Swerving to miss a kid on a skateboard and look what happens
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Jesus Christ 
That sucks man but what can you do, punk kids don't know any better. I'm glad you're ok but OUCH, $20k in damage?!! Hope it gets fixed ASAP. Also I agree on the cyclists comment, they're just downright retarded. I see them all the time riding on the road when they clearly don't belong. Doing 15 mph in a 40 mph road is just gonna get the cyclist and other cars hurt. They're hard to see, they're slow and they're annoying. Plus if you hit one who are the authorities gonna blame? YOU, all day everyday. Stupid cyclists, get a car you *******g hippies 
That sucks man but what can you do, punk kids don't know any better. I'm glad you're ok but OUCH, $20k in damage?!! Hope it gets fixed ASAP. Also I agree on the cyclists comment, they're just downright retarded. I see them all the time riding on the road when they clearly don't belong. Doing 15 mph in a 40 mph road is just gonna get the cyclist and other cars hurt. They're hard to see, they're slow and they're annoying. Plus if you hit one who are the authorities gonna blame? YOU, all day everyday. Stupid cyclists, get a car you *******g hippies
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Ouch!
At least everyone is safe.
In the future, you can absolutely try to get the kid's address and have his parents be liable for the kid's actions. You may not get much recourse and your insurance company will still most likely have to pay for the damages. But seriously, kids need to be taught a lesson. They're kids.
Imagine if you only had liability insurance, or in some states no insurance at all. I would definitely detain the child until the police came if that was my predicament.
At least everyone is safe.
In the future, you can absolutely try to get the kid's address and have his parents be liable for the kid's actions. You may not get much recourse and your insurance company will still most likely have to pay for the damages. But seriously, kids need to be taught a lesson. They're kids.
Imagine if you only had liability insurance, or in some states no insurance at all. I would definitely detain the child until the police came if that was my predicament.
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had a friend get hit by a car while riding his skateboard, but he didn't survive. i salute you for making the right choice in the split second time you had to react.
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In the end. Human life is more important than a car's life. But seriously, kids will be kids, and parents should make sure their kids go into adult hood without being a menace to society.
Given the context, and the limited information about what I know. And making presumptions that you weren't speeding excessively within a skate park...
I blame the parents. And it's unfortunate your car, you, and your insurance company has to pay for someone else's fault.
EDIT:
Still surprised that there's $20K in damage there. From the photos, it doesn't look like that much. But then again, I'm no estimator. And there may be more damage outside of the photo that I can't see.
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Even if you contacted kids parents they will still find you at fault believe it or not and expect your insurance rates to go up. They will say you should have been able to safely avoid him. You can fight it but in then end your insurance will still pay for it and they will still raise your rates. 
20K that is crazy. If you want your car back get at least a few estimates from local body shops and see if they can do it. They will know what the amount is for complete loss and if they can get it done for a hair under that they will.
20K that is crazy. If you want your car back get at least a few estimates from local body shops and see if they can do it. They will know what the amount is for complete loss and if they can get it done for a hair under that they will.
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Here is a list of the major mechanical items:
Oil cooler
Power steering cooler
Tranny cooler
Radiator
Tranny pan
Exhaust pipes crushed
Both cats severely damaged
Sub frame bent
Motor and trans mounts need replaced due to pressure put on them
Bunch of misc belts pulleys clips
Two rims
Might have missed some. How I completely missed the oil pan surprised me.
Oil cooler
Power steering cooler
Tranny cooler
Radiator
Tranny pan
Exhaust pipes crushed
Both cats severely damaged
Sub frame bent
Motor and trans mounts need replaced due to pressure put on them
Bunch of misc belts pulleys clips
Two rims
Might have missed some. How I completely missed the oil pan surprised me.
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Interesting. Might be because I told them to replace everything to the point a premium Mercedes dealership would never be able to tell the wreck happened.
Also it is at a dealer for the work.
Also it is at a dealer for the work.
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Just know that at a dealer you are going to get a much more expensive repair and very unlikely to get your car back since insurance will not pay what your car is worth to fix it. If your car is worth 10K they wont spend over 7K to fix it and so on. They have to save enough money on the repair to be worth it to them. I had a different GTO, very similar damage to yours. All under the car, exhaust etc etc. Didnt look like much at all but it was a 13K repair. Car was worth about 18K and the shop told me they got the repair just under what the insurance would pay. The wanted the job. I dealer doesnt care care and will just write it up as high as they can. You should atleast have a good reputable body shop come over and give you an idea. In fact you could probably show some shops the estimate the dealer gave you.
Good luck
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Looked it up, it could be close even at dealer. I would try and call insurance company and see if they can tell you the amount they would pay on your particular car. Could be anywhere from 22K to 27K value. Would have to fall in the 27+ range for them to pay the bill on that repair. Depends on mileage, options etc.
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Comparables in this area are $42-45K both private and dealer. Geico totals at 80% of replacement. So it has to hit around $36K or so before I won't get it back.
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Years ago when heading back to college, my roommate was coming down through a mountain pass and see a girl broke down on the right lane standing in the lane. He swerved to avoid hitting here as she is waving her arms to dont hit me/my car. My roommate over corrects and ended up flipping his car. State Trooper shows up later and writes my roommate a wreckless driving ticket. State Trooper said he should have not avoided hitting her/car. What a *#@)(* the State Trooper was.. And based on the ticket, his insurance didnt cover the total loss either.
Sometimes doing the right thing (to avoid killing/injuring someone) may be the wrong thing to do. Me, i would never intentionally try not to avoid hitting a person.
Sometimes doing the right thing (to avoid killing/injuring someone) may be the wrong thing to do. Me, i would never intentionally try not to avoid hitting a person.
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Here is a list of the major mechanical items:
Oil cooler
Power steering cooler
Tranny cooler
Radiator
Tranny pan
Exhaust pipes crushed
Both cats severely damaged
Sub frame bent
Motor and trans mounts need replaced due to pressure put on them
Bunch of misc belts pulleys clips
Two rims
Might have missed some. How I completely missed the oil pan surprised me.
Oil cooler
Power steering cooler
Tranny cooler
Radiator
Tranny pan
Exhaust pipes crushed
Both cats severely damaged
Sub frame bent
Motor and trans mounts need replaced due to pressure put on them
Bunch of misc belts pulleys clips
Two rims
Might have missed some. How I completely missed the oil pan surprised me.
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Edmunds only puts it at 36K on the high side with that P2 package. Might be closer than you think. I would try and see what your insurance company says the value of your car is. Should be a quick phone call to find out. Once everything is is motion on the claim it will be harder to have other options on the repair. If you had Farmers I wouldnt worry as much. Geico I am betting will be much more difficult but I could be wrong
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Edmunds only puts it at 36K on the high side with that P2 package. Might be closer than you think. I would try and see what your insurance company says the value of your car is. Should be a quick phone call to find out. Once everything is is motion on the claim it will be harder to have other options on the repair. If you had Farmers I wouldnt worry as much. Geico I am betting will be much more difficult but I could be wrong
I will get what I paid insurance for or let my attorney handle it. Makes no difference to me. I got nothing to lose.
I also have not started on my medical claim.......
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@aeroman, also, don't forget to have your insurance company reimburse you for "diminished value". Many people overlook this.
Maybe I read wrong, however I thought that you were uninjured??
I also have not started on my medical claim.......
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I thought so but I am not an expert and I have had some pain in my leg and some numbness and burning in my back since the accident. I think I may want to see a specialist before I sign any medical releases.
