[tex]

So...
my insurance is sky-high. ~$500/mo. It basically goes down no matter what else I drive. Some examples:
-$110/mo for a 2001 Porsche Boxster
-$40/mo for a 97 911 Carrera
-$37/mo for a 2001 Corvette

I also finally paid off my car (06 envoy xl) the other month and have the title in-hand.

I want to get rid of it. Don't want to spend more than $20k (maybe $25k if it is something awesome.) The new car has to relatively reliable (As far as routine maintianance goes - i am not planning on abusing it). As long as it isn't a ferrari or some shit, insurance is a non-issue.

Suggestions? Emphasis on luxury, performance is a close second (I am going to look at a boxster on Tuesday.) Sedan, covertible, etc. whatever. (not another fucking SUV though)

[Jishory]

[ThatHideousStrength]

500 a month? What are you driving right now?

Why the f is a Corvette so cheap? I might get one if insurance is that low lol.

[integra00]

500 a month ... !@#$ and i thought i was getting raped paying like 2k a year. I'm going to start looking at 350z's soon try one of those ?

[nidex]

Originally Posted by ThatHideousStrength

500 a month? What are you driving right now?

Why the f is a Corvette so cheap? I might get one if insurance is that low lol.

Maybe they're trying to boost Chevy's sales?

[tex]

heh. lot of fucking tickets. i think 12ish from the past three years. its all from state troopers during long distance (5+ hours) highway driving. pretty much all of them are <10mph. blows.

i have a 2006 gmc envoy XL right now

[super_Chris]

That's an insane price. For my truck and motorcycle I only pay about $1k a year.

[Coleman]

BMW 540i Sport

[ThatHideousStrength]

Damn. How old are you?

[mattdev]

Prius

[sims]

if your primary forcus is luxury, seconded by performance I'd be looking at a bimmer(M3/M5?) for sure.

I've never like the boxer, I don't really know why. I like the Cayman.. but not the boxer.

[jake]

If your insurance is so high because of your tickets won't it stay high regardless of what you are driving?

[ShabazKillaX]

You can get an 02 BMW M5 for around 21-22k.

[Daveyiv2k1]

Originally Posted by jake

If your insurance is so high because of your tickets won't it stay high regardless of what you are driving?

I don't really follow this logic either, how is getting a new vehicle going to change your insurance when it's high because of how many tickets you have on your record?

[Dustin]

Originally Posted by sims

I've never like the boxer, I don't really know why. I like the Cayman.. but not the boxer.

Yeah I don't respect anyone that gets punched in the face for a living

I've never been to the Caymans, are they nice?

[OcTaNe91]

i think what hes saying is driving an Envoy is more expensive than driving a older sports car like an 02 M3, 01 Vette, or a boxter so why not enjoy the vehicle now because its cheaper on the insurance than the Envoy

[krod]

You might want to check the service/tune-up costs on a Boxter before you buy, I have a friend who owns one in Honolulu and it's outrageous.

[tex]

Originally Posted by Daveyiv2k1

I don't really follow this logic either, how is getting a new vehicle going to change your insurance when it's high because of how many tickets you have on your record?

the insurance lady said its basically a matter of "he is inevitably going to get in a huge accident - what vehicle will do the least damage?"

f150 - $50 more a month
suburban is roughly the same

i found a boxster i think i am going to buy...we will see this weekend

i did a bunch of research, it seems reliable, maintanence isn't THAT bad, plus its a fucking porsche

[ThatHideousStrength]

a boxster? bleh. That's a gay man's car :-p

[sims]

I think you should atleast test drive some other cars dude, seriously.

in the end, fuck what people on the internet say. Buy whatever you enjoy, but atleast make sure you check out your options.

M3,M5, something AMG, S4, try an S2000 even. NSX!?(this is the right choice btw :P)

There are so many cool cars out there, if you are one of the good few reasonable people out there willing to blow a bunch of money on really expensive, impractical, terrible on expensive gas sports car, go check out all the awesome options before you pick one.