Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 09:51 AM |
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Another curve ball - classic mini?
Talking from experience, you get the same 'seat of pants' driving thrill, very cheap to maintain and ensure, with lots of potential for
fettling and tuning.
My 1275 turbo produces around 130bhp - more than enough to scare you. My insurance is less than my Striker was, and replacing parts etc when they fail
i noticeably cheaper.
rover mini 1380 
This one would feel pretty lively to a new driver (no offence) and still be fairly safe whilst you learn your craft.
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jawskk
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 11:11 AM |
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Thanks for the advice, people keep mentioning the crossfire so I will take a look at that this evening and see what I discover, im looking at still
sticking with the kit car and getting a run down car and re building it. That was my first aim from the start, but I know what you are all saying. So
many choices and so many different people with different ideas and views on things. Alot to think about !
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mcerd1
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 11:53 AM |
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one thing no one has mentioned about insurance is that the best deals are normally when you insure it as a second car.
every insurance company is different, but I've found it makes a big difference to the quotes you get...
so I'd vote for getting the cheapest little hatchback you can find and running that while you build the locost - besides you'll need
something to go and pickup all the bits for the locost 
don't underestimate the amount of fun you can have in a FWD hatch with next to no power, but also don't overestimate how well they
grip/brake (see if you can guess how I found that one out  ) 3 years driving a 21 year old fiesta taught me all I need to know about controling
understeer 
quote:
Originally posted by jawskkpeople keep mentioning the crossfire so I will take a look at that this evening and see what I
discover
do you mean the crossflow ? (aka: xflow)
its the standard engine from a 1970's ford escort (among other things), its a simple solid little engine with lots of tuning options - the 1.3
should be more than enough
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D Beddows
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 12:41 PM |
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Sorry but I really think getting a car/any car to drive when you've past your test should be your biggest priority not your dream car........
dream cars are ok but I remember when I passed my test I just wanted my own car to drive no matter what it was tbh. I would have been sooooo
frustrated if I'd spent enough money to buy a drivable car on kit car bits that were a good year away from being an actual drivable and on the
road vehicle
I do understand and admire your enthusiasm but don't underestimate how long and how much money this is going to take. Do build a kit car,
it's an amazing thing to do but take a couple of sensible pills before you dive in head first
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