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Old 18 July 2007, 11:08 AM
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1.7 VVTi
On street outside residence
1 yrs NCD
No accidents
No convictions

She's half way through her policy with Shielas Wheels, can she cancel this or does she have to see the 12 months out?
Old 18 July 2007, 11:46 AM
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They'll probably give you a percentage of your premium back depending on how long the policy has to run.
Maybe see what her current insurers want to insure a Puma for the remainder of the policy, this way she will have 2 yr NCB in six months, rather than going back to 1 yr if the policy is cancelled.
Old 18 July 2007, 04:09 PM
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Ahh, might as well try that then!

Thanks!
Old 19 July 2007, 04:13 PM
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Mg ZR 160 ?

Astra Sri?

Both under £3500/£4000 and fairly cheap

Or Clio williams (crackin fun at under £3000)
I have driven a slightly tuned 175 bhp one, and it was so much fun
got a pic of it somewhere
Old 19 July 2007, 04:26 PM
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Old 22 July 2007, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nickwrxstiV2
I wish I could persuade her on the Zetec-S front. My mym had a 1.25 zetec and that was a hoot to drive! My GF likes fast cars and loved driving my scoob, she loves driving my S2000 at the minute as well.

I think the 1.9TDI Polos are newer so they are out of her price range. I think the Golf TDIs are also out of her price range as well????

How reliable are the Zetec-Ss?

PS - MX5 is too much of a 'girls car' she said!!!!
1.9 seat ibiza. cheap as chips, reliable and safe.
Old 23 July 2007, 12:55 PM
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I second what Audi Lover says.

Get the 130bhp TDI Sport or FR.

Great cars, fun and cheap to run !
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The 130bhp sport and the FR are out of her price range, IIRC they're nearer £5-6k.
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106 gti
Old 26 July 2007, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Christophert21
106 gti
Great cars although the one I had blew its head gasket at 20K
Old 26 July 2007, 10:21 PM
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I said 106 GTI as all of the reviews from owners seem to be good!

She said a deffo no as it's a Peugeot! Typical women, tarnishes everything with the same brush!
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