Eck
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Don't think that's the sort of car Erchie has in mind If it was, I'd offer a Volvo T5
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Archie
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quote: Originally posted by corsadonk
Was the ITR a DC2 a import? Would a UK one be any cheaper?
How much is a lot?
It was a UK model, my monthly payments would jump from £53 to £211 if i went for a Teg.
Thats almost a weeks wages
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Archie
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quote: Originally posted by CoRSa_Me_uP
Have a look at 2001 93 turbo aero. A lot of car for the money they go for. Cheap to tune as well.
Not ready for pipe & slippers yet
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Jerham
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200 bhp with loads of potential. I had one at 250bhp and 285lb/ft. I loved it. But the old man image does stick.
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DERV-POWER
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Polo-1-4-TDI-golf-gt-tdi-gti-mk1-mk2-mk3-/140569668923?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20ba9aed3b
or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/01-51-Volkswagen-Polo-1-6-GTi-3DR-/110682718118?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c5343fa6
some nice polo gti's for under £3k
[Edited on 29-06-2011 by DERV-POWER]
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Brett
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quote: Originally posted by Archie
It was a UK model, my monthly payments would jump from £53 to £211 if i went for a Teg.
Thats almost a weeks wages
Apologies if you've already said, but was this with the same insurer or the cheapest you found with another?
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corsadonk
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quote: Originally posted by Archie
quote: Originally posted by corsadonk
Was the ITR a DC2 a import? Would a UK one be any cheaper?
How much is a lot?
It was a UK model, my monthly payments would jump from £53 to £211 if i went for a Teg.
Thats almost a weeks wages
Fucking hell are they taking the piss?
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Archie
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
quote: Originally posted by Archie
It was a UK model, my monthly payments would jump from £53 to £211 if i went for a Teg.
Thats almost a weeks wages
Apologies if you've already said, but was this with the same insurer or the cheapest you found with another?
Current insurer, not cancelling a policy 1/3rd through rather wait.
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Brett
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Ah right, so they're simply not competitive on that particular motor then. I've chucked away policies half way through to get a car I wanted in the past. Go for it, you'll undoubtedly find cheaper elsewhere, you should make enquires if you haven't already
[Edited on 29-06-2011 by loafofbrett]
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sc0ott
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Hows your insurance increased so much? Do you have fresh points on your licence?
Also have you tried specialist insurance companies?
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richc
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
Ah right, so they're simply not competitive on that particular motor then. I've chucked away policies half way through to get a car I wanted in the past. Go for it, you'll undoubtedly find cheaper elsewhere, you should make enquires if you haven't already
[Edited on 29-06-2011 by loafofbrett]
Same. Ive done quotes with and without no claims bonus and it went up by about £100. They were more botherd about no actual claim against you.
My mate sold his car and paid the rest of the insurance in full (about 800), just to get an extra years no claims
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Archie
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quote: Originally posted by sc0ott
Hows your insurance increased so much? Do you have fresh points on your licence?
Also have you tried specialist insurance companies?
No license is clean, i'm with HIC on a modified policy with Highway.
Bit of a waste cancelling a policy nearly halfway through.
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Mertin
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Wouldnt a £3k CTR be a bit of a nail with high mileage?
And about problematic VAG's, every car / engine / manufacturer can be problematic.
Just hold tight and wait and get a decent car rather than jumping in and ending up with cars that go wrong, resulting in bad experiences
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dannymccann
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quote: Originally posted by Mertin
Wouldnt a £3k CTR be a bit of a nail with high mileage?
And about problematic VAG's, every car / engine / manufacturer can be problematic.
Just hold tight and wait and get a decent car rather than jumping in and ending up with cars that go wrong, resulting in bad experiences
I agree with this, or at least wait until the end of your policy to get the NCB and then think about buying a new car
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pow
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What about a Ibiza/Golf TDi
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Archie
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Diesels dont really do it for me powpowpow
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Archie
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Think i'll just save up a little longer to be honest.
Maybe buy a winter runner once the GSi has sold.
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Lynny
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quote: Originally posted by Archie
quote: Originally posted by sc0ott
Hows your insurance increased so much? Do you have fresh points on your licence?
Also have you tried specialist insurance companies?
No license is clean, i'm with HIC on a modified policy with Highway.
Bit of a waste cancelling a policy nearly halfway through.
My lad drives a ITR DC2, he's only 26, is with HIC, has a number of accidents and is paying less than £800 per year! It's bizarre!
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Archie
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Jealous, i've just turned 23 as well :/
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Lynny
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Being under 25 may be a contributing factor, I'm not sure how much of a difference that makes any more
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sc0ott
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I have a ctr and im only 23.
No points, 2 yncb and iirc 1029 a year with brentacre, which is just slightly less than my last premium.
Saying that when my renewal was due in may i asked for quotes from flux direct, keith micheals and performance direct were quoting me around the 3k mark.
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JM_16v
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try harder on quotes lol
mr2 340bhp all mods declared - £720 @ 23
trying adding mum and dad etc they tend to save me about £100 each on my policey
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Archie
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Used to have my parents on but they now have 18 points between them
Not cancelling my policy half way through.
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