Is a mk 1/2 Escort 1300 a reasonable first car, what about a basic engined granada? I tried a quote on a 2.0 or 2.5 Custom(cant remmember which) and it wasn't too bad.
What about a zodiac?
As you can tell I like big cars that aren't fast, speed is not a prioroty obviously insurance is the deciding factor, going to do about 7000 a year.I once looked at a 1.8 sierra auto but was a bit bland.
What would you suggest?

Cheers

 

i was looking at about Ł1k for my mk2 escort with a 1600xflow in it. i was 18 with 1yrs ncb.

 

All boils down to budget and how well you can restore a car ..

without restoration it all comes down to budget .. you can pick up mintyish mk2 Granadas for under 2k... 3k being a really goody Allthough they are getting rare now as most have been banger raced .

Zodies... lots of money for good ones

Same as Escorts .. 4 drs are even creeping up in price as mint Mk2's are now fetching big money (anyone got one they dont want????) so like i said ... whats the budget ... and go with 2k on insurance , if it cheaper then you can buy whatever car you get some toys

 

Budget isnt too much of an issue as my dad even considered an 11K Vauxhall Its the insurance thats the most important thing as I will probably keep the car for a while if i like it

 

cheepest insurance will be on a 4 door sumink like a family car, cortina or granada.
2.0L Mk2 granny would be big and slow at least mine is

 

how bout a mk1 fezza

 

my first car was a 1.8 saph, was only fun when weather was wet was 800 fully comp wi liverpool victoria which was not too bad at 19

 

I'm looking at getting a 2.0l mk3 capri- the insurance isn't ott on it either!