Insurance - no prior history

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Hi All - I'm trying to get a quote for buying an mx5 2008, 1.8L, not modified, used only for social under 10K/m/yr and I'm being quoted @800 a year! Is this correct? This is extraordinary for insurance. Anyone know of a good insurance company I could use, please? I'm 46 female and my driving record is from Australia and I have an Aussie license. I was planning on changing it over here in the UK, but I want to buy the car first. My record is fine - I just can't imagine why the online quote would be so large. I checked go compare.com and another auto insurer that does breakdown assistance.
Thanks,
Faithe

[Travellervet]

Any idea what the cost of insurance should be for me and who is best to contact?

[Travellervet]

Thanks what is Meetkats? What if I change my license to an English one?

[Travellervet]

Okay - thanks everyone. Do you think that aver a year of having insurance and no issues, that my insurance will go down? I would assume it would .

[Travellervet]

I have a UK address and I'm switching my Australian to a UK license. I just can't believe the quotes I'm getting.