Help! Should it be a Boxster?

[Black80XSA]

The first thing i'd suggest you do, whatever car its for, is find out wat your insurance is going to be. Whilst St.Andrews isn't exactly a car crime capital, your status as student, group 20 car, and no doubt not garaged overnight could be a real eye opener when it comes to the premiums.

And budget at least £1-2k a year for servicing and wear n tear items, possibly more.

Good luck with the search - all are great cars in their own right.

 

[Impreza_Noobie]

ORIGINAL: Black80XSA

The first thing i'd suggest you do, whatever car its for, is find out wat your insurance is going to be.  Whilst St.Andrews isn't exactly a car crime capital, your status as student, group 20 car, and no doubt not garaged overnight could be a real eye opener when it comes to the premiums.

And budget at least £1-2k a year for servicing and wear n tear items, possibly more.

Good luck with the search - all are great cars in their own right.

I appreciate your useful advice. The insurance dilemma is definitely my main focus. Confused.com gave me the cheapest quote of 3000 quid - that's roughly 30% of a 986 Boxster S; not to mention it is a third party only.

Do you happen to know anybody who can offer a cheaper rate for such car? I'm not sure if there is a possibility to cut a hefty sum off my current quote. I would be more than happy to pay 2000 quid or less.

Cheers mate

 

[Impreza_Noobie]

A quick bump to freshen up this post - my flight to the UK has been confirmed (20th August 2010).

The only sad news is my STi has been sold; in fact, it was sold within 3 hours after my advertisement went online. And to worsen my temporary pessimistic attitude: I am still caught up with insurance quotes that would violently break an arm and a leg. I have not secured an accommodation in Fife simply because it is very difficult to rent a house which has a garage! It is rather preposterous to put garage on the top of the list and use it as the main criteria in finding an ideal house. However, I was convinced this is the only method to reduce insurance costs. On a side note, I had asked my insurance company (based in Bangkok) to issue a NCB statement and I pray this can be put to good use in the UK.

I really need to get in touch with an insurer who is able to provide a bespoke quote which fits my circumstances.

Cheers

PS. I had received additional budget from selling the scoobie and may be looking into Boxster 987 S (2005).