Started to save for a car...

[Platinum]

But not sure which car yet, currently being registered disabled I have a car on motability but when the 3 years lease on that runs out in a year and a half I plan to purchase a car instead of lease and possably modify it, (mainly the sound system)
So never having purchased a car before im unsure as to what im after, Im after something sporty that wont cost a arm and a leg in insurance, been driving for 6 years dunno how much that will benifit when it comes to insurance.
Decent boot size and automatic gearbox are a must.
So whats the recomendations from the people in the know? and what do I need to know?
Starting looking and pricing up now as I know how long it takes me to get off my arse and get something done lol

[5lab]

what sort of budget? new or 2nd hand? you could get a volvo 850 t5 auto 2nd hand - that'd be spooorty, but probably quite a bit on insurance. you can get slowER volvos that are cheap thou - 760 turbo would do ya nicely

[Platinum]

Not really sure tbh, I would prefer to get a new or very nearly new car, Volvos are pig ugly, not for me

[5lab]

http://www.volvocars.co.uk/Showroom/V50/ tbh

[Russ]

5lab, do you work for volvo aswell as drive 1?

if your not a big chap, get something like a 106/206/saxo/corsa/fiesta/Ka

there great cars to learn in, weigh buggar all, so there sporty and nippy

[Platinum]

Learn? Ive been driving for 6 years and driven a corsa and 2 clios looking for something with more power

[Russ]

well, whats your price range, how many years NCB, how much you willing to pay on insurance etc.