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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Just wanted to vent that my Insurance went UP. By almost $150 for 6 months

Just got my premium renewal from State Farm.

Said something like "Because of the claims made against this vehicle the class/ranking has increased a category"

So when you get your insurance policies, check what it says.

Pissed off.... Damn seat thefts I tell ya!

Needless to say, I'm going to start shopping. But I doubt I'll find better coverage for cost....
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Damn, that means I'll probably be hit too since I'm with State Farm. Just last year they increased me by $12/mo. as a theft premium.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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One word: Wawanesa.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Yes, the cost to insurers in claims for collision and theft (think seats) damage to S2000s has made them among the more expensive cars to insure these days.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tcho82,Feb 24 2006, 11:31 AM
Needless to say, I'm going to start shopping. But I doubt I'll find better coverage for cost....
Yes you will Thomas - I used to be with State Farm and the same thing happened to me. I shopped around and found a much better deal. Now I pay the same for my 3 cars than I was paying for 2 previously with State Farm - and my coverage limits/benefits are increased.

Gotta pic up the phone and start calling around...
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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I find that most insurance companies increase your rates slowly over the years. Just enough to notice, but not enough to be alarmed.

Go shop around. I usually shop every 2-3 years and get a much better deal. Then they raise my rates for no reason for the next 2-3 year, then the cycle starts again.

They come up with any reason they can to raise your rates - valid reasons or not.

I know some people don't like Progressive, but I've gotten the best rates from them.

Bill
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostLE,Feb 24 2006, 02:09 PM
One word: Wawanesa.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Just curious, how much do you guys pay per year on insurance? I'm currently paying about $1500 CDN per year (12 months, all purpose).
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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I think wawanesa only covers california?

For my 06 Nissan Frontier and MY02 a year is $2100 with two claims.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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insurance on an s2k is just freaking expensive
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