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02-07-2012, 10:06 AM
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Hi All,
I'm a new member this is my first post. I've had my 2005 C230 Sport Kompressor for 2 days and I think it's totaled. By looking at the pics, what do you guys estimate damages to be (cost, frame damage possibly, etc)? I was rear ended while doing about 20mph and pushed into the car in front of me.
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-Bob D.
I'm a new member this is my first post. I've had my 2005 C230 Sport Kompressor for 2 days and I think it's totaled. By looking at the pics, what do you guys estimate damages to be (cost, frame damage possibly, etc)? I was rear ended while doing about 20mph and pushed into the car in front of me.
Thanks,
-Bob D.
02-07-2012, 10:16 AM
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I hate to say it, but that is definitely totaled. I was rear ended this past summer and had significantly less damage than your rear end, and it was nearly 12K dollars in damage, with a value of 15-16K, I was relatively close. Given the amount of front end damaged it sustained, id say she is a goner.... sorry bud =/
02-07-2012, 10:21 AM
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Yes, I agree. And you should be happy about that, because it would never be the same again after you had it fixed.
Since you've only had it two days, the insurance value should be very close to what you paid for it, so at least you've got that.
Look on the bright side - you get to go shopping again!
Since you've only had it two days, the insurance value should be very close to what you paid for it, so at least you've got that.
Look on the bright side - you get to go shopping again!
02-07-2012, 10:25 AM
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I'd hate to see the percentages on this.. what the repair would cost vs what the car was worth. Probably 200% or better. Oh yeah and props for using the real MPH figures. Most people grossly overestimate speeds in accidents. That's about right for 20mph.
Buy another one. But research on the forum first.
Buy another one. But research on the forum first.
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02-07-2012, 10:26 AM
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And LILBENZ I think you are dead on. After my accident, costs were about 75% of the value of the car with only a portion of the rear end damage were seeing here.....no front end at all. Could be wrong, but to get that done right, I would suspect easily $30K when you factor in labor
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02-07-2012, 10:30 AM
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The body shop is picking it up from the tow yard today so I'm curious to see what they come back with. I'll keep you guys posted.
I only went with the burgundy color cause it was such a great deal. Next time around it will be grey, black or white
I only went with the burgundy color cause it was such a great deal. Next time around it will be grey, black or white
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02-07-2012, 12:15 PM
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Just to buy the OEM bumper, hood fender, and other miscellaneous parts it's gonna be an arm and leg to fix. It'll be totalled because the insurance would rather pay value of the car then the amount to fix it. Just take it and look for another or search and find a C350.
02-07-2012, 03:19 PM
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Body shop called, said it was def a pretty good hit. He is leaning toward it being totaled but didn't want to say so for sure until he rips it apart...
02-07-2012, 03:35 PM
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Sorry to hear about the accident, OP. main thing is that you are okay.
That thing is definitely totalled. My daughter was rear ended (pics in the Official Picture Thread) last week and the damage to the rear bumper seems quite small. Yet the estimate was over $2000.
If I was in OP's position, I would actually hope for totalling. Time for another one.
That thing is definitely totalled. My daughter was rear ended (pics in the Official Picture Thread) last week and the damage to the rear bumper seems quite small. Yet the estimate was over $2000.
If I was in OP's position, I would actually hope for totalling. Time for another one.
02-07-2012, 06:59 PM
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I agree cars defiantly totaled. Sorry that it happened though right after you get it. Could be a good thing or a bad thing I guess. Good luck.
02-08-2012, 04:50 PM
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Got the official report. It's totaled. I appreciate everyone's input. Thank you. I'm making money on the car so time to take it up a notch. What do you guys think of the 2008 C300?
02-08-2012, 04:59 PM
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Not a fan of the early 204s, no. But now that you mention it has a 6MT.. Still, it's not the prettiest car. I'd prefer a 2007 W203 with a 6MT. Better looking all around.
02-08-2012, 05:31 PM
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It depends on what you're looking for, honestly.
Any Benz manual is not going to be as good as practically anyone else's. They're clunky and not much fun.
Since you're in the W203 forum, of course most people here are going to not like the W204s. I'm not a huge fan myself. I don't like the interiors, and the Bangle-ness of the exterior leave me cold. But if you like them, don't let that stop you.
But as LIL said, getting the first couple of years of any Benz model is russian roulette.
Any Benz manual is not going to be as good as practically anyone else's. They're clunky and not much fun.
Since you're in the W203 forum, of course most people here are going to not like the W204s. I'm not a huge fan myself. I don't like the interiors, and the Bangle-ness of the exterior leave me cold. But if you like them, don't let that stop you.
But as LIL said, getting the first couple of years of any Benz model is russian roulette.
02-08-2012, 06:27 PM
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its a total. Im an adjuster and just by looking at the car its done. And if its almost near a total they can just do a contructive total loss
02-08-2012, 06:28 PM
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Yes, I agree. And you should be happy about that, because it would never be the same again after you had it fixed.
Since you've only had it two days, the insurance value should be very close to what you paid for it, so at least you've got that.
Look on the bright side - you get to go shopping again!
Since you've only had it two days, the insurance value should be very close to what you paid for it, so at least you've got that.
Look on the bright side - you get to go shopping again!
Most insurance companies with 6 months of purchasing issues you a check based on what you paid
