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My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

This is my first car Smile 1.4 306, only paid £495 for it!

RE: My first car what do you think? - Curt - 25-02-2014

Looks good Smile welcome along.

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 09:48 PM)Curt Wrote: Looks good Smile welcome along.

Thank you! I love this forum I can tell this will help me out a lot

Re: My first car what do you think? - kentiiboii - 25-02-2014

Looks good! Ideal first car.
Any plans or are you to young for mods?

RE: My first car what do you think? - Grant - 25-02-2014

Welcome along Smile


Car looks clean. Bargain at that price too.

Got any plans for it?

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 09:54 PM)Grant Wrote: Welcome along Smile


Car looks clean. Bargain at that price too.

Got any plans for it?

Thank you very much, I'm 19 so insurance is a pain in the ass. But I just want to keep it standard to be honest, I may lower it slightly but I like the clean original look. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could do to it?

RE: My first car what do you think? - Curt - 25-02-2014

Lowering is always good... Then you could freshen it up with crystal headlights, phase 3 bumpers, side skirts, spoiler, either phase 3 rub strips or colour code the current ones, Xsara mist jets... Keep it fairly subtle and you'll be on to a winner. Make sure you check how much it would cost with your insurance company first, though Smile.

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:03 PM)Curt Wrote: Lowering is always good... Then you could freshen it up with crystal headlights, phase 3 bumpers, side skirts, spoiler, either phase 3 rub strips or colour code the current ones, Xsara mist jets... Keep it fairly subtle and you'll be on to a winner. Make sure you check how much it would cost with your insurance company first, though Smile.
Yeah I'm thinking of colour coding the rub strips, and yeah haha I think after my first year it will be cheaper to do more stuff to it

RE: My first car what do you think? - Curt - 25-02-2014

Who are you with? Some companies are better than others and you may be surprised. But usually the companies that are cheapest when you start out aren't the best for modifications, unfortunately.

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:12 PM)Curt Wrote: Who are you with? Some companies are better than others and you may be surprised. But usually the companies that are cheapest when you start out aren't the best for modifications, unfortunately.

I'm still trying to find a good company, I only got the car yesterday so still shopping around for insurance. This is my first car Smile

Re: My first car what do you think? - kentiiboii - 25-02-2014

Admiral will probably be best bet tbh! Was £900 fc when I had my 1.4 306 cheapest place by far! Always makes it cheaper to pay In full if you can.

RE: My first car what do you think? - ADV_93 - 25-02-2014

Welcome along mate!

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:19 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: Admiral will probably be best bet tbh! Was £900 fc when I had my 1.4 306 cheapest place by far! Always makes it cheaper to pay In full if you can.

I will have to check them out, on comparison sites I'm getting quotes of £1900 as I've only just passed my test

Re: My first car what do you think? - kentiiboii - 25-02-2014

I used to find the cheapest of comparison sites then go to them direct used to saved loads cutting out the middle man.

Is say Brent acre or green light but you have to be 21.

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:28 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: I used to find the cheapest of comparison sites then go to them direct used to saved loads cutting out the middle man.

Is say Brent acre or green light but you have to be 21.

I'll have to try the more direct company's like Admiral and so on to see what I get Smile

Re: RE: My first car what do you think? - kentiiboii - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:36 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:
(25-02-2014, 10:28 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: I used to find the cheapest of comparison sites then go to them direct used to saved loads cutting out the middle man.

Is say Brent acre or green light but you have to be 21.

I'll have to try the more direct company's like Admiral and so on to see what I get Smile

When my ex had her corsa I think we found 1st choice to be cheapest that was her first car too but she was female and 23.

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:39 PM)kentiiboii Wrote:
(25-02-2014, 10:36 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:
(25-02-2014, 10:28 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: I used to find the cheapest of comparison sites then go to them direct used to saved loads cutting out the middle man.

Is say Brent acre or green light but you have to be 21.

I'll have to try the more direct company's like Admiral and so on to see what I get Smile

When my ex had her corsa I think we found 1st choice to be cheapest that was her first car too but she was female and 23.

Cool Smile I'll have a look tomorrow

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 10:44 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:
(25-02-2014, 10:39 PM)kentiiboii Wrote:
(25-02-2014, 10:36 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: I'll have to try the more direct company's like Admiral and so on to see what I get Smile

When my ex had her corsa I think we found 1st choice to be cheapest that was her first car too but she was female and 23.

Cool Smile I'll have a look tomorrow

Is mine a phase 2 or phase 3? It's an S reg 1999 1.4

RE: My first car what do you think? - Curt - 25-02-2014

It's a phase 2, although it doesn't appear to have a seal around the rear screen or trim along the bottom of the boot lid... So it's most likely a Parts Bin Special or "phase 2.5". However, if it does and it's just my eyes, it's just a phase 2. (Although, technically, either way it's a phase 2...).

RE: My first car what do you think? - mcvite - 25-02-2014

Welcome to the forum,nice looking 1.4 306 you have purchased there Hello

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 25-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 11:52 PM)mcvite Wrote: Welcome to the forum,nice looking 1.4 306 you have purchased there Hello

Thank you very much Smile im really happy with it, can't wait to get on the road!

My first car what do you think? - liam - 26-02-2014

Welcome Smile these engines are excellent on fuel ^^

RE: My first car what do you think? - Matt-Rallye - 26-02-2014

Hello and welcome Smile

I do love a shiny blue 306 Big Grin looks lovely and in great condition, enjoy it and look after it Smile

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 26-02-2014

Thanks guys! I will look after her, just trying to find cheap insurance :/

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 26-02-2014

(25-02-2014, 11:50 PM)Curt Wrote: It's a phase 2, although it doesn't appear to have a seal around the rear screen or trim along the bottom of the boot lid... So it's most likely a Parts Bin Special or "phase 2.5". However, if it does and it's just my eyes, it's just a phase 2. (Although, technically, either way it's a phase 2...).

Guys I need some help. I just went to start my car and it wouldn't start, I know battery was a little iffy so I think this is what wrong but I would like a second opinion.

First turn of the key: Battery light comes on.

Second turn of the key: the other lights come on

Third turn: it turns over once or twice then gives up.

Does anyone know if there is a major issue or is it just the battery?
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RE: My first car what do you think? - Matt-Rallye - 26-02-2014

Sounds like a flat battery too me fella, suprising how much energy it takes to start a car! probably just needs jump starting and then leave it running for an hour or two (keeping an eye on the temperature of course) just to charge it up.

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 26-02-2014

(26-02-2014, 06:47 PM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: Sounds like a flat battery too me fella, suprising how much energy it takes to start a car! probably just needs jump starting and then leave it running for an hour or two (keeping an eye on the temperature of course) just to charge it up.

Thanks man! I may get a volt meter on it to see if it's okay. I can get a battery cheap in work so if it comes to it I can replace it.

So the lights that are being displayed is standard I guess when the ignitions on? When I started it yesterday no lights were on, so I'm guessing they are on just because the ignition is on and not running?

RE: My first car what do you think? - Matt-Rallye - 26-02-2014

Yes those are just the standard ignition lights. volt meter isnt a sure way of telling unless you can still watch it when you attempt to start it by turning the key? if it is the battery you will see the volts drop too zero as you try and start the car.

My first car what do you think? - bashbarnard - 26-02-2014

Ive only just joined here but welcome too. Nice lil 1.4

RE: My first car what do you think? - Nathan1305 - 26-02-2014

(26-02-2014, 07:09 PM)tombarnard1989 Wrote: Ive only just joined here but welcome too. Nice lil 1.4

Welcome! I only joined yesterday. And thank you very much, only paid £495 for it!