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20 May 2006, 08:48 PM
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Age, car, job, insurance...
I'm thinking of getting a WRX, my wife to be thinks only people going through a mid-life get a Scooby (she's trying to make me get a CTR I think). What is the average driver like? Also, how much do you pay insurance?
Cheers
I'll start....
I'm 27, looking at a WRX, a teacher, and the insurance is going to be about £900.
Cheers
I'll start....
I'm 27, looking at a WRX, a teacher, and the insurance is going to be about £900.
20 May 2006, 08:57 PM
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I'm 22 and got the scoob when I turned 21, so not a midlife crisis car.
Was just short of £3k to insure last year and will be just short of £2k at the end of next month for the renewal.....worth every penny.
I have a boring job in IT
Was just short of £3k to insure last year and will be just short of £2k at the end of next month for the renewal.....worth every penny.
I have a boring job in IT
20 May 2006, 09:03 PM
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Was just short of £3k to insure last year and will be just short of £2k at the end of next month for the renewal.....worth every penny.
WOW !!!
me 35 other half 39/ MY04 wrx/ 6 points/ me housewife otherhalf roofer/ £600 fully comp !!!
WOW !!!
me 35 other half 39/ MY04 wrx/ 6 points/ me housewife otherhalf roofer/ £600 fully comp !!!
20 May 2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by girl-in-a-scoob
Was just short of £3k to insure last year and will be just short of £2k at the end of next month for the renewal.....worth every penny.
WOW !!!
me 35 other half 39/ MY04 wrx/ 6 points/ me housewife otherhalf roofer/ £600 fully comp !!!
WOW !!!
me 35 other half 39/ MY04 wrx/ 6 points/ me housewife otherhalf roofer/ £600 fully comp !!!
20 May 2006, 09:15 PM
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Well both cars are great I had a ctr before my v5 STI i was 26 nil points worked the insurance broker to hell and got it fully comp £640 with the the wife on as named driver and she was 24 (TESCO)
20 May 2006, 09:21 PM
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37 (Yesterday!), 02 WRX and £381 with Privilege.
Clean licence - still clean thanks to the very nice policeman who pulled me over on my bike Wednesday and just gave me a bollocking
Clean licence - still clean thanks to the very nice policeman who pulled me over on my bike Wednesday and just gave me a bollocking
20 May 2006, 09:52 PM
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39yrs young. Firefighter. insurance £700 f.c. MY53 STi PPP.
I got my car for a couple of reasons:
Mid life crisis - Definately. I didn't know it at the time as I've always had fast cars, but this one is the ultimate m.l.c. car. Last one, I promise, next one will be a Passat diesel (life will be over !! pass the slippers please).
It pisses the wife off - She hates me spending money on a car. She hates the fact I love my car infinately more than her. Payback (I think most of the married guys / girls will understand).
Cheers,
Graeme.
I got my car for a couple of reasons:
Mid life crisis - Definately. I didn't know it at the time as I've always had fast cars, but this one is the ultimate m.l.c. car. Last one, I promise, next one will be a Passat diesel (life will be over !! pass the slippers please).
It pisses the wife off - She hates me spending money on a car. She hates the fact I love my car infinately more than her. Payback (I think most of the married guys / girls will understand).
Cheers,
Graeme.
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graeme
totally agree with your comments carbon copy of me 
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uk sti
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thinkin of buying a scoob go for it
......there is no average driver imo
35
uk sti
650 insurance (clean)
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thinkin of buying a scoob go for it
......there is no average driver imo
20 May 2006, 10:31 PM
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im 21 iv got a 02 plate wrx with about 285bhp i pay £1200 for insurance i also have a 2001 plate clio sport 172 (****in love this car still feals fast after the sccoby) i pay £700 to insure that and im a manager of a beting shop
Oh well WTF
20 May 2006, 10:47 PM
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Accountant - Spending someone elses money
41 - A definate MLC
£680 326bhp FC with A Plan
MLC are great the wifes now joined me
MY01 WRX PPP
Sits on her ar$e all day, sorry mean shes a housewife
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£435 FC Priviledge
Accountant - Spending someone elses money
41 - A definate MLC
£680 326bhp FC with A Plan
MLC are great the wifes now joined me
MY01 WRX PPP
Sits on her ar$e all day, sorry mean shes a housewife
41
£435 FC Priviledge
20 May 2006, 10:52 PM
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Highly modded Sti v3
Insurance = £480 fully comp
Company Director for New Product Design
And a whopping 54 years old.
Here it is:
http://www.dropshots.com/daymainfram...0030101&cimg=0
Graham
Enjoy life while you can.
Insurance = £480 fully comp
Company Director for New Product Design
And a whopping 54 years old.
Here it is:
http://www.dropshots.com/daymainfram...0030101&cimg=0
Graham
Enjoy life while you can.
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Originally Posted by wilb
I'm thinking of getting a WRX, my wife to be thinks only people going through a mid-life get a Scooby (she's trying to make me get a CTR I think). What is the average driver like? Also, how much do you pay insurance?
Cheers
I'll start....
I'm 27, looking at a WRX, a teacher, and the insurance is going to be about £900.
Cheers
I'll start....
I'm 27, looking at a WRX, a teacher, and the insurance is going to be about £900.
Enjoy!
21 May 2006, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by philrsi
OH, could you put in a good word for me with Human Resources! 
21 May 2006, 08:25 AM
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Quite a varied bunch then you lot but with one thing in common, the Mrs doesn't approve of the Scooby! Mine (well she will be in 12 weeks) would prefer me to get a BMW, but i'm slowly winning her over 
Good to see how quotes vary. Cheers guys.
Good to see how quotes vary. Cheers guys.
21 May 2006, 08:37 AM
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What you're missing is moreso the location of everybody. Not just based on job/age 
When I had my 1st Scoob I was 27 (IIRC!). Paid about £750 (for an MY95 UK wagon) in Great Bridge, Tipton/W.Mids. I was a part-time lecturer.
Made on hell of a difference when I moved to the countryside (Herefordshire). The insurance (even when I changed to a 2nd Scoob - MY99 Classic Saloon with mods) dropped by about £350.....
Now I've got my S4 Avant, it crept up slightly, but that's because I didn't want to lose my NCB with the current company, and they don't like Audis. Having phoned round, it's gonna come down again
Oh, I'm now 32.
Dan
edited to add, the wife's always liked the car, but never really "got" what it was all about....until I coached her one day on how to drive it. Then she had the "Scooby Grin"
When I had my 1st Scoob I was 27 (IIRC!). Paid about £750 (for an MY95 UK wagon) in Great Bridge, Tipton/W.Mids. I was a part-time lecturer.
Made on hell of a difference when I moved to the countryside (Herefordshire). The insurance (even when I changed to a 2nd Scoob - MY99 Classic Saloon with mods) dropped by about £350.....
Now I've got my S4 Avant, it crept up slightly, but that's because I didn't want to lose my NCB with the current company, and they don't like Audis. Having phoned round, it's gonna come down again
Oh, I'm now 32.
Dan
edited to add, the wife's always liked the car, but never really "got" what it was all about....until I coached her one day on how to drive it.
Then she had the "Scooby Grin"
21 May 2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 911
Highly modded Sti v3
Insurance = £480 fully comp
Company Director for New Product Design
And a whopping 54 years old.
Here it is:
http://www.dropshots.com/daymainfram...0030101&cimg=0
Graham
Enjoy life while you can.
Insurance = £480 fully comp
Company Director for New Product Design
And a whopping 54 years old.
Here it is:
http://www.dropshots.com/daymainfram...0030101&cimg=0
Graham
Enjoy life while you can.
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