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57 minutes ago, keithfa26 said:

while going stock sounds like a good idea (it is most of the time) your going too end up modifying this in some way too get more power, so spending a little extra on one thats been looking after and modified with good parts instead of Chinese shite is probably the better options these days. there is a few buying guides online and plenty of guides on the forums, if anyone is local and can go with you too inspect the car from the forums thats always a plus, always get a compression test done before your buying one. Great cars that are fairly bullet proof if they are looked after correct 

The only issue with finding a modified one is the insurance premium with an 18 year old and a modified car. That's why I'd rather start stock. As for mileage, would you say there's a cap at where you shouldn't buy a car because of its mileage?

As title says, I'm a few months from finishing my final exams before Uni / Pilot training (fingers crossed). I've always been a car nut, loved JDM stuff and I've had a pretty reasonable qoute of £2k on a Glanza V with various mainstream insurers (admiral etc). I've seen a few cars on eBay, the plan would be to leave it relativley stock due to UK insurance prices, tidy it up and keep it running in good order and use it day to day as well as attending some of the local car meets (Surrey Car Meets). I'll also be doing my advanced driving course soon with IAM so another reason for me to finally get my own car. Any buying advice would be welcomed, thanks.