Crashed the 02 WS6--> UPDATE w/ pics
04-01-2005, 01:47 AM
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Well they will always try to tell you it is totaled. I took mine to a body shop around where I live and they told me "the wrecked car is only worth $1200" trying not to laugh in their face. The engine is worth three times that on ebay. 1999 trans am. I made plans to drive it to Tennessee auto and its getting repaired right now. It drove fine. I was kinda pissed about the water in my seat from someone not being able to put my car cover back on. But it had rocker damage and a bends in the rear 1/4 panel.
needs a new drivers, fender door, and maybe some more stuff. But make sure it will be done right if you get it fixed. Also innless the car has sentimental value think about buying a new one. Mine I got when I turned sixteen from my mother so its kinda like something I was never going to get rid of. I also did not have full coverage. So now I have an "excuse to go extremly mod crazy" as Yenko said.
needs a new drivers, fender door, and maybe some more stuff. But make sure it will be done right if you get it fixed. Also innless the car has sentimental value think about buying a new one. Mine I got when I turned sixteen from my mother so its kinda like something I was never going to get rid of. I also did not have full coverage. So now I have an "excuse to go extremly mod crazy" as Yenko said.
04-01-2005, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by f0xball
Well they will always try to tell you it is totaled. I took mine to a body shop around where I live and they told me "the wrecked car is only worth $1200" trying not to laugh in their face. The engine is worth three times that on ebay. 1999 trans am. I made plans to drive it to Tennessee auto and its getting repaired right now. It drove fine. I was kinda pissed about the water in my seat from someone not being able to put my car cover back on. But it had rocker damage and a bends in the rear 1/4 panel.
needs a new drivers, fender door, and maybe some more stuff. But make sure it will be done right if you get it fixed. Also innless the car has sentimental value think about buying a new one. Mine I got when I turned sixteen from my mother so its kinda like something I was never going to get rid of. I also did not have full coverage. So now I have an "excuse to go extremly mod crazy" as Yenko said.
needs a new drivers, fender door, and maybe some more stuff. But make sure it will be done right if you get it fixed. Also innless the car has sentimental value think about buying a new one. Mine I got when I turned sixteen from my mother so its kinda like something I was never going to get rid of. I also did not have full coverage. So now I have an "excuse to go extremly mod crazy" as Yenko said.
Dude he already stated they said it's not totaled
04-06-2005, 09:55 AM
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Ok, so here's the latest...
yeah, GEICO gave me a quote of $9500 last week, but I talked with the body shop after they started tearing into the job and they said they found a whole lot more (including a new strut tower), so that's not good news. The manager didn't state directly, but he was implying that it might be a wash.
One thing I'm worried about w/ GEICO in NY is that they only recognice the CCC for a quote of the vehicles cost. I'm worried because CCC is notorious for under-valueing cars... Any insight on this?
Here are some pics
yeah, GEICO gave me a quote of $9500 last week, but I talked with the body shop after they started tearing into the job and they said they found a whole lot more (including a new strut tower), so that's not good news. The manager didn't state directly, but he was implying that it might be a wash.
One thing I'm worried about w/ GEICO in NY is that they only recognice the CCC for a quote of the vehicles cost. I'm worried because CCC is notorious for under-valueing cars... Any insight on this?
Here are some pics
04-06-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by IrateTA
Ok, so here's the latest...
yeah, GEICO gave me a quote of $9500 last week, but I talked with the body shop after they started tearing into the job and they said they found a whole lot more (including a new strut tower), so that's no good news. The manager didn't state directly, but he was implying that it might be a wash.
One thing I'm worried about w/ GEICO in NY is that they only recognice the CCC for a quote of the vehicles cost. I'm worried because CCC is notorious for under-valueing cars... Any insight on this?
Here are some pics
yeah, GEICO gave me a quote of $9500 last week, but I talked with the body shop after they started tearing into the job and they said they found a whole lot more (including a new strut tower), so that's no good news. The manager didn't state directly, but he was implying that it might be a wash.
One thing I'm worried about w/ GEICO in NY is that they only recognice the CCC for a quote of the vehicles cost. I'm worried because CCC is notorious for under-valueing cars... Any insight on this?
Here are some pics
You should be fine. Even if they rack the bill up to 11G's it should still be repairable vs totaled.
I hope it all works out for ya. Keep us updated on how it turns out.
04-06-2005, 10:44 PM
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I don't have your VIN but this is what my NADA work account is telling me a '02 WS6 with 12K miles is worth. Don't you DARE let them lowball you.
The damage isn't "that bad". That should still be a fixer all day long.
The damage isn't "that bad". That should still be a fixer all day long.
04-06-2005, 10:46 PM
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Also, there is some definate frame sway over to the right.
I'd love to see a copy of the body shop or insurance company's estimate...curious to what they wrote. Did they write to repair or place that 1/4 panel?
I'd love to see a copy of the body shop or insurance company's estimate...curious to what they wrote. Did they write to repair or place that 1/4 panel?
04-06-2005, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Frosty
Also, there is some definate frame sway over to the right.
I'd love to see a copy of the body shop or insurance company's estimate...curious to what they wrote. Did they write to repair or place that 1/4 panel?
I'd love to see a copy of the body shop or insurance company's estimate...curious to what they wrote. Did they write to repair or place that 1/4 panel?
04-06-2005, 11:56 PM
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wow, that sounds like what my GF did to her car...she read it and was like "wow, that's everything they replaced on my car!"
Anyway, her car didn't get totaled but it did take like 8 weeks to get it back! She really hit it hard! (she spun out on the freeway on-ramp in the rain
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Her total damage was almost 9K!
sorry about what happened man, hopefully you'll get your baby back soon!
Anyway, her car didn't get totaled but it did take like 8 weeks to get it back! She really hit it hard! (she spun out on the freeway on-ramp in the rain
)Her total damage was almost 9K!
sorry about what happened man, hopefully you'll get your baby back soon!
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i wish you the best of luck...my brother was hit by a semi and he smashed right into a gaurd rail and air bags went off...the body was totaled....so w/ the money from the insurance company he bought a Jeep...i really wish he would of gotten another F-Body...oh the car was a 94 Trans Am...slp loudmouth exhaust, k&n FIPK...i loved that car and i know he loved it too....i wish you the best of luck if you decide to fix it up....
