Think it’s totaled?

[luca1290]

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[Ransom]

Several years ago, I totaled a Lexus with similar-ish looking damage, but it was "only" about ~$18-20K in damage, and this was at the front of the vehicle with a deployed airbag. So drivetrain damage, and more obvious frame issues, plus the airbag. I would think this might be in better shape, but maybe prices on repairs are more ridiculous than normal right now.



His was the rear quarter panel also? Interesting, I wouldn't have thought it would be that expensive in the rear. As I said above, I would think it might be a halfway reasonable repair, but it's so hard for the average person to say with these things.

Yeah, all side airbags deployed as well.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Glad you're ok. What's the back story on that, if you care to post any more info.

There's a high probability it's totaled, most likely underlying damages we're not seeing. I'm sure the trunk pan is wrinkled up too. I'd also suspect the unibody is tweaked with such a hard impact. Is the C-pillar on passenger side tweaked at all or roof past the rear glass (look for any small ripples)?

You do have options:
1) Let them total it and you walk away with their payout (minus any deduction for remaining loan amount if one still exists and if no GAP insurance)

2) Let them give you a payout figure that you deem fair, then after you have that figure ask what it will be if you want to keep the car. They'll deduct the ACV value of the car and pay you the difference. Now you have the car/title and can part it, or sell it as is to someone wanting a drivetrain for a swap or kit car to get even more $$$ in your pocket than a single payout.

3) Do the same as #2 above, but make it into a race car and repair it as needed (IF theres no underlying unibody damages and it's all just fascia/sheet metal).

Do NOT take a payout figure in any instance until you determine it's fair and online with current market valuations.

 

[Doodyshoes]

Glad you're ok. What's the back story on that, if you care to post any more info.

There's a high probability it's totaled, most likely underlying damages we're not seeing. I'm sure the trunk pan is wrinkled up too. I'd also suspect the unibody is tweaked with such a hard impact. Is the C-pillar on passenger side tweaked at all or roof past the rear glass (look for any small ripples)?

You do have options:
1) Let them total it and you walk away with their payout (minus any deduction for remaining loan amount if one still exists and if no GAP insurance)

2) Let them give you a payout figure that you deem fair, then after you have that figure ask what it will be if you want to keep the car. They'll deduct the ACV value of the car and pay you the difference. Now you have the car/title and can part it, or sell it as is to someone wanting a drivetrain for a swap or kit car to get even more $$$ in your pocket than a single payout.

3) Do the same as #2 above, but make it into a race car and repair it as needed (IF theres no underlying unibody damages and it's all just fascia/sheet metal).

Do NOT take a payout figure in any instance until you determine it's fair and online with current market valuations.

 

[Doodyshoes]

Car was parked. Lady that hit it didn’t even see it and plowed into it at 40mph in her raised 4x4 jeep. She never applied her brakes.

 

[Rapid Red]

Depends upon if the frame was damaged. Probably not.

No frame unibody Mustang never has had one from day 1

 

[Doodyshoes]

Definately a yes. Airbag deploy?

Airbag didn’t go off. Car was parked with nobody in it for almost an hour when it was hit.

 

[Rapid Red]

The cell phone driver strikes again.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Car was parked. Lady that hit it didn’t even see it and plowed into it at 40mph in her raised 4x4 jeep. She never applied her brakes.

How in the F does someone in a raised Jeep NOT see a Mustang (or any other vehicle for that matter) and hits it at a steady 40mph.... What a tool. She's damn lucky it was not a kid on a bicycle or a pedestrian

Sorry you have to deal with the aftermath and your car was wrecked from someone clearly not paying attention.

Let us know how you make out with the Insurance claim.

 

[Rapid Red]

Car was parked. Lady that hit it didn’t even see it and plowed into it at 40mph in her raised 4x4 jeep. She never applied her brakes.

Confirmed Cell phone fool at the wheel

 

[Wingnutzz]

Choice of words. I did not mean “frame” like in trucks and the old days, but did mean the structural underbody of the vehicle!

No frame unibody Mustang never has had one from day 1

 

[Smokedfox]

That sounds like my luck! I hope for your sake they total it. Ive been there before with Major work done on our Toyota. It was never the same, ended up trading due to that reason. Good luck!

 

[PoCoBob]

That should be a high value write-off. Most accidents damage the front of the car. The wrecking yards will pay big money for a car that's been hit in the back and has a completely good front half. Front end parts are always in high demand, make sure you get top dollar for a payout.

 

[E=MC2]

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[LSchicago]

Depends upon if the frame was damaged. Probably not.

There are no frames in these cars, but more than likely will be totaled.

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