1.4RT]

Excellent.

I remember getting shot of my old RT when I traded it in for a VTS. I#'d had it for 4 years. The VTS was so much fun I forgot the RT as you realise quickly you've moved on to better things. In the end it's juts a car and was easier trading in the VTS for the 172.

You'll love it mate.

Try morethan for your insurance.

No matter who you try always try adding a second driver. Older female with no points or claims works best. Can knock as much as 25% off a quote.

 

[Steve2004]

Its silver, ive been getting loads of quotes, half of them wont insure me because of my age and half because of my postcode

As already said, all the ones who won't insure you aren't offering to because of your postcode, at 23 your age certainly isn't an issue when insuring a 2.0 hatchback!

 

[Russ.]

have you tried greenlight for insurance? im 21 with 1 yrs ncb and my insurance on focus st170 is £957, was the same for a 172.

 

[DrR]

my insurance is £907, 21, )NCB, get some more quote, don't used confused or anything like that.

 

[SBV116]

my insurance is £907, 21, )NCB, get some more quote, don't used confused or anything like that.

are you only 21??? i thought you were older than that! no offence!! i saw you the other day!

 

[DrR]

22 now, I know i've had a hard live also i looked like shite, if that was on Thursday?

 

[SBV116]

yeah you were at the garage! i was fitting some new wheels on a safrane :S , saw you wandering past!

 

[DrR]

Think i saw you looking, didn't wanna say anything as could have been anyone.

 

[SBV116]

ha ha! i was a bit like that! wasnt a 100% it was you! alright mate...... who the f**k are you??

 

[24Seven]

quality, got some more quotes got the cheapest at admiral for £1050 with my mum on as a named driver, 5 quid cheaper than elephant. well chuffed. i can see myself havin a lot of fun with it, my 1.4 felt quick as fook when i got it but this is gonna be awesome

 

[cat171]

^
much better, performance direct are a joke tbh, they wanted 3k to insure me on mine, i'm paying £700 lol !!

 

[adrian182]

try greenlight they r really good http://www.greenlightinsurance.com/

 

[24Seven]

try greenlight they r really good http://www.greenlightinsurance.com/

they dont insure my postal area, buggers they are. Ill have to move to the sticks