I took the VIN from the Houston Rev It Up thread and tried some insurance sites, but they didn't recognize the VIN! Anyway, I'm guessing these little buggers are going to be pretty easy on the insurance:

4-door
1.3L engine
driver/pass air bags
side air bags
ABS
passive alarm system

I was wondering about the same thing. Will they consider it a coupe or a sedan?

regardless of what they consider it, i'm more than sure they'll charge my ass $300 to insure one if i purchse one. :o

ed

$300 that's CHEAP!!!!

Some of the guys on the European forum have been quoted

£ 1500 ($2400)

£450 excess ($720)

These guys have clean licences and over 25 years old!!!!

This was quoted by MAZDA themselves.

YOU LUCKY PEOPLE $300?????

Cheers
Oilman

Originally posted by Trac
regardless of what they consider it, i'm more than sure they'll charge my ass $300 to insure one if i purchse one. :o

ed

That's $300 a quarter, right??? :confused:

I think he meant per month!

I called Geico and got a qoute... $1750 every six months! So thats about $300 a month. With the $500 deductable, this was the cheapest they could go. I just got a speeding ticket though. Oh yeah, they consider it a 2 door coupe.

Originally posted by racerxeight
I called Geico and got a qoute... $1750 every six months! So thats about $300 a month. With the $500 deductable, this was the cheapest they could go. I just got a speeding ticket though. Oh yeah, they consider it a 2 door coupe.

Geico's rates are always really high- have you tried any other places yet? They were probably basing it off the RX-7, like my insurance company tried to do. I told them no thanks, I'd try back when I had my VIN.

Really? Of all the places I tried, Geico was the best..

I dont want to post the numbers as they might get bombarded with requests and then wise up and change the numbers hehehe.. but the numbers I got did say 2004 Mazda RX-8.. and all I can say is that it was suprisingly looooooow.

RX-NUT,

You already let the cat out of the bag, you might as well give us the details :)


Also, if anyone else gets a quote can you give a bit more information about yourself, ie age, marrital status, points.

Danke, D-san

Originally posted by RX-Nut
Really? Of all the places I tried, Geico was the best..

I dont want to post the numbers as they might get bombarded with requests and then wise up and change the numbers hehehe.. but the numbers I got did say 2004 Mazda RX-8.. and all I can say is that it was suprisingly looooooow.

Did you get a quote online or in the mail? Because their online quotes don't have the RX-8 as a choice for 2004 Mazdas? :confused:

Ah, well, I guess it differs depending on where you live. My insurance company charges us less than half what Geico charged us for my husband alone.

well since the fire is started...., please dont go hounding geico about my rate.. it's the best I've seen out of most of the Hawaii agents.. and I would love to pay this much on a new car full coverage (naturally I'd want it lower, but hey this is pretty good).. I just hope they dont pull a fast one and jack it up..

Online quote after emailing them and asking about the RX-8 since it's not listed online..

2004 Mazda RX-8 = $513.80 - 6 month total premium

Originally posted by RX-Nut
Really? Of all the places I tried, Geico was the best..
Just a few quick notes about GEICO:

1) They will not write you if you admit to owning a radar detector.

2) They make no secret of spending a fair amount of money annually to equip Police Departments with new laser speed equipment.

3) In states where detectors are illegal they also donate quite a few radar detector detectors.

Their stated objective is to insure only good drivers, thus they are pretty quick to dump policy holders who suffer an at-fault claim as well. (To be fair, so do most other insurers, but GEICO is blatant about their policy up-front.)

Just some things to consider...

let me rephrase that then....

Amendment to statement posted by RX-Nut:
Really? Of all the places I tried, Geico had the best rate.

I wouldn't expect to pay more then $100 a month. Try third car, no claims, no tickets, married, been with State Farm since I was 18, in my 30's. I currently pay $55 a month for full coverage on a 2 year old Accord. Ha!

Have Erie Insurance for 20 years; currently pay 1500/yr for 3 vehicles; almost perfect driving record
HOWEVER, Erie says hp/weight ratio puts it in a Boxster catagory, regardless of all the safety features I pointed out from the 85 page Press Kit write-up. After re-looking, they held firm on 859/yr, for this car; OK for MD/DC area, i'd say. Will pull Collision, which is a rip-off for older cars anyhow.

Good news I just got a quote from State Farm for a GT 04 RX8 it is $591 every six months $18 more than 00 4Runner that is great.:D :cool:

It's funny, I got a rate of $1133/6months and I was very excited. Living in Jersey sucks!! I'm 27, no points, no accidents, highest tier for state farm, and I'm single. Oh well, I'm going to do some insurance shopping, but they'll drastically have to beat state farm for me to leave.

ERIK

Originally posted by erik
It's funny, I got a rate of $1133/6months and I was very excited. Living in Jersey sucks!! I'm 27, no points, no accidents, highest tier for state farm, and I'm single. Oh well, I'm going to do some insurance shopping, but they'll drastically have to beat state farm for me to leave.

ERIK Wow they actually gave you a quote? Amazing!

I have to call Liberty Mutual and see if they will do the same... $1133/6 months seems pretty good, but I'm going to get this car under my parent's name so we'll see how I do on that. They are going to co-sign the lease for just that reason, so I can get it insured under their names.

I'm going to give State Farm a call as well though.

I hate Jersey too! :(

State Farm is not writing any more insurance for New Jersey. My buddy has Liberty Mutual, and they have pretty good rates. I would just call a bunch of places and just see what they give you.

ERIK

you should try to find a quote in the LA area, i heard that they are the most expensive ....

If it's of any benefit, I got a rebate on my insurance switching it from the 3-year old S2000 to the RX8 even though the value was 25% more! Admitedly it was a very small rebate but I'm half way through the policy for the year. For most people it'll work out great if they list it as 1.3L!

u guys think thats exspenisive i pay 6000 a year for my 2001 eclipse. I also dont have any points or tickets and im 19 with full coverage, also im on my moms insurance all togeather we pay way over 10,000 a year on car insurance.

Originally posted by eclps0
u guys think thats exspenisive i pay 6000 a year for my 2001 eclipse. I also dont have any points or tickets and im 19 with full coverage, also im on my moms insurance all togeather we pay way over 10,000 a year on car insurance.

I would walk or drive my bike!:eek:

Originally posted by eclps0
u guys think thats exspenisive i pay 6000 a year for my 2001 eclipse. I also dont have any points or tickets and im 19 with full coverage, also im on my moms insurance all togeather we pay way over 10,000 a year on car insurance.

I'm 19 driving an FD and I don't pay near that much. Ouch.

Check this out!

Called my insurance company to get a quote for the RX-8. I currently drive a 1994 Mazda 626 4 cylinder. I pay $1,400 per year.
He said for the same coverage I would pay $2,000 for the RX-8 (not accurate - need vin #). I asked for a quote for the 2003 Infiniti G35C - $1,400 per year. I would pay the same for my 1994 Mazda 626 with 120,000 miles, which is worth around $2,500 as I would for a new 2003 Infiniti G35C that's worth 30K?

Originally posted by ACRX8
Check this out!

Called my insurance company to get a quote for the RX-8. I currently drive a 1994 Mazda 626 4 cylinder. I pay $1,400 per year.
He said for the same coverage I would pay $2,000 for the RX-8 (not accurate - need vin #). I asked for a quote for the 2003 Infiniti G35C - $1,400 per year. I would pay the same for my 1994 Mazda 626 with 120,000 miles, which is worth around $2,500 as I would for a new 2003 Infiniti G35C that's worth 30K?

The cost of parts factors in a lot.

My agent just called me back with an accurate quote.

RX-8 $1,525 per year!

Not bad - currently paying $1,400 per year for my 1994 Mazda 626 with 120,000 miles.

:D :D

Don't understand why the G35 coupe is $100 less than the RX-8
when the G35 has more hp?:confused:

ACRX8,

Do you actually live in the city or on the outskirts? Man, $1400/yr in a major city, and mine is $2260/yr living in burbs of central Jersey. Ridiculous!

ERIK

ERIK,

I live 12 miles outside of Philly, the burbs but very congested around here.

What's your age and driving record?

I'm 27, single, and have a clean driving record. Clean according to state farm, have a forgiven accident that comes off Jan, 2004.

ERIK

Hey, RX-Nut, how much did State Farm quote you (if ya don't mind me asking)? Was it even near the Geico amount?

Our State Farm here said they couldnt get an accurate quote since the car was new. They didnt want to trun my business away with a false quote.. Strange if you ask me.. but I gave em the benefit of the doubt and promised I would check back with a VIN.

-22 years old (~6 years w/ llicence)
-one non fault accident (rear ended on the highway)
-no tickets

State Farm
RX8 - based on car price/power - no listing ~$6,000 year
WRX STi - Based on WRX + new value/power ~$8,000 year

canadian dollars... bet you feel better about your quotes now. :P

Originally posted by jeffreybt
-22 years old (~6 years w/ llicence)
-one non fault accident (rear ended on the highway)
-no tickets

State Farm
RX8 - based on car price/power - no listing ~$6,000 year
WRX STi - Based on WRX + new value/power ~$8,000 year

canadian dollars... bet you feel better about your quotes now. :P
It would be the same if I got the RX-8 under my own name...

That's why I'm having my dad co-sign the lease so that I can get insurance under his name; I'll take the family car under my name.

Called State Farm today, they have the '04 RX-8 in thier system as a 4-door coupe. I'm a 33yo. male, married, and drive over 150 miles per week. They quoted $392/6mo.! Cheap! Asked if this was accurate, she said yes, the car is in thier system this is not an estimate. Cool, now I just need to worry about the mpg rumors! (14MPG, YUK!)

Below are listed the quotes from my State Farm agent for the various cars that I was interested in (after my car accident) before I settled on the 8.

Notes: I'm 34, single, clean driving record (accident wasn't my fault). Quotes are for the current year models.

Acura RSX - $162
Hyundai Tiburon GT - $151
Toyota Celica GT - $151
Toyota Celica GT-S - $171
Nissan 350z - $169
Mazda 6 - $133
Mazda RX-8 - $143

Originally posted by OmegaBob
Below are listed the quotes from my State Farm agent for the various cars that I was interested in (after my car accident) before I settled on the 8. ...


... Waiting for the RX-8, That's great!

I checked with my State Farm agent back in March, and I got a printout and quote of around 950 every six months. Not too bad, considering I'm 22 and male, but I dont have any tickets/accidents, and there's a discount or two on there for miscellaneous reasons.

But then again, I'll believe the quote when the bill comes in the mail, my brother was quoted around 1000 / six months when he got his GS400 two years ago, and they steadily increased it to the point where he's paying about 230 a month for full coverage with no tickets/accidents.

And for the real kick in the pants - for all us youngsters (<25); when my brother turns 25 in June, his insurance will drop to 125 a month.

State Farm told me they didn't need my VIN to give me a quote. Just to modify my policy. They had the RX-8 in their computer finally. They quoted me $520 / 6 months.

I'm paying $350 / 6 months now for a 93 Ford Mustang LX.

I live in Atlanta, 27 years young, 2 kidz, 1 wife (you get a discount if you have 3 or 4 wives) :D

Originally posted by tripwire
(you get a discount if you have 3 or 4 wives) :D [/B]


I think that discount's only good in Utah....

I just got an online rate quote from State Farm. Here's my stats:

-Age 28
-Married
-No tickets/violations
-$200 comp/$500 colision deductible
-$100k/$300K coverage for bodily injury and unisured motorist
-Rental car coverage
-Primary vehicle driven 15000+ miles annually
-Live in suburbs of Detroit, MI

Quote: $707 for 6 months ($118 per month)

Now, consider that the on-line quote for a 2003 Mazda 6i with all the same policy details is $632 for 6 months ($105 per month). When I actually called my agent several weeks ago, they quoted me $450 for 6 months on the 6i. If you factor in the same percentage drop for the RX-8, in theory I can insure it for only $502 for 6 months....or a mere $40 more than my Ford Escape was costing me before I got married in April.

I've been insured with State Farm ever since I started driving back in 1991. I've been through two accidents (one very serious) which were not my fault (drunk drivers both times), and they've always taken care of me and kept my rates extremely reasonable. I've never been able to find another company who can even come close to SF's rates.

Heck, with a rate that low, maybe I can convince my wife to let me get the RX-8 instead of a Mazda 6!!

I checked on insurance today with State Farm finally as I see that they finally have it in their computer system. Great news for me! The six month premium up until I turn 25 is only $877.69 which ironically is LESS than the premium on my Prelude (I just sold) when it was already two years old. Thank God for four doors!! When I turn 25 in a few months, the six month premium will be 511.80. Not shabby at all.

From State Farm, in Frederick MD, 40 miles outside of DC:

50/100/50 BID - 50 comp 500 coll deducts

$355 w/ pleasure < 10K annual use

$435 as work daily driver > 15K annual

includes 2.20 for Emer Road Svc, which we won't need for 4 years.

42Male,married,a couple minor speed tickets, not sure if those are considered, plus several discounts - multiple cars, multiline, etc.

Just checked with our Allstate agent:

50/100/50 w/ 500 deductible
daily commuter vehicle
2 drivers: 45yo male, 35yo female; clean records
multiple car discount

$547 / 6 months. That's about $30 / 6 months more than we pay for the wife's '02 Miata. :)

Total premium for all three vehicles (RX-8, Miata and 92 Explorer): $1307 / 6 months.

Originally posted by RotorBoy
When I turn 25 in a few months, the six month premium will be 511.80. Not shabby at all.

Hope and pray for the change in rate at 25. I was told that over and over by my State Farm agent. I turned it didn't change because my wife wasn't 25 yet. Then when she turned 25 their was a new reason I don't remember what. It never changed only went up every year or so (no accidents or claims). Insurance is a total racket.

that not bad paying $520 every six month that a great deal. i own a rx7 93 full cov and i pay 1,200 a year. the rx8 is very cheap because is a 4 seater -(sedan) that good when it comes to ins. jersey has the highest ins rate because of accident . Only one company didn't loose money and that was state farm. That is why jersey has the problem with in ins company.

Interestingly, Allstate's online quote system calls the RX-8 a 2-door 4-cylinder coupe.

i asked them and they dont consider the hatch doors full size doors so the car cannot be a sedan...my insurence for it will be 2200 a yr.

Originally posted by eccles
Interestingly, Allstate's online quote system calls the RX-8 a 2-door 4-cylinder coupe.

they must figure its in the same category as an RSX-S or Celica GTS (as i do), but obviously more powerful and further upmarket.

I just checked with Amica, my insurance carrier. As of today, they do not have the rx8 rated, even though I now have my VIN (!).

They said they'll have to make a custom quote, which makes me a little nervous--

Originally posted by miata2rx8
I just checked with Amica, my insurance carrier. As of today, they do not have the rx8 rated, even though I now have my VIN (!).

They said they'll have to make a custom quote, which makes me a little nervous-- Don't worry, most insurers have to do this at the beginning of a new model year when their computers haven't been updated yet.

Amazingly, this can go for a long time - when I purchased my current car, a 2003 model in December 2002, they didn't have the 2003 in their system yet so they had to charge me strictly based on the base price of the car...

all i know is chris rock said it best (and i paraphrase):

"u pay insurance just in case shit happens. if nothing happens i want my damn money back!"

Progressive:

$1090 6 months ($181.96/mo.)

250/500/250 w/ $100 deductible
daily commuter vehicle
1 driver (25 yrs.); clean record

i'll be calling around.

:mad:

Just some interesting information:

I called for a quote on Friday and I was somewhat pleased. 1250/year
500/ded.
But get this, that is for the Auto which is what I want so its cool however, the 6mt is on the "banned list" They said they have a formula that looks at a lot of different variables like 0-60 times and so on and it came out "banned"
Just thought I would relay the info.
The Company is part of California Casulty insurance.

State Farm lists it as $341/half for me, (500 ded.) but I have other policies with them and a clean record. I made them double check it was the correct car and M/T... Living in podunk OH might help here too.

highspeed8 said: State Farm lists it as $341/half for me, (500 ded.) but I have other policies with them and a clean record. I made them double check it was the correct car and M/T... Living in podunk OH might help here too.

Yep, ditto for me. State Farm + clean record + other policies + podunk, USA = <$400/6mo :D

what do you think the insurance will be for me, im 16 clean record and B average.

Originally posted by Red-RX8
what do you think the insurance will be for me, im 16 .....

Just stop right there, you are fubar'ed, couple grand minimum in a heavy metropolitan area, don't know, if you live somewhere else. Sucks being young when it comes to insurance.

Don't know what it would like for you. You will get hammered. Call your insurance company. Get the car under your parents name, you will get a break that way

Since I just received my VIN#, I called my insurance, American National.

6 months = $ 628.00.

Not bad, but a little surprising since its only $8 more than my 2001 Protege. I still plan on calling a few other companies to comparision shop.

i would kill for a quote like that.

I got a online quote from progressive they told me $2582 / 6 months and it would drop 25% when I turn 21 (next year) which would be $1936.50 / 6 months. They labled the RX-8 as.. coupe 4 door 2 cylinders (lol i like that), driver and pass airbags and (80cubic inches). I also have one prior wreck, I wish the person had his eys on the road and not the football game that was going on acrossed the street, stupid cop put the fault on me because of "Failure to Yield" grr. I would kill to get $628 also

I just got my 6-month renewal from Allstate. $579.00 every six months. works out to about $99 a month. I'm 43 years of age, married but wifey does not drive, No accidents or tickets in 10 years. and they classify it as a 2-door coupe.

$850 here in Aspen

My insurance is only $1.00 (one) more per month than what my 97 Eclipse Spyder was, through State Farm and listed as a 4 door coupe.

I'm paying $387 every 6 months, in Utah, $500 deductible, 40 years old, married with kids and a clean driving record. I was pretty happy with that, it is only $40 than the insurance for my wifes Mazda 3

Just bought an RX8 and insurance will be $550.00 a year, its cheaper then the 2001 mustang conv. I traded for the RX8
ers

Just got RX8 and Insurance will be 539.00 a year.
ers

I am paying $30 less a month then what I was paying for my 2001 Lexus IS300. I have Allstate.

Nat

I had GEICO with my '97 Eclipse and then I switched to USAA and my insurance got ALOT cheaper. I traded it in and got my 8, now USAA is charging me $473 for 6 months. I'm 29, married, in the military, only had 2 speeding tickets which are off my record by now, and I live in North Carolina. I pay $82 a month on the extended payment plan.

My 8 is insured and the cost is just over $400 per half year. We are with Allied, the Independent Insurance Agent's version of Nationwide. They insure the car as a 4-door sedan, and I am 49 with a very clean driving record and multiple cars (3 others) insured.

Good luck!