Second Car... Which One

[Justin]

Hey all, i think i am going to be changing my car in march, so was wondering what everyone would suggest?

Would really like something with a bit of power, getting bored of the 1.4. but being 18, (1yr NCD) insurance is a factor!!

Oh, and up to 5/6k (bit more perhaps). Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[paddymph]

C2 VTR or C2 VTS.

 

[badinvincible]

Yeah, good point.

 

[badinvincible]

Or even a Ford SportKa.

 

[Justin]

Yeah the C2 was what i was thinking, but thought these were a bit out of my price range? Although, my mate suggested a 16v clio... Any chance of insurance on these? They really as good as everyone says?

 

[Clio1400]

I bought a Volvo T5 when I was 19.

225bhp, 150mph and 0-60 in 7 seconds is pretty quick. Insurance was £750 fully comp. Mid-rage acceleration is best as its got a fairly large turbo

Still have my Clio 1.4 16V though

 

[badinvincible]

I doubt you would get insured on a valver at 18 unless you wanted to pay silly money.

 

[domn8]

are you kiddin m8, go drive one youll be sold, then again most cars with 100+ bhp will feel great after the RT.

Valver 0-60 in a bit over 7secs

130mph and 137bhp GGRREEAT fun

 

[badinvincible]

Am I kidding what?

 

[Justin]

Lol, yeah my RT was ok when i passed my test, although i learned in a Ford Ka!! But my mates are all leaving me behind now, so would really like somethin a bit quicker as i am so bored with the (lack of) power.

If i went for a 16v, i would still have the money out of my budget to pay for the insurance, depending on how bad it was! any ideas on the price?

 

[domn8]

Oh the are they as good as everyone says, the amount of attention they are still receiving nearly 14 years after the first one rolled out says it all!

 

[badinvincible]

http://www.parkers.co.ukwww.parkers.co.uk

 

[domn8]

£1200-£2000 depending on where you live will get a fair example, check for rear arch bubbling and try get one as standard as poss. Cambelt change is important to as this will cost you £250+ to start

 

[Justin]

£250 for the cambelt? i only paid £150 for mine, including new starter motor! is it different in the valver?

Is that price insurance or car? Sorry for all the questions!

 

[Ads_172]

Out of 5/6k, or more, you would easily be able to afford a Valver and insurance mate. The question is not whether you can afford it but whether you are seriously ready for a car like that, because its a big leap up.

If you have that sort of cash available then I would personally suggest buying a newer car, such as a C2, etc. A lot of deals include insurance as well so makes it worthwhile...