you could get a Fiesta zetec s for that money but i would think that a focus 2litre zetec for the same budget range would be better

£7-8000 wud get u a nice ibiza cupra, roundabout X-Y reg, theyre not too common :P

mite not be insurable for an 18 yr old, as im 18 and have tried, wud u be goin in ur own name? cos u'd easily get sorted on ur mum or dad's if they have 5 yrs NCD or more :P

Well my budget for insurance is about £1500-£2000

Budget for car will be around £8000 tops.

Want something a bit newer, thought of a saxo only about 3 locally to about 15 corsa's, not any MG's around really except for 1 or 2 driven by older people.

Thing is I am only 18, want something with a bit of poke that looks good and doesnt need much work, also insurable.

wots ur budget???

seat ibiza cupra 20V T is a verrrrrry nice car :D

I love Corsa's but there are far too many around at the moment, especially locally, just want something a little different with some power.

suzuki baleno

the mg roadster thing with the mid mounted engine is pretty rapid

saxo vts or pug 106 gti

Looking for something newer too, a new model like the MG ZR120 for example.

106gti

look amazing

go amazing (0-60 7.7)

handle better than anything in its class

[Edited on 09-05-2003 by Sooty]

mk1 golf GTI? rare car if you can find a minter!

clio 16v - 0-60 in 8 secs, 137bhp, 130mph top end, ins grp 12, can pik a decent one up with fsh for £2.5k :D

How about an old mini cooper, civic, clio williams, starlet etc?

Dont want a GSI, dont want another corsa to be honest but wanna really stay with hot hatches.

I love Corsa's but there are far too many around at the moment, especially locally, just want something a little different with some power.

mate i got a gsi im looking to swap/px for a 1.2 8v :thumbs:

Sorry about this but it has to be done.

Now I have had my 1.2 8V since August last year, and although I love it I know I have really pushed it as far as it could sensibly go without spending loads of money on it.

I am leaving college this year and hopefully will get a full time job.

Been looking for a new quicker car.

Now I dont want to drop a 2.0 16v into mine as its still pretty low milage and its a waste of an engine, will just sell mine on. I want a car thats a good base to start with performance wise so I can concentrate a little on the looks and still not have to worry about people who want a race.

Considered a Saxo VTS..........I know its a Saxo but I know they are quick.

Thats about the highest Insurance group I could afford without fecking myself over.

Any ideas people,
All ideas considered as long as they dont say 2.5 BMW or something.