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Old 11-13-2014, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyle View Post
I don't think you need a brand new F-150 at 18. I purchased a 6 year old truck at 18 with cash. At 24 and no accidents my rates have dropped SIGNIFICANTLY and from what I understand drop quite a bit more at 25. My advice is buy an older truck and don't purchase coverage on your truck(get the minimum). Why would you want debt at 18 years old anyways???
Good advice.

Insurance statistics would likely suggest that at 18 years, they expect that you could very well have another accident. If it happens in that shiny new F-150, its probably going to cost a lot more than 6 K$. Thus the high premiums. Good luck.