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 stevethenorm  Watton, Norfolk 10 Sep 23 4.13pm |
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At the grand age of 52 I have passed my driving test and am now chewing at the bit to get my 1st car. I have a short list which all have around 1 litre engines due to the ridiculous prices insurance companies are quoting. Also it will only be used for the commute and social so I don't really need a mile muncher. The cars I'm looking at are Citroen C3 Does anyone have experience of these cars and give any advice on good/bad points to help me choose? My budget is around £3000-£4000 and the insurance quotes I'm getting are around £2000 fully comp!!!!! I did look at the Mini One but being a 1.4L the quotes are £2500+ Any help and advice would be most welcome
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eagleman13  On The Road To Hell & Alicante 10 Sep 23 4.22pm |
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Mate, ive just got rid of an 06 plate Mini Cooper Convertible in Scarlet Red with 6mths MOT. I gave it away, not allowed to drive anymore due to my condition. Talk about bad timing. Grrr.
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 10 Sep 23 4.35pm |
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Originally posted by eagleman13
Mate, ive just got rid of an 06 plate Mini Cooper Convertible in Scarlet Red with 6mths MOT. I gave it away, not allowed to drive anymore due to my condition. Talk about bad timing. Grrr. That's a shame but tbh I think the insurance direct debit hit each month would feel like a new prison inmate in the showers. Are they a good car though do you think mate?
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| eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 10 Sep 23 4.54pm |
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Originally posted by stevethenorm
That's a shame but tbh I think the insurance direct debit hit each month would feel like a new prison inmate in the showers. Are they a good car though do you think mate? Yes, it is a BMW, so you ain't getting tat. The times i was in the UK, the place in Waddon did a brill job(not cheap). Still a 'free' car would negate you insurance payments, nes par?
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 10 Sep 23 4.59pm |
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Originally posted by eagleman13
Yes, it is a BMW, so you ain't getting tat. The times i was in the UK, the place in Waddon did a brill job(not cheap). Still a 'free' car would negate you insurance payments, nes par? Shame its gone mate. I would have given you something for it.
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| Runningman Keston 10 Sep 23 5.09pm |
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 10 Sep 23 5.21pm |
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Originally posted by Runningman
Fiesta 1st thing I check for. Refuse to give that Sadiq C**t a single penny of my money. The A hole went to Ernest Bevin school who were our arch enemies (Furzedown) many years ago, same age as me too.
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| eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 10 Sep 23 5.30pm |
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Originally posted by stevethenorm
Shame its gone mate. I would have given you something for it. Aww, thank you. I would've given it away, well, for a few beers(don't drive anymore
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cryrst  The garden of England 10 Sep 23 5.55pm |
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Originally posted by stevethenorm
At the grand age of 52 I have passed my driving test and am now chewing at the bit to get my 1st car. I have a short list which all have around 1 litre engines due to the ridiculous prices insurance companies are quoting. Also it will only be used for the commute and social so I don't really need a mile muncher. The cars I'm looking at are Citroen C3 Does anyone have experience of these cars and give any advice on good/bad points to help me choose? My budget is around £3000-£4000 and the insurance quotes I'm getting are around £2000 fully comp!!!!! I did look at the Mini One but being a 1.4L the quotes are £2500+ Any help and advice would be most welcome
Tbh get a family car. All the little ones are expensive on insurance as it’s boy racers insurance for first time drivers. Go for a Skoda or larger Vauxhall etc. Check the insurance quote and you may save a bit which can go towards a car. Even a Beamer could be cheaper.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 10 Sep 23 8.59pm |
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Originally posted by cryrst
Tbh get a family car. ,All the little ones are expensive on insurance as it’s boy racers insurance for first time drivers. Go for a Skoda or larger Vauxhall etc. Check the insurance quote and you may save a bit which can go towards a car. Even a Beamer could be cheaper. Not always, I got a new Fiesta last year, it’s really nippy because of the eco boost mild hybrid engine, it’s really economical and I was amazed how cheap the insurance was, especially for a brand new car and especially as it’s what a lot of youngsters go for if they can’t afford the ST performance version.
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| cryrst The garden of England 10 Sep 23 9.11pm |
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Originally posted by monkey
Not always, I got a new Fiesta last year, it’s really nippy because of the eco boost mild hybrid engine, it’s really economical and I was amazed how cheap the insurance was, especially for a brand new car and especially as it’s what a lot of youngsters go for if they can’t afford the ST performance version. Have you only just passed as well then. This would be for a newbee driver.
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 10 Sep 23 9.13pm |
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Originally posted by monkey
Not always, I got a new Fiesta last year, it’s really nippy because of the eco boost mild hybrid engine, it’s really economical and I was amazed how cheap the insurance was, especially for a brand new car and especially as it’s what a lot of youngsters go for if they can’t afford the ST performance version. I agree. From what I've gathered from insurance quotes its all about the engine size. The 1 litre Mito I like is over £500 cheaper than the 1.4 litre version. Sure the 1.4 will be quicker all round but I'm 52 now and have no interest in trying to convince ladies I have a big d**k. My need for speed has been replaced by an ache for cake...
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