stumac2002

Hey guys your all probably bored of hearing this but...
Im 21... 2years NCB in May so i can pretty much insure a scoobie now... Driving a 1.8t golf which doesnt quite keep up with u boys atm!
SO...
For lower insurance do i need a Uk model? (wats the bhp on that one?)
Are they as bad as people say on fuel (can squeeze 30mpg frm golf)
and i have budgeted 6k for a x reg one that sound about right?

all responses welcome
cheers
stu

MisterMelon

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that sounds about right to me, beginning of the year i picked up an X last of the classic shape for 5,500 uk spec turbo2000. I chose the uk because the insurance was about 600 cheaper and also because of the colour i wanted

Melon.

MikeCardiff

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I'd get on confused.com or similar and check the insurance prices BEFORE going shopping - dont just assume the insurance will be affordable.

A UK one will be cheaper to insure, you may also find that at your age to try and insure an import it will cost more than the car !

Imports are quicker than UK cars, but not massively so ( it isnt like the UK turbo is a slow car ) - I would get the UK car and keep that for a few years, then if you need more speed get an import later.

£6K should get you a decent late model classic - but also look at around S reg onwards, which will be basically the same car, but you may find a better deal as £6K may be a bit low for a really nice X reg.

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

UK group 17
Import group 20. (IIRC).

early UK 208bhp
late UK 215bhp


fuel if you drive sensibly then the fuel economy is fair (i've managed 33mpg on a long trip) but if you drive like you're meant to then the fuel economy sucks.

GazTheHat

Give A-Plan a call in the insurance section. See what models you can afford. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Budget seems about right. There's plenty available, so if you spider-senses tell you something about one is weird, then leave and view another.

98RED

I Have a 1998 UK car for sale see view my scooby or page 3 of for sale section. 55000 miles full service history full leather interior Blitz exhaust etc etc this car has been looked after and had money spent whenever needed. I am about ready to let it go for around £5000.
This is a good price, I saw a rusty K reg for sale the other day for £3800!!!!
Give it a thought.
Andy.

stumac2002

Thats a nice car mate iv just started looking but your car certainly seems clean
I need to punt my 1.8t Golf Gti...if anyone wants that lol...
Yeah of course im going to see how big the quotes r.. golfs a grand atm only IG 14