joebrent 0 Posted October 6, 2003 my insurers charge more for the 1.8 than the 2.0, aint shure why, i was gona get a mk2 gti 16v (before i got the c) and it worked out more expensive to insure than a mk3 16v!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted October 6, 2003 1.8 16V is group 15 2.0 16V is group 17 as is the G60 VR6 is group 18 VR6 Storm is group 19. These come from a very trustworthy source so no arguements :twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 6, 2003 1.8 16V is group 15 2.0 16V is group 17 as is the G60 VR6 is group 18 VR6 Storm is group 19. These come from a very trustworthy source so no arguements :twisted: at last someone with the proper facts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted October 6, 2003 if you on a budget i would deft go for a clean 1.8 16v as they share the majority of engine parts with the mk2 golf the are cheap to maintaine enginewise anyway i would deftinatly look for a car with mint bodywork as this is the expensive partabout owning a corrado "unles you own a vr " :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted October 6, 2003 Whats expensive about owning a VR exactly? - Mines cost me buttons compared to my old 16V..... But agree with your points about the 1.8 16V - is a cracker engine and cheap to maintain - good on fuel (40mpg + poss - I had 43mpg from mine once or twice)... but finding a good one will be hard as they are now bargain basement cars therefore the 'boy racer' brigade have got hold of most of them.... Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 6, 2003 so I was right? VR6 are group 18 :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob1970 0 Posted October 8, 2003 My 1.8 16 valve is group 16 according to direct line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted October 8, 2003 The C cost me an extra £66 to insure.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob 0 Posted October 8, 2003 My 1.8 16 valve is group 16 according to direct line. I think we heard you the first time mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted October 8, 2003 My 1.8 16 valve is group 16 according to direct line. I think we heard you the first time mate Deleted the other 2 duplicates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 8, 2003 One advantage of working for an insurance company is I can visit the insurance advisors personally and 'chat' to them about insuring the car :lol: The problem is, cars like the VR6 are often referred to as 'termed cars' in the insurance industry. Terms usually mean bigger excesses, restricted mileage, garaging essential etc. Also, my VR6 came up as 'Refer to supervisor' on the screen meaning the team leader had to do a manual assessment of my car and driving credentials. An offer of a drink after work usually oils the decision making wheels :lol: Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 9, 2003 ...An offer of a drink after work usually oils the decision making wheels :lol: Kev wheres his local then? I could do with some savings. btw, have to renew my insurance today (all the bills come at once, MOT, Tax, Insurance :x ), I go with elephant, but on their form they've sent me, it asks all the questions again, age, address, years with licence, but doen't ask if I've picked up any points, which I have :oops: , my old man says keep quiet, but they'll f*** me if I crash and they find out, won't they??? Thera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 9, 2003 btw, my current quote through elephant is £860 full comp, with one years no claims, and i'm 26, anyone suggest a cheaper company? Cheers, Thera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 9, 2003 ['H3R4POR] btw, have to renew my insurance today (all the bills come at once, MOT, Tax, Insurance :x ), I go with elephant, but on their form they've sent me, it asks all the questions again, age, address, years with licence, but doen't ask if I've picked up any points, which I have :oops: , my old man says keep quiet, but they'll f*** me if I crash and they find out, won't they??? Thera most insurance companies are not too concernered over 3 points(some even tolerate 6 points)and are unlikely to hammer you because of them.....unless its an insurance offence or theft offence so really honesty is the best policy(pardon the pun).......cos if you don't declare them and u have an accident they can and will void your policy if they find out about them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60 0 Posted October 10, 2003 shut up unless they ask or find out on their own. :thumb right: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Thera, Have you tried Adrian Flux? I was with Elephant, but they wanted £700 for 10 month bonus accelerator without any claims protection :? After loads of phoning around, Flux offered me £570 for 12 months with full no claims protection! :D Apparently they class the VR as group 16! I've got 3 points, 4 yrs NCB, car is CAT1 and garaged. HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 10, 2003 VR6, 2 years NCD, 6 points, £500 comp from AXA direct. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beetlebug_2001 0 Posted October 11, 2003 Would help more if u guys put your age in as well, im 20yr old and with 2 yrs no claims discount i dont think id get VR insurance that cheap, all i get is the phone put down on me when i tryed. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted October 11, 2003 32, 6 years no claims discount,no points exhaust and induction declared paying £450 fully comp with bell direct :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites