james24785

Hi folks, I'm new to the site as i'm looking to change my current car (renaultsport clio 172) to a bugeye scooby. The one I've been looking at is the UK300, went to look at one in derby the other day but it was on a bit too many miles than I'm after.

I'm lookin to spend about 6k so what options are there? what are the differences between the WRX STi and the 300? Which one is seen as the 'better' model?

Also i know insurance isnt going to be cheap at all, but what should i be expecting? im 25 with 1 years NCB, license for 8 years, and 3 points. Insurance really is the deciding factor on wether I go for a scooby, or look into alternatives

Thanks for any help, its much apprieciated

jh1

hi, i would check out your insurance 1st of all.

james24785

yeah did a quick one on confused.com and cheapest was 1800 with admiral....always said i'd never ever pay more than a grand for insurance lol
Are there any specialists out there I can try? as im sure they probably aint on comparision sites

stef_2010

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If you have a mrs add her as a named driver, should bring it down a bit

b16msu265

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Hi the UK 300 and wrx is group 19, wrx sti type UK is group 20 and imports don't even bother.

james24785

Gonna have to do some ringing round I think, got it in my head i REALLY want one now!

what sorta mileage are the engines good for if serviced regulary?
anything I should be looking out for? really is a new world of motoring for me (turbocharged cars) so any help is great

GH80

I did this and regret it now. It didnt help when she crashed it and caused a claim on my policy

It's harder to say no when they are already on the insurance!

stef_2010

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Not for me, should have had your mrs telt

GREGGYG

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Look at the top of the page ad on this website:

A-PLAN

They're highly competetive!

Camoscooby

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+1

In addition to the comparison sites its worth losing minutes off your life by repeating your details over and over trying specialist insurers. Have you tried A-Plan, Keith Micheals, Adrian Flux and Sky Insurance?

Prepare yourself though, as it will probably cost ya

james24785

To be honest mate i've not tried phoning anyone yet as I havent been able to finish work early enough this past week to catch anyone open but i'll get round to it

and with regards to adding the mrs on the policy......she belongs in the kitchen, not behind the wheel of my pride and joy....i'd be havin a wheel refurb every other week!

millsy3

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mines an import with a-plan cost me £900 and im 30 with 8 years no claims so i would check insurance b4 you buy anthing, good luck

brightblue

You only have to add her on the policy you dont have to let her drive it. In fact you dont even have to teoll her shes insured to drive it

brightblue

Keith Micheals worked out a fair bit cheaper that a-plan for me.

Myles

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Agreed.

wrx9181

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go for prodrive edition looks the best bug for me anyway.
i had a sti import classic at 25 and was 900 quid phone around get the price for insurance down