My buddy's C63 crashed, is it totaled?
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My buddy's C63 crashed, is it totaled?
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?
Any ideas on if this might be a total loss?
Last edited by TREZ63; Sep 30, 2009 at 04:09 AM.
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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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
new engine for only 35k?
From what i remember you have to buy it for like 80k
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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
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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.
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.
Agree that it is sad to see a C63 in this shape.
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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!!
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