swansjw

hello everyone
im new on here and i need help, im 18 years old and about to sell my classic mini cooper and i need to get a car thats cheap on insurance because iv just got a new job as a apprentice and moneys abit tight my budgets only 2K and i think it might have to be a ford. my old man has had loads of classic fords and he said his favourite was his yellow mk1 capri but for a good one its quite expensive.
im not afraid of any work iv been working on cars since i was 13 and my new apprenticeship is a welder and fabricator
so what do you think?

gjh

Hello and welcome to passionford. You could try a mk5 zetec s fiesta, tyhey are very popular. Or an older car like a mk2 fiesta or a mk3 escort. Maybe a puma, but they could be a little steep on the insurance.

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

rs1800 fiesta if you can insure it. Hidden gem of fiestas. Future classic too. If you fixed it up you'd never lose money. They're the next big thing IMHO, wish I had space to store one

swansjw

i was thinking of fiesta mk5 but where i live they are like chavmobiles
and as for pumas they are bout 3.5k to insure any other ideas or pics?

Mark 3D

iTrader: (29)

Keep the Mini!!!

swansjw

i could keep the mini but its striped out and very low and very loud with a full stainless twin exit exhaust and iv gotta do alot of miles to get to work and back otherwise i would keep it

Mark 3D

iTrader: (29)

get a pic up of it...

would it not be worth your while putting it all back to standard?

It would definately be worth more that way!!

CrOwSoN15

I'd be looking at a base spec mk1/2 Fiesta, get it sitting nicely on some Pepperpots.

Could soon drop an XR engine in, big carb and cam with fanimold and exhaust, period tuning ftw!

adampotten

Mk4 escort, Just because i have one, and it isnt too much to insure with my mods declared ( Lowered 40mm, alloys ) is only 1600 ish, and im 19 with no ncb due to prevously being on a classic policy

swansjw

mk1 fiesta now your talking with zetec and tbs
any pics?

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

rs1800 mk3 fiesta. trust me. best 2nd hand ford buy at the moment.

swansjw

this is the mini just after paint

swansjw

how much is a good mk3 capri 1.6 or 2.0 or ford anglia?

gjh

2.0 anglia......Intresting. Would cost a lot to do though. (Ł4kish to dot it properly)

CrOwSoN15

I think he meant a 2.0 Capri, or an Anglia

You can pick an Anglia up for your budget, it's never going to be a show stopper, but it'll be useable!

gjh

Oops Ye an anglia would be cool, slow as hell, but cool as fuck! (just watch out for the Harry Potter brigade)

CrOwSoN15

I personally prefer the 100E, not such a fan of the funky draw back rear window!
It's worth the effort of changing it to a x-flow, or do the extra work for a Pinto. Proper weapon with some twin 40's singing!

swansjw

where would i get and anglia or 100e from?
as long as its drivable coz my jobs starts in a few weeks

CrOwSoN15

I'd check your local papers, shop adverts etc etc, never know when an old fella is selling one.
All the classifieds in the mags, Gumtree usually throws up a few I've found.