Couple questions before I buy

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by sav

600 - wow!! I reckon just get some oil analysis done, I'm pretty sure that engine is good for plenty more laps.

I do engine oil and oil filter every 7500kms (obviously every second change at my cost), gearbox, diff and supercharger oil every 15000kms.
Tyres and brake pads every three or four months, but I'm getting smarter with tyres so it now costs me less.

[sav]

Then I reckon it's all good, it always amazes me how people assume that regular intervals are fine when tracking their cars regularly.

My forester is now on 6 month oil change intervals, I'm a bit paranoid so rather safe than sorry.

[qbzee007]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

I'm paying R810 which includes my supercharger. My policy is underwritten by Santam.
But I should get a good deal because I'm an old grey-haired wrinkly who never goes over 80kph, and I've got max no-claim bonuses

With SuperCharger?
Im 27 and I am paying 1400 or so underwritten by Mutual and Fedaral.

That was the cheapest around at the time.

I think its time to shop around again.

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by qbzee007

With SuperCharger?
Im 27 and I am paying 1400 or so underwritten by Mutual and Fedaral.

That was the cheapest around at the time.

I think its time to shop around again.

The value my insurance is based on is R351k.

I'm 61 and they think I'm well behaved, not like you young hooligans.

[momoPike]

Originally Posted by qbzee007

Dude!! PM me the insurance company.

And white is the way to go (PEARLSSSSSS)

Silver will be easier to maintain but its bland!! No offense to anyone with a silver one

Will mention it in thread
Alexander Forbes gave me R1700 separately or R1100 if I slot it into my fathers household etc policy as the primary driver(Pensioners get such great rates )

Checking out a high-spec white tomorrow and the std white I'm hoping to pull and will let everyone know what I went with.

[momoPike]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

I'm 61 and they think I'm well behaved, not like you young hooligans.

LOL best quote was with the telesure group. Go through all the steps and consultant says
"Sorry the computer says No. Your too high risk "

[Vic_RSA]

If totally desperate, do try Standard Bank insurance - used to cost me around R1200 if I recall, but their service is

Failing which find a private broker. But if you can bundle with your folks - do it for now!

Originally Posted by momoPike

LOL best quote was with the telesure group. Go through all the steps and consultant says
"Sorry the computer says No. Your too high risk "

[sav]

To be honest, if you can't afford the insurance on your own name then you really shouldn't be buying it. Get insurance on your own name and build up a decent no claims bonus else you'll just end up in the same situation with high premiums again when you try taking it out in your own name.

Maybe ask them about loading your excess to drop premiums? Could be a short term solution while you're building up that NCB, just make sure you've got the excess money saved up because life does happen.

[momoPike]

Originally Posted by sav

To be honest, if you can't afford the insurance on your own name then you really shouldn't be buying it. Get insurance on your own name and build up a decent no claims bonus else you'll just end up in the same situation with high premiums again when you try taking it out in your own name.

Maybe ask them about loading your excess to drop premiums? Could be a short term solution while you're building up that NCB, just make sure you've got the excess money saved up because life does happen.

Not because I can't afford the insurance.. Rather because I was looking for the cheapest deal :p
Got it under my own name for the points you mentioned and to remove the admin of transferring the cash to my dad etc.

Hoping the premiums actually do go down when I got 25 but worse case scenario at least I'll have some insurance background to haggle with.

[sav]

Originally Posted by momoPike

Not because I can't afford the insurance.. Rather because I was looking for the cheapest deal :p
Got it under my own name for the points you mentioned and to remove the admin of transferring the cash to my dad etc.

Hoping the premiums actually do go down when I got 25 but worse case scenario at least I'll have some insurance background to haggle with.

Sorry I didn't mean you specifically - just in general.

Good move either way, have you tried Alexander Forbes btw?

[momoPike]

Originally Posted by sav

Sorry I didn't mean you specifically - just in general.

Good move either way, have you tried Alexander Forbes btw?

Fair enough. That's who I'm going with
Just waiting to see the actual contract regarding claims etc.

[sav]

Awesome!

[momoPike]

Just confirmed.
Going with a Standard 2012 Pearl White beauty

Std -> Insurance was more decent. First purchased car so not going overboard.
White -> Because it's white dammit

Last couple of questions, when I get the car on Friday I'd like to have the headlight kit ready as I am not a fan of the Orange tinge. Thoughts were I can get this?

Valenteni Darkend lights are also on my to-buy list so would appreciate someone giving me a contact I can talk too.

Lastly..95 or 93 Unleaded?

[sav]

Always 95.

Valenti and most other things - import yourself from eBay or http://www.thespeedline.com/