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burdickjp · 07-02-2015, 12:41 PM

If you're worried about covering your deductible while it appears there's money spent on cosmetic or aesthetic things on your car you need to rethink your habits.

I understand that wrenching is therapy and modding is a way to occupy an idle mind, but there are ways to do it cheaper, and looks don't make it go.

I hope you take this as a lesson on priorities in spending. My lesson involved a blown engine the morning after picking my car up from a shop and being late for work. I decided I wasn't going to let anyone else touch my car. If it's going to pop, it's going to be MY fault.
Now I'm a mechanical engineer, so I'd say the lesson turned into a career.

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socal_48 · 07-02-2015, 12:44 PM

What I did before was that the insurance sent me to a repair shop, that shop did their estimate gave me a copy and sent a copy to the insurance. I also asked to take the car to a shop that I know and trust. From there, I decided to have the shop repair it for me with OEM and aftermarket parts that I had installed. My insurance agent was very understanding.

Dake · 07-02-2015, 12:55 PM

That sucks - it sort of looks like an iQ now.

BlackJesus · 07-02-2015, 12:58 PM

That's currently my path, I'm doing a dual degree in mechanical engineering and getting a physics degree to back up my work. Cosmetic wise I spent less than $500. $150 on winjets. $30 on painted rims. 250 on a diy tablet install, etc. Like I said adulthood hurts.

CelicaJoe · 07-02-2015, 01:12 PM

I like to think I'm living the "broke college life" as well, but then you see how everyone else is living. I'm saving up for an 86, and I think that sentence alone means I'm not broke, even if it feels like it sometimes. Not trying to say you're rich, but owning that car already puts you well ahead of a lot of other people..

Turbo95eg6 · 07-02-2015, 01:13 PM

Sounds like you may need an economics class, I dunno man but seems like you are terrible with balancing your budget and priorities...

burdickjp · 07-02-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJesus

That's currently my path, I'm doing a dual degree in mechanical engineering and getting a physics degree to back up my work. Cosmetic wise I spent less than $500. $150 on winjets. $30 on painted rims. 250 on a diy tablet install, etc. Like I said adulthood hurts.

A method of data logging and tuning is always my first investment. It allows me to tweak, test, iterate, and analyze without having to spend any more money. It's invaluable.

How far into school are you? I've seen math minors be much more useful than physics. Knowing linear algebra, discrete math, and programming helped me much more in my school, and out of school, than anything else. I honestly don't know why linear algebra isn't required, it's awesome. My friend doubled in physics and then dropped it with one semester left because he felt it was pointless. He took partial diff eq instead.

BlackJesus · 07-02-2015, 01:29 PM

I'm actually in my 2nd year for engineering and my 3rd for physics due to early classes in college

burdickjp · 07-02-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJesus

I'm actually in my 2nd year for engineering and my 3rd for physics due to early classes in college

Very cool.

BlackJesus · 07-02-2015, 02:02 PM

I have another question, I currently owe 2.4k left on the car after 7 months of ownership. Will the accident effect my current agreement with the bank? As in car loans.

Tcoat · 07-02-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJesus

I have another question, I currently owe 2.4k left on the car after 7 months of ownership. Will the accident effect my current agreement with the bank? As in car loans.

No. It will mean nothing to them.

Hotrodheart · 07-02-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shady195

That actually doesnt look ALL that bad.

Did the airbag deploy?

Who was at fault? Regardless not sure why you would be going "broker"

If its your fault your insurance may go up a bit but least you don't need to pay for it out of pocket.

Because it was a homeless orphan he hit.

Toyarzee · 07-02-2015, 03:12 PM

Always curious about these situations @BlackJesus - what was the outcome with the uninsured driver? I do hope they received more than a shake of the finger and pat on the butt, esp if you had to file a police report for your insurance.

Drivers without proper registration and insurance is a huge pet peeve of mine.

BlackJesus · 07-02-2015, 03:50 PM

Only a slap on the wrist.... and a higher fee to pay. prob revoke license

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burdickjp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2013 ultramarine Scion FR-S Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 293 Thanks: 140 Thanked 137 Times in 70 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're worried about covering your deductible while it appears there's money spent on cosmetic or aesthetic things on your car you need to rethink your habits. I understand that wrenching is therapy and modding is a way to occupy an idle mind, but there are ways to do it cheaper, and looks don't make it go. I hope you take this as a lesson on priorities in spending. My lesson involved a blown engine the morning after picking my car up from a shop and being late for work. I decided I wasn't going to let anyone else touch my car. If it's going to pop, it's going to be MY fault. Now I'm a mechanical engineer, so I'd say the lesson turned into a career. Sent from my XT1045 using Tapatalk

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Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That sucks - it sort of looks like an iQ now.

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CelicaJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 130 Thanks: 46 Thanked 95 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like to think I'm living the "broke college life" as well, but then you see how everyone else is living. I'm saving up for an 86, and I think that sentence alone means I'm not broke, even if it feels like it sometimes. Not trying to say you're rich, but owning that car already puts you well ahead of a lot of other people..

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Toyarzee Shibby! Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '14 White FR-S, '01 turbo mini taco Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 838 Thanked 583 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Always curious about these situations @BlackJesus - what was the outcome with the uninsured driver? I do hope they received more than a shake of the finger and pat on the butt, esp if you had to file a police report for your insurance. Drivers without proper registration and insurance is a huge pet peeve of mine.

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