Think they will total it?

[kickinindian]

so some guy pulled out in front of me without looking swerved and destroyed the fender otherwise structure seems fine im just wondering will insurance total it?




he admitted right away it was his fault so thats good

[e30jake]

lolwut

edit: didn't see the damaged valance. still, they would total that?

[chance]

you might have to fight them to not total it. These cars arent worth much to insurance companies. That would probably run 500 for the fender, close to a 1000 with the valance for a bodyshop to repair... and the insurance companies probably value these cars at what 900-1300 dollars?

[MJCRO]

There's a good chance they will judging by the damage. E30's aren't worth jack unless you had yours privately appraised.

[kickinindian]

i dont think the valence is too bad, seems like its only the fender the Valence was missing the lower part already and i have Euro bumpers on the way, with the early style valence lip so im hoping i can ask them to use some of those parts to recoup some of the cost i just hope it does not total it,:( i like having a clean title and not having to buy it back.

[FLG]

30$ fender and fix your valance...done.

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[kickinindian]

lol i know worst case scenario im not too worried but if i can get it done with some fresh paint and blended would help me with stuff i was already gonna do

[Vivek]

If the insurance's shop provides a quote high enough to total it, go to another shop that'll do it cheaper, take the check, and fix it for 50 bucks.

[stamar]

get a zinno fender at pick n pull for 50$

(plus at least 40 in gas driving around)

I just did that in no cal worked great.

[Garageaholic]

Also get new grills while youre at it. I would definitely just get a new red fender from someone on teh forum, repalce it and the valence can bend back into position.

[kickinindian]

If the insurance's shop provides a quote high enough to total it, go to another shop that'll do it cheaper, take the check, and fix it for 50 bucks.

Exactly lol my buddy dud that with his 4x4 jeep he didnt really care about the dents but some kid backed into his door and got like $700 for it,pick n pull $50 door and dual cases later:nice: he is happy it happened

[kickinindian]

plan on getting euro grilles and smilies if this ends up as a profit...

or GCs....

[e30austin]

Most likely. My '89 was only worth $18XX, according to their standards. Sucks, but that's the way it is.

If you feel your car is worth it, fight it like hell. Insurance tried to give me $1900, they keep the car and no buyback option. I called my lawyer, explained it and got a phone call back the next day from the insurance company for $2000, I keep my car and my clean title.

[kickinindian]

1 question can i decline them if they are gonna take it? like nevermend ill figure it out kind a thing just my first go around with insurance

[e30austin]

You can absolutely decline it. They can't just "take" your car unless you sign it over to them.

However, if you're not happy with the figure, I definitely would consult a lawyer, particularly, if they are just trying to screw you.