lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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Buying a new car after mine was written off  . Got 3 options as to what to get. I'm 18 with 0NCB so have added insurance quotes to justify options.
Would like your opinions and why if thats alright 
[Edited on 28-05-2007 by lil_g04]
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Marc
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B 1.6 16v Sport
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Nic Barnes
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the cheapest insurance one. get couple years no claims then go for a better faster car instead of making yourself skint with daft insurance premiums
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JM_16v
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tbh the gsi was lovely but the sport was nice
id meet half way if i were u
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lil_g
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so jm u mean a 1.4 Sport? I think a 1.6 is out of the question now tbh, tax and insurance too high!
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corsasriboy
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agree with muppetsport.or spend the money u save on insurance on modifying ready for engine transplant when insuance goes down.money spent on insurance is gone forever.
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lil_g
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swaying towards the 1.4
[Edited on 29-05-2007 by lil_g04]
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lil_g
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how much of a difference power wise is there between a 1.2 16v and a 1.4 16v. As i've had 2 1.4's before will it be a big step down?
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littlejohn
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Registered: 20th May 07
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my mates is a 1.2 8v.sometimes it cross's my min wether to get out and give him a push.get a 1.4 mate
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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1.2 sxi.
i have one, good little car's although my engine has been gay to me
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xcore
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i say 1.4 sport its only £150 more and you will have more power.
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corsa_rob
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id say 1.4 sport but then again...look at the cost of a gsi and it might work out the same...some gsi's standard will be cheaper to buy than a sport... I own a 1.4 sport but saw a gsi for sale couple of days before...£900...it went on ebay after someone beat for to it for £1900...the 1.4's gud but if u can find a cheap gsi maybe go for it!??? between the 1.2 and 1.4 though...£150 more for 1.4...u shud take the 1.4...im insured for £1250 on mine with 0NCB and 0 Years driving...so look around insurance policy's too im with liverpool victoria...if anyone in ure house is with directline go with them cus u get a multicar discount
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andy1868
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what muppet said, don't pay nearly 2 grand for a gsi  the drop over as little as a year may be worth waiting for. i also assume you've just passed your test for prices that high? i paid £1200 on my 1.6 sport at 18 and my renewal quote is £800, £400 drop in a year isn't too bad
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Cupra Steve
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at the quotes of insurance!
I was insured at 18 on my Ibiza Cupra with 0 NCB for £1800, so if i was you i'd shop around for quotes.
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abdus
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
B 1.6 16v Sport
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lil_g
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Stupid Luton postcode  and plus just had a driver crash into me so not insurance friendly atm £1350 is the cheapest quote i've got atm  Been driving a year + pass plus
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Wonderboy
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If you can afford it, get the 1.4 sport. If you can't then go for the 1.2 sxi, as they are nice cars as well.
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abdus
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don't you have arelative who lives further down the road and where the postcode is a bit more friendly with insurance? you can use his address as to where the car is kept 
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luvuk
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i think u should get what u want, doesnt matter bout the money, im only 17 just pasted my test n ive got a 1.6 16v corsa sport.
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lil_g
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wow isn't your insurance high? Think i'll have a 1.4 as I loved my old car All my quotes were with Quinn Direct
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luvuk
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yeh im wit quinn direct, its only 1200. ive got my mum on as a 2nd driver n that droped it by 700. so try n get sum1 on it thats bin drivin 4 yrs it helps
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
at the quotes of insurance!
I was insured at 18 on my Ibiza Cupra with 0 NCB for £1800, so if i was you i'd shop around for quotes.
tbh i dont know anyone who can get quotes that low for cars that powerful at that age my quotes were similar. and im in a low crime post code on the drive etc
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Brett
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I've got a 1.2 for sale - £800 
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
I've got a 1.2 for sale - £800
give you £100
... depreciation
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