Waaahhoooooo!!!!
09-19-2005, 06:46 PM
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Waaahhoooooo!!!!
Just got quoted for $859.67 annually for insurance on my 05 rx8. My insurance lady just called. So happy. I will be going soon to get it. YYAAAHHHOOOOO :D :p 
09-19-2005, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed-ER doc
Did you get a quote on a Viper, just for kicks?
exotic/rare cars actually tend to have fairly low rates until their price tag breaks 100k.
09-19-2005, 08:35 PM
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At the time. My friend got a lower quote on his Viper than he did on his Integra.
I guess statistically, there were less wrecks involving Vipers and 18 year olds than there were with Integras.
He had also gotten a quote on a supra, they wanted 3500 for 6 months
They said statistically he would wreck it in less than 6.
I guess statistically, there were less wrecks involving Vipers and 18 year olds than there were with Integras.
He had also gotten a quote on a supra, they wanted 3500 for 6 months
They said statistically he would wreck it in less than 6.
09-19-2005, 08:48 PM
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Funny, but the secret gift you get with the RX8 is the insurance rating for:
1. Having no cylinders ... so they assume it's four (when its really like a V6)
2. Having four doors ... they call it a Sedan.
This makes up for the poor gas mileage and balances out the ownership.
Congrats!!! :D
1. Having no cylinders ... so they assume it's four (when its really like a V6)
2. Having four doors ... they call it a Sedan.
This makes up for the poor gas mileage and balances out the ownership.
Congrats!!! :D
Is that some sort of special police deal?
09-20-2005, 10:53 AM
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My insurance went up approx. $300/year (was about $800, now about $1100) when I traded my 8 for my 2005 Volvo S40. Don't know why, but I shopped around and couldn't find any better rate.
09-20-2005, 11:08 AM
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State Farm's explanation of my drop from my Mustang
BTW...
Mustang (6mths) - 590.00
RX8 (6mths) - 395.00
1. Four dour sedan category
2. More airbags
3. Limited slip differential and ABS/DSC in GT model
4. Consider equiv to a 4 cylinder engine (at first they didn't know what to make when I answered no cylinders)
5. HP rating below 250 (signficantly changes rate for some reason)
The big spread in prices has more to do with the following:
AGE - BIG ONE ... When I turned 30, my insurance rate cut in HALF
Marriage - Being married lowers rates
Sex - Not as important as it used to be
Location - City rates are higher, some states are even higher
Coverage/Deductibles
Longevity - BIG ONE for STATE FARM. I've been with them since I was 16 (now almost 20 years). After 5 years and no accidents = 10% discount, 10 years and no accidents with SF = 15%, 15 years w/ SF and no accidents = 20% discount. BTW, after 10 years you are given a pass on ONE major accident (I had one in a rental and my rebate rating wasn't dropped)
Other Insurance - Additional rebates if you have the same company do your rental/homeowner's insurance, multiple vehicles, etc.
Switching to GEICO for me would INCREASE my insurance by 25%. At least for SF, loyalty is rewarded. I think Allstate does the same thing. Not sure of the rest.
BTW...
Mustang (6mths) - 590.00
RX8 (6mths) - 395.00
1. Four dour sedan category
2. More airbags
3. Limited slip differential and ABS/DSC in GT model
4. Consider equiv to a 4 cylinder engine (at first they didn't know what to make when I answered no cylinders)
5. HP rating below 250 (signficantly changes rate for some reason)
The big spread in prices has more to do with the following:
AGE - BIG ONE ... When I turned 30, my insurance rate cut in HALF
Marriage - Being married lowers rates
Sex - Not as important as it used to be
Location - City rates are higher, some states are even higher
Coverage/Deductibles
Longevity - BIG ONE for STATE FARM. I've been with them since I was 16 (now almost 20 years). After 5 years and no accidents = 10% discount, 10 years and no accidents with SF = 15%, 15 years w/ SF and no accidents = 20% discount. BTW, after 10 years you are given a pass on ONE major accident (I had one in a rental and my rebate rating wasn't dropped)
Other Insurance - Additional rebates if you have the same company do your rental/homeowner's insurance, multiple vehicles, etc.
Switching to GEICO for me would INCREASE my insurance by 25%. At least for SF, loyalty is rewarded. I think Allstate does the same thing. Not sure of the rest.
09-20-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
speak for yourself! :D
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09-20-2005, 11:32 AM
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RSD, Not sure how to take it. I can say though that I will compensate by offering a PB&J sandwich...
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