Insurance on imported JDM's?

[rc2002]

For those of you who have legally imported RHD cars from Japan, I'd like to get a feel for what the insurance rates are like. I'd imagine the the F/I RHD cars aren't easy on insurance especially with VIN numbers that carry no history (well no Canadian history anyway).

I know this has been covered before, but there wasn't much response. I just thought that with more owners now, I could get a better idea on how much insurance might be.

:)

[Skyline_Addict]

yes, i would like to find out about this as well.
what're you up to getting now, richard? :D

[calgarys13]

its actually quite easy most companys can easily overlook the serial code and can insure it for you same day...basically what i have is insurance on the cost of the vehicle...what you paid is what they assess the value of the car as....im paying 147 a month for my gts-t and im a new driver so pretty standard

[theken]

yeah i pay like 110 for my fairlady, 11 digit vins some insurance agents dont understand

[MiG_Master]

My friend's Skyline got insured based on engine size, as it wasn't listed in the database. Too bad they forgot to ask about the Twin Turbos.....

[A790]

I'm insured at 222.00 a month with:
- one speeding ticket
- a U-turn
- an at fault claim.

So... pretty reasonable.

[schurchill39]

The PLPD is pretty much the same no matter if it is something like a honda civic or a nissan silvia or a ferrari (just for an example) I asked about this when i was getting quotes when i was still looking for cars. Lots of times to they will insure an imported vehicle under another north american vehicle. I have heard of silvias being insured as maximas or 240sx's. I just it just depends wheere you go

[Seanith]

Originally posted by MiG_Master
My friend's Skyline got insured based on engine size, as it wasn't listed in the database. Too bad they forgot to ask about the Twin Turbos.....

haha :rofl:

[Sorath]

so who insures these cars?

[topher91]

TD insurance does, the will want an appraisal though. I have my Silvia insured thru them.

A whole 98 bux /mth fully covered!!! But then again I have a clean record and I'm 23...... :rolleyes:

Chris :thumbsup:

[rc2002]

Thanks for all the input guys. It looks like the bottom line is that importing a RHD car from Japan won't carry unreasonable insurance rates. Good deal! :)

[Sorath]

my buddy tried td meloche monnex and they said they wont insure skylines, but before he called... i called them to get a quote.. and they said i need to get the vin number and if they still cant find it, i will need an appraisal

so really.. i dunno who to listen to