Post 403478 by siamblue on 2011-08-13 20:13:03
Probably some of you guys out there have done this, i love the Saffy R to drive and the looks, but i have had the same sort of car now for neigh on 7 yrs, think a change might be on the way,
I want too spend about a grand, but want a smaller car with a smaller engine but cheaper insurance.
Anyone out there know of any cars? Have been looking at the V40 T4. buy haven't a clue about them, only hearing that the earlier ones were stronger and can tune more easilly? plus the insurance is only 16,
Gary.
Post 403482 by T5frankie on 2011-08-13 20:15:47
a t4 wont save you a penny on insurance gary
Post 403484 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-13 20:21:00
Not surprised you want a change. 7 years, i'v only had mine 2 and i want something different.
The 1855cc engine is supposed to be stronger, but i think the 1948cc engine is still good for nearly 300bhp, as long as its run on 99 and been looked after.
The problem i'v noticed now is that a lot of the early ones don't seem to have been looked after very well.
Insurance is different for everyone, for me a t4 is cheaper than my s70r. Get a quote before you decide.
Post 403485 by T5frankie on 2011-08-13 20:22:05
shame they didnt do a v40r or an s40r something worth having.
Post 403497 by siamblue on 2011-08-13 20:50:08
[quote=t5frankie;403485]shame they didnt do a v40r or an s40r something worth having.[/quote]
But imagine a T4 with 6 pots and a 19T lol..you know what i am thinking, will probably chuck a few of the V70R bits on it..
Seen a nice 2001 car but he wants £1500 for it June 2001, but the tax is more than the V70R at 143 odd for 6 months.
Gary.
Post 403499 by p fandango on 2011-08-13 20:51:41
when BT was my daily car i thought numberous times about selling her, but couldn't find anything else anywhere near the price that would compete. S/V40's are too small for my liking
Post 403502 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-13 20:56:45
[quote=siamblue;403497]But imagine a T4 with 6 pots and a 19T lol..you know what i am thinking, will probably chuck a few of the V70R bits on it..
Seen a nice 2001 car but he wants £1500 for it June 2001, but the tax is more than the V70R at 143 odd for 6 months.
Gary.[/quote]
From what i'v read if you wanted to fit something like a 19t, then the 1855cc engine would be best. These engines came in both phase 1 and 2, so check the engine code on the cover to know for sure.
You may as well go for a pre 2001, just to save that bit on tax.
Post 403506 by siamblue on 2011-08-13 21:08:24
[quote=LiamT4;403502]From what i'v read if you wanted to fit something like a 19t, then the 1855cc engine would be best. These engines came in both phase 1 and 2, so check the engine code on the cover to know for sure.
You may as well go for a pre 2001, just to save that bit on tax.[/quote]
My next door neighbour has a y plate 2.0t, facelift, looks very nice in Nautic Blue but it is a S40 but it is auto, i want a manual version, so what specs are they are they like the V70s?, tbh i don't care about leather and things as i have the dog, but thought about downsizing as only 2 of the 4 kids are at home now full time.
I will phone up the insurance company on Monday, i am paying £660 now for the R and too be totally honest she will be going when the renewal comes in next January,
Gary.
Post 403508 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-13 21:16:08
[quote=siamblue;403506]My next door neighbour has a y plate 2.0t, facelift, looks very nice in Nautic Blue but it is a S40 but it is auto, i want a manual version, so what specs are they are they like the V70s?, tbh i don't care about leather and things as i have the dog, but thought about downsizing as only 2 of the 4 kids are at home now full time.
I will phone up the insurance company on Monday, i am paying £660 now for the R and too be totally honest she will be going when the renewal comes in next January,
Gary.[/quote]
Some of them can be pretty basic (mainly the early phase 1's), but mine had pretty much everything my s70r has, bar the electric seats and the extra pro-logic speaker.
Most phase 2s should have climate control and cruise control, they're the only extras i really care about. lol
Post 403511 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-08-13 21:25:39
If you want to have a play in mine some time let me know.
I can get 35mpg if I wanted to, but average 29.. The 850 would never get near that.
Insurance is similar to the 850.
Since you've got a V series the interior plastic bits are similar.
and it seems that a 1/4 time is pretty good too.
Post 403514 by siamblue on 2011-08-13 21:36:08
[quote=JUDGENINJA;403511]If you want to have a play in mine some time let me know.
I can get 35mpg if I wanted to, but average 29.. The 850 would never get near that.
Insurance is similar to the 850.
Since you've got a V series the interior plastic bits are similar.
and it seems that a 1/4 time is pretty good too.[/quote]
Thanks guys, i haven't a clue about modding these or what they are about, are they like the 70 series, 98 is cable and 99 etm?
Also what are the best mods for them, i have all of the bits on the V70R so would probably try and swap as much over as i could, which probably wouldn't be that much lol.
Post 403538 by Yorkshiresxi on 2011-08-13 23:06:47
I am with trade insurance for the vulva...pay 600 a year to drive any car but only insured up to 10k, but unlimted stock etc. really good policy but dont get windowscreen cover with it.