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Is 1.4 too much for first insurance?
Hello, I want to get my 1st car and I saw Honda civic 1.4 litre from 2003.. Not sure if its right decission because i might pay too much for insurance
Our answer:
Hi Konrad,
Great car from the point of view of reliability and being nice to drive, but you're right - 1.4 might be a bit too big for a starter car thanks to Ireland's insurance industry. Ideally, you need to stay closer to 1.0-litre.
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