Jump to content
SAU Community

Insurance thru RACV

inark

By inark,
in Victoria

 Share

Recommended Posts

clarkey Proficient

clarkey

Posted
Posted

Im 40 years old with no driving convictions or fines at all and Suncorp Metway wanted something like $17000 (yes seventeen thousand dollars) a year to insure my GTR. I live in Melbourne but If I lived in QLD the price was closer to $1800. I rang up twice to get this figure and talked to 2 different people. The reason for this outrageous price was because they arent properly established in Melbourne as yet.

skyline33 Grand Master

skyline33

Posted
Posted

yeah suncorp is a rip off (ridiculous prices)in victoria i remember a couple of months ago they quoted 45000 for a gtst the lady herself couldn't beleive it, she did the quote twice to make sure all the details were correct.

  • 3 weeks later...
predator Grand Master

predator

Posted
Posted

RACV I doubt will insure any import.

Their prices were cheapest for me when I was a P-plater many many years ago, and still are competitive. Best option these days seems to be justcar insurance for any import. Friend insured a 94 Supra for $1200 or so.. they quoted me $1300 for a R33 GTS-T (rating 1, no accidents, blah). Insurance for my old R31 is like still $500 for fullcomp, even though the value of the car is like $4000 (max!) and I'm 26 rating one.

Once you get past about 25, its like "instantly" you're a better driver which is pure b.s. I think they need much more intelligent ways to figure this out (any car above a certain p/w ratio needs the driver to go for an advanced driving course, etc). I mean half the old people on the road can't drive anyway!

Insurance companies are pr*cks period. If they can find any way out of a claim, they will. If they can charge you a ridiculous premium, they will. If you drive a 2 door (even if its an excel), its "sporty" and they will charge you more. If you are a P plater you will pay 2x - 3x what a 30 year old would pay.

It all sucks. I'm nearing the end of the process (rating 1 for a couple of years) and still its not as cheap as it should be. Least I can get a fast car and be able to afford the insurance now. Over in NZ they can pay $400 for insurance for a GTS-T R33 - shows how different it is over here.

SS8_Gohan Grand Master

SS8_Gohan

Posted
Posted
Originally posted by skyline33

yeah suncorp is a rip off (ridiculous prices)in victoria i remember a couple of months ago they quoted 45000 for a gtst the lady herself couldn't beleive it, she did the quote twice to make sure all the details were correct.

ah...the old suncorp in victoria insurance prices....hahahaa, for a R33 GTS-T i was quote.........*drum roll*......$108,000.

come on...that's gotta be a record! ;) ;)

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • CF.Panda
      R34 25GT Engine Light 21

      By CF.Panda · Posted

      I wasn’t able to replicate the sound anymore. It was a one time sound so maybe it was just coincidence but it was like small pebbles being dropped in a coke can.   should I try cleaning the MAF? It could be it’s functioning but dirty? I don’t know.
    • sunsetR33
      Unpeeling the Orange

      By sunsetR33 · Posted

      Update 4: Hi all. The car drives again! Haven't driven for long, only to store it in the garage again, but the test drive was successful. The coolant and oil leaks seem to be fixed for now. Temps on the engine were also very good, while moving I never even saw 80C water during the approx. 30 minute drive. Ate up all the coolant in the reservoir though so will have to fill that even more when I go to the car next time. One thing that pisses me off is that the RPM gauge is still f**ked, I even resoldered the board twice and used copper paste on the silly screws that are used as connections. Next time I take it out I'll take apart the board and fit new components, I'll see if I can get a replacement IC for it.  I have an appointment set for 22nd of September for the engine tune to 370hp. Alignment also still needs to be done. My hope is that I can get all the legal stuff over with by the end of this season. Anyone of you have advice regarding intercoolers? Currently there is an APEXI core fitted, one of those weird hybrid ones, 600x270x76. I don't think it's bad but it's not new and now I still have the chance to change it now to legally include it in the paperwork. Only issue is that the only options that would arrive in time are a HKS Type R intercooler or generic Ebay spec intercoolers comparable to a JustJap one. Ideally I'd order a Plazmaman but it takes over a month to receive which would mean making the car legal has to wait until next season. Would love to hear some input on this. Same story for my injectors, the previous owner was a nunce and put ID 1050x on the engine. They work but are obviously not ideal at "normal" power levels. But I don't see a reason to change them unless the tuner says it's necessary. I read online before buying a different exhaust that the top secret style rear diffusers won't fit due to the size of the rear resonators. My buddy and I made it work by slightly "adjusting the shape" of the mounting bracket and making some spacers out of 3d print for the mounting bolts. Fits like a charm. Just putting this here in case someone has this problem. Even the hefty HKS Silent Hi Power rear can fits without hitting anything.
    • Butters
      UniClutch

      By Butters · Posted

      Well they got my money but they are not getting my gearbox ! 
    • GTSBoy
      ECU sees many times the speed than speedo does (R34 swap)

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      It's needed for rolling idle up, and I think it is a decider on VCT also.
    • Kinkstaah
      ECU sees many times the speed than speedo does (R34 swap)

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      I mean, not really. Link ECU's can absolutely still have errors from the ECU thinking it's getting a sensor it's not expecting. I would imagine the speed at the ECU level in Nistune does absolutely nothing anyway? I assume the ECU does not do any fancy TC stuff with regards to front+rear wheel speed or anything of that like anyway. Someone who uses Nistune may be more fluent in it. 
×
×
  • Create New...