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Insurance for E91 335i

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Shaoxter

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Friday 26th May 2017

I'm looking to get an E91 335i as a family car - need something practical, not too wide so my wife can drive it and still packing a bit of punch so this ticks all the boxes.

I've been on really cheap classic/modern classic policies for the last few years but this car isn't eligible so I have to go through a mainstream insurer. The quotes I'm getting seem pretty high (~£800). Of course postcode, age etc. makes a difference but comparing like for like, it's more expensive than the M5 I had.

So have insurance premiums increased a lot recently? And does anyone have any insurer recommendations?

Smuler

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I've read of an increase ; but it does seem random : I know it's a big name so you probably thought of it but Aviva have twice been 50% of what other big brands quote : for me that is.
I had a 335i
My record is iffy as I had two at faults in 2014 - both times hitting objects in the road , 335i cost 10 grand to repair !
Still my current M3 insurance is only around 400£ with them , all extras I want and with my preferred body shop their repairer.
Good choice of car , 335i smile

helix402

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Friday 26th May 2017

I have two tips for cheaper insurance. 1) Get older 2) Don't crash

Can't help with 2 I'm afraid but you should be ok with 1 unless you have a picture of Dorian Grey or are Peter Pan.

ladderino

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I've got an E91 335i and pay less than £400 with Admiral - who have you had quotes from so far?

FurryExocet

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