C8 Z06 Insurance Cost

[MKC8]

I didn't want to make you drive that far. I could check if you want. Getting it up on a hoist anywhere should allow you to remove them very quickly.

Thanks, I'll let you know tomorrow. I love a good drive in a C8.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Thanks, I'll let you know tomorrow.

I have a mechanic with a hoist that I borrow from time to time when I need to get under the car. Do you have that in Sarnia?

 

[MKC8]

I have a mechanic with a hoist that I borrow from time to time when I need to get under the car. Do you have that in Sarnia?

I might. There's a guy around the corner that has a 1960s era Vette, and a 1960s Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet (it's almost the same colour as your new ride). He just happens to have a hoist in his garage out back, and I may approach him about it. It's a 2 post lift.
I could try parking it on my front lawn, back it to the highest spot adjacent to the driveway, and possibly get at the lower control arms from the driveway, using a "curb lift" option.
Like I said, I'll see if I can get it done by myself.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

I might. There's a guy around the corner that has a 1960s era Vette, and a 1960s Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet (it's almost the same colour as your new ride). He just happens to have a hoist in his garage out back, and I may approach him about it. It's a 2 post lift.
I could try parking it on my front lawn, back it to the highest spot adjacent to the driveway, and possibly get at the lower control arms from the driveway, using a "curb lift" option.
Like I said, I'll see if I can get it done by myself.

Ok, let me know. I didn't want to make you drive here for a simple job. I could give my mechanic a couple of buck to use his lift for a few minutes if it doesn't work out for you now. We could even just leave it until you get the car out of winter storage and do it next spring.

 

[MKC8]

I'll let you know if I need help. TY.

 

[2020C8#49]

My 2023 Z06 costs $1240 a year in Alberta. I deal with Wawanesa. $5K deductible.

 

[Murray20c8]

I might. There's a guy around the corner that has a 1960s era Vette, and a 1960s Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet (it's almost the same colour as your new ride). He just happens to have a hoist in his garage out back, and I may approach him about it. It's a 2 post lift.
I could try parking it on my front lawn, back it to the highest spot adjacent to the driveway, and possibly get at the lower control arms from the driveway, using a "curb lift" option.
Like I said, I'll see if I can get it done by myself.

I'm only 3 hours and 20 minutes from you!

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Excellent, that's exactly what I wanted. I will check with my insurance company tomorrow.

In Ottawa a Z06 is $200/month with $1000 deductible and 2 Million Liability. How did you make out with your quote?

 

[Mr.Corvette]

My 2023 Z06 costs $1240 a year in Alberta. I deal with Wawanesa. $5K deductible.

That 5K deductible is going to save you a chunk each year or month depending on how you pay!

 

[DW Ruby]

It's a quick fix, less than 5 minutes per side. Ground clearance is the stumbling block. I have everything else I need.

If you want to do it yourself, screw a few 2 x 10's together to build a ramp and back the car up onto them.

 

[turbozig]

My 2023 Z06 costs $1240 a year in Alberta. I deal with Wawanesa. $5K deductible.

Thanks, good to know. I checked with my current insurance broker today and they won't insure the Z06. They will check various other companies and come up with a variety of combined policy quotes shortly.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Thanks, good to know. I checked with my current insurance broker today and they won't insure the Z06. They will check various other companies and come up with a variety of combined policy quotes shortly.

That's due to the HP rating of the car. Some companies will not insure anything above 500 HP!

 

[KTJF]

That's due to the HP rating of the car. Some companies will not insure anything above 500 HP!

My broker asked for value when I insured the Stingray. She told me that they didn’t carry companies that insured values over 125k. Z06 value ( and replacement value) would probably be out of range of a lot of mainstream insurers. Nowadays it’s not uncommon values so likely quite a few companies that deal in high value products.

 

[MKC8]

I'm only 3 hours and 20 minutes from you!

Thanks Murray, you da best!!

 

[MKC8]

If you want to do it yourself, screw a few 2 x 10's together to build a ramp and back the car up onto them.

When can you come by and drop off the 2 by 10s?

 

[MKC8]

My broker asked for value when I insured the Stingray. She told me that they didn’t carry companies that insured values over 125k. Z06 value ( and replacement value) would probably be out of range of a lot of mainstream insurers. Nowadays it’s not uncommon values so likely quite a few companies that deal in high value products.

My current insurer on my other vehicles flinched when they heard the Stingray was going to be over $130K.
They said if it goes over $150K, they couldn't insure it.
It didn't, but the "other/new" standalone broker, underwritten by CAA Insurance, was cheaper by $600/year.
I was going to go directly to CAA, even booked an appointment with them, but the on site agent couldn't be bothered to answer a few simple questions via email, so I cancelled, and used the broker instead. Probably a few bucks more, but better customer service.

 

[gone]

My insurer TD has a max value of $200k for a vehicle, so won’t insure a Z06. HP wasn’t an issue. Good to know ahead of delivery date, your regular insurer’s policy on higher value vehicles such as the newer C8’s.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

My insurer TD has a max value of $200k for a vehicle, so won’t insure a Z06. HP wasn’t an issue. Good to know ahead of delivery date, your regular insurer’s policy on higher value vehicles such as the newer C8’s.

I know of a Cadillac Escalade V that got delivered today in Ontario that including the taxes was over $250K. Window sticker was $206K. The insurance companies are gong to need to re-evaluate there limits soon.

 

[1st Vette]

Those rear brake cooling ducts they installed during PDI, when they weren't supposed to. I think the PDI even says leave them in the trunk, for Z51, Z06, and E-Ray. Do not install during PDI.
Need them off, in case I ever have to drive it in less than ideal conditions. I don't want to scoop up leaves, road debris, road kill, whatever into the brake rotors and calipers. I can remove the upper and lower pieces that attach to the lower control arm, the "scoops" if you will, with a 7mm and 8mm socket drives and a battery powered drill. I need about 6 more inches of clearance under the rear end.
Low profile ramps will do it.

Crappy Tire have a pair of those composite ramps on sale right now for, drum roll ……. $69.99. I’m sure they are good for at least 6 if not 8 inches. I know, everyone claims the latter, lol .

 

[MKC8]

Crappy Tire have a pair of those composite ramps on sale right now for, drum roll ……. $69.99. I’m sure they are good for at least 6 if not 8 inches. I know, everyone claims the latter, lol .

I'm not sure they're wide enough. The CTC Rhino ones rated at 16000lbs that were 12" wide were "on sale" for $119 plus tax. I can get a set of Pittsburgh ramps at Harbor Freight across the river for US$60 + 6% state tax = ~ C$80. Going over this weekend for "supplies".