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Old 02-04-2013 | 12:50 PM
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Hey y'all:
so, I've been paying $177/mo to insure my '03 STR on my regular policy since buying it last fall.
Since it really is NOT my regular-use vehicle, I decided to see what adding it to my Hagerty Collector Policy would do for me.

Hagerty quoted me $225/YEAR..... which was fantastic.

but this morning, they rejected me on it. Apparently a combination of the following:
-1 speeding violation in the last 5 years on my MVR.
-car is newer than 2000-model

their reasoning is that my 2003 Jaguar has higher exposure because it's more likely I'll drive it than my '70's or '80's collector vehicles which are insured through them.
to me... "that don't make no sense."


So I'm venting, I guess.
I've had one single moving violation in the last 16 years, and that was last spring, doing 77 in a 65. And it's going to cost me $1900/yr.

yes: I'm chapped.
 
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Old 02-04-2013 | 01:21 PM
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Call American Collectors.

They will probably underwrite it as an exotic....

Take care,

George
 
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Old 02-04-2013 | 01:43 PM
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Yikes that seems high to insure the STR. It is costing me $83/month for full coverage through Geico. Maybe shop around?
 
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Old 02-04-2013 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by androulakis
Call American Collectors.

They will probably underwrite it as an exotic....

Take care,

George

I'll give them a shout. thanks!
 
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Old 02-04-2013 | 04:44 PM
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Might be a good opportunity to compare insurance rates.

My 2005 STR, full coverage, $300 deductible, premium $145/month. No (official) speeding, no at-fault accidents. My guess is that it would be much higher in the UK, where engine power matters more.
 
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Old 02-04-2013 | 04:45 PM
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Thanks for the exotic insurance tip George. Let's see if Mcjaguar can pull it off.
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 03:45 PM
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Andrew, Can I hit the "Thanks" button a couple more times?

I've just been accepted by American Collectors, who I contacted at your recommendation.
They're taking all 3 of my Collector cars. Two of them are slightly more than what I was paying at Hagerty, but offset by them accepting the STR, which now has a premium of $226/yr with a $250 deductible.

I was very honest with them about the usage of the car, which is important. If this car were a car which I use daily, they would likely have denied me. But because it joins the ranks of 2 other enthusiast / collector cars in my garage, and I was able to show them the regular-use vehicles for all drivers in my household, they agreed to underwrite it.

I WAS required to fill-out a supplemental form, explaining why the STR should be considered "Collectible".

Anyway: thanks again to Andrew for the great tip!
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by McJaguar
Andrew, Can I hit the "Thanks" button a couple more times?

I've just been accepted by American Collectors, who I contacted at your recommendation.
They're taking all 3 of my Collector cars. Two of them are slightly more than what I was paying at Hagerty, but offset by them accepting the STR, which now has a premium of $226/yr with a $250 deductible.

I was very honest with them about the usage of the car, which is important. If this car were a car which I use daily, they would likely have denied me. But because it joins the ranks of 2 other enthusiast / collector cars in my garage, and I was able to show them the regular-use vehicles for all drivers in my household, they agreed to underwrite it.

I WAS required to fill-out a supplemental form, explaining why the STR should be considered "Collectible".

Anyway: thanks again to Andrew for the great tip!
Lol you're welcome! But who's Andrew?

Take care,

George
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by androulakis
Lol you're welcome! But who's Andrew?

Take care,

George

doh!
Androulakis! (that sounded like Andrew in my head)
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 04:34 PM
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Wow 226/year... I pay more than that per month...

Let us know if you have any trouble with what to put on that 'why its a collector' form...
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 05:12 PM
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Geez, you guys make me feel bad now. I was getting ready to call up my insurance agent and ask why my premium isn't lower as it only went down $1 from last year. I suppose at $90/month I should just keep my mouth shut. (27 male, 0 violations in last 3 years - knock on wood)
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GT42R
Wow 226/year... I pay more than that per month...

Let us know if you have any trouble with what to put on that 'why its a collector' form...
well, an '03-'04 production run of only 350 units seemed to convince them. another 750 from '05-'08 didn't hurt. Original sticker-price premium over the base-model was helpful.
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 10:28 PM
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Holy smoke! I had no idea that STR's were so rare. Found this info posted by member PHD12volt sometime in 2009:

For those of you who drive S-Type R,s the production figures are as follows:-

1999 - 2001 3 were produced
2002 - 520 were produced
2003 - 205 were produced
2004 - 107 were produced
2005 - 163 were produced
2006 - 147 were produced
2007 - 129 were produced


Apparently, this was worldwide production. They really are limited editions!
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 10:48 PM
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My insurance is $500/month for my 2 Jags.
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 08Z06
My insurance is $500/month for my 2 Jags.
why?
 
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Old 02-05-2013 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by McJaguar
why?
Because

a) he lives in New Jersey
b) he had a triple digit speeding ticket a while back
c) see a...

Take care,

George
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Robinb
Holy smoke! I had no idea that STR's were so rare. Found this info posted by member PHD12volt sometime in 2009:

For those of you who drive S-Type R,s the production figures are as follows:-

1999 - 2001 3 were produced
2002 - 520 were produced
2003 - 205 were produced
2004 - 107 were produced
2005 - 163 were produced
2006 - 147 were produced
2007 - 129 were produced


Apparently, this was worldwide production. They really are limited editions!
Those are UK figures. Took a while to correct this back then, apparently still needs correcting from time to time LOL

Worldwide STR numbers:
2001 for the 2002 MY 80
2002 for the 2003 MY 3925
2003 for the 2004 MY 1168
2004 for the 2005 MY 1315
2005 for the 2006 MY 667
2006 for the 2007 MY 698
2007 for the 2008 MY 190
Total 8043
approx 50% to USA
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:05 PM
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Thanks for that, JagV8 - sorry for muddying the waters. I have now read all the previous posts about STR production numbers, and I can see that you have corrected quite a few people in the past!
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 02:10 PM
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Hey, no worries, and besides there are probably people who've not seen them.
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 02:52 PM
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two things
1. my insurance is like 112$ a month but im younger

2. Come to think of it I have only seen about 2 or 3 STR's besides mine on the road since they came out. I would have noticed especially in the last few years. Last 3 years ive seen 1 ! (notincluding my own)

I see lots of s types but the R IS A RARE ONE , it really is
 



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