Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Do you need to buy a performance car

High performance cars such as a Lamborghini that are built for speed are likely to be at the very top of the car insurance scale.
Acceleration and top speed are a major factor for insurers, as claims statistics show that high performance cars result in more frequent high car insurance claims.
The predictable cost of repairs to these finely tuned machines is also taken into account when calculating a policy. Making the buying and owning of a high-performance car an expensive business.
If you're considering buying a high-performance vehicle then you need to do some serious research into the car you're interested in. This should not only consider the purchase price but should also take into account the likely availability of parts, and the timescales and complexity of any repairs that might be needed.
Also consider the annual mileage that you are likely to accumulate. If you are only going to do a low mileage, rather than use it as an everyday vehicle, you could save yourself some money on your premium and also lower the risk for insurers.
On the other hand you might simply want to
hire a performance for the day and avoid any of these problems.

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