Would insurance be cheaper or equal on a 350Z than a Tiburon?
I'm 18 and have a Tiburon, which I am not happy with at all. I've always loved 350Zs. Anyhow, I was talking with someone and they said that the insurance on 350Zs was cheaper since the majority of drivers are 25+, while on Tiburons it is 16-20, which cause the majority of accidents.
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Alot of it depends on where you live and your driving record. A Tiburon costs about half of what a Z cost, so I highly doubt a Z will be cheaper to insure.
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Originally Posted by h8rain
Alot of it depends on where you live and your driving record. A Tiburon costs about half of what a Z cost, so I highly doubt a Z will be cheaper to insure.
It is a $17,000 Tiburon and I am looking to buy a used 350Z for $20,000 |
go online and get a quote so you have an idea... pull a VIN off ebay or autotrader so you have something solid to compare.
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Another thing to consider is repairs. Is the Tiburon under warranty (being a Hydunai, I would assume so)? The used Z may not have a warranty. I would hate for someone to get in over their head.
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Call your insurance company and ask for a quote.
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If you get a Z with side and curtain airbags, maybe your insurance could be cheaper.
However, going to a V6 from a 4-cyl usually increases the insurance. It will probably be more with the Z, but not by much. Also try to get a good student discount if you don't have one already. And if you're a bad student, stop worrying about cars and STUDY :) |
I would think the tiburon would be noticeable cheaper insurance wise
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If all other factors are the same, I would say the Z hands down. Simply by the fact that its better performance numbers will bump it up in cost. I believe the cost for parts on the Z is also more expensive.
Like Wired 24/7 said, there are alot of discounts out there, if anything, put it under your parents name! I currently pay $540/6 months for mine. |
uh oh, scubamatt found the board.
Your insurance shouldnt be much more, when i went from my civic to the z the increase was only $25 a month. |
Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
If you get a Z with side and curtain airbags, maybe your insurance could be cheaper.
However, going to a V6 from a 4-cyl usually increases the insurance. It will probably be more with the Z, but not by much. Also try to get a good student discount if you don't have one already. And if you're a bad student, stop worrying about cars and STUDY :) |
Originally Posted by MattDelts
My Tiburon is a V6
Seriously though, you won't know until you get a quote. So go to it - make some calls instead of just browsing the forums! :icon44: Putting it under your parents name is definitely a good idea. |
Originally Posted by EdgeOfSanity
uh oh, scubamatt found the board.
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Originally Posted by MattDelts
I'm 18 and have a Tiburon, which I am not happy with at all. I've always loved 350Zs. Anyhow, I was talking with someone and they said that the insurance on 350Zs was cheaper since the majority of drivers are 25+, while on Tiburons it is 16-20, which cause the majority of accidents.
Could it be cheaper or no? Z much more power more expencive not as common higher replacement costs/ parts higher top speed/ RWD what do YOU think?? if all else fails.. Call Your Agent.... shouldnt cost to call, much more acurate with all your info, much faster, ect ect:icon22: |
I had a tib before I got my Z and my insurance stayed the same. I'm 26, so I don't know how insurance is where you are but if your a male and under 25 insurance is expensive, once you are 25+ rates drop alot. So I wouldn't imagine your insurance should go up too much if at all.
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My 2005 Track Z costs the same as my 2001 Honda Prelude.
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i went from an 03' VW GTI to an 03' Touring Z. Full coverage exactly the same policy, 21yrs old with a clean record, one non-moving claim.
My insurance on the GTI was $1200/6 mo. When i got the Z Farmers dropped me because it was considered a "high risk" vehicle and the put me under another one of their policies. The Z is $1100/6 mo...:confused: Not too bad i guess, wish i was 25 and married --> wait no i don't:icon17: |
some of you really need to understand more aobut insurance before talking out of your ass :icon14:
It will vary state-to-state. Some it will be more, some it will be less. E.g., My g35 coupe is almost 1/2 what I was paying on my mustang (bought when i was 20) - reason - insurance company felt only 50+yr olds drive G35 coupes, so I got lumped into their category.......fewer accidents/tickets in that category than in the category I was with mustangs. |
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