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« Reply #15 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 14:44:36 » |
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Think I'll have to recondisder the Alfa 147. Just did and insurance quote = £2000. Ouch! Ooohhh, thats steep. Take a look at a Seat Leon, they might be at the top end of your price range though. VW mechanicals, which is pretty sound. |
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #16 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 14:50:23 » |
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I do like the Leon's, but if I got one I'd want the Cupra which is way out of my price range.
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« Reply #17 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 14:52:44 » |
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Like I said, I have the Ibiza - a polo on the underneath and thus far been spot on. Seats until about 2004 had a 5year manufacturer warranty - provided they stay main dealer serviced - it includes breakdown cover etc - Leon insurance is pretty good - I think the TDI 110 is only a group 8 and meant to be quite speedy.
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« Reply #18 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 15:02:01 » |
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Cheers guys. Just had a little look at insurance for a 1.8 20v Leon Cupra (essentially a Golf GTI) and that's come out at £2,000 as well. Might have to drop the big engine idea for now.  |
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« Reply #19 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 15:58:05 » |
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Think I may look into getting a TDI. Seem cheaper to insure but can still get something decent like the Golf GT 1.9 TDI.
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« Reply #20 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:01:11 » |
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You can buy mine if you like. £5000 to you. HDI D-Turbo  |
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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« Reply #21 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:19:23 » |
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How long you been driving Sam? I've got 3 years no claims and the insurance on a GT TDI is only £600.
I'd have gone for the Alfa but then I adore 'em.
What about a Clio 172, Golf GTI/TDI, MG ZR, or an Astra SRi?
Sippo's car is a good 'un, I'd snap his hand off if I could
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« Reply #22 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:24:09 » |
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Buy a peugeot 107 like mine!
£40 a year road tax, 72 miles to the gallon and £140 a year to insure full comp!!
It looks like a glorifed golf buggy but hey!
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« Reply #23 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:27:03 » |
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Buy a peugeot 107 like mine!
£40 a year road tax, 72 miles to the gallon and £140 a year to insure full comp!!
It looks like a glorifed golf buggy but hey! Hairdresser's car  On that note, get a Mazda MX5, loads about, jap reliability, can't go wrong. Comes with a pack of condoms. |
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« Reply #24 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:29:51 » |
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The new Corsas (maybe the SRi) have 3 years insurance for £399
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« Reply #25 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:42:06 » |
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You can have my 206 GTi for £5k
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« Reply #26 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:46:14 » |
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How long you been driving Sam? 3 years. First two I was on my mum's insurance for a 1.2 Corsa. When I got the Megane I decided to get my own insurance and only had that 18 months so only 1 years NCB. Whatever we get will be insured in my missus name anyway with me as a named driver. She's got two years NCB. Who was the TDI quote from SY? |
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« Reply #27 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:48:44 » |
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On that note, get a Mazda MX5, loads about, jap reliability, can't go wrong. Comes with a pack of condoms. My missus loves 'em, I can't stand 'em. |
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« Reply #28 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 16:50:27 » |
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On that note, get a Mazda MX5, loads about, jap reliability, can't go wrong. Comes with a pack of condoms. My missus loves 'em, I can't stand 'em. Ha! You'll be buying one soon then |
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« Reply #29 on: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 20:06:52 » |
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Sippo's car is a good 'un, I'd snap his hand off if I could
I quite like my hands thanks!  |
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