Nomsy Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 hiya, just joined,even though im not drivin yet though, but i really want to get a Lupo for my first car (:Was just hopein to get some ideas on here (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisHorne Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hi,Depends what you want from a lupo!Depends on insurance (how old u r and things) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomsy Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 i've already found a few, Group 3 insurance, but the plan is, get it now, and start doing it up gradually, and then be able to drive it when i'm old enough, instead of having no money whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisHorne Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yeah know what you mean, there are a few on here for a sale, or on pistonhads and things,1.4 16v, cheapish to buy, not to bad insurance.It does boil down to what you want from a Lupo.......Pic of mine on here somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I Saw Lupos Over And Over And Ive One For My First Car Ivee Got It Now, All Done Already For Me So No Need To Do Anthin To It!Not Passed My Test But Its Booked !How old Are You 15 -16 Maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomsy Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yeah, 15, Really into the Dubbin scene now, so want to start now with the car, and get it how i want it to look, and then keep it for a while too, instead of havin to change later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Awh Bless Ya! Althought You Would Have To Have Somewhere To Put It Off the Road, As Not Point Gettin It Taxed tested Really When You Cant Drive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomsy Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yeah i've got a place to keep it and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ohh check You all Prepared!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2000king Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nothing better for a first car in my mind, ive had my 1.0E for a year now since i passed my test and its been awesome, cheap insurance, for a bloke its £1300, next year its £725 so i can't wait for my no claims lol, but its good to see people into the dubbing scene young lol, nice to see new people aswell, welcome and hope to see you at some of the meets sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrier Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 get a lupo gti by the time your 17 you will probaly have drove it a little plus aslong as u have a nan that drives get her to do the insurance for u mines worked out as 1000 for 17 year old on my gti tarrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 get a lupo gti by the time your 17 you will probaly have drove it a little plus aslong as u have a nan that drives get her to do the insurance for u mines worked out as 1000 for 17 year old on my gti tarrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Nothing better for a first car in my mind, ive had my 1.0E for a year now since i passed my test and its been awesome, cheap insurance, for a bloke its £1300, next year its £725 so i can't wait for my no claims lol, but its good to see people into the dubbing scene young lol, nice to see new people aswell, welcome and hope to see you at some of the meets sometime How come Your Insurance Is So Cheap??When I Pass Mines Gonna Be At Least £1700! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Welcome to the club, nice to see people thinking about first cars so early on, i coud not wait to be 17 when i was your age! I got my first car at 16 too, old AX to get me by when i passed my test. Then i got my 1.0 Arosa at 17 after driving for 6 months. 1.0s are a good car for a first car, i still really enjoy driving the 1.0 after over 4 years of having it. 1.4 has a bit more pull and it better on the motorway, but slightly higher insurance. get a lupo gti by the time your 17 you will probaly have drove it a little plus aslong as u have a nan that drives get her to do the insurance for u mines worked out as 1000 for 17 year old on my gti tarrier.Because that is totally legal and above board, right? If you are the main user of a car, it HAS to be in your name as does the insurance policy. If the car is in your name already it will void the insurance, as it has to be in the policy holders name. If you cant prove your nan is the main user of the GTi and, especially, if it it isnt in their name, id start worrying and get your own insurance, sharpish! As if thats what you have done, your not insured, so why even pay the £1000? Its wasted and useless. You might think its cheap now, but when you come to insure a car on your own, unless you have a policy which rewards named drivers with NCB, then you wont have a NCB and it will result in a higher premium. So you will pay in the long run anyway. Best to go for something you can easily insure, rather than try and fiddle the system and void your policy. Not to mention a new driver wont have experience, no experience and a nippy car could mean trouble. IMHO the best first cars are slower cars, it teaches you so much more about driving than having a nippy car that you can just put your foot down in. A slow car teaches you to think about things, overtaking for example. Edited April 24, 2009 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Bizzle Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Welcome to the club, nice to see people thinking about first cars so early on, i coud not wait to be 17 when i was your age! I got my first car at 16 too, old AX to get me by when i passed my test. Then i got my 1.0 Arosa at 17 after driving for 6 months. 1.0s are a good car for a first car, i still really enjoy driving the 1.0 after over 4 years of having it. 1.4 has a bit more pull and it better on the motorway, but slightly higher insurance. Because that is totally legal and above board, right? If you are the main user of a car, it HAS to be in your name as does the insurance policy. If the car is in your name already it will void the insurance, as it has to be in the policy holders name. If you cant prove your nan is the main user of the GTi and, especially, if it it isnt in their name, id start worrying and get your own insurance, sharpish! As if thats what you have done, your not insured, so why even pay the £1000? Its wasted and useless. You might think its cheap now, but when you come to insure a car on your own, unless you have a policy which rewards named drivers with NCB, then you wont have a NCB and it will result in a higher premium. So you will pay in the long run anyway. Best to go for something you can easily insure, rather than try and fiddle the system as void your policy. i agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Who is your insurance company Tarrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Who is your insurance company Tarrier?Mine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Mine??You're not Tarrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 You're not Tarrier Ahhh So Im Not Sorry Didnt Realise Was A Name! No Need To Be Narky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrier Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 what are u talking about its not legal? she 'owns' the car on paper i drive it every now and again it not illegal its what most 17 year old people do if they want a half decent / quick car getting a 1.0 is just pointless even driving schools don't use 1.0 lol... and my insurer is cis which is co-op insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) I was not having a go at you, just pointing out in case other people think it might be a good idea. Its not Its quite a nice car your nan has though, nice of her to let you borrow it every now and again too. Lets just hope you can prove your nan is the main user, should you ever need too ... Edited April 24, 2009 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Lol, Mines 1.4 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrier Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 i think its a good idea because insurance companies just rape young people for insurance like why pay 2k for a car and then 2k for insurance? are u not better off just risking it then even if u do write it off you have the 2k to buy a new one?its alot better then going through like 2-3 cars to get to the one you want in my opinion tarrier.p.s sorry it sounded like you was having ago, dont make me get nansie down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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