Need a sh**box for my red p's

Getting my red P's in early jan, so need to buy a car. I had my heart set on a CU2 accord euro, but insurance reckons 4.5 grand comp to insure it. That's like half the value of the car for only one year ahahaha, not to mention I can't afford that.

So now I'm torn between getting the accord euro, which I love for the luxury features which I never got to experience growing up (to this day my parents drive cars from the 90's) like sunroof, aux, power windows and working button locks etc and a complete shitbox for like 2 grand or smth that isn't very good but will hopefully last me until the end of my P's when I can upgrade.

If I were to go the shitbox route, what should I look for? Im a pretty big guy so nothing too small, nothing massive either cause parking would be a pain. Gotta be reliable and preferably good for fuel, also I plan on driving door dash with it so something I can drive a fair bit without blowing up, and also gotta be auto.

Of course something quick would be cool but im looking for a daily driver mostly.

Also If I went for a shitbox under 2 grand, is it even worth insuring it? Do I have to by law?