My car may be TOTALED
09-10-2007, 12:39 PM
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Yea, thats what the adjuster thinks it will cost to fix the car. I am waiting for them to fax me a copy of the estimate to see what they are screwing me on.
I think I may be able to save the bix. I am going to swap out the rear portion of the assembly with that of my frosty headlights. As long as the clear lens isnt cracked.
If there are other things which need repaired I have to contact the insurance agent and we will work something out.
I think I may be able to save the bix. I am going to swap out the rear portion of the assembly with that of my frosty headlights. As long as the clear lens isnt cracked.
If there are other things which need repaired I have to contact the insurance agent and we will work something out.
09-10-2007, 12:40 PM
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Yea. The body shop I took it it if pretty pricey. I had gotten a quote to paint and install my fenders and they wanted $1300
09-10-2007, 12:53 PM
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its all good if u r tight with the bodyshop. and make sure that they dont see the check the insurance gave you.. otherwise they will want to squeeze it all out.
09-10-2007, 12:59 PM
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I don't plan on telling them what the insurance gave me, but they may have an idea as to what I am getting.
I am planing on doing the painting myself. No sense in paying the body shop a **** load of money to do it when I can do it for a lot less.
I am planing on doing the painting myself. No sense in paying the body shop a **** load of money to do it when I can do it for a lot less.
09-10-2007, 04:19 PM
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UPDATE:
Insurance issued me a check in the amount of $10,945.83 to start repairs on the vehicle. I was really hoping for a total loss so I can buy myself a CLS or C32 but I am very happy that the car will be fixed. I am going to work very closely with the body shop to try to get the car better than it was. I should have the car back in 3-4 weeks.
Can we say kleemann S/c instead of body kit j/k
Insurance issued me a check in the amount of $10,945.83 to start repairs on the vehicle. I was really hoping for a total loss so I can buy myself a CLS or C32 but I am very happy that the car will be fixed. I am going to work very closely with the body shop to try to get the car better than it was. I should have the car back in 3-4 weeks.
Can we say kleemann S/c instead of body kit j/k
why don't you just put the original parts back on and part out the car and sell it? Will you make a big loss doing that? 10,945.83 - very basic fixes + what you sell the car for = good head start at getting a CLS. Just and idea
09-10-2007, 04:49 PM
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W204 perhaps
09-10-2007, 05:00 PM
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09-10-2007, 05:09 PM
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I won't argue that it has potential, but it takes so darn much money to achieve that potential and there are much better looking/performing cars in it's class. W204 FTL.
09-10-2007, 05:10 PM
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I'd take a CLS over a w204 tho, but it would be nice to mod a w204.You are just jealous Blake
W204 FTMFW
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09-10-2007, 05:29 PM
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I'd like to stay in the MB family and I'd like something AWD. The w204 is a little more practical for me at this point.
09-10-2007, 05:32 PM
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09-10-2007, 05:36 PM
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Man,
There is so much pain in this thread it's hard to read.
First and foremost, that's the cleanest, best looking wreck I've seen in a long time. I try to be a "turn the other cheek" kind of guy, but I'd be pi$$ed!!!
Going to a doctor is a good idea....AFTER you see a lawyer. It may not be too late. Lawyers work on contingency, meaning you pay 0 unless they win you $$$, then they get a piece (1/3). You should check w/ one yesterday. I forget who posted about the payoffs and the Rolex, but I'd bet he'd concur.
oh....and that girl:
she's a cow, dude! I wouldn't hit her with your stick!
There is so much pain in this thread it's hard to read.
First and foremost, that's the cleanest, best looking wreck I've seen in a long time. I try to be a "turn the other cheek" kind of guy, but I'd be pi$$ed!!!
oh....and that girl:
she's a cow, dude! I wouldn't hit her with your stick!
09-10-2007, 05:37 PM
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C3Twon AWD Jumpofffff
2nd AWD is the shizzzzle, btw glad to hear that your gettin your car back and fixing it up even though i really wanted those springs
09-10-2007, 05:42 PM
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09-10-2007, 05:51 PM
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When you pick up your CLS, you might want to swing by the lexus girl's house and thank her...
BTW, if you do decide to part it out...let's talk about the shoes...
BTW, if you do decide to part it out...let's talk about the shoes...
09-10-2007, 05:53 PM
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09-10-2007, 05:55 PM
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Loving that brabus kit way better than the original released kit. But might be better to wait for the C63. Modding a 204 C350 might come out to about the same price right?
Either way if you do get the 204 now I love that Brabus version!!!
Good luck getting the ride together and selling it.
Either way if you do get the 204 now I love that Brabus version!!!
Good luck getting the ride together and selling it.
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W202, und W140 Panzer
i dont undestand how the lexus did sooooo much damage to your trunk while it is barely damaged and also that honda suv in front of you seems undamaged yet your front end is destroyed. how is that possible???????? if you were driving a w126 i belive you'd be the one to toal BOTH cars and drive away with only minor cuts to the w126. anyway, c24owner you should go light that bytches lexus on fire for hitting you like that, along with that honda. let the two cars roast all night long.
09-10-2007, 06:39 PM
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i dont undestand how the lexus did sooooo much damage to your trunk while it is barely damaged and also that honda suv in front of you seems undamaged yet your front end is destroyed. how is that possible???????? if you were driving a w126 i belive you'd be the one to toal BOTH cars and drive away with only minor cuts to the w126. anyway, c24owner you should go light that bytches lexus on fire for hitting you like that, along with that honda. let the two cars roast all night long.
They arent made as good as they used to be.
09-10-2007, 06:40 PM
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Man,
There is so much pain in this thread it's hard to read.
First and foremost, that's the cleanest, best looking wreck I've seen in a long time. I try to be a "turn the other cheek" kind of guy, but I'd be pi$$ed!!!
Going to a doctor is a good idea....AFTER you see a lawyer. It may not be too late. Lawyers work on contingency, meaning you pay 0 unless they win you $$$, then they get a piece (1/3). You should check w/ one yesterday. I forget who posted about the payoffs and the Rolex, but I'd bet he'd concur.
oh....and that girl:
she's a cow, dude! I wouldn't hit her with your stick!
There is so much pain in this thread it's hard to read.
First and foremost, that's the cleanest, best looking wreck I've seen in a long time. I try to be a "turn the other cheek" kind of guy, but I'd be pi$$ed!!!
Going to a doctor is a good idea....AFTER you see a lawyer. It may not be too late. Lawyers work on contingency, meaning you pay 0 unless they win you $$$, then they get a piece (1/3). You should check w/ one yesterday. I forget who posted about the payoffs and the Rolex, but I'd bet he'd concur.
oh....and that girl:
she's a cow, dude! I wouldn't hit her with your stick!
I guess the impact messed up my vision. NO THANK YOU
09-10-2007, 06:54 PM
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for messin' up that beauty of a car!
09-10-2007, 08:10 PM
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good idea on the quick repairs to oem and sell or trade in, if u hurry up the accident might not make it on carfax b4 u sell!
09-10-2007, 08:20 PM
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Thats the plan
