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RussianNinja · 08-04-2014, 05:01 PM

To me, it seems fixable, the only issue is I don't think it would be as safe to crash in next time. Frame seems pretty screwed up.
I do have to agree with DeadStar7, don't follow so close. Give at least 3 second space between vehicle in front. I understand if you are in a hurry, but pay attention, you just basically threw 25k down the drain.
If you fix this and try to sell it then, it'd barely sell for $13k, next year it will be $9k, and a year after that $6k-5k, and then around $3k. Also finding someone to buy a car that has been in the accident would be not easy at all.

Good luck.
(Yes, I'm pulling those numbers out of my rear, but that's just what I would expect it to be)

thatfilipinoguy · 08-04-2014, 05:10 PM

The airbag deployed...isn't it salvaged now?

RussianNinja · 08-04-2014, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatfilipinoguy

The airbag deployed...isn't it salvaged now?

No, to the airbag.
If the vehicle has significant damage, then yes, it is salvaged, it looks like one though.

Based on the definition, this vehicle is not salvaged, yet.

"In North America, a salvage title is a form of vehicle title branding, which notes that the vehicle has been damaged and/or deemed a total loss by an insurance company that paid a claim on it."

Lavalover · 08-04-2014, 05:48 PM

Make sure to ask the insurance company about diminished value claim adjustment.

FirestormFRS · 08-04-2014, 05:51 PM

Depends entirely on the $ amount to fix it. Anything is fixable. The threshold varies but 75% of the value is good number. Good luck.

retrosmiths · 08-04-2014, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lavalover

Make sure to ask the insurance company about diminished value claim adjustment.

^ This.

vh_supra26 · 08-04-2014, 06:06 PM

I don't think the damage looks that bad. I have seem much worst damage looking cars being repaired.

Manic · 08-04-2014, 06:19 PM

Looks much worse than it is IMO. Should be able to fix, but if it were me, I'd go for the write-off.

extrashaky · 08-04-2014, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirestormFRS

Depends entirely on the $ amount to fix it. Anything is fixable. The threshold varies but 75% of the value is good number.

Wisconsin is a 70% state. The insurance company has the option of totaling it below that number, though.

G-awesome · 08-05-2014, 12:13 PM

The back of the car doesn't look like it's damaged too bad. I'm no expert though. mine was alot worse in the engine area. At least your air intake and radiator wasn't smashed half to hell into the engine like mine with the bumper and headlights shattering to pieces. It's not a total loss but it's probably not worth it unless you really want it to get it repaired. I rather argue to get it written off but it may be tough...good luck!

nos145 · 08-06-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadStar7

Don't follow so damn close next time. I have no sympathy.

*guy gets smacked in the ass by another car and pushed into car in front, assholes on forums comment: don't follow too closely*

you guys are fucking idiots. what is using brains?
*looks at damage differentiation front/back*

-AP- · 08-06-2014, 08:35 PM

Yeah, it's not too bad at all.. here is a decent read on total loss..

http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/na.../05/240841.htm

This may be a good time to get some upgrades. You are already getting paid for the exhaust, so for a few bucks out of pocket I'm sure you can upgrade, and depending on the front damages, it looks like a CAI may be possible upgrade as well. I would be more concerned with the quality of the repair shop more than anything.. Best of luck. Sucks for sure...

Edit.. You can always take the money they give you and sell the car to a builder as is..

wbradley · 08-06-2014, 08:47 PM

Hasn't anyone said it'll buff right out?

DeadStar7 · 08-06-2014, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nos145

*guy gets smacked in the ass by another car and pushed into car in front, assholes on forums comment: don't follow too closely*

You are correct. But if he wasn't following so closely he wouldn't have been pushed into the car in front. Duh. lol

Don't drive like a retard.

08-06-2014, 08:35 PM	#26
-AP- Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014-White Out Monogram Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 82 Thanks: 105 Thanked 57 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, it's not too bad at all.. here is a decent read on total loss.. http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/na.../05/240841.htm This may be a good time to get some upgrades. You are already getting paid for the exhaust, so for a few bucks out of pocket I'm sure you can upgrade, and depending on the front damages, it looks like a CAI may be possible upgrade as well. I would be more concerned with the quality of the repair shop more than anything.. Best of luck. Sucks for sure... Edit.. You can always take the money they give you and sell the car to a builder as is.. __________________

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08-04-2014, 05:01 PM	#15
RussianNinja Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Prius 08 Base Model Location: Reno, NV Posts: 29 Thanks: 26 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To me, it seems fixable, the only issue is I don't think it would be as safe to crash in next time. Frame seems pretty screwed up. I do have to agree with DeadStar7, don't follow so close. Give at least 3 second space between vehicle in front. I understand if you are in a hurry, but pay attention, you just basically threw 25k down the drain. If you fix this and try to sell it then, it'd barely sell for $13k, next year it will be $9k, and a year after that $6k-5k, and then around $3k. Also finding someone to buy a car that has been in the accident would be not easy at all. Good luck. (Yes, I'm pulling those numbers out of my rear, but that's just what I would expect it to be)

08-04-2014, 05:10 PM	#16
thatfilipinoguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 87 Supra, 13 FRS, 05 FXT Location: Honolulu, CA Posts: 485 Thanks: 229 Thanked 144 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The airbag deployed...isn't it salvaged now?

08-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#18
Lavalover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram Hot Lava Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 122 Thanks: 27 Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make sure to ask the insurance company about diminished value claim adjustment.

08-04-2014, 05:51 PM	#19
FirestormFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Anytown Posts: 920 Thanks: 73 Thanked 643 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends entirely on the $ amount to fix it. Anything is fixable. The threshold varies but 75% of the value is good number. Good luck.

08-04-2014, 06:06 PM	#21
vh_supra26 Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Supra Location: Houston Posts: 2,793 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 2,181 Times in 964 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I don't think the damage looks that bad. I have seem much worst damage looking cars being repaired.

08-04-2014, 06:19 PM	#22
Manic Is not fast. Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout M/T Location: SoCal Posts: 521 Thanks: 208 Thanked 473 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Looks much worse than it is IMO. Should be able to fix, but if it were me, I'd go for the write-off.

08-05-2014, 12:13 PM	#24
G-awesome Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2015 Firestorm Scion FRS Location: Vancouver Posts: 534 Thanks: 371 Thanked 230 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The back of the car doesn't look like it's damaged too bad. I'm no expert though. mine was alot worse in the engine area. At least your air intake and radiator wasn't smashed half to hell into the engine like mine with the bumper and headlights shattering to pieces. It's not a total loss but it's probably not worth it unless you really want it to get it repaired. I rather argue to get it written off but it may be tough...good luck!

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