We have only just been able to think about anything like a VR6 and we are 26 and 25! I had to work my way up from a 1.2 Nova and then a 1.4 Escort, then a 1.6 Escort 2.0 Mondeo and now VR6. !lol Can easily believe that you have been quoted £3,400 - my brother-in-law was quoted £1,500 for a 1.0 Polo when he was 19! Persevere and you will find a good one in a couple of years ..... you will find a newer one with low mileage. If you do decide to go ahead - it will be the best fun you ever had. My hubby was a Ford Mechanic and has driven Cossie's etc but the VR6 is the best!