N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 i'm coming up to my first years no claims and i'm goin to be looking for my second car shortly but i dont no what to get, ive looked at the saxo vtr's but i think there just a bit boring, and the sporting punto which i love the looks but its quite a bit slower than the vtr. But is it just me or are all saxo vtr drivers absolute C0CK5 thats another thing thats putting me off. just wondering what peoples thought and opinions are? ive got a 1.2 8v punto at the moment an it goes well for a 1.2 its quiker than all my freinds cars but i dont race including my friends 1.4 p reg astra dont no what mk that is 3 i assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I had a Punto Hgt 1.8 in yellow, great little car and shifted too. Yep get a Punto sporting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 yeh thats the one i really want but insurance onli permitting 1.2 16v the 1.8 is group 14i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The bus or walking TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 The bus or walking TBH thanks 4 that that was a lot of help im nt 18 yet so cant exactly go mad can i? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The bus or walking TBH thanks 4 that that was a lot of help im nt 18 yet so cant exactly go mad can i? Ive had both a Saxo & a Punto. I would seriousley look elsewhere. You may be surprised at what you can insure at your age with 1 NCB I had an Ibiza Cupra Turbo just before I turned 19 with 1 NCB & was paying less than £900 a year on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 well there is the fiesta zetec s i like the interior and outside of the punto that was the main thing, but i'll take your advise and have a look. thing is i hate researching insurance its so boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Had a '94 Sporting 1.6L and it shifted, great little car.... although the lights had a mind of their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The bus or walking TBH thanks 4 that that was a lot of help im nt 18 yet so cant exactly go mad can i? And you can afford a Zed how exactly? I find it hard enough at 25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Had a saxo VTR, mine was alright but most people I know that had them were dissapointed. They kinda all fell to bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 The bus or walking TBH thanks 4 that that was a lot of help im nt 18 yet so cant exactly go mad can i? And you can afford a Zed how exactly? I find it hard enough at 25! thats my dad's most i get is to move it up the drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Had a saxo VTR, mine was alright but most people I know that had them were dissapointed. They kinda all fell to bits! i had read a couiple of reviews and people said build quality was poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 it sounds odd but the early ones were better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 ive just found out i can get insured on a mini fully comp for 1100 only a mini one though still tempting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 yeh thats the one i really want but insurance onli permitting 1.2 16v the 1.8 is group 14i think! 1.2 ? but the saxo is a 1.6 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Real minis are better! Check out the classic mini and you'd get classic car insurance too. I bet you could pay under 500 quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 yeh thats the one i really want but insurance onli permitting 1.2 16v the 1.8 is group 14 i think! 1.2 ? but the saxo is a 1.6 ? yes but i ment the punto is 1.2 16v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I used to have a cinquecento sportingand although it only had a 1.1 it peed all over alot of bigger cars, it weighed next to nothing, cost zero to insure and fuel and was one of the most fun cars ive ever owned. Both my sisters have puntos and i dont like them to be honest. Ive drove a saxo and i thought it was alittle cramped to be honest and the steering feel was lacking. I used to own a C2 VTR as well, build was ok but it handled really well for such a small car. Id recommend a manual though, the sensodrive is just rubiish to put it lightly. Mini's handle well and look good but i found the interior easy to scratch and the gearing too long. It i was in the market for a small car id think about a suziki swift sport or a new shape Fiesta Zetec S/ST. Both have decent power and handle well. Or maybe a ibiza tdi group 5 insurance and easily tunable with loads of torque. I think the new clios are half decent for a run around too. Wouldnt touch a corsa if your even contemplating oe of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 corsa's are a HUGE no no, never have and never will consider one. ive got the mk2 punto and i have to say i love it its such a normal car but its myn and i find it fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 One of my sisters has the 2models old shape, a 80s if i remember right (notchy gearbox and dodgy steering) and my other sister has the old shape with the abarth kit on. My friend has the newer one in black and its much nicer than my either of my sisters cars. I wouldnt say they where rubbish but i just wouldnt have one. I think theres better cars out there. Draw up a list of potential cars and go test drive a few and see which you like best. Just remember with the way cars are going now even rep mobiles are pretty quick so power isnt everything. Get something thats well built, wont cost you a fortune and handles well. Build your no claims up and get something decent a few years down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Panda 100HP - good enough for EVO, Autocar and James May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Panda 100HP - good enough for EVO, Autocar and James May! Yeah but at 17, i wouldnt be seen dead in it! haha. If thats the case, get the fiat 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 My girlfriend had an early Saxo, and it was OK. But they are generally driven by idiots now. I like the Fiesta Zetec S, handles brilliantly, much better than the Punto or the Saxo. What about a 3 door Focus?? Less of a risky motor, easily modified, and will outhandle any of the 'lukewarm hatches' out there. Less on the insurance too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 What about a PUG 106? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/166024.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 What about a PUG 106? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/166024.htm nooooo my friend has a 106 hate the inside not to bothered about the looks, and build quality is poor and thats only a 1.1 im looking at a new job aswell so if i get that i think im going to go for the mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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