TREZ63

So he rammed into the back of an SUV today at about 50 in Irvine. Won't get into why or how. Too bad, the car was pretty sick.

Any ideas on if this might be a total loss?

TREZ63

Personally I don't think it's a total loss at all. Just wondering if the engine needs to be replaced judging from photos

S-Clusiv

Yikesss. Hope your friend is alright!

Judging by the pics it doesn't look like it would be a total loss, actually looks like a great use of crumple zones! Tell him to throw a Brabus Bullit body kit on it and keep rollin!

silver_metallic

I would say 12-15K in damage given the airbag deployment.

Should be an easy fix judging from the pictures.

tanktube67

This days insurance are fixing mostly all cars unless there is a several frame damage.
Sucks to see a car like this.

Sincity

Have to wait till I get home to see the pics. Work blocks Imageshack.

mthis

That's sad. If it's not a total loss make it a total loss. Once a car is hit never the same again.

2K6E55

Sorry to hear about the incident but I hope your friend is alright.

JM

Its going to be WAYYY MORE

a bumper it self its 2-3 grand

and there is a lot of stuff you need to get...

also airbags and eveyrthing

Vic55

Usually insurance companies rule of thumb is 70% of the ACV and its a total or around that number... doesnt look like 70% damage to me but its extensive.

TREZ63

Ok, so the car is at fletcher Jones which is notorious for high prices.
They've already hinted at $25K for the body damage.
The rep said if it needs a new engine that's $35K right there.
Just they're full engine inspection is going to cost $6k is what the guy said.

So at FJ it might just cost $70k to fix this $60k car. I'm guessing they might call it a total loss.

However, it's to FJ's advantage to have the car fixed so they might just aim at a number just low enough to win the job.

My question is, if they come back with a number like $40K, and insurance agrees, can my friend ask for that money in cash and then just sell the car on his own? Sounds like a reasonable thing to do and I don't see what the insurance company would give a shi7.

Thanks guys.

JM

new engine for only 35k?

From what i remember you have to buy it for like 80k

C63 DTM AMG

i remember my neighbor swamped his s63 and the new engine was around $63k USD

MRAMG1

Sorry to inform you, but not even the V12TT cost that much. After all it is only a NA V-8

Just kidding, but 35K would be tops for it from AMG my friend

TREZ63

Actually dealer said $35k-$40k. If there in fact is an actual hand built component to these engines then I wouldn't be surprised. Especially if it has to get shipped here from Alfalterbach which could take months.l

14cue

looks like a writeoff to me.
if there is engine damange then it's definietly a total loss.

i was in an accident with my C55 a few yrs back and it isnt even close to the damage i see in your photos and it cost $30k CDN to fix. it would be a miracle if it isnt writenoff.

i wouldnt want to keep a car with that damage on it anyway.

kuta01

I think it is safe to say it will need a new hood..... Agree that it is sad to see a C63 in this shape.

14cue

BTW - I had zero engine damage on my car, all body, windshield wasnt even chipped.

bigbodybeeenz

It's going to be close. Really depends on how bad the engine is damaged. If no engine damage it will not be a total loss. I'd say you're looking at 30k in damage and they will fix it.

1st amg

Is your buddy part of the MBWorld forum?? BTW, that looks like 30-40K for sure, I cant believe that they charge 6K for an engine inspection!!

Even Money

+1 TOTAL it if you can. If not, he's going to have a heck of a time trying to sell it down the line....

MRAMG1

+2

Can you imagine the depricieation on a wrecked AMG

Its bad enough for a clean low mileage car. Good luck.

M-bENZ

Hey those wheels still look good lol.

Andy

C280 Sport

+3

Jae Duk

+1

Is that by chance artichaze's car?