Mustang

Cheers Peerzy, probably going to see one tomorrow.

Luckily I'm a little over 25 (OK a lot over 25) (OK 28 years over 25!) so insurance won't be an issue. I've just sold a Chevy 350 powered Cobra replica that I built and now really want something with a roof. Probably will have to be a V8 and the later model, as the shape is much better. It won't be a daily car.

Andi.
 
I went to Bill Shepherds today and reserved a 2008 GT. Trouble is my first attempts at insurance have been futile any recommendations?

I've had one company say no because I haven't owned it for a year and don't have any LHD experience. Two others only listed the Shelby GT500 Auto! One wanting £1700.00

Any pointers guys?

Andi.
 
GSXRMovistar said:
Yep try each of these:-

Adrian Flux (with them at the moment and no problems)
Tel: 0800 369 8590

a-plan
Tel: 01635 874646

RH Specialist
Tel: 01277 206911

Stevenage Insurance
Tel: 01438 313251

MCE Insurance (Used these guys before but bikes and first year of Mustang ownership)
Tel: 0844 338 68 98

When asked about LHD experience you 'could' say yes, in that you have driven them whilst out of country etc. You are not asked to prove this experience, but any experience with powerful cars or bikes do point out to them.

Become a member of the UK owners club, will cost you £20 but will save you MUCH more off your insurance.
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Thanks, for that, awaiting a reply from Adrian Flux and RH Specialist, A-Plan want LHD experience, MCE want £1700.00 but only listed a Shelby GT500.

Andi.
 
GSXRMovistar said:
Suprised about MCE, my first years insurance with them was ~£450 (at the time the Mustang was 2 years old, a few mods and I was 32)

EDIT: Just realised you were quoting against a GT500, is the car you are looking at super-charged?
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No plain GT version http://www.billshepherdmustang.com/index.php?option=com_ezautos&task=detail&id=105&Itemid=26 . I've spoken to Bill Shepherd and they recommended MCE but gave me a name to talk to so I'll ring in the morning.

Don't tell the wife, she doesn't know yet! :D

Andi.
 
Ok deal done. £368 with MCE - somewhat less than the on-line quote of £1700 :eek:

Set to collect tomorrow afternoon Thursday.

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Thanks for all the help advice and encouragement :)

Andi.
 
markwilliams82 said:
I suppose it will be one of those things you can easily get used to, and if you can't...I'll gladly have the car :) lol

but seriously, driving around in that and listening to the roar of the engine must feel so good
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It's nowhere near as loud as I thought it would be and a huge amount quieter than my Cobra was :eek:

Andi.
 
martinbeaver said:
amazing looking car, shame about the interior.
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Interiors are easily changed ;)

The Cobra was a replica that I built, sold it because I didn't use it, either too hot cold or wet, without a roof you get sunburnt, frozen or soaked, with a roof they're so cramped!

Mustang mpg is not much of an issue, my Evos used to do 20+, the Cobra 10+ :D

Andi.
 
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Of course I can wait, I am the most patient person in the whole world - NOT.

The chevy was a 350 cu inch about 5.7l. 355 bhp and measured 99db at SVA, the I replaced the 2" baffles with 3" ones :) The Mustang sounds liek an electric car in comparison but I'm sure that will change over time :cool:

Andi.
 
Thanks for that Gibbo and welcome back :)

Still getting used to the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing and vice versa. Spent the day polishing it :D

Andi.
 
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