27 replies to this topic

[Stoney871]

I suppose I'm lucky as I have full no claims, 25 years of points free motoring and advanced training credits too.

[Nimrod]

I think the most I ever paid was £600 when I was a kid. Although it was for a Renault 5 TL... with a whole litre of power.

Times change and young'uns have to pay through the nose just to insure a car let alone buy the thing. I'd be still on the bus if my insurance was £2400.. First car only cost 500 notes..! However that was 20 years ago when you could buy a house for 3 grand...

[calummac21]

im only a 1.6 zetec s with 3 years no claims with direct line who quoted me my renewal at £600+ but after an online quote as a new customer, a phone call starting with a complaint i got it down to £350. quite chuffed as im 22 on tuesday!

[Mordey]

I suppose I'm lucky as I have full no claims, 25 years of points free motoring and advanced training credits too.

Not as lucky as me though Stoney. £225 fully comp protected me and other half full no claims but no advanced driver training .

[Stoney871]

You must drive on an island with no other cars on it and wrapped in cotton wool.

[Mordey]

Isle of Yateley.. LOL

[metalron]

its a great car mate and with the discount you got it will cover the insurance for the first year :-)

[metaljordan]

Thanks for all the replies guys, i'm popping up to polar ford tomorrow as i know its in stock so if i can i will get some snaps and upload them tomorrow at some point

[metaljordan]

Nipped to polar ford today unfortunately the keys were locked up in the service department which doesn't open on weekends but i still managed to take a few pics:

[2011fiesta]

I can smell the newness from here!
Looks really smart,
I'm especially loving the interior - very premium looking for a small car. :-)

[Rh1no]

Gorgeous car pal

[metaljordan]

Thanks for the replies guys will take some better pics when i pick it up, hopefully it will be a nice sunny day unlike today!

[rexleroy]

Jesus £2400.... WOW... I know life is for the young.... but there are some benefits to being 39... Paid £450 for my fully comp and was gutted...

the Fiesta Metal however is well worth the expense.. Enjoy..

hi i paid £163 for my titanium with more extras than ben hur mind u i am 73. ps and i am getting a merecat doll