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I've just passed my test - should I trade in my car for something older but faster?
I passed my test about three months ago and currently drive a 2010 SEAT Ibiza. I want to buy some aesthetical upgrades for it such as respraying the wheels and such, however I have found a 2005 SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.8 turbo for £2000. My current Ibiza is newer and has more features and higher quality however it annoys me that it struggles getting up to speed on slight gradients. Should I sell my current car and buy the Cupra or upgrade my current car?
Asked on 21 September 2018 by Josh Parry-Jones
Answered by
Andrew Brady
This is going to sound like a real 'dad' answer, but I'd save your cash. Cosmetic upgrades to your current Ibiza will do little to improve it and could make your insurance more expensive (you MUST tell your insurance company). It might even devalue your car as second hand buyers rarely appreciate such modifications. A 2005 Ibiza will be less reliable and require more maintenance and will probably cost more to insure. Save your money, get a few years' driving experience and then look at buying something genuinely sporty, if that's what you want.
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