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Ever thought of look for a classic?, something relatively cheap, like a dolomite or something. Easy to work on, realtively cheap to run and usually cheap to insure.
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Ever thought of look for a classic?, something relatively cheap, like a dolomite or something. Easy to work on, realtively cheap to run and usually cheap to insure.
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Havent looked into classic cars, I just assumed they'd be expensive.
Will have a snoop on Auto Trader though, cheers.
Will have a snoop on Auto Trader though, cheers.
Classics are only cheap when you know how to work on them yourself. Also I am having difficulties insuring one of my father's classics at 23... some companies won't even do classic policies for under 30s!
Associate
Very true.
And for insurance try these guys. My mate just got insured with them on a 1500 spitfire for £130 with a limit of 3000 miles, track days and club events included. He is only 24 so i would have thought they would insure you.
http://www.heritage-quote.co.uk/
Associate
Dont look for classics on autotrader. Best place to look for them is www.carandclassic.co.uk or ebay.
Associate
Thanks for all the pointers guys 
Only downside is I want to be 17 even more now
Only downside is I want to be 17 even more now
Associate
Yeah, I never believed people years ago who used to say how time will fly by, now I have finished school and am in college! (I assume most people on here have jobs and are a lot older than me).
What nights do you go Ace Cafe on?
What nights do you go Ace Cafe on?
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I'd like to be 17 as well.
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Very insightful!
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Very insightful!
Soldato
Bah. My first car had an 899cc engine and 39 brake horse power. No, that's not a typo. You first time drivers and your fancy >1L engines, pffft 
Soldato
That's not true..... if you don't know how to work on a car yourself, you would take ANY car to a garage, classic or not, and as classic cars are usually a lot simpler than modern vehicles (there are no associated electrikery parts that must also work. No sensors, controllers, auxilliary wiring looms and so on, just basic mechanics, all done with cables or pipes) and as the resale value is not so dependant upon full service history (most buyers are happy just to see a folder full of relevant reciepts) you do not have to take it to a specialist or main dealer, any capable garage will do and, as such, the labour is often less.
Also, if you choose the right manufacturer (such as Triumph, for example, where parts are plentiful and relatively cheap) the cost of parts can often be much less than those for a modern car.
On top of this, if you are into cars, but don't know how to work on them yourself, a classic is far simpler to learn on than a modern car, engine bays are often a lot more roomy and parts easier to access (on the Spitfire, GT6, Vitesse and Herald, for example, the whole bonnet hinges forward revealing the entire engine on a stand for you. Triumph have even thoughfully provided a seat, in the form of the front wheel, for you to sit on while you work) and with very few auxilliary devices to worry about the electrics are a lot simpler. They're just like big meccano kits.
There are drawbacks to classics, of course. They're not as safe, for a start, and rust can be a serious issue and, when you are very young, you may struggle to find an insurer, although joining an owners club can often help.
I'm not saying that classics are the answer to all new drivers troubles, simply that they shouldn't be ignored, and if you pick carefully and thoughtfully, you could end up with an individualistic car that is fun to drive, rewarding to own, not hugely expensive to run and, if you look after it, may not have actually lost much value when you come to sell it on.
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Surprised the snow hasn't crushed that little French thing
