In the process of getting rid of my Golf and getting a 'sensible' supermini (1.2 or 1.4) as I dont really drive that much these days (mainly on weekends). Being London, I want something cheap to insure as well. The wife to be is learning to drive as well so will need something small hence the decision of supermini.
So far I looked into the following:
Polo - The one before the new ones (ala GTI) but a 1.4 16V 100bhp. Only thing putting me off is the Group 10 insurance and they are are not cheap with good examples coming in at about 6-7K and thats for an X Reg.
Seat Ibiza - new shape 1.2 SX 12V(65 bhp) for ?8300 brand new with Climate control and Alloys. Group 3 insurance. MOB, mate might need your input into this one! Did u have the 1.2?
Nissan Micra - Dont laugh all at once but we went to look at this the other day and specs wise u get a lot for the money. Currently ?8500 for a SE 1.2 16V which on paper is faster than the Ibiza and more economical. Has Aircon/Sunroof/Electrics/Keyless Ignition and Free Insurance thrown in. Interior is better than old one but still very Japanese (i.e. plasticky) Group 2 insurance though!
Others Im giving some thought on is the Fabia but not sure if its getting on now. Not into Corsas and the Yaris too expensive for what it is. New Polo im not a big fan on due to the shape and its too expensive. Think our budget is around the 8K mark.
Anyone with experience of any of these or any other newish superminis?
So far I looked into the following:
Polo - The one before the new ones (ala GTI) but a 1.4 16V 100bhp. Only thing putting me off is the Group 10 insurance and they are are not cheap with good examples coming in at about 6-7K and thats for an X Reg.
Seat Ibiza - new shape 1.2 SX 12V(65 bhp) for ?8300 brand new with Climate control and Alloys. Group 3 insurance. MOB, mate might need your input into this one! Did u have the 1.2?
Nissan Micra - Dont laugh all at once but we went to look at this the other day and specs wise u get a lot for the money. Currently ?8500 for a SE 1.2 16V which on paper is faster than the Ibiza and more economical. Has Aircon/Sunroof/Electrics/Keyless Ignition and Free Insurance thrown in. Interior is better than old one but still very Japanese (i.e. plasticky) Group 2 insurance though!
Others Im giving some thought on is the Fabia but not sure if its getting on now. Not into Corsas and the Yaris too expensive for what it is. New Polo im not a big fan on due to the shape and its too expensive. Think our budget is around the 8K mark.
Anyone with experience of any of these or any other newish superminis?