Need a shoulder to cry on...

[impalerv]

NYC Ironman:

Consider switching to Allstate. I'm also in NYC and had Geico when I purchased my Vehicross. After switching to Allstate, my payments dropped by half. I even asked Geico to match the price and they would not do it. My rate is even better than what Geico had to offer.

[nyc #1 ironman]

I will definitely look it to it now. Thanks for the heads up...

[Captain Maynard]

Ironman,

I am new to this forum and know by now that you must be sick of reading the "I'm sorrys", but offer you my sincere condolences as well.

I must proclaim much kudos to Allstate as well. I was dumped by State Farm after two claims back in 1990. Since then, it has been Allstate without looking back!

I once called Geico for a "free quote" and they told me to stay with my current provider after I provided them my current rate.

I am so pleased with Allstate, that I changed my homeowners insurance to the company. As an added bonus, they lowered my rate as a reward for my combined home/auto loyalty!

The Captain Hath Spake Upon Ye!

[nyc #1 ironman]

Hi, and welcome, never tired of hearing i'm sorrys, it made me feel alot better, i will look into allstate as well, all vx's should go allstate and get a group rate,,,

[Daver]

Apparently I'm the devil's advocate. I had good luck with Geico in the past.

I've also called other companies and had them tell me to stick with Geico when they couldn't beat my rate.

The main reason I no longer have Geico is that I moved to MA, and MA has weird auto insurance laws. I don't believe I could use Allstate or State Farm here either.

I was involved in a couple accidents that weren't my fault, and a couple that were while I had Geico. Both at-fault greater than my $500 deductible, too.

-Daver

[Captain Maynard]

Either "Daver" works for Geico or he has never experienced an "accident" in his career as a policy owner!

Geico Sucks!

The Captain Hath Spake Upon Ye!

Captain Maynard,
Slayer O' River Pirates!

[Daver]

Heh. I'm not big fan of Geico, I'm just saying I had good luck with them.

After I totalled my Typhoon and got my license suspended temporarily, they were the only larger insurance company that would insure me, albeit for >$4000/yr.

By the time I qualified for Allstate or State Farm (3yr good driving record...license suspension resets that counter to 0), I was getting a decent long-term customer discount from Geico that Allstate and State Farm weren't willing to match.

Also, as I said I was involved in about 4 accidents while I had Geico. Two that were my fault entirely. But that was also two relatively minor (maybe $3k total at most) accidents in 6 years of paying through the nose for insurance.

I think Geico liked me as a customer. I probably paid them about $15k for maybe $4k worth of damage as a policy holder.

Also, please don't question my veracity again. Your statement was unreasonable.

I'm just stating my own personal experience, I'm not trying to sell Geico. As I also stated, I no longer have Geico insurance anyway.

-Daver

[Bantan]

Guys & Gals,
If you're interested, my Dad is an Allstate Agent in Manhattan.
Here is his # 212 982 6606

[Captain Maynard]

Daver,

I apologize...

CM

[Bill Brown]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Car alarms are only heard by their owners, if those owners are alert and within ear shot. I wish car alarms offered easily customizeable tones so one could be distinguished from the crowd, like all the various cell phone tones. One reason I'm reluctant to upgrade my audio system is that OEM audio systems rarely, if ever, get stolen. I periodically leave my VX in Fresno's long term airport parking for extended stays with little concern for its welfare. However, if I installed a quality sound system, I wouldn't be able to sleep nights when I was out-of-town. Mind you, every time I wander around Best Buy or Circuit City, I'm tempted to throw caution to the wind and go for one of those kewl techy audio setups with XM and integrated GPS. BTW, I've been pleased with USAA for all my insurance needs for some 24 years. Though their rates may not be the lowest, they offer the highest quality service. With the few auto and home damage claims I've submitted over the years, they were always on my side, proactive in my interest and supportive.

[Heraclid]

All you need is a really loud wolf whistle on a car - everyone will look. :-)

Reminds me of a place I used to work where some kind of program got loose on the computers. If you opened it it set your volume sky-high and your computer screamed "hey look, I'm watching porn over here!". You should've seen all the heads popping up out of all the cubicles like a bunch of gophers.

[Jumpnugly]

Sorry about the break-in, damage, and violation, and the insurance frustrations adding insult to injury.

My VX attracts alot of attention (not all of it welcome) and that always concerns me when I park it in a high risk area or among generic vehicles. I've found myself walking out to check on it from time to time.

Good luck to you.

[nyc #1 ironman]

thanks again jump. Someone on the board is actually sending me a CD changer which was very kind and pretty typical of this board. Is there such thing as a wolfe whistle?

[doubleadesign]

Add me to your list of "Damn! That sucks!" This happened to my Pathfinder. Anyway. I just put in a new radio and have the old one in great condition sitting here. The 6 disc changer is newer because they replaced it when i bought it. So, let me know what you can afford and it's yours.

[nyc #1 ironman]

Thank you kindly. I really do need one. Someone on the board is supposed to send me one so I will see what happens. If they are unable to I will keep you in mind. I could really use it. I have nothing in there :-((((