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Peter Fenwick 
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Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484 |
 Posted: 02-December-2003 at 16:11 |
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Scott, I am affraid there is nothing you can do that will get you cheap insurance except get older or get a smaller car. I'm 28 and I have just renewed my insurance on my 328 and had a similar experience to Webdunk, a lot of places won't touch you until your 30, never mind 19! I have gone through privillage who quoted me £530, the next best was Adrian flux at about £535. No one else got below £700, and thats with 6 years no claims bonus You could always try removing the modifications as these will not help. I knew a lad your age who was paying £1500 for a 2.0 8v Calibra! so I'm not supprised at the quotes you have been getting.
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dbanbery
Senior Member II 
David S Banbery [L/20973] Joined: 05-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 235 |
Posted: 02-December-2003 at 15:58 |
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no worries mate... good that youre patient hehe cos im forgetful!!
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SCOTT325SE
Groupie 
Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 02-December-2003 at 13:53 |
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Thanks Simon, but i have 1 problem - modifications.....directline wont touch me coz of 1)the power of the car, 2)my age, 3) the mods. Hey Banbery! long time no speaks! its ok about the insurance number- im a patient kinda guy u know! lol cheers |
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Long live the metal-bumper massiv!
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dbanbery
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David S Banbery [L/20973] Joined: 05-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 235 |
Posted: 01-December-2003 at 12:21 |
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im with sharp insurance, try 08700550020 (the customer service line) and get a quote... they gave me a quote of 1550tpft for my 86 e30... dammit scott you know me... sorry i didnt give you the number before..
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Simon325i sport
Really Senior Member II 
Joined: 13-November-2003 Location: South Wales Status: Offline Points: 1022 |
Posted: 01-December-2003 at 06:38 |
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Hi scott I'm from Maesteg the insurance is fully comp and garaged. You could try a limited mileage. Have you tried www.directline.com worth a try. Get as many quotes as poss. |
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SCOTT325SE
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Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 30-November-2003 at 20:40 |
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Hi Nigel! I might just do that...see what they say. i mean, if it only saves me what i pay for the tuition, then it will be worth it, coz i should.....SHOULD be a better driver for it, which means theres less chance of me writing off my beloved Beemer!!! Simon, the haggling is coming VERY SHORTLY.... lol...... where r u from then? what part of wales? Im originally from Caerphilly, just outside Cardiff, but now i live in Carmarthen, West Wales. Just out of curiosity, are you fully comp of TPFT on the insurance? Bare in mind that you're 5 years older than me.... the fall in cost is pretty good isnt it? Steve, how about this for a laugh.... Elephant wanted £2189 for an UNMODIFIED version of my car......now add SPAX Gas adjustable shocks which lowers the car 20mm, and a Green Induction kit (both were on the car when i bought it) and you get some idea of the prices im getting quoted! £350 is pretty good to be honest - my mum pays £290 for a H reg 318i (E30), so i dont think you're doing too bad on that one to be honest! lol Nice to speak to you all though guys! |
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STEVE328
Really Senior Member I 
Club member, North East Region Joined: 25-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 304 |
Posted: 29-November-2003 at 10:56 |
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Elephant.co.uk gave me a quote of £350 on my 328i for fully comp and one named driver.I was surprised that some companies wouldn't give me a quote though, as my wife is 28 and too young for the car (not that she ever gets to drive it!)I am 33.
You just need to keep looking I'm afraid.I too, paid way over the odds for insurance for years because of a drink/drive ban 
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1996 N Montreal blue 328i saloon 45k / 01 Y Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat. |
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Simon325i sport
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 13-November-2003 Location: South Wales Status: Offline Points: 1022 |
Posted: 28-November-2003 at 15:27 |
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Hi Scott I'm currently with adrian flux and paying £724 on my 325i and im 24. I did try direct line who quoted me £730 when i phoned adrian flux they asked what my lowest quote was and they beat it. You could try a bit of haggling! Nice to see another welshman!
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Nigel
Moderator Group
Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 26-November-2003 at 22:58 |
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Scott
Ring a few companies and ask them what discount they offer for advanced drivers, I dont qualify for it yet, and it wasnt the main reason for me doing it, its just a benefit they bleat on about in the magazines. |
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Nigel |
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SCOTT325SE
Groupie
Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 26-November-2003 at 09:49 |
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Hi Nigel, Do you really think the Advanced Driving course will bring my insurance down that much? I reciprocate your feelings of the hot-pursuit stuff being left out..... Regarding the baldness and wrinkles - I DONT WANT TO WAIT THAT LONG to pay my insurance...needs to be done friday! Grrrrrrr!!!! |
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Long live the metal-bumper massiv!
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Webdunk
Moderator Group
M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
Posted: 26-November-2003 at 08:55 |
I'm familiar with that myself  even now at 28 with 9yrs NCB there are many insurers who won't touch me in the 328i while I remain under 30 years old.
Just think... you've got another 11 years of this  errrm, I'm not helping am I 
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Nigel
Moderator Group
Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 26-November-2003 at 08:46 |
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Scott
Its just your age mate, and the general perception of young men and fast cars, it isnt new, and your paying the price for what my generation, and the generations before me did, I actually think young drivers today are much better, on the whole, than when I was your age...I'm 42 Scott, not ancient yet...but getting there. I've had another idea, it wont help you this year, but it could make quite a difference to next years insurance. Have you considered the advanced driving test, its the police grade 1, without the hot pursuit stuff (shame !!). I'm actually doing mine at the moment, and I'm enjoying every moment of it, although, despite doing 40 - 50,000 miles a year, and therefore having quite a lot of experience, its not easy !! They actually have a special scheme for young drivers, making it cheaper for you, its only £85 for me, that includes the observed runs (lessons) and the test. Have a look on www.Iam.org.uk , there will be a group for your area, and despite the reputation, they are no more of a goody two shoes, cardigan wearing, boring git organisation, than we are a snobby elitest group. Not all insurers give a discount, but a lot do, and the list is growing. Just to prove they dont only pick on you youngsters, I changed the 5 spokes on my 5 series for the proper bmw x spokes, one insurance company said I had modified the car, and refused to quote me, despite the fact I'd only put it back to how it was sold !! Mines old and despite having no value I've just rebuilt it, its a superb second car (daddys toy), 4 years no claims (second car, full on my main car)),192 bhp as opposed to your 170, 3 points, wr5 post code, £170.00 a year tpft, no mileage restriction. So hang in there, along with baldness and wrinkles....cheap insurance will come. Edited by Nigel |
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Nigel |
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SCOTT325SE
Groupie
Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 26-November-2003 at 01:58 |
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Hi Nigel! In response to the question regarding the 4 cylinder models of E30, the answer is yes, i have thought about it....but I already have the car, and paid a resonably high price for it (its in fab condition and its a real looker) so i would probably lose money changing cars too, which would add up to the cost of insurance from StupiQuote.com !!!! So thats not happening im afraid. I WOULD drop down to a 318iS, but I'd be forever looking through the freeads for a 325 and with the time i would spend doing that, i could earn enough to keep the 325. (JUST) I appriciate your condolences, but does anybody out there know WHY insurance companies feel they have to treat us like Afgahns with an AK47 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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Nigel
Moderator Group
Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 23:34 |
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I feel very sorry for you, at your age I had an MGB roadster, the only way I could insure that ( it was a group 6 then, a porshe 911 was a group 9 !!) was through the mg owners club, to make matters worse I was in the forces, it isnt possible to have a worse job as far as insurance is concerned.
As we dont have any insurance scheme through the club (I'm not even sure if the mg club still have one), I'm afraid it seems your stuck with high quotes. I know it wont be your favoured answer, but have you considered dropping to one of the 4 cylinder 3 series for a couple of years, just so you can age and build up your no claims? The 318Is models always seem to get a good review on here |
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Nigel |
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SCOTT325SE
Groupie
Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 21:34 |
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wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was told £945 TPFT....not interested tho! erm...why do you go TPFT on an M3? Surely you'd want to be covered for it if you messed up a corner in the wet??? most companies wont insure me unless im 21 or 25 (gits) this wud be garaged, nearly 2yrs NCB, cat 2, 8000 miles (its my only car) no accidents, and post code is ok (west wales in middle of country side) i cant see where they get the quotes from! |
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therealmccoy
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 27-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 552 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 21:30 |
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Fair enough, plus you wont build any NCB in your parents name.
I pay £1,100 TPFT, semi-classic policy. Garaged, 4 years NCB, Cat 2 Immob, 5,000 miles a year. I have an accident on my record, not my fault tho. I have a terrible post code tho! Oh, and that includes mods. James |
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SCOTT325SE
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Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 21:18 |
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thats what i thought! lol. nope. its not a case of CANT, its a case of WONT. if i do get unlucky (or stupid) and very carefully drive my pride and joy into a concrete wall or a tree, then my parents suffer too, not just me. so i cant do that....i did THINK about it, but only for about 5 seconds! just out of curiosity, what r u payin for ur M3? |
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therealmccoy
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 27-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 552 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 21:13 |
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Bl**dy Hell!! That is expensive!!!!!
If the worst comes to the worst, can't u put the car in ur mum or dads name?? Cheers, I have some good friends - most of them on here! |
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SCOTT325SE
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Joined: 12-October-2003 Location: Cardiff or Carmarthen, Wales Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 20:55 |
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yep, tried them too! StupidQuote.com i prefer to call them! £3,210 or sumit equally ridiculous! quote is high coz of my age and the power of the vehicle basically (oh yea, not to mention the amount of money they want to make off me!) p.s. its nice to meet someone who appriciates their situation in owning such a beautiful car (most people with fast motors are just dissmissive and ignorant to their luck/high earnings/car) cheers mate |
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therealmccoy
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 27-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 552 |
Posted: 25-November-2003 at 20:33 |
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Cheers, lucky enough to be able to.
Sorry to hear that, it seems every year these people invent another way to con money outta ya! I think I have been lucky, I am one step ahead of them! I don't think I could insure an M3 at 19 now! Trouble is, all these company's that advertise for 'Young Drivers' 'Performance Cars' etc etc. You can't be two! I.E. You can't be young with a performance car! You tried people like A Quote?? Do they tell you what is keeping ur quote high?? James |
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Coz at that price....its worth doing it!!!! init!?
...would be fun...especially if I could do it in my E3O-learn how to control my own motor instead of a crappy Omega.
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