McDonald Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I've just renewed my insurance for less than £200 on the assumption that I may do 10,000 miles. Fully comp with No Claims Protection & no voluntary excess. The insurance providers seem confident about the safety of my Boxter S. I have no plans to park it on it's roof. Edited December 6, 2021 by McDonald Added thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, McDonald said: I've just renewed my insurance for less than £200 on the assumption that I may do 10,000 miles. Fully comp with No Claims Protection & no voluntary excess. The insurance providers seem confident about the safety of my Boxter S. Having sold so many 986's, I have met all of the new owners and 95% I would say are in the age bracket of 50-70. As such, one would like to think that they are experienced drivers and this is why insurance premiums are good value. I got my first 986 about 5 years ago as a weekend toy when I was 35 which is a lot younger than most owners that I meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 14 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said: Are you the member who rolled a 986? Yes. 14 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said: If so, I do hope all occupants survived the accident and none were badly hurt. Was the only occupant, no injuries - not sure the outcome would have been same if it had been a different vehicle (including some with a rigid roof). 14 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said: I am intrigued, as I am sure a few on here are also, how you managed to do this? Did go into some detail in one of my old threads, but there's not really much more to add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, K.I.T.T. said: Yes. Was the only occupant, no injuries - not sure the outcome would have been same if it had been a different vehicle (including some with a rigid roof). Did go into some detail in one of my old threads, but there's not really much more to add. Was it on a race track where you had your accident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 3 hours ago, TROOPER88 said: Was it on a race track where you had your accident? You have clearly never been skydiving in a 986 ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyplymouth Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Apologies K.I.T.T if my caps make the heading difficult to read. Caps are standard format for headings of letters, reports etc in my part of the world! Will try to remember to use lower case next time. In view of TROOPER88's experience of the age profile of Boxster owners, perhaps I should use a larger font and in bold? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyplymouth said: Apologies K.I.T.T if my caps make the heading difficult to read. Caps are standard format for headings of letters, reports etc in my part of the world! Will try to remember to use lower case next time. In view of TROOPER88's experience of the age profile of Boxster owners, perhaps I should use a larger font and in bold? I would be very interested to know if my age profiling is correct for members on this site! I am also certain it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 I for one am well outside your age profile when I bought my first Boxster in 2012 and still now almost 10 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyplymouth Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 I'm also well out of the age profile but I'm not saying which end of the spectrum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pordave Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 17 hours ago, TROOPER88 said: Having sold so many 986's, I have met all of the new owners and 95% I would say are in the age bracket of 50-70. As such, one would like to think that they are experienced drivers and this is why insurance premiums are good value. I got my first 986 about 5 years ago as a weekend toy when I was 35 which is a lot younger than most owners that I meet. I’m not surprised at the age bracket you quote. At least you can get a Zimmer frame in a Boxster and you can’t in an MX5. BTW I’m near the top of your range at 67 going on 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M635uk Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 17 hours ago, TROOPER88 said: Having sold so many 986's, I have met all of the new owners and 95% I would say are in the age bracket of 50-70. As such, one would like to think that they are experienced drivers and this is why insurance premiums are good value. I got my first 986 about 5 years ago as a weekend toy when I was 35 which is a lot younger than most owners that I meet. Spun mine on a straight dual carriageway in heavy rain 😳when I was 49. Haven’t crashed since and I am 53 now! So your age bracket is perfect! didn’t roll it mind, just front and back bumpers and the aluminium support, bought back from insurance company and back on the road within 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, M635uk said: Spun mine on a straight dual carriageway in heavy rain 😳when I was 49. Haven’t crashed since and I am 53 now! So your age bracket is perfect! didn’t roll it mind, just front and back bumpers and the aluminium support, bought back from insurance company and back on the road within 3 months. I have heard of them being spun in heavy rain previously, just never rolled. I asked the kitt chap on here if he did it on a track or public road but still waiting on a reply. Glad you were ok and you put it back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 I think it's easily possible to roll off a public road if it has no fences and has banking dropping away from the side to a lower level. Agree very unlikely if everything is flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: I think it's easily possible to roll off a public road if it has no fences and has banking dropping away from the side to a lower level. That pretty much describes every road in all directions from my house.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Now we know why you bought a tin top 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: Now we know why you bought a tin top If you saw the way I drive, you would see I don't need to worry about rolling the Cayman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Davey P said: If you saw the way I drive, you would see I don't need to worry about rolling the Cayman... But more importantly, do you fall within the age bracket of 50-70!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 He's trying not to fall at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said: But more importantly, do you fall within the age bracket of 50-70!! Yes mate, smack in the middle at 61 And my SAGA insurance is just over 20 quid a month... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Bought at 49, now 52. Very similar SAGA premium as @Davey P with Mrs ½cwt (a smidge older than me) 8k miles and kept on drive. Oh what joy to be Mr Average (Boxster owner). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Bought at 49, now 52. Very similar SAGA premium as @Davey P with Mrs ½cwt (a smidge older than me cougar) 8k miles and kept on drive. Oh what joy to be Mr Average (Boxster owner). Fixed that for you. 😇 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Scubaregs said: Fixed that for you. 😇 You are brave and happily for you about 300 miles away! Remember how the conversation went about thoroughbreds and the size of 987s recently? Your words, not mine, Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Just now, ½cwt said: You are brave and happily for you about 300 miles away! Remember how the conversation went about thoroughbreds and the size of 987s recently? Your words, not mine, Sir. I love cougars, dated a 43 year old when I was 34 and a 54 year old when I was 49. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: I love cougars, dated a 43 year old when I was 34 and a 54 year old when I was 49. 😄 But did the objects of your affection appreciate being labelled as one? should we adjourn to The Lounge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: I love cougars, dated a 43 year old when I was 34 and a 54 year old when I was 49. 😄 I think the cougar concept doesn't hold up once you are last a certain age 😆 When you turn 54 aim for a 34 year old 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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