daz1968

iTrader: (13)

I currently own a 2003 wrx and was considering having it remapped, however feel that I would be better changing it for a 2005 uk sti later in the year, I am 42 years young and have owned this car for 3 years, also have owned a sierra cosworth since I was 24, so experience is not really an issue. When I bought my wrx I considered an sti but didn't like the bugeye which was all I could afford, but insurance on a wrx and sti was very close pricewise, is this still likely to be the case, as I don't want to pay a massive premium as may then be better to go back to remapping the wrx as performance I presume would be very similar, as my example 3 years ago was quoted £500 for wrx and £535 for sti. So less than 10% difference. Have phoned my current insurer and have been told to expect a 30% hike which seems a little extreme, was hoping to get a better deal come renewal time. Any comments welcomed

jvivok1985

iTrader: (4)

get it mapped! i had ecutek map on my wrx originally with just exhaust changed and made 270bhp an higher torque, felt loads quicker!

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

I was told by my current insurers that whatever the percentage increase of my remap, that would be the percentage increase in my premium, which seems a bit of a rip off as the power is not the only thing the insurance covers. I would like an STI, but I could not get one in the colour that my WRX is in (which I like) or be ablet transfer the mods on there which I like. I'll see what happens when I get my renenwal quote in the next week or so.

Other things to consider:

You know the WRX, would you be happy getting an STI to where you like it.
What is the difference between te premium hike and the cost of the car.
Would you like more power again in te future and would the WRX handle your aspirations or would the STI be a better base car to develop.
You will also get screwed by some companies if ou change whilst on cover as they see it as easy money. You have a degree of bargaining power come renewal time as you can move on relatively painlessly - they'll penalise you if you cancel mid-term

nick172sport

iTrader: (6)

my mate has a wrx and got a quote from a plan for a sti hes 28 no accidents or points full claims etc how does 6500 quid sound

daz1968

iTrader: (13)

i presume there is one to many zeros on that.

nick172sport

iTrader: (6)

no mate its true he coudnt believe it himself im 44 young drive a wrx like yours and i pay 570 a year with a plan but live in a bad postcode area might get a price for a sti see what the difference is

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

Ouch, I live in a London postcode and at 37 with all mods declared I'm only paying just over £500 with A-plan.