Auto Insurance 996TT
Auto Insurance 996TT
Who insures your Turbo?
I was with Geico for years, no issues really but rising rates and stupid commercials made me change. I save a lot by switching to State Farm and having them insure my home too. I have 4 vehicles, a new Subaru, Lexus RX400 Hybrid, 996 Turbo and a Boxster.
It's just my wife and I that drive, no accident or citation history, great credit, all cars garaged so I think I should be entitled to very good rates. State Farm upped my policy rates about a whopping 30% when my renewal comes up next week. I called them and they agreed they had increases and offered no solutions so I went with Esurance for 3 cars but they won't insure the Turbo.
I only drive it about 3K miles a year or less, but State Farm and Geico want more to insure it singly than the total for my other 3 cars. Any recommendations for a single policy for the Turbo?
I was with Geico for years, no issues really but rising rates and stupid commercials made me change. I save a lot by switching to State Farm and having them insure my home too. I have 4 vehicles, a new Subaru, Lexus RX400 Hybrid, 996 Turbo and a Boxster.
It's just my wife and I that drive, no accident or citation history, great credit, all cars garaged so I think I should be entitled to very good rates. State Farm upped my policy rates about a whopping 30% when my renewal comes up next week. I called them and they agreed they had increases and offered no solutions so I went with Esurance for 3 cars but they won't insure the Turbo.
I only drive it about 3K miles a year or less, but State Farm and Geico want more to insure it singly than the total for my other 3 cars. Any recommendations for a single policy for the Turbo?
I use Leland West...PCA Sponsor and advertizer...
2002 Turbo less than 3000 miles per year...33,000 miles, garaged, declared value $55,000 paying $875 full coverage...it started about $750 and have gone up every year, for four years.
2002 Turbo less than 3000 miles per year...33,000 miles, garaged, declared value $55,000 paying $875 full coverage...it started about $750 and have gone up every year, for four years.
They almost always raise rates after the first year switch to us rate. I have Geico and they have not raised my rates considerably in years. I have a friend that switches every year and saves= to much trouble for me. There was recently a post about this on Rennlist.
I have USAA. No limits on mileage. $150/month. Expensive but if I get an accident I get what I pay for.
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I used to have Geico. When I got my 996tt Gieco said they would insure up to $5k in mods. As soon as I listed off engine tuning and turbos, they said they would not insure a vehicle with engine modifications.
So I dropped them completely and went with USAA. They covered $10,000 in mods but recently changed it to $5,000. After my wife's vehicle was totaled (person blasted through a red light and T-boned her) and getting the run around in valuation from USAA, I dropped them and am now with American Collectors. They have mileage and other restrictions, but it fit fine with how I use it. The agreed upon value is much better (due to our low KBB valuation) and the rates are a bit cheaper.
So I dropped them completely and went with USAA. They covered $10,000 in mods but recently changed it to $5,000. After my wife's vehicle was totaled (person blasted through a red light and T-boned her) and getting the run around in valuation from USAA, I dropped them and am now with American Collectors. They have mileage and other restrictions, but it fit fine with how I use it. The agreed upon value is much better (due to our low KBB valuation) and the rates are a bit cheaper.
I stopped even considering GEICO when I found out they were giving out radar guns to municipalities. I'm with State Farm now but from the sounds of it I may be paying more than my peers so I'll be checking it out when I receive my next bill. Car isn't a daily for sure lol
Im with these guys http://www.ncminsurance.com/collector-car-insurance IIRC its around $550/yr. I've got 6k miles per year, drive to work up to 2 times a week, has to have registered garage, and not really any other stipulations. Considering I don't daily it anyway that works for me. They also insure my other weekend toy. (which is also not a vette) They'll insure any vehicle "of collectible or special nature". All 911's fall into that category.
Im with these guys http://www.ncminsurance.com/collector-car-insurance IIRC its around $550/yr. I've got 6k miles per year, drive to work up to 2 times a week, has to have registered garage, and not really any other stipulations. Considering I don't daily it anyway that works for me. They also insure my other weekend toy. (which is also not a vette) They'll insure any vehicle "of collectible or special nature". All 911's fall into that category.
Over the years, I've only used USAA or Amica.
Not a fan of Geico, I called them a couple of years ago to compare rates, customer service was a bit to be desired, plus they could not include a large umbrella policy, I have with USAA / Amica. I know at least on west coast, they supply free radar and laser guns to the police.
Not a fan of Geico, I called them a couple of years ago to compare rates, customer service was a bit to be desired, plus they could not include a large umbrella policy, I have with USAA / Amica. I know at least on west coast, they supply free radar and laser guns to the police.
I added the 996 turbo to my Travelers policy which I had my 2006 A4 on and it added about $700/yr. to my policy, driving less than 3,000 miles/yr. Both cars have a $1,000 deductible.
I never knew GEICO donated radar and laser guns to police, that's ridiculous and quite upsetting.
I never knew GEICO donated radar and laser guns to police, that's ridiculous and quite upsetting.




