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[Bagpuss]

Again, you're right. I have access to a small hatchback that I am going to drive about for a few weeks first until I feel comfortable.

I'm half thinking this is a wind up, but why not get something fun but lowish insurance to start with? It might be a slight hairdressers car but the MX5 is a giveaway on PCP and more than enough power for a new driver. In one year the insurance quotes will probably be under 2k for the porsche and you'll be ready for the extra power. If you have an accident that will knock your confidence back for a long time, IMHO >200bhp is too much for a novice driver.

I've had some nippy cars at young ages but have never paid more than £600 a year in insurance. Maybe I'm tight.

[DimPrawn]

What model/version of Passat are you speaking of?

All Passats. But especially old grey ones with Diesel engines and low rent interiors.

HTH

[AtW]

All Passats. But especially old grey ones with Diesel engines and low rent interiors.

HTH

Quiet. Leather ones are the best because (apparently) it is easier to wipe off blood from them.

[oracleslave]

Maybe I'm tight.

Sasguru can verify this.

Agree with Baggy's advice though, you should start with something a little less powerful.

[Charles Foster Kane]

I'm half thinking this is a wind up, but why not get something fun but lowish insurance to start with? It might be a slight hairdressers car but the MX5 is a giveaway on PCP and more than enough power for a new driver. In one year the insurance quotes will probably be under 2k for the porsche and you'll be ready for the extra power. If you have an accident that will know your confidence back for a long time, IMHO >200bhp is too much for a novice driver.

I've had some nippy cars at young ages but have never paid more than £600 a year in insurance. Maybe I'm tight.

It's not a joke, honest guv. My sensible option of contract hire was the BMW 3 series diesel coupe 320d ES. £1900 on insurance, £290 a month... But then I am stuck with it for 2 years, and I know I'll just drive to the Porsche garage and stand there with my nose to the window like a Dickensian orphan at Xmas.

But that would be more sensible though.

[Bagpuss]

It's not a joke, honest guv. My sensible option of contract hire was the BMW 3 series diesel coupe 320d ES. £1900 on insurance, £290 a month... But then I am stuck with it for 2 years, and I know I'll just drive to the Porsche garage and stand there with my nose to the window like a Dickensian orphan at Xmas.

But that would be more sensible though.

The BMW would make more sense, or I'd look at a warm hatch like the golf GTdi, something less than 200bhp.

[Charles Foster Kane]

The BMW would make more sense, or I'd look at a warm hatch like the golf GTdi, something less than 200bhp.

Yes, you are the voice of reason. Have to see how I go, watching a few Top Gear's on DAVE each night isn't helping me to be sensible I suppose

[sasguru]

I don't understand this obsession with cars. I like a good sporty drive as much as the next man but I wouldn't pay silly money for what are essentially thrills. Remember whatever car you get, after a couple of months the thrill will wear off.
Invest your cash wisely and in a few years you can buy whatever you want for cash and not give a carp. Why throw money into a depreciating asset, unless that money really is play money compared with everything else?

[Charles Foster Kane]

I have the cash to cover the contract hire and insurance though, and no debts. But take the point.

[Bagpuss]

Sensible choice, with more than enough power...

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