So... my e30 got t-boned last week.

[Jean]

people are talking about his insurance coverage and saying theyre going to determine value. his insurance doesn't matter, because it wasn't his fault. its the other persons insurance he has to deal with.

Well, he doesn't have to deal with the other insurance company himself, he can let his own insurance company deal with the other party no?

[BlackSpeed66]

It's kind of actually his choice. He can let the other company handle it or he can let his carrier sort it out and they'll collect from the other company at the end. Just gotta hope the other guy has enough coverage - not only for the property damage but for injuries as well.

[BigD]

people are talking about his insurance coverage and saying theyre going to determine value. his insurance doesn't matter, because it wasn't his fault. its the other persons insurance he has to deal with.

Again I don't know how it works in his neck of the woods, but here we have no-fault insurance. This means that even if you're not at fault, your insurance company covers you, then sues the other guy's company to recoup the $.

[wastedincome]

Again I don't know how it works in his neck of the woods, but here we have no-fault insurance. This means that even if you're not at fault, your insurance company covers you, then sues the other guy's company to recoup the $.

AFAIK Mass. also has no-fault insurance required by law.

[Tree18is]

just tell them money cant buy the car and keep mailing your agent clipping or ebay adds with e30's in your condition. 4k is the goin price especially with a documented 100k, the mods are all up to you hopefully none where damaged.
mail bombs, our mysterious white powder are always a good choice to if they don't give you a fair settlement.

[Brew]

Thanks for the responses guys.

As some of you mentioned, since the other driver was at fault, and admitted to it, its his insurance company that I am dealing with now. The other thread that was linked has some good tips for sure.

And no, I will not be parting it out. Unless there is damage that my coworkers and I completely missed when we looked the car over on my lift, the car will be repaired. I don't have the time or the patience to find another rust free e30 and transfer literally every part other than the body and glass. And I shouldn't have to.

I don't have any pictures of the damage and I think I'll hold off until the whole thing is settled.

[wastedincome]

Glad to see you in "good spirit" BREW. I hope all werks out well for you. BTW hook me up w/ a cheap s50 for the vert so I dont have to throw in the m50nv I have. (NOT meaning yours either but if you have a good lead ;) )

[Jand3rson]

I don't have any pictures of the damage and I think I'll hold off until the whole thing is settled.

Very smart. And good decision to have it fixed. Just pray that the cost to have it fixed doesn't outweight what they deem the car to be worth.

[txtorquemade]

Condolences for sure. Rebuild, different shell. Only makes sense.

[txtorquemade]

Ah...just saw you are going to fix it. Cool ... guess only cosmetic damage. Good luck with it!!

[BeirBrennerE30]

ouch... sorry. I always hate to hear about an OG with e30 issues. Just keep at the insurance company and hopefully youll get what you want.

[xLibelle]

sorry to hear this

[IceStationZebra]

How about some pics of the damage?

[brettholomew21]

Lawsuit threats are sometimes the safe way to go, esp. with cult and undervalued cars like E30s. My dad got rear-ended (by a cop!) in his MGB and the thing was near totaled, there were ripples in the hood and fenders from the hit. Originally he was given 1500, then threatened a lawsuit, then offered 2500, another threat, and was finally offered 1500 before he decided to give up. Got a total of about 5500, not enough to cover the repairs, but enough to sell it to recupe the loss. Threaten a lawsuit. If it's a cult car like it is, they'll probably know they don't have much of a chance in court and try and settle.

[Ray Smoodiver]

Damn sorry to hear Brew! Goodluck with the rebuild - the phoenix rises from the ashes.