Tucson

x2floor · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

norstar2k

Well done buddy........looks like my decision will be made by August when I test drive it........PCK for sure Twisted Evil

3.2V6

x2floor · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

norstar what you think about these:

Hyundai Santa Fe $367,000. 5-speed auto, 2.2 DOHC 16V VGT CRDi, 17"rims, dual front/side/curtain airbags, ABS/EBD/BA/TC/ESP/TPMS, in-dash 6CD changer with equaliser/amplifier/sub woofer, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control, leather, wood, self leveling suspension, electro chromatic digital compass rear view mirror, roof rails, sunroof, fogs, spoiler, cool box, power seats, mud guards, keyless entry with antitheft/immobiliser etc.

Mazda CX-7 $392,000 2.3 DOHC 16V SV-T DISI Turbo with 6-speed Activematic, dual chrome tipped split exhaust, dual front/side/curtain airbags, computer controlled active torque split AWD, power seats, fogs, sunroof, leather, steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls, premium in-dash 6CD MP3 stereo, 18" rims, vented 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS/EBD/BA/TC/DSC/TPMS, xenon projector beam HID headlights, optitron guage cluster, full auto digital climate with trip computer and o/s temp display etc.

and

Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 DOHC 16V $269,000. and 3.2 DOHC 24V Alloytec V6 $349,000. with leather it would be $279,000. and $359,000. respectively. All with 5-speed automatic.

and

Honda CRV 2.4 $395,000. with sunroof, leather, 17"rims, 5-speed automatic, HID head lights etc.

and

Subaru Forester 2.5 Turbo $387,000. with 17" rims, 4-speed auto, dual front, side and curtain airbags, HID headlamps, leather, fogs, sunroof, cruise control with audio controls on steering, ABS/EBD/VDC, S-AWD, roof rack, spoiler, dual split exhaust etc.

norstar2k · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:15 pm Post subject:

IMHO........ #faint

1. Subaru Forester 2.5L Turbo #Onfire

(finally its a true SUV, no longer a sport wagon)
2. Mazda CX-7 2.3L Turbo
3. Honda CRV 2.4L
4. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2L
5. Chevrolet Captiva 2.4L

Gem_in_i · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:59 am Post subject:

Gem_in_i · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:01 am Post subject:

LOL. Oh gosh look how I does give directions.
I haven't checked the place out yet but I was told they have accessories.

Gem_in_i · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:56 am Post subject:

Anyone who dealt with N&M, did an Insurance broker get in touch with you and found you best rates for Insurance?
And I was told this is a free service.

SS007 · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

Colfire gave me a quote for $5,400 that is for the vehicle valued at 198,000
they have discounts for baby on board, if you have an annuity with Clico, distance from work, if you play with a republic C.card etc etc ..... Check them out.

Gem_in_i · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

The broker doing the checking for me and I must say I getting quotes of $4000+ difference from wht I was going pay. If tht so so am very happy.
I need to get a no claim letter from old insurance though and tht not so easy. Is from tht bankrupt insurance company. Stupes!

So nobody knows if they drive down vehicles from Morvant? Why don't they use those big trucks anymore?

Wht was the price of the Tucson couple years ago? Was there significant price increase?

norstar2k · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject:

Gem_in_i · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

I got a quote of $5900 but I need tht no claim letter.

If you member of Eastern Credit Union you get 15% discount from one of the Insurance companies to.

DW · Street 2NR Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Tech posts: 59 My 2NRide:

Unfortunately, I did not have any "no claim" to apply when I purchased the van, darn I should have insisted my name put on the insurance all those years.

I ended up with Colfire, their figures were lowest of all the companies..unfortunately the premiums since I am now building the "no claim" is like a car downpayment itself Crying or Very sad

Thanks for the directions Gem_in_i , I will make a pass and check that place soon

Gem_in_i · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject:

No problem DW Smile

Tell us prices when you do check them.

My first insurance premium was $17K+
I was under 21, first time car owner, first time driver and had licence less than 2yrs. No insurance wanted to take me becos they said they considered me a liability.
I eventually got one company to take me and the rest is history.

SS007 · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:15 am Post subject:

x2floor · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:14 am Post subject:

Maritime rates are not as cheap as Colfire's but when it comes to a claim.........they are fully accountable when it comes to figures and they pay quick especially when yuh business in order. They can settle an insured's claim in less than a week to 1-2 days...they give discounts besides no claim, for being a member of the T&TAA, TTARP, TCM, Anti-theft/immobiliser (3 point) and ofcourse if you already have an existing life/medical/pension policy with them. The latter is 15% and the anti-theft is 10% and T&TAA is 10% thats all I know of. They quote my Uncle $6700. for a $182k Tucson.

Gem_in_i · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject:

How do you go abt joining the automobile association? And anything else tht wud get me a discount.

I am unable to get my no claim letter since the ******* company went into liquidation last year May. So now no No claim discount for me.

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject:

^^That sucks, sorry to hear that. Not sure about TTAA rates, give them a call:

Trinidad and Tobago Automobile Association
41 Woodford Street
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 622-7194 or (868) 628-9047
Opening hours: 7:30 am to 2:45 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

x2floor, have provided a very good list to help reduce your premium.

Research carefully cuz in addition to the list x2floor mentioned, many insurance companies have addtional benefits, so a broker is the best way to go rather than direct. Remember to ask about 'waiver of excess'. It's worth it.

If you're buying the Tucson from GFC (N&M finance), they propose Guardian General insurance. Financing with GFC is a lot less headache than a bank.

Gem_in_i · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks norstar2k I would look into it. I got a broker thru NnM so he should be able to guide me best.
I would speak to him on Friday and sort thru all this since am hoping to get my vehicle by next week or month end by latest.

Wht # they reach for registration? I think I saw 4700+ ytday.

x2floor · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

just be careful about COLFIRE's cheapish rates because their Excess is very high across the board. You feel the bite only if you have a claim with COLFIRE.....and their settlement figures just doh add up IMO.

Goodwill and Citizen Insurance still issued No Claim Discount Letters through their liquidator, Mr. Hackett however I don't know if that is still being done today. Most clients from those 2 companies seeked insurance from Motor One, Motor & General, GTM, Great Northern, Bankers, Gulf, Presidential and Capital. Some actually came across to Maritime, Algico, Sagicor, Colfire, Guardian General and Beacon!

Gem_in_i · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject:

I went to Citizen in Sando ytday and the lady there told me that I can't get any no claim letter. And I been with them 7yrs. She said as of May last year they went into liquidation.
I had gone with Presidential after last year. But they quoting me $10952 for this vehicle.

norstar2k · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: