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May 22, 2010 16:09:33 GMT
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Anyone give any pointers to a good retro first car  That hopefully wont cripple me when it comes to paying insurance Cheers Fran |
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Felix
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May 22, 2010 16:33:25 GMT
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How old are you?
I'm facing the same decision, though I'll be turning 21 when it happens!
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May 22, 2010 16:40:49 GMT
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I guess more to the point, how much money do you have to spend and what do you need it to do, will it be your daily driver, are 2 seats ok, or do you need 4?
Are there any makes you don't like at all?
And so on
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May 22, 2010 17:04:11 GMT
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how much do you want to spend
are you able to fix things , weld etc ?
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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May 22, 2010 17:20:24 GMT
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Well ill be starting to learn to drive next week, but I'm looking around for cars now incase something comes up cheap enough.
Ill probably spend up to about £1200 but it depends on what it is, its going to be a daily drive and the number of seats isnt important.
Engine wise i can fix things, welding not so much but ill learn it as its kinda neccesary on most older cars
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May 22, 2010 17:23:25 GMT
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Last Edit: May 22, 2010 19:33:07 GMT by yantorsen
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May 22, 2010 17:28:03 GMT
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Looks like you got yourself a bargain there yantorsen
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May 22, 2010 18:48:21 GMT
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My Dolomite 1850HL is my first car and I insured it on my first year for £750, 21 years old, live in the middle of a field (basically).
I'd reccomend getting a 1500HL Dolly. Pretty easy to work on, parts are easy to find and they're not that expensive for a useable one.
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ezzysi
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May 22, 2010 18:53:05 GMT
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My Dolomite 1850HL is my first car and I insured it on my first year for £750, 21 years old, live in the middle of a field (basically). I'd reccomend getting a 1500HL Dolly. Pretty easy to work on, parts are easy to find and they're not that expensive for a useable one. My first car at 17 was a 1500HL Dolly, cost me £280 a year to insure. That was 19 years ago though....  |
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1991 Mk2 Golf Gti 8v
2005 Passat tdi (daily)
1971 Mk1 Escort
2004 Touran (her's)
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May 22, 2010 19:10:06 GMT
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Retro First Car?pauldaf44
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May 22, 2010 19:16:30 GMT
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My first car that I was actually registered keeper for is my 1973 DAF 44 Variomatic. It cost me £500 to buy and cost £320 a year to insure with FJ I'm 20. The DAF costs about £100 a year in running repairs and is used as a daily.
Paul
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May 22, 2010 19:21:07 GMT
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I'm guessing FJ and footman james are the same insurance company?
Are they good for younger drivers?
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Retro First Car?pauldaf44
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May 22, 2010 19:25:08 GMT
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Yes they are. They will not qoute you online but will if you phone them. For me they where the cheapest qoute by some £500. I also drive a 1300 FWD which is about the same cost to insure. It cost me £200 to buy and £450 to make it roadworthy. Its now in everyday use and runs lovely. Build threads for both are in my sig if your interested
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will
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May 22, 2010 19:31:08 GMT
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Triumph Acclaim That is all  |
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May 22, 2010 19:33:26 GMT
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The DAF looks tidy.
And since the triumph only cost £650 all in all, id say that was a result.
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RetroMat
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May 22, 2010 19:35:43 GMT
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Well as everyone is suggesting Triumphs, My Toledo was £250 to buy and £130 to insure when I was 19 ;D
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May 22, 2010 19:39:12 GMT
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I like how this thread has mutated from "help me pick a first car" to all the geezahs telling about their first cars. Human nature. Gotta love it.
Grandpa Simpson, "Why I remember when...." lol
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May 22, 2010 19:41:34 GMT
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Still been helpful though lol
Triumphs are looking like a good option
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May 22, 2010 19:42:37 GMT
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I like how this thread has mutated from "help me pick a first car" to all the geezahs telling about their first cars. Human nature. Gotta love it. Grandpa Simpson, "Why I remember when...." lol Go on Norm, you know you want too... Suggest a Capper. |
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May 22, 2010 19:47:36 GMT
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My first car was a dolly 1500hl. Bought it 5 yrs ago at the age of 18. Has been a great car, hope to keep it for a long time to come.
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77 Dolomite 1500hl
94 Mini Italian Job
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