Next car

[AgnessGP]

Hi All,

Struggling what to plan for next.

Basically, I think im ready for a new car early next year but want to get an idea of how much I need to save.

The thing is, I dont know where to look. Should I look at cheaper cars (e.g. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t/page/2/radius/100/postcode/s662xg?logcode=p) or more expensive things that I'll keep for ages.

I will most likely modify whatever I get as I enjoy doing it, but no idea what.

I've looked at things like civic type rs (old shape not new), audi a3s, seat leons, punto tjets etc, but the thing I think with the older cars is whether it will keep running for a few years.

Another thing is if i get a cheaper car, ill be able to allow more for insurance...

I want something that's tunable, modern and not too common (like a tjet, but for the price of tjet I dont know).

Any suggestions?

EDIT: almost forgot im posting regarding buying a non-fiat car on a FIAT forum, hope this is okay.

 

[Eklipze3k]

Are you sure you don't want to just keep your existing motor? As long as there's nothing horribly wrong with it (mechanically) you might be better off keeping it.

 

[AgnessGP]

By planning for a new car, I mean next year at least mate. Nothing right just now, I just like to plan. Ill be keeping mine for the time being

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Save about £5k and it will give you a lot of options

 

[AgnessGP]

Save about £5k and it will give you a lot of options

I know and thats the problem, so much to look at AND, whether I should save 5k and get a cheap car that is quick, and use the rest for insurance?

 

[AgnessGP]

Just read a review on old civic type-r, sounds brilliant. But not so sure about the looks. Any views to back this up, or suggestions on other cars are appreciated

 

[Kier]

Slightly biased...BMW 528i. Got mine for a grand, cheap insurance for a 2.8 at £570 for the year (well, it was £120 extra for the 9 months I had left from my Focus).

 

[Eklipze3k]

528? Pfft! 535!

 

[AgnessGP]

Dont know why but just dont really like any BMWs. The new ones are nice but not my cup of tea tbh thanks for the suggestion though

 

[Podge]

Fiesta Zetec S? Very nippy car.

 

[AgnessGP]

Yeah had a look mate. Not sure if i prefer seat leons or type r civics though. I know people my age who have them but no doubt itll be me who gets raped by insurrance

 

[ysidfa]

Panda 100hp
Nah, Im in the same boat as you, want something new and cant decide what!
I was thinking about a Merc 190E/200E or another W123 chassic merc. Built like Brickpoohouses, engines are about £100 a pop and in the future, the 500sec V8 drops in as standard

But insurance is a pain... :'(

 

[m20b25]

What is your budget and your needs? What would you be looking for in a car, looks, speed, practicality etc?

So many options!

 

[AgnessGP]

budget id say <6k.

I want a car I could tune, look nice, and quick.

Not in need of a huge boot or anything

as ysidfa said, its insurance...I did a quote on a civic type r and this is the result:

 

[wegi]

That expensive and they aren't even that powerful...

 

[AgnessGP]

yep, i will never understand how i get prices like that. As i said before in other threads, I have a mate with a golf gti living in the same postcode paying £70 a month. Obviously so many factors have an effect but im not sure here.

 

[m20b25]

budget id say <6k.

I want a car I could tune, look nice, and quick.

Not in need of a huge boot or anything

as ysidfa said, its insurance...I did a quote on a civic type r and this is the result:

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Ouch!

Would you consider a diesel? I would very happily trade my 406 for another Bravo, but an indirect diesel one ie TD75 and work from there

Maybe a 306 D-Turbo either?

Tax isn't a factor over there unlike here!

 

[AgnessGP]

not sure tbh mate, depends what came up. Iv only ever driven one diesel and it was terrible so id have to have a drive of others first!

 

[Podge]

I'm sort of in the same boat as you! Also having trouble deciding.

 

[AgnessGP]

Difficult isnt it! so many cars out there and then when you finally decide on one, you change your mind...