If you are planning on purchasing a sport car you probably know that the insurance will be expensive. Insurance companies believe that the people who buy sportier cars tend to drive faster while taking more risks than someone who drives a regular passenger car. They also take into account many other things including age, driving record, and how flashy the car is. Generally, insurers use the age of 25 as a measure when it comes to experience and risk. If you are under the age of 25 you will pay a much higher premium, especially on a sport car. Once you reach the age of 30 and have more experience, car insurance companies will lower rates on sport models. Another thing auto insurance companies look at is the "flashiness" of a car. Sport cars are flashier than other cars and are often times the subject of thieves and vandals. Due to this, many companies increase the cost of insurance based on the price of the car as well as the model. Since it is more expensive to replace these cars and their parts, insurance companies do what they can to hedge risk.

So, how do you save on car insurance if you are interested in a sport car? The first thing you should do is to shop around to many different auto insurance companies and compare rates. Many companies will want you to have other types of insurance such as property, liability, and collision insurance as well. When shopping for a sport car, try to find one that comes with extra safety features because these will lower the cost of insurance.