Guest BenGriff Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I am 18, held my licence for 1 year, and got 1 years no claims bonus. My idea was to get a toyota supra when the insurance goes down at about 21. So for fun i got a quote at the moment. So with me as the main driver, my dad and my mum as named drivers. This was on go-compare.com. I was expecting to not even get a quote! But the results came through and the most expensive was only £8,000. And the cheapest was £2,800. WTF!?!?! How is it so cheap? i couldnt beleive it!! £2,800 a year for a 3.0l Twin Turbo japanese sports car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Cheap...........lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multics Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 You might get cheaper quotes with specialised insurers such as Sky Insurance, a-plan, Greenlight etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I can't believe you're even considering paying that just to drive for a year. How did you get so rich by 18? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I can't believe you're even considering paying that just to drive for a year. How did you get so rich by 18? yea whoever would pay that to drive a supra so young When your young you have no outgoings other then home rent and the car, well i didnt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty supra Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) aa Edited August 13, 2009 by scotty supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Id hardly say that was cheap, but, at 17 my first car was a 2.0 capri with a cossie kit and i payed £2100 and was perfectly happy with that, then. Go Compare will hardly give you a decent price either compared with other places recommended here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I can't believe you're even considering paying that just to drive for a year. How did you get so rich by 18? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmjonny Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Cheap lol i want your job. I thought mine was a lot at £700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I am 18, held my licence for 1 year, and got 1 years no claims bonus. My idea was to get a toyota supra when the insurance goes down at about 21. So for fun i got a quote at the moment. So with me as the main driver, my dad and my mum as named drivers. This was on go-compare.com. I was expecting to not even get a quote! But the results came through and the most expensive was only £8,000. And the cheapest was £2,800. WTF!?!?! How is it so cheap? i couldnt beleive it!! £2,800 a year for a 3.0l Twin Turbo japanese sports car!! £2800 cheap? What planet are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BenGriff Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Just to clarify, im not actually getting a Supra yet, as i dont have £10,000 or whatever it costs to buy one. And as Scotty said, the quote is probably wrong anyway. Im waiting until after i finish Uni as the insurance will be cheaper, and ill hopefully have a decent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 £2800? that's gone up. Insured my NA as my first car, zero NCB for £2100 fully comp . Though are you also checking you're getting quotes for a J-Spec NA rather than a UK-TT? I found a UK-TT was cheaper to insure than my NA was back then (Was only going to be £1300 back then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 That will not be for a japanese import (which most supra's are). I got about 6 quotes on sites like this but when I rang the companies they didn't cover imports and they have to put you through to a specialist and thats when you get the silly quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Just to clarify, im not actually getting a Supra yet, as i dont have £10,000 or whatever it costs to buy one. And as Scotty said, the quote is probably wrong anyway. Im waiting until after i finish Uni as the insurance will be cheaper, and ill hopefully have a decent job. You will pick up a supra a lot cheaper than 10g,s mate you will get a good clean n/a for around 4k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 £2800 holy crap, thats alot. For that you could almost buy Paul Whiffins nice Turbo set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Alot, especially given you are not in Manchester or London. I think they are conning you. If I were you I'd buy a cheap banger for £50, declare it SORN. And put yourself on that for insurance with limited mileage to 100 miles per year, so it builds up your no claims. It will save you tons when it comes to buying the supra 2 years later. I wish I had done that when I was young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Alot, especially given you are not in Manchester or London. I think they are conning you. If I were you I'd buy a cheap banger for £50, declare it SORN. And put yourself on that for insurance with limited mileage to 100 miles per year, so it builds up your no claims. It will save you tons when it comes to buying the supra 2 years later. I wish I had done that when I was young. I wish I had done that. 25 years old now, no NCB... hey ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BenGriff Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 i dont get it, you lot are saying that is expensive! How is it expensive? I am only 18 with only 1 years driving and no claims, and the car is a 3.0L Twin Turbo, running about 300BHP. i got a quote the other week on an EVO 8 which was £13,000!! now thats expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Its not expensive, at all for his age and the current market. Imho Supra's are the cheapest car to insure that offers this sort of performance. I remember once considering an s2000 and it was 5k to insure pmsl, i stuck with the supra at £1400 when i was 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Where are you searching for these quotes? As a young driver with little no claims, don't bother using confused.com and those generic price comparison websites. You will never get good quotes that way. Especially for an import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 try adryan flux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 That's a decent qoute at a young age. Can't be sniffed at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tails Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 im 18, i bought mine back in october for a little less then that...still very happy with my choice:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Yes £2800 is cheap but that is fronting in through the parents.. therefore it is illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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