Just installed the Progressive Snap Shot device in my Z06
11-10-2011, 12:12 PM
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I'll be more than happy to prove YOU wrong. Hell, I'll give you my log in and password so you can see it for yourself. I'll tell you what, if I'm wrong, and I get nothing, I'll buy you a case of your favorite beer and send it to you.
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11-10-2011, 12:22 PM
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If you look closer into the history of Progressive Insurance and read up on the politics of it's founder....well, let's just say I wouldn't let them anywhere near my car's computer much less buy insurance from them.
11-10-2011, 12:23 PM
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If you were even slightly concerned with the penny's helping you out as a college student you wouldn't have both an M3 and a Z06.
This thread is ridiculous.
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11-10-2011, 12:33 PM
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11-10-2011, 12:33 PM
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You're assuming it's a GPS when in fact it isn't. The device just goes plugged into your OBD port. Other than what the car is telling it (G's, accel, etc), it knows nothing more. I was skeptical at first myself and with divulging too much info, if the device really did have GPS. I'd would have been dropped immediately. It's all right here.
http://www.progressive.com/auto/snap...onditions.aspx
http://www.progressive.com/auto/snap...onditions.aspx
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11-10-2011, 01:16 PM
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He is 24, plenty of time to enjoy his Z!! There r some sacrifices you have to make if you get a Vette when u r young; and that's better than driving an uncomfortable car when you are an aching old man with a beer belly. I hate Progressive and his commercials, but good luck. I hope this works for you 
11-10-2011, 01:26 PM
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I have State Farm and they have teamed up with OnStar to do something similar. I received two letters from State Farm saying I could get free OnStar (entry level, without the NAV), and could possibly get a discount. I threw the letters in the trash as I didn't want them to see me driving my C6Z in 2.5 miles ovals at 165+MPH with some hard braking thrown in.
I'm only paying $575 a year for insurance on the 09 Z(combined with three other cars and my home) so any savings they would give me wouldn't add to much, and I don't like the flip side of that coin.
I'm only paying $575 a year for insurance on the 09 Z(combined with three other cars and my home) so any savings they would give me wouldn't add to much, and I don't like the flip side of that coin.
11-10-2011, 01:43 PM
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I have State Farm and they have teamed up with OnStar to do something similar. I received two letters from State Farm saying I could get free OnStar (entry level, without the NAV), and could possibly get a discount. I threw the letters in the trash as I didn't want them to see me driving my C6Z in 2.5 miles ovals at 165+MPH with some hard braking thrown in.
I'm only paying $575 a year for insurance on the 09 Z(combined with three other cars and my home) so any savings they would give me wouldn't add to much, and I don't like the flip side of that coin.
I'm only paying $575 a year for insurance on the 09 Z(combined with three other cars and my home) so any savings they would give me wouldn't add to much, and I don't like the flip side of that coin.
11-10-2011, 01:44 PM
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I have State Farm and they have teamed up with OnStar to do something similar. I received two letters from State Farm saying I could get free OnStar (entry level, without the NAV), and could possibly get a discount. I threw the letters in the trash as I didn't want them to see me driving my C6Z in 2.5 miles ovals at 165+MPH with some hard braking thrown in.
I'm only paying $575 a year for insurance on the 09 Z(combined with three other cars and my home) so any savings they would give me wouldn't add to much, and I don't like the flip side of that coin.
I'm only paying $575 a year for insurance on the 09 Z(combined with three other cars and my home) so any savings they would give me wouldn't add to much, and I don't like the flip side of that coin.
11-10-2011, 01:48 PM
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That device is meant for Corolla, Camry, and Civic owners. In time, their rate will drop by 30%, which will compensated by us and yes our rates will increase!
Long story short: are you kidding right? How would you even think that device will help you save? It is like voluntarily being OK to traffic cameras as long as the penalty comes at a discount. Did you hear the term "big brother"?
Long story short: are you kidding right? How would you even think that device will help you save? It is like voluntarily being OK to traffic cameras as long as the penalty comes at a discount. Did you hear the term "big brother"?
11-10-2011, 02:51 PM
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You're assuming it's a GPS when in fact it isn't. The device just goes plugged into your OBD port. Other than what the car is telling it (G's, accel, etc), it knows nothing more. I was skeptical at first myself and with divulging too much info, if the device really did have GPS. I'd would have been dropped immediately. It's all right here.
http://www.progressive.com/auto/snap...onditions.aspx
http://www.progressive.com/auto/snap...onditions.aspx
11-10-2011, 04:01 PM
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Other than what it's actually reporting which is listed, I would seriously doubt Progressive would want to know about any of the car's other operating parameters which is the other thing that OBD reports.
11-10-2011, 04:28 PM
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LOL!! The best thing about this is....my premium won't increase!! Well....thats what they say. So, my plan is to drive around the block very slow once a week. My Z was my daily driver this past year. I finally realized I'm logging wayyyy too many miles and this would be the best tactic to just put it away....for awhile. I can't go a day without driving it....so wish me luck.... :-/
All in all, in the land of the free, it sounds insane to me that you would yield this. Moreover, the other way of looking at it is also problematic: if you bought a Z06 to drive it like a minivan, perhaps you should just sell your car and save a lot more $$ than you could otherwise save from the Progressive deal.
11-10-2011, 04:46 PM
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Alright guys.....easy on the bashing lol..... I was just trying to save a couple bucks. Anyway long story short.... I found out they want it in your car 30 days and AT LEAST another 6 months! F that!!! So, I pulled it out, called progressive, and I am now sending it back!
11-10-2011, 04:47 PM
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Alright guys.....easy on the bashing lol..... I was just trying to save a couple bucks. Anyway long story short.... I found out they want it in your car 30 days and AT LEAST another 6 months! F that!!! So, I pulled it out, called progressive, and I am now sending it back!
11-10-2011, 04:54 PM
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So, Progressive claims that they will drop my insurance up to 30%, if i'm a "good driver." The device which plugs into your car, records speed, distance traveled, time car was driven, and when you brake hard. You can monitor it online and check how you were driving.
So far, i've taken my car out once. I drove about 2.3 miles to nearest McDonalds. When I logged into progressive.com, it gave me all the detailed information. It also said, that I "hard braked" twice (decelerating at a rate of 7mph in 1 sec). Which is total BS! I'm honestly scared to drive my car now lol... Lets see how this goes, ill keep you guys updated!
Amit
So far, i've taken my car out once. I drove about 2.3 miles to nearest McDonalds. When I logged into progressive.com, it gave me all the detailed information. It also said, that I "hard braked" twice (decelerating at a rate of 7mph in 1 sec). Which is total BS! I'm honestly scared to drive my car now lol... Lets see how this goes, ill keep you guys updated!
Amit
