ArdenAndy
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what are your thoughts of the mk4 golf 1.4? and how suitable would it be insurance and petrol wise at the age of 17? thanks
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Fro
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Heavy car for that engine, so extremely slow. But that's not too much of a problem at 17.
Nice place to be inside and should be a comfy ride.
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GB123
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Looked into it myself a while ago, insurance was loads though iirc, might be worth getting a quote though.
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ArdenAndy
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Fro- yeah speed isnt really something im looking for just yet, need to get some experience first  looking for cheap, reliable and stronger than little cars and i love the look of the interior looks modern and comfy 
B123- ahh right :/ well i think i will defo look into some insurance quotes for it then
thanks both of you
[Edited on 20-03-2012 by ArdenAndy]
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silvercorsabee
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id have thought insurane companies will actually bend you over and fuck you up the ass for a 1.4
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entapryz
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prob be expensive just because its a golf.
take a look at the Suzuki Alto's.
They are nippy, v cheap to insure and at £30 to tax.
I got the mrs on an alto and she doesnt even have her full licence yet for all of £250
Admittedly I am the main driver......
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ArdenAndy
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i had a feeling they would want to take me up the bum :/
im not a fan of the alto`s tbh, im not really a fan of any small cars other than the corsa`s and i have a B at the moment.
its a stunning car and i had/have big plans for it but it keeps breaking :/ its costing us a bomb!
so my dad said he wouldnt mind part-ex it to go towards a golf which i would as i really like golfs (modern, safer, reliable etc)
i will have to get some quotes on insurance as thats the only thing making me doubt getting one 
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silvercorsabee
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i came close to selling mine at one point,. after getting new shocks,brake pads and discs fitted all round, i was told i needed a new raditator! :O but after i decided to spend the money and get it done ive had no problems with mine, thing is you could buy a newer car and still have problems! id say hang on to it for little bit yet if u can afford to cos by the looks of things youve spent quite a bit of money on it already!!
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corsadonk
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My bosses son is the same age as you, and has been trying to get insured on a MK 4 and he is having loads of trouble.
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LeeM
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shit on fuel, dangerously slow. i know a lad who had a 1.6 mk4 at 18 though and was cheaper than a 1.0 corsa or 1.1 saxo. his is 5 door too which helps
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Sunz
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You don't really have much choice at 17, pay a lot of get something insurance friendly. (Group 1 are things like them smart cars, Iq, Aygo, Vw up etc) - expensive to buy.
Golf 1.4 mk4 is only group 9 insurance - 1/50 is how it rated so it's pretty low but no idea how they rate them as a corsa 1.4 sport at group 13 is cheaper then a clio Dci on group 9.
Better bend over for the admiral.
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ArdenAndy
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sod that then.. cant be arsed with a golf any more i have just been reading up on the MPG and its shocking! :/
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silvercorsabee
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what about 106 QUIKSILVER? or a saxo furio? there both 1.4's
there both much much lighter than the golf aswell!
[Edited on 20-03-2012 by silvercorsabee]
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Jakey
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As soon as you ring an insurance company and say you're a 17 year old lad with a saxo or 106 they'll have your big boy pants down.
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silvercorsabee
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quote:
Originally posted by Jakey
As soon as you ring an insurance company and say you're a 17 year old lad with a saxo or 106 they'll have your big boy pants down.
idd rather one of them to a golf 1.4 though 
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Jakey
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5 door 1.4 golf will be cheaper imo.
Might not be the first choice he wants but it shouldn't rape him and they are well built and reliable.
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gav93
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were on a corsa site? get a fucking corsa b and slam it on its arse.
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silvercorsabee
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quote:
Originally posted by Jakey
5 door 1.4 golf will be cheaper imo.
Might not be the first choice he wants but it shouldn't rape him and they are well built and reliable.
wouldnt have thought it will be that much cheaper tbh
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Jakey
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Everythings worth a try to save some dough!
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silvercorsabee
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quote:
Originally posted by Jakey
Everythings worth a try to save some dough!
yeah unfortunately insurance companies have the same attitude
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ArdenAndy
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quote:
Originally posted by gav93
were on a corsa site? get a fucking corsa b and slam it on its arse.
i have a corsa b.. but no im not slamming it anywhere
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ArdenAndy
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quote:
Originally posted by Jakey
5 door 1.4 golf will be cheaper imo.
Might not be the first choice he wants but it shouldn't rape him and they are well built and reliable.
i actualy prefere the 5 door to the 3
i think im just going to wait and see, im going to carry on with my plans for my corsa but if the right golf comes along then i will probs get it, my mums agreed to help me pay insurance so i should be ok there, i would probs go on my dads insurance to 5 door would be great as i like them more and also the lack of speed doesnt matter as i dont want anything fast for my first few cars, but for now i will keep my B and keep on improving it.. i have just been on a right mad one lately, so angry at the car for messing up and taking all my moneys :/
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Dann19
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keep the corsa, get all the bits sorted then progress on!, its a tidy little car and looks soo clean!
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silvercorsabee
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quote:
Originally posted by Dann19
keep the corsa, get all the bits sorted then progress on!, its a tidy little car and looks soo clean!
agreed! i say keep it
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NathanR
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Girlfreinds got a 1.4 golf as her first car she passed a few weeks ago and her insurance is 2.5k ! And as said before they are mega slow . Nice car tho
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