ads 0 Posted November 12, 2003 where do i start... how about, Hello! Ok a little about me: My name is Adrian, im 19 and currently work for my dad. I live in somerset in the south west UK (and no im not a farmer! lol). I currently drive a MK4 Polo (lowered 110mm, 15" BBS split rims and a few other things). I want a corrado but only being 19 the only option to me is the 1.8 16v (and possibly do an engine swap sometime in the future?). Got a couple questions while i think of it... 1) Does the 1.8 16v come with leather interior, and if not can u take it out of another corrado that does and fit it, is it a direct fit? 2) What insurance company would be friendly to me on the 1.8 at my age? I currently use liverpool victoria for my polo and they are v.v.cheap i havnt asked them for a quote yet to be honest but was just wondering who else is about. 3) Any pics of 1.8 16v's you could post up i would be very greatful. 4) Is there any meets around my area? Thats about it for the questions im sure ill think of more! You all look like a friendly lot im sure ill enjoy this forum. Ciao Adrian P.S. If anyone needs any pics hosting then lemme know and ill be able to host em for ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris CORRADO 0 Posted November 12, 2003 hi i am 18 and i drive a k reg 2.0L 16v and i pay £1609 a year but corrados are worth that :D but it i 3rd party F&T i am insured with elephant.co.uk but still shop around i can save you money like me. most insurance companies said no sorry mate can't insure you on that beast but i tryed and tryed again and again now now i am the happest 18 year old on the planet,,, :mrgreen: see ya around ---------------- chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads 0 Posted November 12, 2003 ur 18 and u got a 2l 16v! thats amazing, im in a v.low crime rate area so im hopeing it shouldnt be that much. I think the 2l is out of the question though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted November 12, 2003 2l and 1.8 16V tend to be the same insurance group. It's only the values that mess up the quotes... There's almost nothing in it performance wise between the two 16 valvers... :? 8) Oh, and HI! and welcome to the forum! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaiosG60 PWR 0 Posted November 12, 2003 Try HIC they advertise in performance VW and the Golf. Almost everybody I know is with them now. There mod friendly, provid track day cover and best of all even with third party, fire and theft your covered to drive other vehicals!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris CORRADO 0 Posted November 12, 2003 also ads i have pass plus and one years no claims.... but the car still is a group 15 insurance... i wanted a VR6 storm but the insurance companies said **** off mate and slammed the phone down also the G60 was toooo much like £4,500 on TPF&T i know i am very lucky how old and how much is everybody paying????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted November 12, 2003 P.S. If anyone needs any pics hosting then lemme know and ill be able to host em for ya! There is no need for hosting with pictures on the forum, as you can simply attach them to posts and they are automatically hosted with ATx Hosting. You've lowered your Polo 110mm? Do you use the front splitter as a snow plough in the winter? :shock: Have a look through the members gallery - you'll find some 1.8 16v's in there! Swapping cloth for leather interior - yes, direct swap more or less - remembering that there is a late and early style interior, so some bits like door cards need a little bit of work - but the seats are a straight swap. You'd need a wiring loom if you got electric heated recaros though. As for insurance.. yup, it is a bugger. I got my VR6 at 21, and insurance was £1575 fully comp. Last year was £1111, and just renewed for £950, again, fully comp. Thats now with 4yrs NCD and 6 points for speeding (not in the C, I might add!). So at 19, I doubt you'd have much problem insuring a 1.8 tpft... you may even be able to stretch to a G60 if you find the right insurance company! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted November 12, 2003 i wanted a VR6 storm but the insurance companies said **** off mate That would be 'cos a VR6 Storm is Group 19. Might as well get a Skyline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris CORRADO 0 Posted November 13, 2003 That would be 'cos a VR6 Storm is Group 19. Might as well get a Skyline na don't diss a corrado VR6 i love em :cry: :cry: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonSanders 0 Posted November 13, 2003 hi, where about in somerset are you? if you live around taunton pop into halfords on either a friday or a sunday and ask for jason (thats me) and u can have a look at my g60 :D get a raddo, you wont be disappointed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spykee 0 Posted November 13, 2003 hello mate, a lot of young people that i know with all sorts of cars have got Tesco insurance believe it or not! i have been quoted far less for both my cars than anyone else so they are worth a try. they are trying to attract younger drivers in the bid to keep their custom as we all get older so they offer good rates at the mo. they are ok for mods as well cos i have a mk7 Escort :oops: (i know, its all i have been able to afford as a student) with alloys, K&N, GTI body kit etc.... and they cover it all under 1 category of 250 to 1000 pounds worth of modifications!! that means you can spend up to a grand generally at no extra cost as long as its not masses of performance gains!! my G60 as a LHD with estimated average of 8,000 miles a year would come in at 670 TPFT.....saying that i am 23 with 5 years NCB and NO points on my license so that can be expected really!! give em a go cos i know they are good with other friends who are 18 no NCB etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Well I think all your other questions have been answered so that just leaves the ever ongoing topic of insurance. Being 19, you could have nearly 2 years driving experience and NCB at best. This really would help your quotes quite a lot. However, if you don't have any NCB (parents insruance policy) then you will be paying quite a bit more. I had a Mk2 Golf GTI at 18 with a couple of years NCB for about £1,200 TPFT, so I'd expect the 1.8 16v Corrado to come in about the same (Higher insurance group but doesn't carry such a boy-racer image). My advice is to get a valver and run that for a couple of years. Don't throw loads of money at it ( :lol: I'm sure Corrado owners will find that funny!) and if you want a Storm or modded G60, you'll find the insurance gets more reasonable once you get to 21 with a few years experience and NCB under your belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Hi ads, welcome to the forum m8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Welcome aboard.. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 13, 2003 Adrian Flux was recommened to me on this forum, and thats who I went through. 1 years no claims, 3 points, and i'm 26 driving a VR6 = 1k (just under) Welcome mate Thera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebrent 0 Posted November 13, 2003 im 18 aswell and drive a 1.8 16v, i use elephant but my policy aint as cheap as 'chris CORRADO's' i found elephant the only people to insure me :evil: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads 0 Posted November 13, 2003 @ Jason, Im in North Petherton (between bridgwater and taunton if you dont know it) so i may pop across on the weekend. Splitter as a snow plow LOL i could until it got ripped off monday when i didnt see a speed hump and went over it too quickly, didnt do many favours for the bumper either. Ill give HIS, Tesco, liverpoolvictoria and elephant a ring later see what they say anyone else? Cheers for the friendly advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted November 13, 2003 I'm with Belldirect(.co.uk) at the moment. VR6 (obviously :)) 21, 3 years NCB, 3 points - £850 fully comp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonSanders 0 Posted November 13, 2003 yep i know north petherton, i think, get off at bridgewater junction turn left down to the next roundabout then left again isnt it? U want a snow plough my g60's front splitter is held together with cable ties and rivvets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRev6 0 Posted November 13, 2003 i'm 27 with 5 yrs no claims and im paying £620 fully comp on my VR thru Elephant it's lowered between 40 and 65mm (guy who i bought it off says 40mm C&R say nearer 65mm :? , its a Weitec kit so if anyone knows different let me know), K&N panel filter, 17" alloys and a Magnex stainless zorst, they charged me an extra £30 for the magnex. the AA wouldnt touch me with a barge pole and Lloyds tsb said i had to be at least 30 to insure a vr6!!! :D :D :D :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J a m e s 0 Posted November 13, 2003 hi mate welcome, only owned a Corrado a few weeks but love it, cant go wrong with one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 13, 2003 the AA wouldnt touch me with a barge pole and Lloyds tsb said i had to be at least 30 to insure a vr6!!! :D :D :D :D everywhere told me 25, but a mate got quoted at 22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted November 13, 2003 Direct Line told me to get lost, and that they wouldn't insure me on a Corrado until I was 21. So I just waited and accrued some experience & no claims bonus :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J a m e s 0 Posted November 13, 2003 it was about £40 more for me to insure a VR6 if i recall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads 0 Posted November 13, 2003 If you wanna add me on msn mailto:[email protected] i would love to see more pics of ur cars! As when i go into the gallery it dosnt show pictures although its ment to :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
