Hi,
I just signed up as I've been have a bit of a trawl over the forum looking up information regarding insurance for Z4s.
I currently drive a BMW 530d which i've had for 2.5years and also had an E36 325d in the past, I keep coming back to BMW, seems to be the car that i'm always happiest with. I also own a 5.7 V8 Pontiac Trans Am which is sold pending collection, childhood fantasy fullfilled but not really that great to drive in reality, just bastard quick in a straight line.
Anyway once the Pontiac is gone the plan is to sell the BMW too and buy an 03/4 Z4 3.0 litre. On paper it looks more than quick enough and fuel economy seems pretty good on a run which is something I have to consider and the thought of taking a 2 seat convertible over to Europe next year is seeming very appealing. I was thiknking about a 645ci but didn't think it'd be anything like as much fun, plus it's quite a bit pricier.
My problem this year appears to be insurance though :roll: I think it's possibly down to the fact I don't like being take for a mug, insurance has historically always been around £400tpft for me on my 530 but this renewal due January it's coming in at a minimum of £750! Comp is £1100 which is just insane. Curiously the Z4 is only £100 more expensive so it's not really the car that is the issue but it means i'm looking at £1200 fully comp and it has to be comp on a £7000 car. I'm 27, been driving for 7 years and have 7 years No Claims, 8 years No Claims on a motorbike too and no negative history at all with an average/good postcode risk. These prices seem nuts to me, are there any smaller independant insurers that people are using in my age group to insure their Z4? I'm not talking about the big ones like Admiral and Swift etc as they're all pricey, I've seen it's worth giving Chris Knott a ring but anyone else?
Long first post :?
I just signed up as I've been have a bit of a trawl over the forum looking up information regarding insurance for Z4s.
I currently drive a BMW 530d which i've had for 2.5years and also had an E36 325d in the past, I keep coming back to BMW, seems to be the car that i'm always happiest with. I also own a 5.7 V8 Pontiac Trans Am which is sold pending collection, childhood fantasy fullfilled but not really that great to drive in reality, just bastard quick in a straight line.
Anyway once the Pontiac is gone the plan is to sell the BMW too and buy an 03/4 Z4 3.0 litre. On paper it looks more than quick enough and fuel economy seems pretty good on a run which is something I have to consider and the thought of taking a 2 seat convertible over to Europe next year is seeming very appealing. I was thiknking about a 645ci but didn't think it'd be anything like as much fun, plus it's quite a bit pricier.
My problem this year appears to be insurance though :roll: I think it's possibly down to the fact I don't like being take for a mug, insurance has historically always been around £400tpft for me on my 530 but this renewal due January it's coming in at a minimum of £750! Comp is £1100 which is just insane. Curiously the Z4 is only £100 more expensive so it's not really the car that is the issue but it means i'm looking at £1200 fully comp and it has to be comp on a £7000 car. I'm 27, been driving for 7 years and have 7 years No Claims, 8 years No Claims on a motorbike too and no negative history at all with an average/good postcode risk. These prices seem nuts to me, are there any smaller independant insurers that people are using in my age group to insure their Z4? I'm not talking about the big ones like Admiral and Swift etc as they're all pricey, I've seen it's worth giving Chris Knott a ring but anyone else?
Long first post :?
