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waiting on insurance

i hate deer.

 

One of my customers just hit a deer with his suburban in the front 2300.00

You probably need to replace the hood, both quarter panels, front bumper, maybe both headlights. That`s just the body, who knows what happened to the rest of front end, engine etc...

 

If you can do the work yourself.. probably not. To have the Dealer/Auto body shop do it... maybe.

If you have a garage, tools and time... you may be able to pocket some cash.

 

That's totalled at a body shop if the bumper is recessed.

You can fix it up to make it look OK, but the it looks like the frame is a little bent.

 

Just a question.. Did you not put your breaks full on? It looks like the deer took a nap in front of you while you plowed in to it under acceleration.

 

Sometimes they just jump out.

I don't get why they put the deer crossing signs in such dark and rural places. Why not put them in better spots where the deer can be easily seen?

 

Oh, !@!*#@, I think i may have just pissed myself. LOL

 

Hey Gtfo, depending upon the actual wholesale value of your car....the damage may not be enough to total the car.

Alot depends on the car's overall condition and mileage. The damage appears rather superfiscial, maybe a new front clip at $2500 ??? If it gets totalled, buy it back at the salvage price from the insurance co. and have it repaired with recycled parts. Then pocket the difference !!!

 

Edit: Delete - My own retardedness

 

Have you ever encountered a deer running out in front of you, especially in a wooded stretch of hwy at night? Many times you never get to see them coming till its too late.

 

Yes- but generally the deer in Iowa were taller than my lights and chrome colored grill.

That's all i was saying.

 

Deer ran I swerved on instinct and hit the median on the highway after spinning. Not speeding I was going 60. Both front airbags deployed

 

That makes more sense. Sorry to drag it out. I was curious.

 

Very smart animals, they can even ride the bus.

 

I have literally had a deer hit me before. The dumb ... deer just ran in to the side of my car. (Edit: I was at 55 mph)

It's part of living in the mid-west.

 

In Wisconsin its deer 1,750 cars 0. Autos will never win that fight.

 

Yeah, that happens when ya have roads through the deer's natural habitat.
They tend to get crazy when in rut or being hunted, wouldn't you ?

 

Gun hunting opens this weekend. If your out and about this is a good time to keep more cautious on the roads. I have a golf course and a huge park by my house. Last month alone seen 50+deer. I do the speed limit and little less around my neighborhood.

 

Yup. Totaled.

 

That's what I thought but I called the dealer last night he said he's waiting on quotes on parts before he determines what's up

 

What would you like to see happen as the outcome ?
The dealership would quote all new "OEM" parts for replacement, if the car's wholesale is $2000>$3000....good chance that their repair estimate will total it, but the insurance co. adjuster will need to approve their quoted appraisal to be final.

 

it was totaled picked this up tonight

 

Nice! I like the wheels.

Maybe you should re-direct your fog lights to light up the ditches? Deer eyeballs light up like a Christmas tree when you hit them with light.

But I'm jealous.

 

Also, consider buying it back at auction. If it can be fixed on the cheap, you can flip it for a pretty hefty profit.

 

thank you! i love the wheels. i was thinking about putting some deer whistles on this one (do they actually work?)

ehhh i dont have the time or patience for that. good suggestion though

 

Airbags cost $$$ anyways. It probably would've been totaled on parts cost alone.

Congrats on the new car, though! Looks like a great upgrade.

 

I'm assuming that ya were fully satisfied with the dealer's appraisal and the outcome !!! ~Congrats~

 

Gotta love the 3G Type-S. Congrats on the upgrade!

 

how much did your insurance give you for the car?

 

I'm thinking that the dealership padded the repair appraisal to entice Gtfo with intentions of upgrading and purchasing the newer TL from them.

 

Don't bother with those stupid whistle things. Get good lights.

 

This.

 

thanks

thanks

still waiting on that

That was in my head. So deer whistles don't work huh?
Close. My insurance guy is close friends with the manager. Asked me if I wanted to keep the car or have them total it out. I never liked having a car that was in a previous accident so they just ran a high estimate is all. $11,800 in damage

 

Nice upgrade! Nice Car!

Few facts: Deer whistles don`t work. But having lights that scan the side of the highway might. Astronomical odds for you to hit another deer. "Be a defensive driver at all times" even for normal driving

 

The odds are rather great to experience another "deer" incident this particlar time of year, but not quite astronomical !!!

.....at least let's hope not.

 

Astronomical would mean 1 in billions/trillions. Good call.