What cars are cheap to insure?

Z22Z · 02-23-2009, 11:11 PM

my 16 year old cousin is going to be getting her first car soon and she is looking for something that's cheap to insure and preferably new. so far she is thinking about an IS250, Altima, or a base 328. Any ideas on how much insurance should go for these cars or any suggestions for other cars?

Jammin Jason · 02-25-2009, 01:46 AM

considering your cousin is 16 and first time driver, insurance for the is250 and the e90 will range around $220 - $260 i believe. depends on your insurance company. MY opinion is let your cousin drive a beater for a year and then get the IS or E90. so atleast she has a good solid year of driving experience. cus you cant just give a powerful car to a new driver with the only experience she had was driving with a parent. imagine her alone or with friends in an E90 or IS. and you have to consider peer pressure. IF shes driving a ballin car, her friends wanna drive it. TRUST. idk i gave you my honest opinion

Jammin Jason · 02-25-2009, 01:47 AM

but super cheap to ensure are integras and civics (not type R) and toyotas

Heinzftw · 02-25-2009, 02:40 AM

Whats the price range? Is he a supposed "car entheusiast?" I would pick a 2nd hand 350Z or IS350. Can he drive a stick?

Z22Z · 02-25-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jammin Jason

considering your cousin is 16 and first time driver, insurance for the is250 and the e90 will range around $220 - $260 i believe. depends on your insurance company. MY opinion is let your cousin drive a beater for a year and then get the IS or E90. so atleast she has a good solid year of driving experience. cus you cant just give a powerful car to a new driver with the only experience she had was driving with a parent. imagine her alone or with friends in an E90 or IS. and you have to consider peer pressure. IF shes driving a ballin car, her friends wanna drive it. TRUST. idk i gave you my honest opinion

yea man having friends in a kick ass car does encourage stupidity. im going to recommend her to get a camry or an accord. those look good, are safe, and will be cheap.

Jammin Jason · 02-25-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

yea man having friends in a kick ass car does encourage stupidity. im going to recommend her to get a camry or an accord. those look good, are safe, and will be cheap.

yea will i test drove a camry and that shii was scary. its not like driving an E9X where you have that stiff steering wheel where you feel safe and planted. The camry felt so loose that it felt weird driving it. i didnt not feel planted at ALL.

Z22Z · 02-25-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Heinzftw

Whats the price range? Is he a supposed "car entheusiast?" I would pick a 2nd hand 350Z or IS350. Can he drive a stick?

it's a she and no cant drive stick. preferably around 200 bucks.

Z22Z · 02-25-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jammin Jason

yea will i test drove a camry and that shii was scary. its not like driving an E9X where you have that stiff steering wheel where you feel safe and planted. The camry felt so loose that it felt weird driving it. i didnt not feel planted at ALL.

lol camrys arent mean't to be driven like bmws. i think it would be good for her since having a car like that would discourage speeding and crazy maneuvers.

kyleb350 · 02-25-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

yea man having friends in a kick ass car does encourage stupidity.

lol, I can attest to that.

Passenger: "So how fast does this thing go?"
Me: <thinking> Oh I'll SHOW you!

Cerezo · 02-25-2009, 05:33 PM

The insurance for the E90 is just about the same as a honda civic coupe. I had the civic stolen and bought an E90, with the same coverage the rate almost did not change.

Jammin Jason · 02-25-2009, 07:33 PM

you have to keep in mind this is a girl and shes a first time driver.
first time drivers insurance are WAYYYYYYYY UP THERE

Z22Z · 02-25-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoni

An Armenian chick wanting a Lexus or BMW? I'm shocked.

Seriously, the Altima will be cheap to insure, as will other beater cars like Camries, Corrolas, Civics, Accords, etc.

lol yea man she is really playing into the stereotype.

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Jammin Jason We run LA 101 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Slow E90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 E90 [0.00]	considering your cousin is 16 and first time driver, insurance for the is250 and the e90 will range around $220 - $260 i believe. depends on your insurance company. MY opinion is let your cousin drive a beater for a year and then get the IS or E90. so atleast she has a good solid year of driving experience. cus you cant just give a powerful car to a new driver with the only experience she had was driving with a parent. imagine her alone or with friends in an E90 or IS. and you have to consider peer pressure. IF shes driving a ballin car, her friends wanna drive it. TRUST. idk i gave you my honest opinion __________________ HATERS GONNA HATE
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Jammin Jason We run LA 101 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Slow E90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 E90 [0.00]	but super cheap to ensure are integras and civics (not type R) and toyotas __________________ HATERS GONNA HATE
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Cerezo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 08 TL Type-S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	The insurance for the E90 is just about the same as a honda civic coupe. I had the civic stolen and bought an E90, with the same coverage the rate almost did not change.
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Jammin Jason We run LA 101 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Slow E90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 E90 [0.00]	you have to keep in mind this is a girl and shes a first time driver. first time drivers insurance are WAYYYYYYYY UP THERE __________________ HATERS GONNA HATE
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