Insurance?
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Insurance?
I just got a 2002 corvette. 
I am having trouble getting insurance on it. I have had two wrecks in 3 years. I am only 21. Any Ideas on where to go? Last quote that I got was $425 a month.
I am in Kansas City.
I am having trouble getting insurance on it. I have had two wrecks in 3 years. I am only 21. Any Ideas on where to go? Last quote that I got was $425 a month.I am in Kansas City.
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Hi Silver,
Well, you will have quite a lot of insurance carrier shopping to do to compare rates. Suffice it to say that your age, gender, zip code, and, unfortunate recent driving history will weigh upon you heavily. However, despite the typically higher rates that most younger drivers are beset with, keep researching for the best deal. Lastly, have you tried Century 21?. Good luck to you in your search.
Well, you will have quite a lot of insurance carrier shopping to do to compare rates. Suffice it to say that your age, gender, zip code, and, unfortunate recent driving history will weigh upon you heavily. However, despite the typically higher rates that most younger drivers are beset with, keep researching for the best deal. Lastly, have you tried Century 21?. Good luck to you in your search.
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by SilverGabe
I just got a 2002 corvette. I am having trouble getting insurance on it. I have had two wrecks in 3 years. I am only 21. Any Ideas on where to go? Last quote that I got was $425 a month.
I am in Kansas City.
I am having trouble getting insurance on it. I have had two wrecks in 3 years. I am only 21. Any Ideas on where to go? Last quote that I got was $425 a month.I am in Kansas City.
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From: Overland Park KS
Originally Posted by SilverGabe
I just got a 2002 corvette. I am having trouble getting insurance on it. I have had two wrecks in 3 years. I am only 21. Any Ideas on where to go? Last quote that I got was $425 a month.
I am in Kansas City.
I am having trouble getting insurance on it. I have had two wrecks in 3 years. I am only 21. Any Ideas on where to go? Last quote that I got was $425 a month.I am in Kansas City.
Buy a POS DD. If the Vette is a "2nd Car", it should be much cheaper.
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congrats on getting a vette---but good luck on getting affordable insurance. at least in pa you must have proof of insurance @ time of purchase. as the others said, shop around; however your age & bad luck are ostentibly coming due. best of luck. bub
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Try going through an independent insurance agent. They can check with multiple companies and see who can give you the best rates. Being in Kansas City certainly doesn't help - you can expect high rates in the big cities.
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good luck, Im 22 and i found something cheaper than everyone else. Try www.esurance.com. They gave me the cheapest rate out of everybody. but other than that our age and the car we drive is enough to give us high insurance rates. And with those acidents. Buy a beater, put the vette away and drive for 3 yrs accident free. Sorry cant tell ya any good news on this.
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Originally Posted by JLA
I really mean no offense, so don't take it that way. What you describe IS EXACTLY WHY your rate quote is high. 21 with 3 "wrecks" under your belt. Add a Corvette to the equation and be prepared to pay the consequences.
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From: Overland Park KS
Originally Posted by vectorz
You mean you went out and bought a car, not knowing whether you could afford the insurance or not? Awesome! Hey, put some spinners on that car and blast some more 50cent.. I love the MTV generation! Ooooh the country's future is looking bright!
