BMW or GOLF insurance at 20?
BMW or GOLF insurance at 20?
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xurture

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1 posts

15 months

Wednesday 8th January 2025
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Hi all.

I'm planning on purchasing either a GOLF R or a BMW 135I, however I'm finding it a pain getting an insurance quote. I'm turning 20 in a few days time and want to purchase a new car.

I currently have 6 points on my license from 2 years ago - CU80.

At 18 I managed on getting insured on a BMW E46 for £5000 ish a year
Now I currently own a 2011 BMW 320D E92 and pay £6,600 yearly.

As stupid as it sounds I don't mind paying upwards of £7,000 yearly for the insurance.
Would anyone have any tips or insurance brokers that would most likely insure me?

Tinkermantony

51 posts

51 months

Friday 10th January 2025
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Man those premiums are steep. A Golf R can't be worth upwards of £7k annual insurance. Is it that good to drive?

The jump from a 2011 320d to a Golf R is pretty big. I'm sure you'll find cars in the 200-250bhp range which are still a whole load more fun and less on insurance.


66HFM

800 posts

49 months

Friday 10th January 2025
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I think 'only' being 19 and having 6 points from using your mobile I don't think insurance companies want to touch you on a Golf R or 135/140 as you're seen as outside of their risk profile.

Perhaps keep your current car for another 12 months or so, until you're 21, and then go and buy something more powerful or change it for something you can have more fun with but less bhp - Suzuki Swift etc...

fflump

3,044 posts

62 months

Friday 10th January 2025
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xurture said:
Would anyone have any tips or insurance brokers that would most likely insure me?
Insurance brokers do not insure anyone.

BenS94

3,245 posts

48 months

Friday 10th January 2025
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xurture said:
Would anyone have any tips or insurance brokers that would most likely insure me?
Yes.

Be fortunate you're still allowed to drive.

Wait until you've grown up enough to follow rules.

In the meantime, buy a suitable car with cheaper running costs as punishment for breaking rules.

GG89

3,691 posts

210 months

Friday 10th January 2025
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Happy to pay upwards of 7k per annum..bloody hell that is wild!

Sorry I've nothing else much to add but if I was an insurance company I'd want a hell of a lot to cover you on a 300bhp hot hatch due to your age and record.

RichFN2

4,201 posts

203 months

Saturday 11th January 2025
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You have spent roughly £11600 on insurance in the past 2 years, ouch frown to add another £7000 to that pile would be bonkers!

A 20 year old male with 6 points on their licence for speeding, in a Golf R is about as high risk as it gets.

Get something that can be insured for less than £3000 and stick with it for a few years. You will kick yourself years down the line if you go ahead at those prices, and then there are the maintenance costs....

bankerscum

21 posts

18 months

Saturday 11th January 2025
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GG89 said:
Happy to pay upwards of 7k per annum..bloody hell that is wild!

Sorry I've nothing else much to add but if I was an insurance company I'd want a hell of a lot to cover you on a 300bhp hot hatch due to your age and record.
I'm unhappy paying £700 a year. A Golf R will get you some more points. Good luck.

WelshPetrolhead

953 posts

159 months

Saturday 11th January 2025
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Run something cheap and save the money for a house deposit. Don't give it to insurance companies!

POIDH

2,974 posts

89 months

Saturday 11th January 2025
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BenS94 said:
xurture said:
Would anyone have any tips or insurance brokers that would most likely insure me?
Yes.

Be fortunate you're still allowed to drive.

Wait until you've grown up enough to follow rules.

In the meantime, buy a suitable car with cheaper running costs as punishment for breaking rules.
So very much this.