Mini One as First car :D

[Noremac55]

Hi there, new to this forum, so sorry if i have put this in the wrong area

I have my Driving test coming up very soon. I have been Learning in my Brothers Fiat Grande Punto, but he will be reclaiming that as his during the Christmas month and taking it back to Uni with him.

I really need a car to get me back and forth from Sixthform, to get out to see the girlfriend and just generally escape from the busy house. I am looking to get a 02 Mini one, but haven't really got lots of cash to spare, so was just wondering if anyone knew of any good condition ones sitting around.

Also, does anyone know of any good deals on insurance for a 17 yr old on MINI One ?

Your Help would be greatly appreciated, and really looking forward to starting to personalise my mini

[iain cooper]

if you do not have a lot of cash to spare I wouldn't recommend you buy a seven year old mini, as it could cost you big bucks to run.

what about a ford Ka or a clio/corsa, etc ??

[M.O.S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Noremac55 (original)

Hi there, new to this forum, so sorry if i have put this in the wrong area

I have my Driving test coming up very soon. I have been Learning in my Brothers Fiat Grande Punto, but he will be reclaiming that as his during the Christmas month and taking it back to Uni with him.

I really need a car to get me back and forth from Sixthform, to get out to see the girlfriend and just generally escape from the busy house. I am looking to get a 02 Mini one, but haven't really got lots of cash to spare, so was just wondering if anyone knew of any good condition ones sitting around.

Also, does anyone know of any good deals on insurance for a 17 yr old on MINI One ?

Your Help would be greatly appreciated, and really looking forward to starting to personalise my mini

Quinn are meant to be good. Expect to pay between £1000-£1500 depending on what kind of area you live in. Mini cherished is a good place to look - and they come with a year warranty so if anything goes wrong then you're covered

[PrincessRiot]

I have a 53 plate mini one my first car and i love it
cheapest place i found for insurance was admiral

[Noremac55]

nah not interested in the KA, hate the things personally, and personally looking for something interesting with some character and something that i can personalise without looking like a 'Chav' but thanks for the suggestion iain cooper

cheers guys, i just got to try find a nice Mini One (non modified) for a good price, then ill have a look at what Quinn quote me and also admiral too

PrincessRiot, how much did you pay for your MINI and how much is insurance ? are you a guy or girl?

[iain cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Noremac55 (original)

nah not interested in the KA, hate the things personally, and personally looking for something interesting with some character and something that i can personalise without looking like a 'Chav' but thanks for the suggestion iain cooper

fair comment, but make sure you pick a genuine car with service history, etc

you'll find loads of good info on this forum.............good luck

Iain

[isssam]

check Cheap Car Insurance Quotes | Low No Claims Bonus | Bell Car Insurance - they're a part of admiral apparently - the only site that gave me a decent quote

[PrincessRiot]

I thought the Princess was a giveaway hehe but yeah i am a Female, Car was from a family friend so it was a lot cheaper than what they wanted for it, insurance is £1250 For my first year fully comp with my mum as a named driver.... but if youre a guy then its gonna be a lot more for you :/


Defiantly get a mini! there is no other way! :P

[isssam]

I got £1250 for 10 month ncb accelerator with bell, i'm a 20 yr old guy and I just passed my test - first car.

Oh, and I'm the named/first driver. - got plenty of 4-5k quotes though!

[mayflower232]

Quote: Originally Posted by Noremac55 (original)

Also, does anyone know of any good deals on insurance for a 17 yr old on MINI One ?

Your Help would be greatly appreciated, and really looking forward to starting to personalise my mini

Im a 17 year old and im insured as a named driver on a 59 Mini Graphite with Quinn - Cost me £1700 having done pass plus. We also live in IG9 which has one of the top car crime rates in the UK so that adds a fair bit on.

But that is for a 1.4...

[Murker1991]

l ig9 aint got one of the top car crime rates?? i got insured on my 57 mini one on my 18th for £650 from nfu mutual as a named driver look around there are good deals about

[mayflower232]

I think you will find we are, there are loads of news articles relating to it, in fact we are on this BBC list just to prove it - BBC NEWS | UK | UK's car crime hotspots revealed

It's a very big problem around here. We get criminals coming in on the train from East London and taking advantage of the expensive cars based in this area.

The actor Danny Dyer had two of his cars nicked last week - Actor targeted by Golden Triangle car thieves (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Quote:

Essex Police recently launched a special operation to catch car thieves who have been targetting affluent homes in the Golden Triangle of Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, and Loughton.

Think you might want to take your comment back...

[neston4nomads]

I got my 55 plate MINI one 7 a year ago when i was 17 and it cost about £1.200 a year to insure, its just been re newed and its now a little less, but try and get your MINI from mini cherished
Good luck

[bettyv]

Good luck,but make sure you pick a genuine car with service history, etc
you'll find loads of good info on this forum.