Import insurance?

[MKH9130]

I'm currently seriously considering an MX5 after my test drive a few weeks ago (Prompted by the general consensus of the MX5 as a great car from the PH crew!).

I've today been looking at insurance, my current insurers have quoted me the following for a full years comprehensive cover, £350 excess garaged in a city centre (I'm 23, no claims/convictions) and protected no claims.

Mark 1

1.6 (Any derivative) £284
1.8 (Any derivative) £284
1.6 BBR Turbo £302

1.6 Import £461
1.8 Import £540

So, what is the score with the imports costing so much more to insure? BBR Turbo also seems pretty darn cheap too, at only £18 a year extra over the NA 1.6!

Edited by MKH9130 on Sunday 10th February 20:36

[Kinky]

My renewal has just come through - 1.8i Mk1 VR-A import (1 of 700), and through Privilege is £208, fully comp, for business use, not garaged, unlimited milage, Mrs. Kinky as named driver, etc, etc.

And that's gone up from last year (IIRC).

K

[franv8]

Kinky's price is really good. Imports do alas attract painful insurance compared to UK cars. I'm with A-1 Insurance in Cornwall - paid £360 fully comp in Jan...

[Kinky]

Actually - I'll correct myself ......

I checked my own 5 profile to see last years insurance cost and it was £242 .... so it's really gone down £34

K