First Car ideas, Part Deux!

saitrix · 10 Mar 2006 at 23:03

The Snorkel and panel filter wont be too detectable. Seems crazy that the guy isnt using the 2.0l auto air deflector with the st170 snorkel.

Not sure you will get insurance on that one, you will have to just try and get a quote at the cheapest place.

Also so it has rear disc brakes? Thats going to increase it a bit really as the car came with drums.

9761 · 10 Mar 2006 at 23:05

Its just the superchip thing and the alloys the major sort of stuff.

When I ring up say norwich union for a quote do i have to supply the reg of the car or is it the same as qouting on ther net where you don't have to type it in?

cheers

9761 · 10 Mar 2006 at 23:08

saitrix said:
The Snorkel and panel filter wont be too detectable. Seems crazy that the guy isnt using the 2.0l auto air deflector with the st170 snorkel.

Not sure you will get insurance on that one, you will have to just try and get a quote at the cheapest place.

Also so it has rear disc brakes? Thats going to increase it a bit really as the car came with drums.

yeah thats what Im thinking.

VeNT · 10 Mar 2006 at 23:16

you should declare ANY mods as if they FIND one and you've crashed then you are not covered

Agent_Smith357 · 10 Mar 2006 at 23:43

Only tell them about the visible mods.

Morba · 11 Mar 2006 at 00:58

the person paid out for a rear disc conversion?
thats a bit of money for something that really wont change the car that much

VeNT · 11 Mar 2006 at 01:02

Agent_Smith357 said:
Only tell them about the visible mods.

thats just stupid.

thats ASKING for somthing REALY BAD to happen tbh

Agent_Smith357 · 11 Mar 2006 at 01:28

Good cop bad cop eh?

Insurance companies will nab you for stupid wheels and ugly body kits but they wont hack your ecu apart to find out if its chipped.

Morba · 11 Mar 2006 at 02:08

cause enough damage and they will check everything in your car to make sure that you comply with your insurance.

im sure that will come down to the version of map in your ecu

9761 · 11 Mar 2006 at 07:36

I will be talling the insurence company everything that I know thats on the car, Its just those parts Ive named above that I think will make it rise more than some lights, mudflaps etc.

9761 · 13 Mar 2006 at 16:40

What about Puma's?

Not the FRP as that would be hell to insure but just the standard 1.4, 1.6 or 1.7 jobbys?

9761 · 14 Mar 2006 at 21:33

I just went and had a look at a mk5 Zetec-S in Imp Blue and its really nice.
I found it on autotrader, the guy is asking £3600 with 60k miles.

All standard. looks lovely, just wondering your thoughts on this car?

cheers

digitalwolf · 14 Mar 2006 at 22:50

I'm in the same boat as you mate.

I'm umming an arrring about what to get!

I have 3.5k to spend on a car.

I will not drive around in a car that is cheaper than £1k. I have been driving around in a brand new mini 1 since Jan and the step down would be huge.

I have flicked through the auto trader, and I love the Fiesta Zetec S, especially in imp blue. Problem is, it's damn hard to find one not modified. I don't want crappy lexus lights, they look crap

I do like the Zetec S though!

I have the option of a Pug 306 1.9 TD/ 2.0 HDI, Ford Focus 1.6/1.8 Zetec or Fiesta Zetec S.

I will want to keep this car, and not get bored with it, like I would with a Corsa SXI etc.

saitrix · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:08

digitalwolf,

Out of your list i would personally go for the 1.8 Focus Zetec, just get the climate pack aswell and it will be really nice. Handles very well and the extra space could come in handly. I also prefer the looks then the Fiesta and the Focus will be nicer down motorway if you need to do any.

If you cant get a decent Focus in your budget then go for the 1.6 Fiesta Zetec-S.

digitalwolf · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:16

Am I looking in the wrong place or something?

I can't seem to find a decent spec'd 3 door focus 1.6 zetec

(Autotrader)

Can't seem to find many focus 1.6 zetecs with ABS in my price range!

saitrix · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:17

Why 3 door? Widen it to 3 or 5 door, why get a worse deal just because its 5 door?

Found two.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WW...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200609226278622

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200610227254648

digitalwolf · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:23

I personally, think they look more sporty as 3 door.

I know you'll all say why, it's just one of them things.

Like I think black cars look more sporty.

I personally like the 1.8 collection @ £3850 :- http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WW...urce=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH

How much could I knock this down to? £3300?

saitrix · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:28

digitalwolf said:
I personally, think they look more sporty as 3 door.

I know you'll all say why, it's just one of them things.

Like I think black cars look more sporty.

But not worth getting a worse car for that single reason. I went for 5 door purely because i saw the deal for mine, i would have got either, really trust me and dont limit yourself with silly little things as number of doors or colour.

Seriously doubt you will know much at all off that collection. They dont go that cheap compared to the normal Zetec.

digitalwolf · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:32

saitrix said:
But not worth getting a worse car for that single reason. I went for 5 door purely because i saw the deal for mine, i would have got either, really trust me and dont limit yourself with silly little things as number of doors or colour.

Seriously doubt you will know much at all off that collection. They dont go that cheap compared to the normal Zetec.

I really am tempted to get a Fiesta 1.25 Zetec just as a run around for a year.

I'm sick to death of public transport.

saitrix · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:35

digitalwolf said:
I really am tempted to get a Fiesta 1.25 Zetec just as a run around for a year.

I'm sick to death of public transport.

Not bad car and not too slow. How about the 1.4 Zetec? Only a little slower then the 1.6 Focus really. Ideally the 1.6 Zetec-S though if insurance is ok.

If you want info on the 1.6 Zetec-S ask Sam on OcUK, he use to own one before his FRP.