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[t84uk]

Hello!

Looking at getting rid of my motorcycle for a bit and move into cars for a while, (Been riding a few years, getting annoyed at getting wet and cold all the time in this UK weather!) so have been looking at cars to get after passing my test (I'm taking driving lessons at the moment!) I really like the look of the celica convertible, but as I'm a new driver (I am 24 years old though!) I am getting quotes of around £2200 on the internet! What is the AT200 like to drive? As I can get insured on that for £1600 on the internet (So I presume I can knock that down more by haggling on the phone!)

Also, if I manage to find a way of getting insured on the convertible is there any aftermarket roll bar or anything? The thought of flipping the car and getting mangled doesn't appeal!

Would the GT/ST be a good first car for someone who's used to riding (semi) powerful motorbikes on the road? I like to think I've got a sensible attitude, I just can't face driving a Micra/etc!

Anyway, looks like a good forum, I'll hang around with whatever car I end up with!

[manphibian]

Hi matey.

My advice on insurance is make sure you find a UK spec car, not a Jap import, these are a LOT cheaper to insure, so if you get a quote using the reg. no. of a UK car you should see the price come down a lot.

If you like going quickly you WILL be disappointed with the ST. The GT though is great, it has a beautiful Revvy engine (the 3S-GE) which keeps pulling all the way to the redline, Beware of Jap SS-1's they will be as much to insure, but have the weaker 3S-FE engine, which is way down on power.

Do you have any no claims?

Go for some test drives in ST's and GT's if you can, remember the GT has all it's power at the top end, so give it a thrash!
Both engines are pretty much bullet proof if serviced properly, down worry about high milers that have been looked after, the engine is good for well over 200K !

Prices are amazing at the moment on GT's there are some good ones for sale on celica-club.co.uk at the moment for next to nothing!

Need any more info, just ask