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Old 05-07-2007, 09:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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10 most/least expensive cars to insure

The 10 cars with the most expensive collision losses, starting with the most expensive, from 2002 to 2004 figures from the Highway Loss Data Institute are:

Most expensive models to insure

1 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2 Mercedes CL-Class
3 Dodge SRT-4
4 Subaru Impreza WRX
5 Jaguar XK (convertible)
6 Lexus IS 300
7 Honda S2000
8 Acura RSX
9 Nissan 350Z
10 Jaguar XJ

The 10 least expensive models to insure, in terms of collision losses, starting with the least expensive are:

Least expensive models to insure

1 Volvo XC90
2 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
3 GMC Safari
4 Buick LeSabre
5 Nissan Pathfinder Armada (2004 only)
6 Pontiac Montana (standard model)
7 Mazda MPV
8 Ford Thunderbird
9 Pontiac Montana (extended model)
10 Ford Taurus (station wagon)

Here's the entire article -> http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...sToInsure.aspx
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:39 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Haha, 5 of the cars in the most expensive category i have considered buying
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nice find.

why is the rsx so expensive? is it because they get broken into alot?
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Probably because the large amount of modified ones. I'm sure alot of boi racers who total them jack up the insurance.
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
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From the article:

Vehicles that top the insurance-cost list tend to be either high horsepower, high dollar or expensive to repair, Rader says. An expensive choice: "Sporty cars that are favored by young drivers who are risky drivers, so they are crashing a lot.
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:45 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Haha, 5 of the cars in the most expensive category i have considered buying

4 of those were on my list. I have owned 1 of them but my S2000 was pretty cheap on insurance. It was cheaper than my new SI
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Old 05-07-2007, 12:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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nice find.

why is the rsx so expensive? is it because they get broken into alot?
or this -->> http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showt...&highlight=rsx
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I was quoted on an S2000 and it was less than $5 more a month over my old Integra and my SI was $13 cheaper/mo.
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