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riddler · 21st August 2008, 01:26 PM

i dont post on here alot but i wasn't to sure which forum to post this sort of question on

but basically turning 17 in november im trying to set up a savings account at the moment so that i can save up for a car.
yes so we all no that we would love a nice skyline for a first car but in all seriousness i was wandering if people could suggest some cars to me?

i was looking at some of the old jap stuff like the startlets and GT-Turbos, or even going french for a while and buying a saxo. im just not to sure on insurance etc.

any help please?

Marky_GTSt · 21st August 2008, 03:29 PM

I would definitely recommend a Japanese car over anything that has come from France...

At your age I would prolly rule out a Turbo engine really, Though you can get some quite fun small Jap cars that are N/A...

End of the day its entirely up to you, Look around and see what you fancy then ring round for a few quotes.

If it where me I would prolly go for a Classic small Jap hatchback like a 160Y or something similar. But thats me

P.S. Suzuki Swift GTI, Though a rotbox, Is great fun for a 1.3

and easy enough to work on.

riddler · 22nd August 2008, 10:13 AM

alrite mate cheers for the reply, i mean yeah to be honest at the moment im just looking around but i am interested in small jap cars and just generally looking at what is available in that area.

cheers
dan

xaero1 · 22nd August 2008, 03:22 PM

At 17 you'll be paying more than £1000 per year for any thing over a 1.2 engine. I really wouldn't bother aiming for a really powerful car unless you're made of money. My suggestion would be a Fiat Punto 1.2 (75bhp version) or a Suzuki Swift GTi as said above.

riddler · 30th August 2008, 05:50 PM

ok cheers for the reply and help mate, ill have a good look

21st August 2008, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
riddler GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 69	hi, car help? i dont post on here alot but i wasn't to sure which forum to post this sort of question on but basically turning 17 in november im trying to set up a savings account at the moment so that i can save up for a car. yes so we all no that we would love a nice skyline for a first car but in all seriousness i was wandering if people could suggest some cars to me? i was looking at some of the old jap stuff like the startlets and GT-Turbos, or even going french for a while and buying a saxo. im just not to sure on insurance etc. any help please?

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21st August 2008, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marky_GTSt New Users Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Sheffield Posts: 3,048	I would definitely recommend a Japanese car over anything that has come from France... At your age I would prolly rule out a Turbo engine really, Though you can get some quite fun small Jap cars that are N/A... End of the day its entirely up to you, Look around and see what you fancy then ring round for a few quotes. If it where me I would prolly go for a Classic small Jap hatchback like a 160Y or something similar. But thats me P.S. Suzuki Swift GTI, Though a rotbox, Is great fun for a 1.3 and easy enough to work on.

22nd August 2008, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
riddler GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 69	alrite mate cheers for the reply, i mean yeah to be honest at the moment im just looking around but i am interested in small jap cars and just generally looking at what is available in that area. cheers dan

22nd August 2008, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
xaero1 New Users Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cotswolds / California Posts: 3,425	At 17 you'll be paying more than £1000 per year for any thing over a 1.2 engine. I really wouldn't bother aiming for a really powerful car unless you're made of money. My suggestion would be a Fiat Punto 1.2 (75bhp version) or a Suzuki Swift GTi as said above.

30th August 2008, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
riddler GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 69	ok cheers for the reply and help mate, ill have a good look