DL_AMG

Earlier this month a high school kid run a red light and almost T-bone me while I was preceding on my left turn on a Green Left Turn light. I saw something coming from my left without stopping and gun the car to see if I can avoid the accident but it's all too late. He nailed my rear wheel and quarter penal and I was doing 180 on the intersection since I was turning as well. The spin had took most of impact momentum away and me and wife only have minor neck and muscle pain. Other party are all wear seat belt so everyone, all 4 high school kids, are okay. We are just glad our babies are not in the car at the time of accident.

Yesterday, I finally got a called from my insurance company saying the car is totaled. They will offer my $16,939 + Tax for the car. Is this a good deal?

Either way I had proceed to lease a new 2012 C250 sedan (didn't get approved for coupe by the queen), a downgrade, but being a family man w/2 kids now, all cost goes kids... Other then power, C250 offer everything else better...handling, comfort, updated toys...love the Bluetooth Audio Streaming!

Lenin

Even if the car has less than 50K miles, it's still a good deal. Doesn't look that bad so you are lucky that the insurance company doesn't want to fix it. It would never be the same.

Phil C55

As much as we love cars, they are still just machines and as long as everyone is OK, that's all that really matters. The money for the car sounds pretty good for an 03, sounds like they are treating you fairly, but then I am no expert on C32 values either.

DL_AMG

My 03 C32 already got 99,760 miles on it when accident happen. Was anticipating to take the photo when car reach 99,999 mi.

The initial visual estimate by field adjust was around $7k to fix but once the car send to body shop (specific authorized by insurance co), the price jump another $6k due to the frame, axial and electrical damage. So total cost to repair is $13k. I guess these is still risk of going up another 10-20% and risk of not fixed to the AMG standard?!

My wife was having few restless night after the accident and we just so glad everyone is okay. Car can be replace, physical and mental damage will take time.

AMGnut88

what a shame..... seems like your getting a good deal

Budget Baller

No doubt a sad scene to see. Sorry about your car. Most important as that you and your wife are safe.

xxaarraa

Glad you are OK. Tell us about that 1.8 Turbo. How is it?

Phil C55

Actually it sounds like deal of the day. If in the classified section you listed a 03 C32 with 100k miles for $17,000 firm you would be crucified as an idiot and you would be told you have a car that may be worth $12-13k on a good day. Because somebody knows somebody who bought one with 50k miles for $12.5k.

DL_AMG

Other then ENGINE, everything else is 10yrs better then C32. If car is stick, it will be much much better.

macbryanie

[quote=Phil C55;4931692]As much as we love cars, they are still just machines and as long as everyone is OK, that's all that really matters.
+ 1

AlabasterC55

Wow! Good job hitting the gas to avoid direct side impact. Glad to hear you and your wife are okay. Congrats on the new C250!

gnma

Sorry to hear this. Glad you all are ok. My wife's Camry suffered similar damage but they fixed it and did a great job.

So you feel the brakes and handling of the c250 is greater than the c32? Interesting...

JUAN CASAUS

That is a good deal. Who is your insurance company I need to make sure thats who I have just in case I'm ever in your situation.

DL_AMG

C32 might have better brakes due to the size but c250 does have better chassis ,steering feedback, faster shifting 7sp which provide me better handling feel. Yet to take it to PCH/Topanga Cyn run, so just give it a few days will get more in-depth conclusion. So I guess for now, other then Engine & Brakes, everything else is better on C250, and price. I'm paying $0 down $400/mo incl 8.75% tax for 24mo/24k mi lease. If I really miss the power, I can always get the AMG back into my garage in less then 2 yrs.

JUAN, I'm with State Farm insurance. The problem with HIGHER Total value is your minimum damage cost need to be higher as well! I think 70% repair cost to Retail Market Value is the threshold to consider total. As I mentioned, the initial est. by field adjuster only est. 50% of what body shop did. They basically gave me the roller coaster ride because I want my car to be Totaled!! A 9+ yrs old car and with frame damage is simply not worth and safe to repair.

DL_AMG

Went pickup stuffs from car and reset remote and navi system. It's kind of hard to let go after 9+ yrs of relationship. RIP, C32!

Apox

Sad to see a beautiful car end up like that, but glad you guys came out of it without any serious injuries.
That being said, you got a good deal from your insurance company; if I got $17.000 for my car, I'd gladly sell it

DL_AMG

Just got the final paper work from my insurance...total check w/tax is $18585 including un-used registration. It just pay my new C250 lease for 2 yrs about $9k. I wasn't plan to get a new car for another 1-2 yrs but sh*t happen and need to lease one for the 2 yrs. If no accident, I think I can only sell my 03 C32 for $8-9k after 2 yrs...so its all works out now.

togaclk55

Sorry to hear about the C32, but glad you and family are OK.

WaveyKat

wow sorry to here about your car :-( and glad you are ok...


any parts for sale :-)?

loudandheard

Should have asked to buy the car back. My friend was in a minor accident and the insurance totaled his car. He asked to buy the car back and got it for $1k and he had it repaired for $3500. Just a thought.

c32AMG-DTM

You looked at the pictures?

That rear-end (rear quarter, C pillar) damage would never be the same... not to mention, perhaps frame damage and other issues that might present afterward.

Walk-away clean was/is the right move here, IMHO.

loudandheard

Had the accident occurred about 7 years ago, the car would have been fixed and I'm sure you would not have know the difference. By looking at the pics, looks like the quarter panel, bumper, and tail lights were damaged, I doubt there's frame damage. As for fixing the car, it could always be parted out. The engine alone is worth more than 1k, interior, navi,and body panels all could bring a good amount of money. Could have made a good amount of money or repaired the vehicle.

WaveyKat

+1 buy back then part out would make some extra cash there.

DL_AMG

Thanks, guys.

The buy back price is around $4k per claim adjustor. I probably not able to make $4k from it and too much hassel...u have to dump the body later for a cost. The damange has shift the entire rear subframe, the total cost to repair is $14k. That's why is totaled. Ins. paid me 18k and dump it for 4k, so it's about even to fix or total. Since the other party is also having the exact same Ins. company as me, I guess I'm not getting any extra ordinary amount for total.

loudandheard

That buy back price is much higher than what I was expecting. Good luck ans it's sad to see another member move on.