First car/cheap insurance

[seare]

my dad thinks he should get me a 1999 volvo v70 as my first car, as it is big and safe!! can any one think of a way of getting cheaper insurance for this or a similar car, the smallest engine they do is a 2.0, ive tried all the comparison sites. Another idea is getting a classic car , as the insurance is cheap, the only classic car i like is a alfa spider, but like hell !! Any ideas, i dont want a boring usual car live a corsa, fiesta and my dad who will buy the car (I pay insurance) hates french and italian cars!!!! any ideas?

[NORMANTHEDOG]

this is not a very good choice for a first car.

[steffomini]

Volvo for a first car???????????? I wouldn't.
If you want something quirky how about a Smart Forfour.
Skoda Fabia,Hyundai Getz (5 year warranty)Kia Picanto,Mini One,Seat Ibiza,Suzuki Swift,Toyota Yaris,VW Polo but NOT the Volvo

[steffomini]

Or even an older Mazda MX5 instead of the Alfa

[Lazee]

Vauxhall calibras are pretty cool, 406 coupe's are cheap as dirt due to depreciation but that sort of car will cost bombs on insurance, ADRIAN FLUX is a good company for young {me23 drivers with modifications but ur better cheaper:
Id look for cheap j-r reg renault clio airbags power steering ABS central locking etc their �500 + �800 insurance.
Leave the classics to your 2nd or 3rd or 4th car, from experience* you want a car that works first time. gl

[Misty77]

A Volvo ? noooooooooooooooooooo way !
Unfortunately when you're a new driver, you cannot just get into any 'interesting' car you like. You have to play it safe, get something with a small engine which will make your premium cheaper. When you've got a few years no claims and some experience you can get something a bit flashier. Boring I know, but unless you want to be crippled for insurance you'll take my word for it !