First insured my Mk1 Supercharger with Houghton Insurance on 19th November 2003. I was 34, 10 years or more no claims, no points on my licence.
Terms were:
5000 limited mileage
Private driveway or garage
Two named but low risk drivers.
Car was second car, not primary use.
I was delighted at the premium of £165.
Received a renewal for the following year (beginning 19th November 2004) for £206 (an increase of 25% in one year). Decided not to renew as I left the car off the road over the worst part of winter.
Phoned today at lunchtime to renew insurance because my car is going for M-O-T tomorrow. Expected to be given a quote there and then. No way! Three phonecalls later and at about 5.15pm I finally got a premium. It was £296. That is an increase of 79% in 15 months!
I know that compared to some young drivers with a really powerful Mk2 this may be a ridiculously low premium to moan about. However I have three cars and it all mounts up!
Is this still a good deal or should I have gone somewhere else?
Mk1 Supercharger Insurance - best insurance company?
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Re: Mk1 Supercharger Insurance - best insurance company?
Sorry to hijack the thread - but isnt Icsunonove to do with the Fiat X1/9?
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Re: Mk1 Supercharger Insurance - best insurance company?
try the MR2 MK1 site. there is a company specialising in MR2s. or try through the drivers club.
i got mine through the drivers club.no no claims,lots of claims,points on licence and it cost £170ish.worth a go.i believe the MK1 is a similar price.
i got mine through the drivers club.no no claims,lots of claims,points on licence and it cost £170ish.worth a go.i believe the MK1 is a similar price.
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Correct Wayne,
My first interest with small affordable two seater sportscars was with the X1/9. The MR2 Mk1 Supercharger is (in my opinion) just a better engineered version of the X1/9. The X1/9 had a feeble engine and feeble brakes. I still have a 1500cc Gran Finale X1/9 (but also have a spare 1800cc tuned Twin Cam to fit into it). I still prefer the handling of the X1/9 and the looks (especially the pre '79 versions) and the interior, but the Toyota is far better engineered and has an infinitely better engine and brakes.
My first interest with small affordable two seater sportscars was with the X1/9. The MR2 Mk1 Supercharger is (in my opinion) just a better engineered version of the X1/9. The X1/9 had a feeble engine and feeble brakes. I still have a 1500cc Gran Finale X1/9 (but also have a spare 1800cc tuned Twin Cam to fit into it). I still prefer the handling of the X1/9 and the looks (especially the pre '79 versions) and the interior, but the Toyota is far better engineered and has an infinitely better engine and brakes.