Maxx Burkholder

So last night in a storm a tree fell on top of my ram 1500 AND TA. What luck...

An insurance agent is coming out to look at the damage tomorrow to give me an estimate. The tree hit the rear spoiler, rear drivers side quarter panel, and scratched some of the drivers side door.

Anyone know what i should get for an estimate on the repair costs? I know that the rear quarter panels on the 02 TA's are welded on... not a cheap fix.

let me know what you think. Attached pics.
Thx

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BrainFreezE

iTrader: (2)

not a clue.. that's crazy it appears your front tire is flat how did that happen?

Maxx Burkholder

good eyes. Flat tire unrelated to tree falling. Ran over a screw a couple days ago.... Just add it to the list of things.

blue09rocket

wow, just think if the tree shifted a few feet to the right when it fell. Probably would have taken out the taillights shattered the rear window, maybe brought the roof down along with it. Good thing you weren't in the car when that happened, that would have been an experience you NEVER would have forgotten.

WBO_COTTO

Sorry to hear the news man. If i was there I'd be doing this to the tree

ZamVal.Z28

Damn I would have scream the fu..k out jajaja and you are saying that it fell in your 2 cars??? Bad luck Man

Neenjah

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ah $1800+. i took out a fence post with my rear quarter once and my uncle just pulled it out and didnt replace the quarter and it was about $1800.

CO99Z28Vert

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Wow man that sucks... That is a beautiful car too!
Trade you even with the damage, worth a shot

Davinchi

What a horrible sight to see... Looking at the damages it might be a loss

nascarnate326

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depending on the miles...may be totaled

brutalis

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I had the same spot backed into (it was not quite as nasty as yours, but pretty close), and the estimate was about $2100 IIRC. They didn't replace the panel, just repaired it, but it looked good as new after. So add that to any damage on the spoiler/etc, I'd guess between $2000-$2400 depending on a number of factors.

NnOoSsSs

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Well like mentioned earlier i guess you got lucky but didnt, alot more damage could have happened. Dont really know what the agent might say

brewster240

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update?

countryguy1717

thats terrible. thats a good looking ta

NnOoSsSs

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Most likely got totalled out, they look at everything as structural now

enigmah

iTrader: (1)

Yep, its def going to be a loss. I have had two cars with fender replacements, both being in the 4-5k range. ( back bumper too )

The value on fbodys is so low these days (miles and condition dependent) that they think its just not worth it. Sucks to hear but just means time to upgrade haha!

If I were you though id let them total it and then buy back/part it out and make double the $$ if you have a little time. Motor/trans/harness/comp go for 3500+ easily these days ( again mile dependent )

At least thats what I would do.