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« on: April 14, 2006, 04:09:51 PM » |
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Ok, thinking (ONLY thinking mind you!!) of doing me car test and getting a car. Now I want either a capri or a Opel Manta SR, cheapest quotes so far for new driver is £684 with the AA. Anywhere cheaper than them? Don't like the idea of paying more than the car for insurance.  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2006, 04:23:38 PM » |
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Hmmmm.....for a new driver, that might not be a bad quote.
Those are potentially classic cars, too.
Have you tried your bike insurer? Aunty Carole did me a good rate on bike and car together.
My daughter (25, no NCB) got a good deal from Direct Line, but that was only for a 205.
My son (21) is talking about getting rid of his Vectra, cuz he can't afford the insurance.
It's gonna be expensive mate.
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2006, 04:28:50 PM » |
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See, this is why people drive illegally (yep, i did for years before i met the missus and had kids  ), in the local paper, a guy got fined £125 for no insurance and nothing extra for the no mot or licence It's cheaper to run the risk of getting caught once or twice than go legal!! Bleeding driving lessons are £22 an hour |
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2006, 09:28:43 AM » |
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I'm afraid you'll find that figure's probably about right for those cars, UT. I couldn't believe how much my insurance went up when I got my first Capri - despite it being 18 years old and me having full NCB and a driving licence since I was 17.
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2006, 03:26:34 PM » |
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Pretty much reckon it'll be another capri now  As long as it has rear seat belts, the missus will let me have it, then a trailer on the back for the stuntbike and I'm sorted for days out |
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2006, 04:55:34 PM » |
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Well, I'm selling mine...  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2006, 09:29:11 PM » |
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Not buying just yet, need to do me test first!! No-doubt be start of next year I'll be getting one |
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2006, 12:56:34 PM » |
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Mine would probably be too pricey for you anyway, plus it's a 2.8i which would shove your insurance up even more.
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2006, 10:07:12 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2006, 10:16:28 PM » |
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What about something a little more sedate? I've got a mate who's an auto upholsterer & runs a gorgeous '56 Chevy. Last time I spoke to him his insurance was less than 200 quid a year for TPFT on a classic policy. Plenty of stylish old Brits about if you're after something a bit unusual.
If you want sporty it's gonna cost you mate.
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2006, 07:08:09 AM » |
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I had my old man round yesterday and we were going through e-bay, looking at old viva's, victors, cortinas,imp's, dolomites,etc, but we ended up looking at the bikes again Found this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINCENT-NSU-98ccFOX-1955_W0QQitemZ4630069375QQcategoryZ424QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemBut it was only £500 yesterday  |
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2006, 09:08:43 AM » |
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That's pretty isn't it. Can't imagine you riding it though! Not much use for burnouts outside the Ace!
I'd love a big ol' saloon like Janie & Dave's Consul. Really like that whole retro rockabilly thing. My Dad used to drive a brand new silver Zephyr Zodiac. Huge car. There were 2 at the Wheels Day show on Friday. When I sold my Honda a couple of months ago I was seriously looking at one on Ebay. Went for about 600 quid I think with a year's MOT.
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