Hey, I plan to change car in a week or so, so I need a suggestion, I am young so my insurance is high so max for insurance is 2000 Eur.
I called my insurers and asked how much would cost to insure Audi A6 - 1.8 diesel they said 1100 Eur. So I am sure I can get a 2.0 no problem.
Any suggestions? I plan to get petrol, and manual or tiptronic. I don't want hatchbacks or cut off back cars like Vw golf, polo, etc..
Been driving a fucking corsa 1.2 for 5 months and I am tired of it.
Any suggestions? would bmw 318ci be okay? I mean it's: manual, coupe/saloon, 2.0 and petrol.
I been thinking of Audis too. Any other ideas?
Where are you based? Ireland? I'll dig a few out for you.
Also, what is your budget for the car itself and how are you fixed for running costs?
[QUOTE=sam.clarke;39080510]Where are you based? Ireland? I'll dig a few out for you.
Also, what is your budget for the car itself and how are you fixed for running costs?[/QUOTE]
Yes, Ireland.
Budget is:
4000 for car
and 2000 for insurance but it can be balanced.
Running costs are about 250 euro a month, so basically 60 a week for petrol. For servicing I been mostly doing stuff myself.
OK here's a few suggestions you may not have thought of that are around your region. Insurance may be surprising as engine size isn't anywhere near as relevant as you may think.
Toyota Aristo - Basically a Lexus GS with a Supra engine wedged in:
[url]http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/other-models/toyota-1999-aristo-price-drop-3250/815072[/url]
[url]http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/other-models/toyota-aristo-v300-1997-silver/955306[/url]
Volkswagen Corrado VR6
[url]http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/corrado/volkswagen-corrado-vr6--storm-classic-green--pristine/969286[/url]
There are more but it depends whether you are willing to travel? Given your location the classifieds are slim pickings for Ireland.
[QUOTE=sam.clarke;39080874]OK here's a few suggestions you may not have thought of that are around your region. Insurance may be surprising as engine size isn't anywhere near as relevant as you may think.
Toyota Aristo - Basically a Lexus GS with a Supra engine wedged in:
[url]http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/other-models/toyota-1999-aristo-price-drop-3250/815072[/url]
[url]http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/other-models/toyota-aristo-v300-1997-silver/955306[/url]
Volkswagen Corrado VR6
[url]http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/corrado/volkswagen-corrado-vr6--storm-classic-green--pristine/969286[/url]
There are more but it depends whether you are willing to travel? Given your location the classifieds are slim pickings for Ireland.[/QUOTE]
Those are like 3.0, the max I can get is like 2.0 which will be like 1600 for insurance.
Are you sure? In my experience insurance cost isn't dicatated by engine size. I could insure a 4.4 V8 for cheaper than my current 2.0T. Does it work differently in Ireland?
It works differently in Ireland.
[QUOTE=sam.clarke;39080940]Are you sure? In my experience insurance cost isn't dicatated by engine size. I could insure a 4.4 V8 for cheaper than my current 2.0T. Does it work differently in Ireland?[/QUOTE]
Well as far as I heard and I know, there is like 3 things:
1) Risk group of the car (taking statistics from UK of accidents on specific cars)
2) Your age
3) Engine size.
My age (19) + Engine Size (3.0) = High chance I want it for racing or will race = high chance i will crash.
For example, Honda Civic, Celica, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo will be mad expensive to insure in Ireland as some fucked up statistics from Insurers say people crash in those the most.
Too bad insurance companies don't reveal cars and their risk group.
Celica which is 1.8 is high risk group, so it will be very expensive.
While say some bmw 3 series which might be low risk group but is 2.0 will be cheaper to insure.
Try the cars I posted. I can bet that not many 19 year olds have heard of a Toyota Aristo let alone crashed one so statistics may work in your favour despite the engine size.
Failing that I think the best bang for your buck would be a Skoda Octavia VRS, I know it's a Skoda but it's a VW under the skin with the 1.8T 20 valve engine producing around 180bhp if memory serves correct, looks fairly good in my opinion too.
[QUOTE=sam.clarke;39081052]Try the cars I posted. I can bet that not many 19 year olds have heard of a Toyota Aristo let alone crashed one so statistics may work in your favour despite the engine size.
Failing that I think the best bang for your buck would be a Skoda Octavia VRS, I know it's a Skoda but it's a VW under the skin with the 1.8T 20 valve engine producing around 180bhp if memory serves correct, looks fairly good in my opinion too.[/QUOTE]
I will put toyota aristo on my list, my insurance told me to make up a list of cars I might be considering, tell them all of them and they will give specific price for each of those.
Thanks.
Apparently it seems that Toyota Aristo is like most rare car in Ireland and there is only one for sale, for 9000 Euro.
Our biggest sites for car buying are: [url]www.donedeal.ie[/url] / [url]www.adverts.ie[/url] / [url]www.carzone.ie[/url]
Only Donedeal has Aristo, only one.
I decided to try and go for BMW 3 series, petrol, manual.
When I was 22 I looked looked into the Skoda Octavia VRS and found the price was silly. I've found that the engine size isn't the issue, but the badge. A VRS, RS, etc. badge will increase the price a lot.
I'm 24 now and personally decided to go for a 120d in the end and remapped it. 200BHP, 40MPG average and reasonable insurance. (< £1000)
I have been very impressed by the BMW diesel engine, although I'll probably get a 335i next to get the higher rev-limit.
Id you do more than 10000 miles per year, I'd strongly suggest you look at a remapped diesel.
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