Thank you, inattentive Nissan Titan driver...
04-11-2011, 08:59 AM
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04-11-2011, 09:58 AM
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The titan might have been a salvage title already. I know of one down the street that was bought and fixed for under 7k. Still ****ty about the insurance part. Atleast your insurance can cover it and you should be able to sue for your deductible + hassle fees back.
Ive heard horror stories with people trying to sue for big amounts and never getting their money.
Ive heard horror stories with people trying to sue for big amounts and never getting their money.
04-11-2011, 12:23 PM
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The titan might have been a salvage title already. I know of one down the street that was bought and fixed for under 7k. Still ****ty about the insurance part. Atleast your insurance can cover it and you should be able to sue for your deductible + hassle fees back.
Ive heard horror stories with people trying to sue for big amounts and never getting their money.
Ive heard horror stories with people trying to sue for big amounts and never getting their money.
It seems like the only possible mess in this claim would be the value of the Forester in regards to repairs versus total loss valuation. Best of luck in getting a good, fair settlement!
04-11-2011, 04:09 PM
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Uninsured motorist provisions almost always have no deductible applied to the insured, so there should be no need to sue under normal claim circumstances. It's when the other party is underinsured that things can get messy in court, especially when the insured's own insurance doesn't step up to bat for him (unfortunately that does happen sometimes, even with the big companies).
It seems like the only possible mess in this claim would be the value of the Forester in regards to repairs versus total loss valuation. Best of luck in getting a good, fair settlement!
Heard back from the adjuster a few minutes ago. Wait for it..... total loss! ~$15k in damage. Now to figure out if I am going to let them have it, or buy it back and use the drivetrain to make something apocalyptically awesome. Either way, I'm gonna end up with all my parts. The adjuster told me as long as I put it back to stock, she doesn't care. I told her to put it in writing so I expect that will be in my inbox any time. I'll know tomorrow what my options are in terms of payout, buy back, etc.
As an aside, FML.
04-11-2011, 04:19 PM
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As another aside, I am tentatively putting my feelers out for stock parts. I have all the exhaust stuff, but I need the following:
-02 to 05 wrx, rs, or forester brake calipers/rotors
-2.5L stock intercooler
-td04
-stock 5mt shifter linkage
-stock rs, wrx tr, or forester front seats
If you have any of this stuff please post here or send me a PM with your asking price. Help me not get screwed here, please!
-02 to 05 wrx, rs, or forester brake calipers/rotors
-2.5L stock intercooler
-td04
-stock 5mt shifter linkage
-stock rs, wrx tr, or forester front seats
If you have any of this stuff please post here or send me a PM with your asking price. Help me not get screwed here, please!
04-11-2011, 05:27 PM
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As another aside, I am tentatively putting my feelers out for stock parts. I have all the exhaust stuff, but I need the following:
-02 to 05 wrx, rs, or forester brake calipers/rotors
-2.5L stock intercooler
-td04
-stock 5mt shifter linkage
-stock rs, wrx tr, or forester front seats
If you have any of this stuff please post here or send me a PM with your asking price. Help me not get screwed here, please!
-02 to 05 wrx, rs, or forester brake calipers/rotors
-2.5L stock intercooler
-td04
-stock 5mt shifter linkage
-stock rs, wrx tr, or forester front seats
If you have any of this stuff please post here or send me a PM with your asking price. Help me not get screwed here, please!
You know I got your wheels for you!!!
Let me check tonight,
I may have my old td04, I may have some old rotors too, I'll just have to check.
~gus
04-11-2011, 06:22 PM
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qft - hoping they don't try and lowball me too hard. I know what my car is worth, and that it was literally 99.9% perfect. some tiny, almost imperceptible scratches.
Heard back from the adjuster a few minutes ago. Wait for it..... total loss! ~$15k in damage. Now to figure out if I am going to let them have it, or buy it back and use the drivetrain to make something apocalyptically awesome. Either way, I'm gonna end up with all my parts. The adjuster told me as long as I put it back to stock, she doesn't care. I told her to put it in writing so I expect that will be in my inbox any time. I'll know tomorrow what my options are in terms of payout, buy back, etc.
As an aside, FML.
Heard back from the adjuster a few minutes ago. Wait for it..... total loss! ~$15k in damage. Now to figure out if I am going to let them have it, or buy it back and use the drivetrain to make something apocalyptically awesome. Either way, I'm gonna end up with all my parts. The adjuster told me as long as I put it back to stock, she doesn't care. I told her to put it in writing so I expect that will be in my inbox any time. I'll know tomorrow what my options are in terms of payout, buy back, etc.
As an aside, FML.
On the bright side, you ended up with a pretty cool adjuster/insurance company -- some companies are **** about mods and try to get away with not covering them as much as possible. Also, smart of you to get everything in writing!
04-12-2011, 03:07 PM
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Got my settlement offer. It's very good - and I'm keeping my car.
I have some deals in the works for a new vehicle, but still tentatively on the lookout for an 05/06 STi that's relatively stock and has low-ish miles. Willing to travel. I flew to LA to pick up my FXT, so I'm not scared to do it again if I have to.
I have some deals in the works for a new vehicle, but still tentatively on the lookout for an 05/06 STi that's relatively stock and has low-ish miles. Willing to travel. I flew to LA to pick up my FXT, so I'm not scared to do it again if I have to.
04-12-2011, 03:09 PM
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Got my settlement offer. It's very good - and I'm keeping my car.
I have some deals in the works for a new vehicle, but still tentatively on the lookout for an 05/06 STi that's relatively stock and has low-ish miles. Willing to travel. I flew to LA to pick up my FXT, so I'm not scared to do it again if I have to.
I have some deals in the works for a new vehicle, but still tentatively on the lookout for an 05/06 STi that's relatively stock and has low-ish miles. Willing to travel. I flew to LA to pick up my FXT, so I'm not scared to do it again if I have to.
~gus
