Recommend me a car

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:24

Hi people

My friend is 19 and has 2 years ncb.

He currently drives a 206 and is perfectly happy with it for work (runs his own business)

But he wants something "lary" for the weekends -

Requirements

Fast acceleration - Top speed not an issue
Handles well
Looks good (matter of opinion ofcourse)
5 door's (for taking friends like me out

)
Reliable

Dislikes

BMW's (don't ask why, they don't do anything for him)

Econamy is not an issue, only going to be used on the weekends for fun down lanes etc.

What do you suggest?

- To me a nice newish shape scooby sounds his best bet.

Budget is 10k.

Go!

Defcon5 · 20 May 2007 at 22:27

I would look at LCRs, CTRs or 182s.

chesterstu · 20 May 2007 at 22:29

S60 T5 then a few Mods

[TW]Fox · 20 May 2007 at 22:29

He probably can't use his NCB if he keeps it on his 206.

Defcon5 · 20 May 2007 at 22:30

[TW]Fox said:
He probably can't use his NCB if he keeps it on his 206.

= insurance rapage

chesterstu · 20 May 2007 at 22:31

[TW]Fox said:
He probably can't use his NCB if he keeps it on his 206.

Am i mistaken or do a few companies allow you to use NCB on two cars if you insure them both with them?

[TW]Fox · 20 May 2007 at 22:35

chesterstu said:
Am i mistaken or do a few companies allow you to use NCB on two cars if you insure them both with them?

Yup some do. These companies tend to chase the mainstream market - Mr 2.4 children with two family cars.

They won't want to be offering competitive quotes to a 19 year old who wants a Scoob to boost around in.

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:35

chesterstu said:
S60 T5 then a few Mods

what's that?

[TW]Fox · 20 May 2007 at 22:35

Phate said:
what's that?

A Volvo that's lukewarm.

I mean ok, its not bad, but it's no Impreza STi.

SoliD · 20 May 2007 at 22:35

Subaru Legacy B5 RSK/Mitsi Galant VR4?

could get good example for that price easy with some money left for mods.

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:36

[TW]Fox said:
He probably can't use his NCB if he keeps it on his 206.

Insurance costs isn't really an issue to him, I'm pretty sure he was going to take out a new policy anyway...

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:37

[TW]Fox said:
A Volvo that's lukewarm.

[TW]Fox · 20 May 2007 at 22:39

Phate said:
Insurance costs isn't really an issue to him, I'm pretty sure he was going to take out a new policy anyway...

I think you'll find that £3-4k insurance quotes will be an issue to him.

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:43

[TW]Fox said:
I think you'll find that £3-4k insurance quotes will be an issue to him.

My subtle message was that he's minted and isn't really bothered.

I mean c'mon, any 19 YO wanting a Tubby Scooby is going to have to expect to pay through the roof.

syke · 20 May 2007 at 22:43

Does it have to be 5 doors? You can still get in the car if its 2 door

Skyline?

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:48

Syk3 said:
Does it have to be 5 doors? You can still get in the car if its 2 door

Not when you have had many many drinks

syke · 20 May 2007 at 22:49

Phate said:
Not when you have had many many drinks

Thats what the sunroof is for

Phate · 20 May 2007 at 22:50

Syk3 said:
Thats what the sunroof is for

This is Essex

The Sunroof is for throwing grenades and waving EEEENNNGGEEERRLLAND flags out of

syke · 20 May 2007 at 22:51

Phate said:
This is Essex

The Sunroof is for throwing grenades and waving EEEENNNGGEEERRLLAND flags out of

HAha, i'd consider the Skyline - one of my friends who is 20 has one, they are fine getting in/out after a few drinks (he doesnt drink btw

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[TW]Fox · 20 May 2007 at 22:54

Phate said:
My subtle message was that he's minted and isn't really bothered.

So why only £10k on a car if he's so minted he wont notice £4k on insurance