Ry_B
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Registered: 1st Dec 05
Location: Solihull, W Mids Drives: 45BHP beast!
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Gone off the idea of getting a bike, so around my bday in September I'm guna be getting a new car 
Now the question is what.
It needs to:
Look ok as standard
Be nippy
Be insurable at 18
Reasonably good on fuel
Have a bit of equiptment as standard
Be reliable!
So far I've been thinking Saxo VTR or 1.4 Corsa Sport, any other suggestions? 
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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I think if you ask here we'll recommend a Corsa although I don't know if you'll insure a Sport at your age. Get some quotes.
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sigibbons
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Registered: 10th Feb 04
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E36 BMW coupe!
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T5POL
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Registered: 22nd Mar 01
Location: Fife
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Lupo GTi lol. Only grp 11. Xenons and 6 speed box as standard!
Not much needed to do. Already has coilovers and exhaust system and exhaust manifold were imported from Europe and TUV approved.
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Ry_B
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Registered: 1st Dec 05
Location: Solihull, W Mids Drives: 45BHP beast!
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I got quoted 1600ish TPFT for a 1.4 Sport so can be done, and a few people off here have had them as first cars.
I know it's guna be biased towards Corsa's on here but I'm just looking for ideas!
Budget is around 2.5k max, although the less the better 
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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1600 is a lot for just TPFT.
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Sam
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Registered: 24th Dec 99
Location: West Midlands
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Get a quote on a GSi.
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Lee Wilson
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Registered: 20th Feb 06
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: XE Corsa
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I have a 1.4 sport. 18 and just passed test. Insured with quinn direct for £970
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Johnyboy18
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
Location: Chelmsford Drives: ibiza cupra
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quote:
Originally posted by Rcb
I got quoted 1600ish TPFT for a 1.4 Sport so can be done, and a few people off here have had them as first cars.
I know it's guna be biased towards Corsa's on here but I'm just looking for ideas!
Budget is around 2.5k max, although the less the better
You tried norwich union, lad who bought my old 1.4 sport had 1500 FC with them at 18.
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Jamie Walby
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Registered: 15th Nov 04
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I insured a 1.6 sport at 17. Depending on your budget though of course. Insurance for me then was 1400 tpft for 10 months.
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Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
Location: Howden
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just insured my 1.6 sport at 18 for 850...
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skell
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Registered: 18th Sep 05
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Dont get a Corsa.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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thought you had a calibra 
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
Location: Liverpool
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depends what car you have now?
saxo vtr would fit ure requirements, or the fiesta zetec-s would be worth a look?
(i'd prefer a corsa sport though)
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Ry_B
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Registered: 1st Dec 05
Location: Solihull, W Mids Drives: 45BHP beast!
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I've got a 1.2 8 valve at the moment, so anything is quick in comparason!
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
Location: Liverpool
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Once I finish my law qualification im going in for one of these...225 Roadster...
Very gay
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
Location: Liverpool
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true true! im goin for a 1.6 sport next after my 1.0  cos i love my corsa so much, test drove a vtr and i dont think i could put up with the poor build quality!
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