nrg_mike

Seriously! If they total it, accept it. Then buy it back from the insurance for a small figure. When mine was totaled, I got 10k from insurance, then I bought the car back for $650 and sold it to a body shop for $2500. I'm sure I could have gotten more if I parted it out, or sold it to another shop but they were my friends and we helped them out. lol

slammer111

If you need a pair of almost-new coupe headlights (frosties), let me know and I'm sure we can work something out.

Sucks about the accident. I have the same colour coupe too.

Try a wrecker. MBs are NOT cheap to fix. Last year someone backed into me, gouged my bumper, cracked the grille, small dime-shaped dent in hood. That was $2400CAD.

These cars are barely worth $10k now. I agree with other people on getting a C32. Unfortunately our C-coupes aren't going to depreciate much more.

at the CFIT comments. Pilot over here as well. Private Pilot (Cessna 152), Glider Pilot (Schweizer 2-33A), both expired now though.

e24kgold

Nice to hear!...I'm lucky enough to fly full time, I fly 75's (757-200) for a major carrier. When people ask what I do, I love telling them I'm a "heavy equipment operator"...lol

Personally I'm saving for a Cirrus SR-22 G3

Carsupra

Yeah, if worse comes to worse, I'll end up doing that. I'm going to get the car towed out to another shop nearby later today, and get an estimate on how much it'll cost to repair.

Sounds good. I'll PM you if anything.

RDVT4ME

My benz was side swiped a couple of years ago. I have AAA insurance. Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach did an excellent job on the repairs.

SeaCoupe

If they total the vehicle out, let us know what the offer is. If you are okay with that.

Heck, more important is if they offer it back to you. I'd put up some money to get the rear hatch and some other odds and ends.

Ed

Carsupra

If it is totaled out, i'll post the amount.

I'm going to get it towed to Faith Quality Auto Body (Since it is close by, and is on State Farms list of approved body shops.)

Moviela

You be careful in that 75 there. Some A&P is running around loose cross threading the windshield heater terminal blocks causing c0ckpit fires and glass shattering on descent.

That Cirrus G3 is a nice personal ride. I looked at a gold one recently, 1000TT, but when the salesman told me 315K my wallet bit my backside. Took 3 stitches.

Moviela

In California you can take the car to any shop you like. You never need to have them "approve" a body shop. What they are doing is getting a price concession from that shop, which often means less than first quality materials and repairs.

Looking at the photos, it looks like you might have frame damage because of the huge dent behind the front wheel arch. Mercedes requires a ride on a Cellette frame bench. That means front and rear suspension needs to come out, the bench adapted for your chassis, and a good strong pull put on the sheet metal to bring it back to factory specs.

Kelly Blue Book puts your car's retail at $ 10,730 with average mileage of 80K. I would think a proper repair at Walters or House of Imports would cost at least that much. I would probably take the money and get a new to me car if they offer to total the car near that figure.

Best of Luck to you in the future.

saer1one

agreed +1

timmynabenz

was this before or after you also got your C350?

Sorry about the car dude, i have no idea how you lose control of a car at 20mph, but tha sucks

Definitely an insurance matter though, not out of pocket

Carsupra

The insurance company told me the car is now totaled, due to repair costs. It's about a $9,000 job. They had said my car was valued at around $11,000. They will offer me $12,560, after the 500$ deductible.

mleskovar

Take it!!!

jcnash

+1000

AdidasC230

thats bad *** I love 757s personal fav Jet liner, Love how high they sit off the ground and how gracefull they look. It has the all digital cockpit right? It was one of the 1st wasnt it?

Carsupra

Yup, I'm going to go pick up some stuff in the car. I'll probably take some parts off, incase anyone wants it.

LILBENZ230

The 757 is also my favorite standard airliner, with it's "different" look from the sausages-of-different-lengths 737-767-777s (not that I can't identify ANY jetliner). I like it and the 717s operated by AirTran (and others, but I've only flown them with AirTran). Pity they're both out of production now. But my favorite jet airliner would have to be the sadly retired, and truly in a league of her own, Concorde. But what aviation buff wouldn't drool at that?

As for the totalled coupe, yep, that's a surprisingly good offer. Let us know what you get to replace it.

e24kgold

[quote=LILBENZ230;4105346]The 757 is also my favorite standard airliner, with it's "different" look from the sausages-of-different-lengths 737-767-777s (not that I can't identify ANY jetliner). I like it and the 717s operated by AirTran (and others, but I've only flown them with AirTran). Pity they're both out of production now. But my favorite jet airliner would have to be the sadly retired, and truly in a league of her own, Concorde. But what aviation buff wouldn't drool at that?

The 717 is a revamped MD-95, AirTran is the largest operator with Hawaiian Airlines second I think. The 75 is sharp looking for sure, but the performance is unreal. Most passengers dont realize the capability of that aircraft. Adidas the 75 has mix of "glass cockpit" and analog instruments. Since I am on the 75 I am also rated on the 76. The cockpit is the same, for the most part. My airline also flies the 777, so hopefully I'll upgrade and fly international in a few years.

Concord +1000000000000000000 ( there is a video on youtube with a AIr France pilot (I think) talking about how he rolled it.

SeaCoupe

How much do they want to buy it back? I have been wanting to buy a salvaged car and strip it.

Depending on the cost....I'll pay to have it towed to my warehouse, you get the parts off it that you want, I'll take some of the parts as well.

I'm pm'ing you my #

Ed

nrg_mike

Wow. At least you got a decent value for the car. With that and part-out prices, you might make a few extra.
Good luck with everything.
oh and LMAO bout the thread-jack.

TemjinX2

thats not bad of a settlement. You can probably buy a c32 for 12k.

Moviela

There is some news on this front. The Concorde on display outside Paris has a group inspecting the engines for a possible restart. The museum thinks some taxi tests might be nice for visitors. I am going to Paris next weekend
to hear about a plan to make it ready to do a fly-by for the London Olympics.


For the original poster: 12K? Take the money and RUN!

LILBENZ230

The test on one of BTSD's engines turned up everything in perfect shape. The taxi tests will most likely happen, but the aircraft will probably not ever fly again. I've been following the discussion of a return to flight with a BA Concorde Engineer over at aviation.net and the costs would be.. overwhelming, to say the least. There are no spare parts anymore.