tommorw

 

I myself doubt it will be totalled. The repair costs have to be at least 75% of the value, so unless its closer to $20k in damage they'll probably just fix it.

As for it driving the same if you take it to a good place it should be fine. Find out where Autometric takes it to get the frame straightened and find out if they are a good company. My Mustang's frame got bent and it drives perfectly fine. However, you will also lose some money when/if you sell it because a major accident like that will for sure show up on carfax, etc.

And if they total it I'd take offers on mine.

 

I'm glad you are fine but remember please wear your seatbelt. Car is a car if they claim the car is total then gets you a 6-speeds. Let me or MI members know if you need any help during this time.

 

talked to insurance today...

its a possible total, gonna find out tommorw or thursday

 

Hey darrin...I was just wondering...ever though of how much dirt & debris your engine sucked in since your filter literally broke off? Your engine must of still been running while you were falling down the ditch right?

 

i turned my car off as soon as i stopped, the filter was on but crushed, then when they towed it the filter fell off, i wonder if anything got in there

what could possible happen??

 

Glad you’re alright. Some guys have all the luck, I drove around all winter hoping someone would smack into me on the slippery streets and it never happened. I want a new TL so bad.

 

What's the full story? I missed it. Where'd you wreck?

It really hurts to see a black/black CL-S that looks almost exactly like mine wrecked. I'd love a 6 speed black/black but my baby is... my baby

I think i might just go for a drive this evening.

 

I'd really try to get buddy-buddy with your insurance and get it totaled out...


Then go get something in a 6spd.

 

it just hurts to see this one go away, i put all my money into it and i prolly wont get it back, if i pick up a cl-s6 i have to start modding all over again, teins, headers, cai, sways, tint, gonna cost me alot

 

read my orignal thread, i really feel like driving a cl-s man, just miss it

 

First off, sorry to hear about your loss. I guess the more important question is who's your insurance under, you or your parents? Either way, you might have to look at a car with a much lower rating, or end up paying more for insurance than for the car payment.

That thing looks bad. Glad you're alright.

 

first accident so they might not raise it, will see what happens

 

I still can't see that car being totaled. Guess we'll find out soon enough though.

Plenty of 03 Autos to replace it however.

 

u have to see it in person chap, its just bad...

i'll prolly be lookin for a 6 speed cl-s if its totaled though

 

See now that ain't right. Once you go Auto you'll never want anything else.

 

its just time for a change i guess

 

Darrinb,

Sorry to hear about your accident, but glad to know that you are OK. IF your car is totaled, AND you are interested in buying a CLS 6-speed that you wouldn't have to modify (and if you can live with TF/Parchment), THEN I have a car for you to consider. Regardless, I hope all will work out for you.

 

any news on your car?

 

insurance etimated 9800, car is gonna get torn apart to see what exactly is all broken to get a better estimate from the collision

 

damn, if there is any damage to the axle its history.

If that happens get the 6-spd, trust me you wont regret it.

 

I was in a similar situation with my TL a year ago except I lost far more money and almost lost my life. I know how you feel but at least your alive.

 

Would $9800 bucks alone be enough to total it?

 

I can't see how that's only 9,800 bucks to fix.
It looks more like more in the 15+ range to me.
It would probably need to be 20+ to total the car since it's a 2003 and they go to like 80% of value.

Shawn S

 

that was the insurance estimate, the collision is gonna tear apart the car and give the insurance their estimate then will go from there.

 

it's always more once they open it up.

 

sooo do you think you'll be selling some of your parts anytime soon??

 

or so they say

 

Sorry to hear man! Hope everything works out.

 

yea i'll sell u the intake u see on page 1

 

If it is totaled(and I hope it isn't), you have these options.

1.Let the ins. co. buy it from you.

2.Buy the salvage title from ins. co. and:
a.) part it out
1.tuner shop might like the engine or another cl needs one
2.you got a 03 auto that some 01 and 02 could be
interested in
b.)put it on ebay as is(put money in your pocket)

3.Get sponsorship and turn it into the first cl race car

And if it can be repaired, have your own independent mechanic
inspect it and if he says its ok, buy the extended warranty for
it as a precaution.

 

i went and saw the car today, they took apart the front end panels, took the hood off, not as bad as i thought,

i'm missing this car too much, i feel like driving it sooo bad, cant wait to get it back, unichip will be here and the sways are in the mail

 

That has to be driving you crazy with the weather finally warming up and all. I am sure it will work out. Hang in there.

 

yea i miss the ride too much man

 

Did they tell you how long it will be?

keep your spirits up, you will get it back!

 

Darrin I'll take you cruising in the 6 speed, that'll make you feel better.

 

prolly late may early june

 

even though its stock it sure would be a new experence to me

 

update:
13-14k is the final quote, gonna be till end of may beg. of june till i get it back

 

So it sounds like it wasn't totaled?