Looking for a new car.

[LiamR172]

ive not even bothered looking for quotes on a 1.4 or 1.6 because im 1300 in my own name on my 1.2. also dont really want to pay 2 or 3k for a nice clean 1.4 - 1.6 clio when you can buy a 172 for that money, just cant do that!

 

[Saner]

I must be out of the loop. Surely a fully kitted 1.4 would be cheaper over all than a C2 VTS

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I totally understand not wanting to pay silly money for insurance when the car is worth half as much as the premium !

Is there anything wrong with your current bus ? If not, another 12 months and another years NCB might not be the worst idea in the world ?

If you want sh*ts and giggles, do your CBT and get a 125cc for a year

 

[LiamR172]

im just sick of it, its got 114k on it and the paintwork is getting tattie.
i want a nice car that i can look after and keep clean and shiny.
and also faster than a 1.2!!

just tried fiddling with the quotes, depending on where you park the car, it goes from 2.9k which is parked on the street up to 3.8k which is parked in a garage? how the hell is that... seriously haha.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

FLOL !

If you just want something a little faster, dCi's FTW. Much better MPGs, as much torque as a 172 and £30 a year tax.

Just don't get one with a sunroof as you well know, they're all sh*t and leak.

 

[LiamR172]

yeah i was looking at those too, bit expensive though, 3 - 4k?

 

[ChrisPearson]

just wait till your 21 im 23 have a bmw 330 and pay £700

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

yeah i was looking at those too, bit expensive though, 3 - 4k?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/3051974.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/3136080.htm

A decent 172 will be £2500 + £3500 insurance for a year + >£200ish tax .. and do 35MPG.

dCi = £3000 + less insurance (surely!?) + £30 a year + 70mpg.

I know which I'd be going for in your situation

 

[ch!ppen]

If you're looking at a VTS/GTI then yes, back axle's are common. I always say if someone plans on buying one then they should have £200 set aside to replace it... IM Axle's are the guy's to talk to about them: http://www.imaxle.co.uk/catalog/fully-refurbished-rear-beam-saxo

Other than that, check under the boot carpet on the corner's leading to the rear arches. Try, if you can, to check under the ecu and fusebox. They're the worst places for rust.

People may call Saxo's but honestly for the money they're a brilliantly fun little car. VTR is a lot cheaper to run than a VTS mind imo. The VTS is about on par with a 172 on fuel from what people tell me, i only ever had a VTR.

Modifications are cheap, running is cheap, repairs are cheap (minus the rear beam).

 

[Saner]

VTS is much better on fuel than a 182 if driven carefully.

Might be persuaded to part with mine, but its too old for what your after!

 

[alex-avfc]

I'd be looking at a MK5 zetec s on an 02/52 plate. Ticks all the boxes, massive step up from a 1.2 Clio I found. Insured mine for reasonably money at 19 too, cheaper than a GTI/VTS on insurance and easier on the petrol.

I'm 20 now and have a 106 gti, paying 1100 with 2 years ncb and 3 years experience.

 

[LiamR172]

Yes I was looking at the zetec S. Ill maybe have a look for one at the weekend again, how much do they sell for, any faults or anythng like that to look out for?Thanks again for the info guys!

 

[LiamR172]

Going to save up for a few more weeks then take the plunge and buy a 172

managed to get tpft insurance for 2.2k

just need to save another 600 or 700

 

[imprezaworks]

2.2 for insurance jeez

 

[Christopher]

Going to save up for a few more weeks then take the plunge and buy a 172

managed to get tpft insurance for 2.2k

just need to save another 600 or 700

That's retarded, just wait.

2.2k for TPFT is ridiculous.

 

[AK]

FUUUU.

£2k for a clio!

The car's probably only worth a wee bit more than that!

 

[LiamR172]

im paying 1.4k on a 1.2 clio just now...

everything is rediculous.