rob_t Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 So I've just turned 19 and I'm searching for quotes on a 350z, I got a quote for a 350z for £1900 (I was amazed!), then just to make sure it was right I got a quote on another 350z... this one said from £5500. I looked at my quotes and saw on the first one it said 'fairlady z', and the second one just said 350z. I don't get why it would be cheaper on the fairylady one, can anyone tell me why please? PS I'm new to Zeds so I think it might be a dumb question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_t Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 ... forgot to add It was on confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Fairlady Z is the name for an import model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_t Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Fairlady Z is the name for an import model thanks, But I wouldn't expect the insurance to be that much cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_t Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Fairlady Z is the name for an import model I've just put in the insurance quote it's an import... now it's shot up to £8500! No zed for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) I got a quote once for a thundercat when I first past my bike test around 25 and one place wanted 10k. Wouldn't mind but bike was only worth 6k. Some places just Make it up I am sure. You won't like what I am about to say but at 18 your a high risk and your going to get screwed on insurance. Why not get a smaller car get a few years no claims and get a zed when your In ya 20,s? Edited August 2, 2013 by fellsteruk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) Better give these a miss then http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/young-driver-quoted-12-million-2117164 Edited August 3, 2013 by Renegade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_89 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I had the same problem last year where my insurance was coming out at £2k on the import and approx. £4.5k on a uk spec. So I waited a year before purchasing and I ended up with around £300 between the cost of insurance of a import and a uk spec cabriolet (£1,100). This quote was £300 more than my old 2005 Hyundai Coupe 2.0, so it was a win win really. Just wait until your insurance has come down and you won't be disappointed . P.S. It might be worth obtaining a quote from Only Young Drivers although they do ask some silly questions, what are your views on speeding, seat-belts, booster seats etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Better give these a miss then http://www.mirror.co...million-2117164 Well... It is manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I had a similar thing happen when I got my GT4. I eventually rang the company, gave them my reg and when they said it was a Fairlady Z I told them that is the import name for it but mine is a 350Z and not an import. They were happy with that and didnt change the price. Edited August 3, 2013 by longsh07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_t Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 I had a similar thing happen when I got my GT4. I eventually rang the company, gave them my reg and when they said it was a Fairlady Z I told them that is the import name for it but mine is a 350Z and not an import. They were happy with that and didnt change the price. cheers, I'll give that a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 They're basically saying that they don't want to insure you to be honest mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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