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Old 6th January 2020, 03:31 PM
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I have my S8 insured on a "Modern Classic" policy with Classic Line Insurance:

https://www.classiclineinsurance.co....car-insurance/

Although not particularly cheap, they were by far the cheapest policy for someone who didn't use their D2 for everyday use.

Of course this doesn't help those trying to insure a D4 but since D2's were mentioned above I thought I would just add my small amount of knowledge.
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Future work on "Red Dwarf": Fridge, solar sunroof, radio-controlled clock, interior and exterior dimming mirrors, Alcantara headlining/pillars/rear shelf, rear US outer lights, passenger memory seat, rear electric (lumbar and headrest) heated seats, Servotronic.
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2002 A8 D2 S8 FE - "Red Dwarf" - Misano Red - Platinum/Silver Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE and hidden Dension Bluetooth, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, FE Wheels, Phone Prep with Nokia 6210, Detachable Towbar, Rear Blinds, S8 plate but no other optional extras
1st Place Winner - A8Parts Annual UK Meet 2018
1st Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2018
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2019
2002 A8L D2 with a factory fitted S8 engine and drivetrain - "Evergreen" - Irish Green Pearl (TBC) - magnolia leather seats with magnolia door cards/door trims, magnolia leather head-lining, extended leather pack 3 (dark green leather dash, upper door cards, steering wheel, lower dash, centre tunnel and rear parcel shelf), factory black external trim (in lieu of chrome), self-levelling suspension, Servotronic, Brembo brakes, "gullideckel" / "man-hole cover" / "pie-plate" 8Jx18 polished 10-hole design wheels typically seen on the W12, Park Distance Control, heated windscreen, multifunction steering wheel, Vavona burl (burr-walnut) wood inserts with cream/magnolia door switch trims, phone preparation to the front with Nokia 6091 phone, phone preparation to the rear with Nokia 6091 phone on the central rear console, third phone preparation in the rear centre console, rear blinds, rear headrest release feature, rear electric heated seats with lumbar and recline function (the rear passenger seat has the facility to move the front passenger seat forward), BOSE audio, Rear Screen Entertainment (RSE) with dual factory fitted Alpine screens, integrated DVD player (under the centre of the rear bench with 4 DVD storage slots) and two remote controls (the controls and inputs for the RSE are in the rear centre console and the screens can operate independently of each other,) factory supplied leather headrest covers to hide the rear screens, rear vanity mirrors (standard A8L), dark green rear wedge footrests with cream piping, front passenger memory seat, dark green floor carpeting and mats – piped in cream, rear slumber pillows for the headrests, integrated fridge with integrated tumblers inside the rear centre headrest bar compartment, solar roof, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, factory driver’s seat fire extinguisher, tire pressure monitoring system, first aid kit, 12 V socket in the boot, TRACKER, derestricted – top speed is 155mph plus
2007 A6 Allroad C6 3.0TDI Quattro - Highland Green (Audi Exclusive Colour) - Cream leather interior with Wood, Advanced MMI, Keyless, Bose, Advanced PDC, Sunroof, Heated Memory Seats, Adaptive Xenons, Adaptive Air Suspension, Servotronic

Previous (went to good homes):
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - "Big Red" - Tornado Red (Special Order) - Twist Interior, PDC, Passenger Memory Seats, Symphony II with BOSE, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, 20" FE Wheels, Servotronic Steering
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - Aqua Blue Pearl - Twist Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, Avus Wheels

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Old 6th January 2020, 06:07 PM
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You'll be pleased to hear that we've started working on securing some deals and contacts for group owners and the first has now been sorted - to get additional discount via the well known brokers Adrian Flux

We hope that this helps at least a few of us! ====================================
Was Adrian Flux who quoted me on the BMWs

1999 740 was £176
1996 728 was £152
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Old 6th January 2020, 10:03 PM
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That's great!
I'll give them a bell ........soon......as I've only got 2 weeks left to shop around.
Thanks
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T5 Caravelle exec 2.5 (2006)
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A8 D3 4.2 quattro (2003)
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Old 7th January 2020, 09:17 AM
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That's great!
I'll give them a bell ........soon......as I've only got 2 weeks left to shop around.
Thanks
Dont forget to mention A8/S8 UK Owners Group and refer to Harry Spilman as the contact point and they should sort you out!
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Old 7th January 2020, 05:14 PM
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I'm with Admiral and have a D4 4.2tdi. Renewal quote last two years has been poor, both times I've phoned to cancel and both times they have improved on the best quote I've been able to find. This year quote went down from £600+ to £450. Best price I'd found was £515, which I told him at the outset and he said he'd beat it. No changes in Policy apart from another years no claims.....seems to be a game.
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Old 8th January 2020, 03:01 PM
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Result!

I did call Adrian flux.................quote with A8 owners club ref was £503!

Returned to Admiral, after almost an hour on the phone (a bit of juggling no claims and removing a BMW 645) ...
Got the D4 4.2TDI down to £273 (was £507 at renewal) with £250 comp and £250 vol excess.
The D3 4.2 TDI down to £216 (was £266 at renewal), £250 comp and £100 vol excess.
Wifey's A6 Allroad down from £240 to £192.

Happy days!
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Night blue - 2005 D3 4.2 TDi LWB
My pride and joy - 1991 ur 20v quattro (owned since 2003).
BMW 645 (Need to sell now I have 2 A8s....)
Previous cars
A8 D4 4.2tdi lwb (2011)
A4 cab 3.0 Quattro petrol (2005)
T5 Caravelle exec 2.5 (2006)
A8 D2 3.7 quattro sport (2001)
A8 D3 4.2 quattro (2003)
A6 4.2 quattro avant (1999)
A6 2.8 quattro (1998)
Audi Coupe 2.6E (1993)
Carlton 3.0 GSI
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Old 9th January 2020, 11:43 AM
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I just got a quote from classiclineinsurance.co.uk on a limited millage, agreed valuation policy for my 2002 S8. They said they could class it as a "future classic". It came in at £400 for the year which is almost identical to my renewal quote with Admiral. The Admiral policy has no such millage restrictions.

The attractive quality of this policy for me was the agreed valuation part. That was until I read the documents they sent me.

Any opinions on the statement bellow which is cut and paste from there proposal would be much appreciated. It looks to me like they'll pay market value only, just like any other standard policy. The only advantage I can see is that you get to agree that market value up front. It also appears (but I have to confirm this) that you need to purchase the insurance policy first and then go through the agreed valuation process for an extra £24. If they decline your valuation and go with there own, you will be stuck with the policy anyhow.

There policy wording------

Please be realistic with your valuation. The figure that we agree will be the current market value of the vehicle and
unfortunately cannot take into account the cost of restoration or any sentimental value. If you have recently purchased
the vehicle, the purchase price will be the agreed value. Though it is human nature to over-value our possessions, we hope
that you will provide a fair assessment of the value which will then be compared to current market publications to ensure
accuracy and fairness.

Is this not just like a normal policy, market value only without any consideration for how much you have invested in the vehicle?

Frank
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Old 9th January 2020, 11:51 AM
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Sounds like BS to me.

Agreed value policies I've encountered before specifically do take restoration & modification value in to account and you agree the value up front which is what they will pay out. That wording looks like the usual dismal 'market value' figure which is usually a fraction of what a like for like replacement would cost.
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Old 9th January 2020, 02:22 PM
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I have a policy with them for my D2 S8.
My quote was £309 which was less than any other insurer.
The mileage limit I set was 3000 miles and I set my agreed value at £10,000

I recall that the fee for the valuation was waived and when I sent them the necessary valuation form with supporting evidence there wasn't any quibbling. None at all. It was accepted very quickly.
The market value basis is only applicable until a valuation is agreed. After that you should be set to go.

"Thank you for choosing to use Classicline ́s agreed valuation service, we acknowledge your payment of £0. Please complete and return the attached vehicle valuation form and please follow the instructions set out on the vehicle valuation form. Please note, until we have received a completed valuation form along with the required photographs and you have been sent your Agreed Value certificate, the vehicle will be covered on a market value basis only."
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Future work on "Red Dwarf": Fridge, solar sunroof, radio-controlled clock, interior and exterior dimming mirrors, Alcantara headlining/pillars/rear shelf, rear US outer lights, passenger memory seat, rear electric (lumbar and headrest) heated seats, Servotronic.
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Current:
2002 A8 D2 S8 FE - "Red Dwarf" - Misano Red - Platinum/Silver Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE and hidden Dension Bluetooth, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, FE Wheels, Phone Prep with Nokia 6210, Detachable Towbar, Rear Blinds, S8 plate but no other optional extras
1st Place Winner - A8Parts Annual UK Meet 2018
1st Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2018
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2019
2002 A8L D2 with a factory fitted S8 engine and drivetrain - "Evergreen" - Irish Green Pearl (TBC) - magnolia leather seats with magnolia door cards/door trims, magnolia leather head-lining, extended leather pack 3 (dark green leather dash, upper door cards, steering wheel, lower dash, centre tunnel and rear parcel shelf), factory black external trim (in lieu of chrome), self-levelling suspension, Servotronic, Brembo brakes, "gullideckel" / "man-hole cover" / "pie-plate" 8Jx18 polished 10-hole design wheels typically seen on the W12, Park Distance Control, heated windscreen, multifunction steering wheel, Vavona burl (burr-walnut) wood inserts with cream/magnolia door switch trims, phone preparation to the front with Nokia 6091 phone, phone preparation to the rear with Nokia 6091 phone on the central rear console, third phone preparation in the rear centre console, rear blinds, rear headrest release feature, rear electric heated seats with lumbar and recline function (the rear passenger seat has the facility to move the front passenger seat forward), BOSE audio, Rear Screen Entertainment (RSE) with dual factory fitted Alpine screens, integrated DVD player (under the centre of the rear bench with 4 DVD storage slots) and two remote controls (the controls and inputs for the RSE are in the rear centre console and the screens can operate independently of each other,) factory supplied leather headrest covers to hide the rear screens, rear vanity mirrors (standard A8L), dark green rear wedge footrests with cream piping, front passenger memory seat, dark green floor carpeting and mats – piped in cream, rear slumber pillows for the headrests, integrated fridge with integrated tumblers inside the rear centre headrest bar compartment, solar roof, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, factory driver’s seat fire extinguisher, tire pressure monitoring system, first aid kit, 12 V socket in the boot, TRACKER, derestricted – top speed is 155mph plus
2007 A6 Allroad C6 3.0TDI Quattro - Highland Green (Audi Exclusive Colour) - Cream leather interior with Wood, Advanced MMI, Keyless, Bose, Advanced PDC, Sunroof, Heated Memory Seats, Adaptive Xenons, Adaptive Air Suspension, Servotronic

Previous (went to good homes):
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - "Big Red" - Tornado Red (Special Order) - Twist Interior, PDC, Passenger Memory Seats, Symphony II with BOSE, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, 20" FE Wheels, Servotronic Steering
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - Aqua Blue Pearl - Twist Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, Avus Wheels

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Old 9th January 2020, 02:32 PM
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The receipt for yours would be sufficient evidence though based on their wording.

I doubt they would accept a similar value for mine despite the full restoration, brand new engine, custom interior etc. The insurance 'market value' of mine is not going to be anywhere near what it would cost to replace it.
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