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11-17-2006 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler23
Sorry to hear about your accident. As a fellow Washingtonian, I know what the weather's been like and it could have been a lot worse.
I would guess, too, that this will be a total. After having to replace both the HID inverter ($400) and a lense ($180) on my '01 CL-S, you would be looking at $1,160 right there, plus a couple of new bulbs at $120 each (or so), and that's $1,300 just for headlights. After frame, bumper, and hood repair, paint, etc., well, you know.
On the bright side, someone totalled by Maxima and I was able to get into the CL-S (which I love.... other than the cost of the damn headlight components
). So you might be able to get something you love even more.
I would guess, too, that this will be a total. After having to replace both the HID inverter ($400) and a lense ($180) on my '01 CL-S, you would be looking at $1,160 right there, plus a couple of new bulbs at $120 each (or so), and that's $1,300 just for headlights. After frame, bumper, and hood repair, paint, etc., well, you know.
On the bright side, someone totalled by Maxima and I was able to get into the CL-S (which I love.... other than the cost of the damn headlight components
). So you might be able to get something you love even more.
@ Egg on face!
11-17-2006 | 05:34 PM
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Honestly I would try to total it. I know there's the attraction factor & the mods, but it's over 100K miles, an 01, an CLP, is getting $6K worth of front end work from an accident.
I'm rather surprised insurance thinks it's worth that much because of model, year & miles. They are not mistaken it for a CLS are they?
You getting factory parts?
I'm rather surprised insurance thinks it's worth that much because of model, year & miles. They are not mistaken it for a CLS are they?
You getting factory parts?
11-17-2006 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Honestly I would try to total it. I know there's the attraction factor & the mods, but it's over 100K miles, an 01, an CLP, is getting $6K worth of front end work from an accident.
I'm rather surprised insurance thinks it's worth that much because of model, year & miles. They are not mistaken it for a CLS are they?
You getting factory parts?
I'm rather surprised insurance thinks it's worth that much because of model, year & miles. They are not mistaken it for a CLS are they?
You getting factory parts?
I'm really excited.
11-17-2006 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Helmet
I hope not though, I really liked that car. So much time and effort.
11-17-2006 | 06:43 PM
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If your car is totaled I'll sell you my 6-speed with just under 70k miles for $15,750. No bullshit.
Comptech springs and sways
koni yellows
comptech icebox
short throw shifter
35% tint
Comptech springs and sways
koni yellows
comptech icebox
short throw shifter
35% tint
11-17-2006 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
If your car is totaled I'll sell you my 6-speed with just under 70k miles for $15,750. No bullshit.
Comptech springs and sways
koni yellows
comptech icebox
short throw shifter
35% tint
Comptech springs and sways
koni yellows
comptech icebox
short throw shifter
35% tint
11-18-2006 | 07:30 AM
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Where you going to take your car to get fixed? Hinshaw Honda?
Dang 15000 for a type s
I might go and rearend someone jk
Whos your insurance company because im suprised they will give so much money?
Dang 15000 for a type s
I might go and rearend someone jk
Whos your insurance company because im suprised they will give so much money?
11-18-2006 | 02:18 PM
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My girl got 17,900 for her 2002 CL-S with 83,000 miles on it when they told her it was totaled 2 weeks ago. So 11,000 isnt that unreasonable for a 2001 CL-p.
The way most insurance companies get the value from is;
1.) Look market value. (What a dealership sells the car for in a 50 mile radius)
2.) Using NADA or Redbook value.
So 11,000 is a very fair estimate for these cars, especially since there usually isnt alot to compare them against in on dealer lots in certain areas.
The way most insurance companies get the value from is;
1.) Look market value. (What a dealership sells the car for in a 50 mile radius)
2.) Using NADA or Redbook value.
So 11,000 is a very fair estimate for these cars, especially since there usually isnt alot to compare them against in on dealer lots in certain areas.
11-18-2006 | 03:41 PM
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After they start taking the car apart there will be adjustments in supplemental damage.
I know your attached to the car however you will have a few grievances whenever you decide to sell the car. Front End damage will stray of many buyers in the future, not to mention you are already over 100k so your warranty is terminated.
I know your attached to the car however you will have a few grievances whenever you decide to sell the car. Front End damage will stray of many buyers in the future, not to mention you are already over 100k so your warranty is terminated.
11-18-2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pits200
My girl got 17,900 for her 2002 CL-S with 83,000 miles on it when they told her it was totaled 2 weeks ago. So 11,000 isnt that unreasonable for a 2001 CL-p.
The way most insurance companies get the value from is;
1.) Look market value. (What a dealership sells the car for in a 50 mile radius)
2.) Using NADA or Redbook value.
So 11,000 is a very fair estimate for these cars, especially since there usually isnt alot to compare them against in on dealer lots in certain areas.
The way most insurance companies get the value from is;
1.) Look market value. (What a dealership sells the car for in a 50 mile radius)
2.) Using NADA or Redbook value.
So 11,000 is a very fair estimate for these cars, especially since there usually isnt alot to compare them against in on dealer lots in certain areas.
That is exactly what my adjuster told me.
11-18-2006 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JBlueCLS6
After they start taking the car apart there will be adjustments in supplemental damage.
I know your attached to the car however you will have a few grievances whenever you decide to sell the car. Front End damage will stray of many buyers in the future, not to mention you are already over 100k so your warranty is terminated.
I know your attached to the car however you will have a few grievances whenever you decide to sell the car. Front End damage will stray of many buyers in the future, not to mention you are already over 100k so your warranty is terminated.
I bought this car because I knew I was in it for the long haul. So that doesn't bother me at all.
11-18-2006 | 06:16 PM
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Glad to hear you're getting your baby back. It's funny how everyone is all CL-S6 crazy and can't imagine anyone actually loving their CL-P or CL-S auto. 
Here's 
for the underdawgs!!!
Here's for the underdawgs!!!
11-18-2006 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CLariSe-169
Glad to hear you're getting your baby back. It's funny how everyone is all CL-S6 crazy and can't imagine anyone actually loving their CL-P or CL-S auto. Here's for the underdawgs!!!
Here's for the underdawgs!!!
Yup yup, you know how the underdawgs do!
11-20-2006 | 07:36 AM
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don't mean to ruin this, but i find it funny for GM to say that he rear ended somebody because he wasn't paying attention of what was happeneing infront of him 
. Is it just me or is that not ironic as hell? lol
. Is it just me or is that not ironic as hell? lol
11-20-2006 | 04:33 PM
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From the original post.
The sentence sounds horrible.
The guy in front of me wasn't paying attention to the traffic in front of him. He admitted to this when I asked him.
EDIT: Off the topic, my 03 inserts came in today.
Originally Posted by GM #2
I rear ended somebody when they slammed on their brakes from them not paying attention to the traffic in front of them.
The guy in front of me wasn't paying attention to the traffic in front of him. He admitted to this when I asked him.
EDIT: Off the topic, my 03 inserts came in today.
11-20-2006 | 05:08 PM
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Make sure you look for all the damage incase it is close to totaling it LOL.
Man that sucks...I really hope you dont have to go through the same crapola I did.
BTW I got my check today wooohooo!
Man that sucks...I really hope you dont have to go through the same crapola I did.
BTW I got my check today wooohooo!
11-21-2006 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Rpappi
any more news GM
If not that friday, then the following early week.
Once CleanCL tries and fits rear C-Pillar bar and rear strut bar, then those mods will be following on her.
11-21-2006 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine
The beast should be done by next friday
If not that friday, then the following early week.
If not that friday, then the following early week.
That was actualy the 2nd check....guy had to re-do it on the car in the cold wind. The first one was for a little over 1k LESS than it should have been
I had the ins company agree to give me 1k for the mods on the car!!!
11-21-2006 | 11:44 AM
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Probably already know this, but keep an eye on your lights when they get replaced. Mine got stolen in January and I am now constantly having issues with one of them not coming on. Had it in a second time for them to fix it and it worked for 3 months...now bad again. Probably a loose connection or something, but I haven't found it yet.
11-21-2006 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Honestly man, I would have fought hard to get that car totalled. I hope it works out for you.
Originally Posted by Delaware homie
Probably already know this, but keep an eye on your lights when they get replaced. Mine got stolen in January and I am now constantly having issues with one of them not coming on. Had it in a second time for them to fix it and it worked for 3 months...now bad again. Probably a loose connection or something, but I haven't found it yet.
11-21-2006 | 07:46 PM
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Most of the parts are in. '03 headlights are still an option. I asked the guy I'm working with if he could match the grill and the '03 bumper garnishes to the body color. It is being worked on now. I should have my car back no later than December 6th!
-It is pushed back a couple of days because of thanksgiving and huge holiday shopping day after.
-It is pushed back a couple of days because of thanksgiving and huge holiday shopping day after.
11-22-2006 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rpappi
mine kept getting pushed back when i had mine in the accident it took them one month and 2 days if i remember right.
11-22-2006 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine
When I went down to the shop yesterday, the guy working on my car wants it done by that date. He was being really serious about it too. I'm hoping that doesnt happen to me.
I worked at a body shop awhile back and we had this brand new Subaru Outback that was trashed. It sat in the shop for nearly a year waiting on parts for some reason. I felt bad for the owner. Then again, their rental was paid for I guess.
I would definitely push for the '03 headlamps.