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First car for 17 year old. Polo?
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My sister just sold her white 500, one owner on a 16 late with 25k miles and FSH for £4500
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Yep - its shocking but thats how it works, my lad was paying £2.5k on a 420d coupe at 19, I said he was mad but his choice.Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:56 pmThanks.Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:08 pm Spot on - the real insurance hit kicks in AFTER they pass their test and set off unaccompanied.
Just did another comparison quote presuming she is a year older and just passed her test.
£277.00 on a provisional licence. £633.00 with a full licence on the same car (a pink Fiat 500 Lounge!!).
Just for a giggle I changed the car to my F33 440i, with her at 18 and just passed test. £5,588.00 a year!!
He did have a Corsa 1.2Ltd edition brand new at 17 but was to small for the distance he was driving, great car though
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2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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+1 for the mk 7 fiesta. Bought our eldest a 3 door zetec s and is a great, very economical, good looking little car. Her own insurance with telematics via her iPhone and me as named driver so she accrues ncd - £700Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:12 amI've just done that mate. I did a quote on our Mazda3 adding her as a named driver. Average of £350 a year extra.
I then picked a random 2010 Fiesta 1.4 zetec and did a quote in her name with her mum and me as named drivers. £276 a year.
That is WAY less than I was thinking.
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That's not absurd to be fair.
I think us oldies that get such good insurance prices now forget how expensive insurance was in our youth!
My first car in 1976 was a 1967 Cortina 1500 clapped-out rust-bucket rep special but I paid £116 for TPF&T cover - the car was only £230.
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And they have the audacity to put Union flags all over it. For gods sake somebody “Blow the bloody doors off it”.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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That's what i thought Mr Tidy, very fair price and without any ncd at the moment. Having me on policy helped as did arranging insurance pllicy start date for 3 weeks in the future.Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:55 pmThat's not absurd to be fair.
I think us oldies that get such good insurance prices now forget how expensive insurance was in our youth!
My first car in 1976 was a 1967 Cortina 1500 clapped-out rust-bucket rep special but I paid £116 for TPF&T cover - the car was only £230.
2.0 m sport (suspension / steering wheel/scuff plates) cupholders sapphire black with factory hard top. Needs a little tlc but loving it.
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A thought has occurred to me (I know better late than never).
Chances are my daughter will soon be driving EVs, which I presume can all be driven with an 'auto only' licence (?).
As she is not bothered about driving or cars, it may make sense for her to get an 'auto only' licence...it's easier to learn and having a manual licence may be a waste of time in the future.
I know nothing about EVs and TBH don't want to...
Chances are my daughter will soon be driving EVs, which I presume can all be driven with an 'auto only' licence (?).
As she is not bothered about driving or cars, it may make sense for her to get an 'auto only' licence...it's easier to learn and having a manual licence may be a waste of time in the future.
I know nothing about EVs and TBH don't want to...
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Of course when we all go self drive cars, no one will need a driving license. Why bother learning at all. Neither of my children wanted to.Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:37 am A thought has occurred to me (I know better late than never).
Chances are my daughter will soon be driving EVs, which I presume can all be driven with an 'auto only' licence (?).
As she is not bothered about driving or cars, it may make sense for her to get an 'auto only' licence...it's easier to learn and having a manual licence may be a waste of time in the future.
I know nothing about EVs and TBH don't want to...
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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My nephew bought himself a fiat grande punto as it was a bit cheaper to insure compared to the typical corsas and fiestas. If you go for something which is less typically bought by kids you might find the insurance is more favorable as the stats will be in your favor.
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Seat Mii
The SEAT Mii, Volkswagen Up and Skoda Citigo are the same car – the only differences being minor exterior and interior detailing. They’re mechanically identical.
The SEAT Mii, Volkswagen Up and Skoda Citigo are the same car – the only differences being minor exterior and interior detailing. They’re mechanically identical.
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Wifey has had 2 now and loves them.
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My suggestion, it does make sense.
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I don't think she wants to drive a bus TBH...
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Not even if you "coach" her?
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I can drive my wife round the bend, does that count?
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!