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g3 for me wrote:

You know I can't help but think...a new Yaris and a new Mac Pro and a new Condo? Something doesn't seem right.

He was in the Marines and got injured in Iraq. That's why he's a "one thumbed gimpy."

No problem lol.  I use my regular pay to buy the things I want like the MacPro because I live at home with my parents ATM.  I got $100,000 from my life insurance after being injured severly, which is what is allowing me to purchase the condo (and my 740 credit score ).

Well God Bless you and how were you injured if I may ask?

(sorry for off-topic...sy?)
I don't see any website links in his posts, or signature, or anything.
EDIT: Ok got it now. I see those in the news all the time, and while I don't just think nothing of it, it's really hard to relate to. You've made me realize on a semi personal level how painful and real it is. Thanks for serving America and your driver is in my prayers.
So back to topic?

Last edited by g3 for me (2006-09-16 3:47 pm)

Man I am glad I am not 20 something anymore.  Insurance for cars goes down a lot when you get over 30, but only if you have a clean record.

Insurance for my MX-5 is about $90 a month.

-mark

avkills wrote:

Man I am glad I am not 20 something anymore.  Insurance for cars goes down a lot when you get over 30, but only if you have a clean record.

Insurance for my MX-5 is about $90 a month.

-mark

In California, it goes down significantly after 9 years of driving (not age 25) and a clean record, or if you become a parent and you're the custodial parent.

I didn’t read all of this but as an insurance agent I can say there are allot of things that can go into your rate and I mean allot. Zip code driving record credit score (were applicable) age occupation if you’re a member of any sort of national organizations or group etc. One bit of advice I would give anyone is never take it personal. Insurance is a shared risk venture. Your rate is complied off tons of data with everyone else who shares even one thing in common with you. Also congrats on getting a quote before you bought the car I have to deal with many (especially young males under 24 and females over 30) who just buy a car and expect the insurance to be the same or in some cases cheaper "because its new" or one of my favorites "do you give discounts to deaf students" sorry small tangent there good luck with that new vehicle if you have any questions feel free to PM me. Also please ignore any spelling/grammar mistakes its 3:27 AM I am up because I am nervous of all things a football game tomorrow!

Last edited by Oath (2006-10-01 5:33 am)

Oath wrote:

I Your rate is complied off tons of data with everyone else who shares even one thing in common with you. Also congrats on getting a quote before you bought the car I have to deal with many (especially young males under 24 and females over 30) ...

Why are females over 30 a higher risk? Are they getting nervous? Are they so upset they are over 30 they take risks cause they don't want to see another year? what?

justine wrote:

Keep in mind that insurance laws vary widely from state to state. For instance, it's now illegal to use zip codes. Insurance companies have until 2008 to comply. Mine already has.

in CA only right now. CA does allot to try and keep insurance down for its residents bad news is when a persons moves from CA its generally not pretty.

test wrote:

Insurance companies are gangsters, plain and simple. Whatever they quote you, convert it to metric - ie, double it and add 32 ($ or %, whichever is bigger). That'll get you in the ballpark, if you're lucky. Then be prepared to be shocked when you get the bill.