I'm new, which Polo should I buy?

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:04 pm

Hi all,

I'm 19 & have just over Â£4K to spend on car+insurance, I don't have any no claims & I've got 3 points.

I like the mk4 onwards best, but mk5 seems too expensive at the moment, I am expecting to modify it when funds allow.

Which mk4 should I get, any suggestions are much appreciated,

Cheers Steve

Ps. I'm after more power than a 1.0 & a CL upwards

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:15 pm

buy mine! a lovely mint (december '98) 1.0L with 33k on the clock, perfect for low insurance (group 3). once i find a 16v for sale then mine will be up for grabs!
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... php?t=2586

it'll probably depend on the insurance in your area of the world. the mkiv 1.4 is a very capable motor, I would recommend that if you can afford the insurance.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 6:23 pm

buy mine for Â£2200! But you'll have to be quick if you want it as theres a couple of people just waiting to get enough money together. If you want so more pics then send us a PM...

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 6:39 pm

just so you know ive met karls moter and shes nice

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:50 am

cheers mate

Why dont you buy the MoFo then!

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:07 pm

gimme Â£2200 and i will

hayesey · Post by **hayesey** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:00 pm

lol, just to add my 2p:

buy mine! its a 1.4 CL mk4 with 39,800Miles on it. Â£2995 ono.

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... 174c8199e5

cheers,

Paul.

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 8:18 pm

Insurance is the biggest factor here.

My mate is in the same boat, only he's 18 with no NCB and 0 points. He's after a MK4 and has been quoted between Â£1650 and Â£2400 for insurance. Funilly enough my friend's old '95 1.6L was cheaper to insure than a '97R 1.4CL.

Get some reg numbers and give it a go.

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:13 am

I've checked out Hill House Hammond online.

An S red worth Â£3250:
1.0L - Â£1240 Fully Comp - Â£922 TPFT
1.4CL - Â£1446 FC - Â£1094 TPFT
1.6CL - Â£1504 - Â£1189
1.6GL 75bhp - Â£1642 - Â£1296
1.4 16v - Â£1963 - Â£1546

If I shop around a bit I expect I can get it a bit lower, I'll just have to check out if mod's are allowed.
I wouldn't mind going TPFT for the first year so I can manage a 1.4/1.6, but sadly not a 16v

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 9:09 am

One worth trying (ring em up) is www.needtoinsure.co.uk

01623 720081

they offer a superb service, you get free breakdown and when I put alloys on the car then they just increased my excess. Everyone will have their favourites, but it's worth a try?

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