Originally Posted by jan_michigan

I've had a GMC Jimmy since May and I love it, I have the SLT which is top of the range it has a sun roof, all the usual electrics, push button switchable 4WD which even has a 4 low setting. Fuel economy is @ 18 mpg on freeways, not sure what it is around town but the jimmy doesnt seem go through as much gas as hubbys jeep cherokee. Insurance is ok (I still have issues with the cost of insurance over here, its a rip off).

Hubby has a jeep cherokee ... wouldnt recommend one to anyone who would need to use the back seat as they very uncomfortable. He's done the boyz toyz thing with it and lifted it given it larger tires etc so no idea what his fuel economy is. I guess its good for a utility vechicle but if you like a bit of comfort look elsewhere.
By the way the jeep liberty also has the same rear bench seat .... crappy and uncomfortable for travelling.

Jan

Originally Posted by basementwaj

hey, i never thought about car insurance... when i move to the US should i bring no claims stuff? how much more or less is car insurance in the us compared to the uk for us brits?????

Originally Posted by Roadster280

My local guy didnt want to know about no claims from the UK. The basic premise is that it goes on number of years with US licence. In other words zero. However, because I was also buying home insurance, he got an "exemption" from the underwriters, giving me credit for my driving record in the UK (i.e. clean). The counterpart of the UK licence was all he required, showing no violations. I am paying $75 per month. He said it would be over $200 without the exemption. This is with Allstate.

Basically I am paying less than I did in the UK on my E Class with 9 years no claims, which will basically just go for a ball of chalk.

Originally Posted by basementwaj

I dont really want to pay $2500 a year for car insurance! ha

Originally Posted by fatbrit

In some places, that would be considered a bargain! Where are you going?

Originally Posted by basementwaj

nashville, looking at something like a Mazda RX-8

Originally Posted by fatbrit

So you're in the sticks and it won't be too bad. Also, insurance is very different over here and you'll need to get to understand it before you buy it. Minimum insurance is often just that -- it'll get you out of a fender bender but if you wipe out an Escalade killing the wage earner and seriously maiming the 6 other occupants inside, you'll be on the hook for ever. Remember the medical bills here! Of course, if you've got no assets to protect, there's really not much they can do about it. But if you've bought a house,...

Originally Posted by Roadster280

More like the Escalade will be wiping me out! Seems to me that only Expedition or Hummer drivers might survive that.

Originally Posted by fatbrit

Make sure you know the difference between 20/30/20 and 100/300/100 before you buy, though!

Originally Posted by basementwaj

nashville, looking at something like a Mazda RX-8