Hysteria1983

We have finally decided that we are going to get a Classic.

So just gotta keep my eye out for a nice one now!!

nick172sport

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hi bought mine from jct cars rotherham nice guy jason scooby specialist loads of stock has a very big house mansion do anything for you type in jct cars and look at his stocklist some good posts about them on this forum under third party dealers had no probs with mine thanx nick

Hysteria1983

Hi, I have come across them on the Trader and they do have a few cars in stock, just nothing that took our fancy. Only two classics there at the moment I think.

bighead

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what yr budget ......as there are a few P1 for sale on the P1 owners website

Hysteria1983

It's not so much the budget.... it's the insurance........ 'computer says noooooooo'!!

bighead

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bad luck , my friend...as P1 is a cracking car

f1_fan

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A UK model will keep the insurance cost down. Presume you would want a MY99/00 with the facelifted exterior/interior?

Any specific colour?

Hysteria1983

No specific colour really, just not looking for a green one. I have seen a few great examples... low miles, FSH etc.... but I don't think a green one would sell very well when it comes to selling it on.

I suppose if I planned to keep it until it was ran into the ground then I would be open to green, but it is just something that probably we will have just until I am back at work, and have the extra year on the road to bring the insurance down.

The other half is gutted at the insurance costs as he has been driving a fair few years, and has a few performance cars under his belt. However even though I have driven a few cars, this will be the first 'performance car' .....

So a simple answer...... not a green one! lol

EddScott

As insurance is an issue its UK only. I'm 31 and clean as a whistle and I think insurance on these is a bit OTT but its worth it I guess.

I agree on the green, its not my COT either. Just find the lowest owners, lowest miles, good history car you can find/afford and go have a look.

Hysteria1983

I have seen some nice ones on here the last few weeks, but I am having the case where people are beating me too them. I wanted to see a car this am, but someone was going to see it this pm and the seller had no contact details in case we bought it, and then the other people travelled and we had bought it.

Similar case with another. So that has been two that I have missed. I am just being all bloody female about it. There are plenty of good ones out there, and I am looking for the right one, not the one that I can get the quickest.

Everyone with a classic for sale seems to be down south and me being in the midlands is causing problems getting there to see the cars.

Definatly looking for a uk model now though.

f1_fan

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Just keep looking and wait for the right one. It will come along as it is a buyer's market right now. Good luck and post some pics when you find it.

Hysteria1983

Thanks.
As soon as I get one i'll give it a good wash and polish and then get some pics one.

I'm just frustrated I have got the money just waiting.

Whats to bet if I put the money in the bank one would come up and it would take 3 days to transfer!

mental-mark

here is my97 turbo 2000 (cheap insurance group 17) in green

beef-on-the-bone

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check for insurance on here, there are a couple of places where you'll get good prices.......

The Zohan

Speak to Moley at Keith Michaels or the sponsors of this forum, they may be able to help you

pink pantha

sound like its burning hole in pocket a wrx wagon is only grp 17 and better specced than uk norwich union was only 670 for me 5yrs ago with 1ncb and 30yrs old

EddScott

Classics and bugeyes are nearly similar in prices (something that was on the cards for many years)

I think pink pantha is right in that with a bug you can get a better spec than on a UK car - although some bug WRXs came with horrid seats.

Personally though, as much as I don't mind the bug front I want a classic shape more.

If you've read any of my posts you'll read me banging on about only buying a UK car - well looks like I'm going to get an import after all And one that I've secretly coveted for some time

Hysteria1983

Thanks all, I have spoke to Moley and also some people at A-Plan, and a wrx was no good. So it's definatly a classic. I have had a few half deicent quotes on a wrx and even an sti.... but still on the steep side for home much the car will be on the road.
A uk classic will definatly be the way forward now, the tax, the insurance will all be the cheapest.

We are still open to a wrx but the other half would prefer it to be at least an 03 as he is not a fan of bug eyes, although at the right price and if it were the right car, I could convert him easily!

pink pantha

good look mucka hope u sort a nice 1 not many left so be picky

Hysteria1983

Yeah I have noticed they are all getting snapped up.

Just don't want to be paying for a classic what I could get for a wrx, if you see what I mean.

So if it comes to that we will have to re consider what we are looking for, but at the moment, a classic it is.

Scoob99

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What is your budget?
Cheers
colin

Hysteria1983

Well I don't really have too much of a budget, just have to see the car, and be sensible and look at what it is worth.
Got a different budget fot a classic, or a newage.... if you see what I mean.

EddScott

Just to say a classic shape WRX will be import only so is going to be more to insure. UK cars were known as WRX from the bugeye onwards so should be cheaper to insure.

Hysteria1983

Would be a uk Turbo not a WRX.

If we get a WRX it would be an 03 onwards.

Hysteria1983

Going to see a man about a car tomorrow....... watch this space. lol