4k first car?

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 15:34

Im going to be getting my first car next year in about feb time when i finally start earning a full time wage :cool:

Apparently i have 3k in a saved account my dad has been putting money in since i was little, and i will add 1k to the cost but pay that 1k off monthly (if i can do that otherwise just get a 1k loan or something)

Anyways im 18 with NCB (been driving my parents 1.6 ghia focus 06 plate 115bhp)

I've been looking around and the type of car i would need is :

One that may been stood mon-friday without been started but then do about 200-300 motorway miles on a weekend.

Something with abit of power in but not going to kill me on insurance, so i was thinking a 1.4/1.6 focus 3door, or a 1.8 mondeo?

Would it be best to a get petrol or diesel car?

Stratos · 23 Nov 2006 at 15:38

focus 1.6 zetec is always recommended here, its a solid car and will meet your needs.

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 15:43

What mk is this?

Im going to have a look on autotrader but do you think i would be able to get something like that for 4k?

verbal · 23 Nov 2006 at 15:51

If I were you I would spend no more than the 3k your dad has saved for you. You can get a very nice car for that without taking any money from your own pocket.

My car cost £1650 it has flawless bodywork and hasn't broken down once in the three years I've had it. So for almost double that money you can get something you will really be happy with.

Peronsally if I'd already been driving a focus and even more so if my parents had a focus I would want to get something different.

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 15:53

verbal said:
If I were you I would spend no more than the 3k your dad has saved for you. You can get a very nice car for that without taking any money from your own pocket.

My car cost £1650 it has flawless bodywork and hasn't broken down once in the three years I've had it. So for almost double that money you can get something you will really be happy with.

Peronsally if I'd already been driving a focus and even more so if my parents had a focus I would want to get something different.

What do you have?

Would i be able to get a decent golf for 4k?

Ex-RoNiN · 23 Nov 2006 at 15:59

For 4k you can get an Alfa Romeo 147, and if you get a Diesel Alfa you will never have any of the usual cambelt niggles that petrol Alfas have

Stratos · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:06

how bad are alfas on insurance?

D4VE · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:07

You can get something decent for 3k because you are only after a low range model anyway.

Stratos · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:10

how bout an xsara? i own one and had no problems so far.

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:11

Ex-RoNiN said:
For 4k you can get an Alfa Romeo 147, and if you get a Diesel Alfa you will never have any of the usual cambelt niggles that petrol Alfas have

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thats sexy :eek:

ohh
they are quite cheap with about 40-60k on the clock :eek:

, they any good? I havent really heard anything to do with alfa romeo

verbal · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:23

Andr3w said:
What do you have?

Would i be able to get a decent golf for 4k?

Well I have a Peugeot 106 but you can get something nicer given you have more money and things have moved on since i got my car.

You can definately get a decent golf for 4k (or even 3k) but it will have higher miles for the same price as a Focus or Astra of the same age. The Alfa is a good shout but only if you will have money for fairly expensive service charges.

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:27

I did a practise quote with tesco car insurance and they wouldnt insure me :eek:

-westy- · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:35

Mk2 Ghia X Mondy for less than 3k

Winston · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:38

http://www.imprezasport.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=12507

Ex-RoNiN · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:46

Stratos said:
how bad are alfas on insurance?

25yrs, 0 NCB, I get quotes of between £800-£1500. With Pass Plus, I get quotes of £450-£1100.

That's for the 3door 1.9 JTD.

thats sexy

Oh yeah!!! :cool:

they are quite cheap with about 40-60k on the clock , they any good? I havent really heard anything to do with alfa romeo

Most of them are petrol, so you need to change cambelt after 32-36k miles; also, the TwinSpark is oil hungry, its recommended to check the oil monthly, if not bi-weekly and keep it topped up :eek:

But looking at it again, its SO worth it :cool:

Still, I'd rather go for a Diesel, if nothing else but for the extra mpg.

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:51

Ex-RoNiN said:
But looking at it again, its SO worth it Still, I'd rather go for a Diesel, if nothing else but for the extra mpg.

i can't get insurance for one

Ex-RoNiN · 23 Nov 2006 at 16:56

Andr3w said:
i can't get insurance for one

Try moneysupermarket. Do you have PassPlus? If you do, try the quote generator with 1yr NCB, might give you something. Also, try adding one of your parents as 2nd driver; alternatively, ask your parents nicely if they will insure it, with you as second driver?

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 17:10

Ex-RoNiN said:
Try moneysupermarket. Do you have PassPlus? If you do, try the quote generator with 1yr NCB, might give you something. Also, try adding one of your parents as 2nd driver; alternatively, ask your parents nicely if they will insure it, with you as second driver?

the cheapest annual quote was from RAC and was

wait for it

get ready

£4,424.00

Ex-RoNiN · 23 Nov 2006 at 17:13

Andr3w said:
the cheapest annual quote was from RAC and was

£4,424.00

HAWT DAMN!!! :eek:

Sorry mate

Guess you best go with some of the other options recommended in this thread :/

Andr3w · 23 Nov 2006 at 17:14

Ex-RoNiN said:
HAWT DAMN!!!

Sorry mate Guess you best go with some of the other options recommended in this thread :/

It would be £3,237.99 if i put my dad on as an additional driver