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by mancteen
Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?
Replies: 11
Views: 8023

Re: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?

Thanks Josh, that’s really helpful advice. Adrian Flux have yet to ring me back, they took my details and said that they’d contact the underwriters, so we’ll see how that goes. I may just have to wait for a 1.3 - and of course, not having to pay £240 tax is a big incentive to buy a car that’s a few ...
by mancteen
Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?
Replies: 11
Views: 8023

Re: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?

Thanks lock and David, both posts are very helpful
by mancteen
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?
Replies: 11
Views: 8023

Re: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?

Thanks for your reply lock1506, the car is a 1.7, I would imagine a 1.3 would be cheaper. I do want a 4 door, however, and think I’ve fallen in love with this one! The comparison sites didn’t give me any quotes for the Marina below £10,000, so I think I’d have to use a classic insurer.
First car ...
by mancteen
Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:06 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?
Replies: 11
Views: 8023

Re: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?

Alex, I was hoping you in particular would respond! Thanks for your reply, it’s very reassuring. Might I ask your insurer - Lancaster has very provisionally quoted me £950.

This is the car I’m thinking of - any thoughts on its value and suitability as a first Marina? I would have to buy it blind ...
by mancteen
Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?
Replies: 11
Views: 8023

Marina for a (nearly!) 18 year old?

Hi everyone,
I’m considering buying a Marina from ebay, and want some advice if that’s alright! About me:
I am 18 in March, I have a modern car with a black box that cost £1700 to insure, and I’ve never had a classic or have experience with the mechanics of a car. I have, however, always wanted a ...