Totaled?

[SpartanTiger81]

So I was involved in an accident a while back and I received great news today! Long story short the person who caused the accident left the seen but I knew the kid from school. His insurance excepted responsibility and are paying for my car! Now I'm worried that they will just total the car out. My dad is afraid they will only give me 1200$ for my car, and I just bought it for 2500$. What do you guys think? Is it totaled?

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[Money$hit]

I dont think state farm covers red x's

[SpartanTiger81]

Haha, sorry. Now check them out.

[Dozyproductions]

It will probably be totaled according to the insurance company, but if its worth to you then phooey to the 'man'. Hopefully, you've at least broken this punks nose or have gotten some cash out of him.

[Bimmerista]

Well...more than likely it is totaled given the age of the car.

If you want to fix it, it'll definitely be at least $2k in quality work if you take it to a body shop.

[Julien]

eh, take the money (argue a bit though).. through another door on it, ghetto fix the back and drive it like you stole it

[shmutzigE30]

yeah that looks pretty bad. probably did something to the structure causing the insurance company to say its totaled... idk

[asuj158]

thats too bad

[Zacm829]

Take the money and try to fix it, I know you have the parts.

[neighborhood]

totaled, but fixable.

[matt40567]

the problem is that rear quarter panel...def gonna cost some money...door shouldnt be too hard...

thats alot of bond-o.

[e34john]

Yea just get it fixed the best you can, drive it the way your supposed to and it will get dinged and chipped anyways.

Insurance will total E30s if they need more than a bumper cover.

[hootie]

totaled for sure.

[etxxz]

that's a $2k maybe 3k fix at any decent place.. you car is gone, but you should get atleast what you paid for it. $1200 won't get you another e30 in good overall condition. of course there are exceptions..

do they teach grammar in your school?

[Nicademus]

Never take the first couple (minimum) offers an insurance company gives you. Those offers are for suckers. You'll be surprised at how much more they'll typically give you if you put even a little time into negotiating. It only makes sense for them to throw out some lame number initially. I mean they might as well because some people say ok and its saves them a ton of money.

I've heard that using Roundel is a good place to show the insurance company the actual value of your car. Anyone else have some ideas for him? It really shouldn't matter how much you paid for a car. All because i got an great deal on my car doesn't mean that's all its worth.