Jap imports for a young lad?

Daaryl

How's it going, I'm 19 now and looking to get a toyota altezza which is a jap import, I had one at 18 and was insured via Third Party Extension, Liberty wouldn't transfer me onto it, But they would leave me drive it on the Third party, Stupid i know and don't make sense, I was wondering does anybody know who's good for insuring young lads on jap imports? Just don't want the hassle of ringing everybody, As i know for myself more then likely they'll tell me to f**k off

oldyouth

Daaryl wrote: »

I had one at 18 and was insured via Third Party Extension, Liberty wouldn't transfer me onto it, But they would leave me drive it on the Third party,

If you are talking about driving this car under your driving of other cars extension, you cannot do that for a car that you own.

ljpg

i'm 34 with clean licence and full no claims bonus and i still struggle every year to even get a quote on a jap import evo,the best of luck lad

GarIT

If you can find somewhere there will be a nice sum added to the quote.

Cheensbo

Probably not exactly what you wanna read but, have you thought about an is200? Irish sold so has to be easier insure, good bit cheaper to buy, a little slower, but they've a nice straight 6, nicer interior (generally) and you can style it up or down as with the altezza...

matt-dublin

There's a loading on jap imports as they're assumed to be modified and also higher risk as mostly they're eanted by younger male drivers who drive the sh1te out of them.

While you might not be that stereotype the imports generally attract this loading.

Buy the Irish version of the car, it will save u a load anyway.

keithclancy

matt-dublin wrote: »

There's a loading on jap imports as they're assumed to be modified and also higher risk as mostly they're eanted by younger male drivers who drive the sh1te out of them.

While you might not be that stereotype the imports generally attract this loading.

Buy the Irish version of the car, it will save u a load anyway.

My understanding was the loading was due to them being easier to rob ?

colm_mcm

keithclancy wrote: »

My understanding was the loading was due to them being easier to rob ?

Nope. Even if the car is similar, say an AS200 vs IS200, there are differences, (for example, not necessarily on the is200) say minutely different headlamp lenses, minutely different wings, slightly different bumpers, different wiring looms to fog lights etc.
Technicalky they have to use the correct parts, which are main dealer only and a good but more expensive, this leads to higher repair costs.

I had an FTO where headlights were €800 each, and a quarter panel was €1600 IIRC.

Then you have the statistics which are likely to say that people who buy JDM cars over European ones are a higher risk anyway.

Pov06

Not a chance you'll get insured on an Altezza without it costing an arm and a leg

Tzardine

Getting insured on jap cars here is stupid.

My wife really struggled to insure her jap import Nissan Micra. A1.3L automatic powerhouse. And she is 30 with full licence and 3 years NCB.

Altezza are a nice car but can you look at someting else or be prepared to fork out the mad money.

Daaryl

oldyouth wrote: »

If you are talking about driving this car under your driving of other cars extension, you cannot do that for a car that you own.

Yeah i know, But once it's not in your own name, Is taxed and nct'd you're grand

Chimaera

Daaryl wrote: »

Yeah i know, But once it's not in your own name, Is taxed and nct'd you're grand

Only if the policy you're insured under allows third party extensions for young drivers. Many policies and insurers limit this to drivers over 23 or 25 given the high risk associated with drivers younger than that.

Daaryl

Chimaera wrote: »

Only if the policy you're insured under allows third party extensions for young drivers. Many policies and insurers limit this to drivers over 23 or 25 given the high risk associated with drivers younger than that.

Yes i know, And with liberty once you're 18 and have a full license you can get it.

EazyD

Not to be a killjoy but your chances are very slim to none (providing your unwilling to pay something ridiculous for 3rd).

Daaryl

EazyD wrote: »

Not to be a killjoy but your chances are very slim to none (providing your unwilling to pay something ridiculous for 3rd).

I have the money there to pay for insurance, Just don't want to go through the hassle of using it on the 3rd party extension incase it get's robbed or some eijit crashes into it

Chimaera

Daaryl wrote: »

I have the money there to pay for insurance, Just don't want to go through the hassle of using it on the 3rd party extension incase it get's robbed or some eijit crashes into it

Then just go pay for it like everyone else!!

Daaryl

Chimaera wrote: »

Then just go pay for it like everyone else!!

I just want to know who will i have a more of a chance getting insured with!!

Chimaera

Pick up the phone then. We all have to do it, you're not special.

dodderangler

Can I ask why you want an altezza?

Daaryl

Chimaera wrote: »

Pick up the phone then. We all have to do it, you're not special.

Yes i know, But it'll save me a bit of hassle and waste of time.. It's what most people do is let you know who you'd have a chance of getting insured with..

Daaryl

dodderangler wrote: »

Can I ask why you want an altezza?

As i stated at the start of the thread, I had one when i was 18.. I really enjoy how easy to drive they are for a 2.0 220bhp, They're alright on the jungle juice, And are just a good car overall, Had no problems with mine except for the power steering pump and maintaining the car.. So that's why i want another one

dutopia

Using the word 'Jap' is considered derogatory by many, would it kill you to type 'Japanese'?

dodderangler

220bhp?
Maybe when it was brand new coming out of the factory but a lot of them horses have escaped.
I've driven plenty and they can e fun to drive but with insurance, tax, and petrol they're expensive t have.
For a 2litre jap car there are plenty more out there that you'd equally have trouble getting insured on but that have more speed and are more fun to drive. Evo, subaru, Silvia.

dodderangler

dutopia wrote: »

Using the word 'Jap' is considered derogatory by many, would it kill you to type 'Japanese'?

There's always one.

Daaryl

dodderangler wrote: »

220bhp?
Maybe when it was brand new coming out of the factory but a lot of them horses have escaped.
I've driven plenty and they can e fun to drive but with insurance, tax, and petrol they're expensive t have.
For a 2litre jap car there are plenty more out there that you'd equally have trouble getting insured on but that have more speed and are more fun to drive. Evo, subaru, Silvia.

Drove all 3 of those and they're great cars by any means alot of power and fast, But i'd kill myself in one.. Don't want to get one yet.

MadYaker

Haha! At least you're realistic!

Daaryl

MadYaker wrote: »

Haha! At least you're realistic!

What's the point in getting a car that's way to fast for me.. Putting myself and others around me in danger as i wouldn't be able to handle anything that powerful at my age.. Just stupid and pointless.

dodderangler

It's down to the driver mate not the car.

Daaryl

dodderangler wrote: »

It's down to the driver mate not the car.

I know.. Just don't see the point in getting a car like a s14, evo, impreza etc, Just get nothing but hassle off the public and gaurds.. As some people don't like young lads with nice cars, Never got any hassle with the altezza when i was 18.

Daaryl

dodderangler wrote: »

It's down to the driver mate not the car.

I know.. Just don't see the point in getting a car like a s14, evo, impreza etc, Just get nothing but hassle off the public and gaurds.. As some people don't like young lads with nice cars, Never got any hassle with the altezza when i was 18. Anyway back to the topic.. Does anybody know any insurance companies that DON'T Refuse jap imports?

dodderangler

Daaryl wrote: »

I know.. Just don't see the point in getting a car like a s14, evo, impreza etc, Just get nothing but hassle off the public and gaurds.. As some people don't like young lads with nice cars, Never got any hassle with the altezza when i was 18.

I know. Had me glanza robbed 4 times, impreza attempted, moved smashed windows, evo lights smashed. Cnuts just dont want anyone to have nice cars.
Did you try liberty insurance or chill.ie

Daaryl

dodderangler wrote: »

I know. Had me glanza robbed 4 times, impreza attempted, moved smashed windows, evo lights smashed. Cnuts just dont want anyone to have nice cars.
Did you try liberty insurance or chill.ie

Tell me about it lad, Had some scumbag rob the radio out of my corolla, And had my altezza key'd the day after i bought it.. I tried their online quotes but no joy, I'll have to ring them up i'd say

dodderangler

Sorry meant my mivec windows