Hello from a newbie

[tom.donald]

Hello, im tom, im 18 and live in southampton.

Just thought it polite to say hello.

Cheers!

TJD

[tom.donald]

oh and ive already ****ed up by putting this thread in the wrong section. apologies

TJD

[Nick Mann]

No probs - thread moved to correct area!

And welcome! /Welcome

[tom.donald]

thanks very much. look forward to yours and everyone elses advice over the next few weeks/months as im trying my best to find a nice VR-4 galant or legnum to replace the clio.

Thanks

TJD

[Paul Beazer]

Welcome to the club!

A VR-4 at 18? Is southampton in NZ or something? Good luck on getting insurance for a VR-4!

[tom.donald]

no no southampton UK. yes i kno but i have been researching long and hard and the cheapest fully comp so far is £2100 which was the first year in the clio so...
anyways i spend my money on cars and the gf and that is about it so might aswell jump in the deep end. :)

TJD

[Paul Beazer]

The NZ bit was a joke, they seem to have VR4's coming out of thir ears over there, and insurance seems a lot cheaper!
£2100 fully comp for a VR4 or the Clio? Sounds cheap, sure its not a V6 you've been quoted for? Cheapest quote i've got was about £700 and im 34!

[tom.donald]

lol, no it was definately the twin turbo because when they gave me that quote i made them double check!! however i have 3 years no claims, norwich union is 12 months for the price of 9, so im doing alright for myself at the moment. i just have to find the car now at the right money in the right condition which is taking the time. If i had 8k i think if have the black one for sale in the classifieds. shouldnt think that will be round for long. i test drove a similar uk spec car a while ago and got me hooked. just couldnt afford the dough :(

TJD

[Nick Mann]

How the hell have you got 3 years no claims at 18???

[Eurospec]

How the hell have you got 3 years no claims at 18???


Poss from bike insurance from a ped that got transfered to a car?

Its still a hell of a jump from a clio to a vr4, but good luck anyway! If you are in southampton, you might find one in the import auctions that might ease the cost of ownership. Just be careful its a good 'un!

Cheers,

Ben.

[Nick VR4]

Hi and /Welcome2 good hunting

[Paul Beazer]

Tom, i'd be wary of those 9 month accelarator policies, if i remember correctly very few insurance companies do them and the NCB isnt transferrable to a normal 12 month policy.

[tom.donald]

indeed i shall be wary and thanks for the advice. it was norwich union who quoted me first time with that price so the ncb accelerator still applies. however in hindsight, i did not say to them it was a saloon instead of an estate so we shall have to wait and see. it is a big jump from clio to vr4 but u have to start somewhere so i shall try my luck.

thanks

TJD

[ceedeebee]

gooooo

[djwarden]

it was norwich union who quoted me first time with that price so the ncb accelerator still applies.

TJD

Thats odd, Norwich wouldnt touch me and im 24 :inquisiti

Oh yeah and welcome to the fold

[Lillywotsername]

/Welcome....

Be careful, I have spoken to alot of companies and they try to quote for the V6 not the Vr4
Also most insurance companies will not insure a person under 25 years for an import so you will be looking at a UK spec car.

[Crickle]

I tried today to get a quote for a Mazda MX5..(prep in advance). They wouldn't give it to me as I have only had my licence 9 months! Even tho I am way over 25! There must be some companies out there that look after young un petrolheads!?? i have 2 years no claims too! God knows how that happened!
If anyone finds one please PM me. I'd like to know too.

TC
Chris

[Boschvr4]

hi paul i just saw your reply to tom donald. £700 for your best quote
i have just had quote for £332 im 35
it was with budget. i thought i had 8 years ncb but result i have 9 years,
i gonna ring themback to see how much now.
will let some more of you know how i get on.

[Paul Beazer]

I have some "history" ahem...

[Boschvr4]

I Think that i am going to get some history looking at some of the stories.