ttribe's German-Kimchi-Then-German-Then-Blow-Up-Engine-Then-Fix-It Journey Thread
05-31-2017, 11:16 AM
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Sooooooo, here's the latest: State Farm sent an adjuster out to verify the increased estimate. The body shop was at $10,700, State Farm came up with $10,300. At this point, I'm thinking the car is a total loss based on my market value research. Well, not so fast! State Farm apparently values my car at $15k (even with the mileage)! 75% of that is around $11,250. Since the repair estimate is still below that threshold, they've authorized repairs and it appears I'll be getting my own car back in a few weeks.
Then again, it's your call. If the repair is done right, the car is like new.
05-31-2017, 11:19 AM
#2122
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T has so much into the car, it's tough for him to walk away from that.
I would take the check, but I don't blame him for wanting it back.
I would take the check, but I don't blame him for wanting it back.
05-31-2017, 11:22 AM
#2123
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Even with the right repairs, the accident/repair will show up on the history report..
You are going fine a perfectly fine car to a repaired/structured damage car and the only thing you got from the process is diminished resale value and a major red flag for the future buyer.
You are going fine a perfectly fine car to a repaired/structured damage car and the only thing you got from the process is diminished resale value and a major red flag for the future buyer.
05-31-2017, 11:30 AM
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Even with the right repairs, the accident/repair will show up on the history report..
You are going fine a perfectly fine car to a repaired/structured damage car and the only thing you got from the process is diminished resale value and a major red flag for the future buyer.
You are going fine a perfectly fine car to a repaired/structured damage car and the only thing you got from the process is diminished resale value and a major red flag for the future buyer.
05-31-2017, 11:33 AM
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Have you picked the bodyshop yet? I know insurance kinda can be nazis about who you take your car to for repairs...is the place that is fixing your ride very reputable?
05-31-2017, 11:35 AM
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It's the collision center associated with the BMW dealership where I have my car serviced and is one of only two BMW Certified Collision Centers in the Phoenix area.
05-31-2017, 11:36 AM
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05-31-2017, 11:38 AM
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05-31-2017, 11:40 AM
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I hate when this happens. It puts you in a very awkward position because let's say they do fix it up properly, you always have that 10K repair hanging over your head. Also if they don't repair it properly and you get a ton of rattles,vibrations...etc it will be a nightmare because good luck selling a car with 10K in repairs. Regardless, it sounds like it is in good hands, wishing you the best of luck man.
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05-31-2017, 11:48 AM
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my only point was...you're on the cusp...and I'd be shocked if you don't end up with some further surprises that would bump you into total loss...
not trying to be negative...
it sounds to me like you're relieved and wanted this outcome...get your car back, new as before...and then some.
I wish you luck!
not trying to be negative...
it sounds to me like you're relieved and wanted this outcome...get your car back, new as before...and then some.
I wish you luck!
05-31-2017, 12:07 PM
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my only point was...you're on the cusp...and I'd be shocked if you don't end up with some further surprises that would bump you into total loss...
not trying to be negative...
it sounds to me like you're relieved and wanted this outcome...get your car back, new as before...and then some.
I wish you luck!
not trying to be negative...
it sounds to me like you're relieved and wanted this outcome...get your car back, new as before...and then some.
I wish you luck!
05-31-2017, 12:20 PM
#2132
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But you also know the concerns when it comes to a $10k repair.
Just go check your car regularly to make sure they do a good job fixing the "structure" since unlike paint, it is not something you can just check easily once it is fixed.
I was really hoping you would get the 4ers.
of course, nothing beats having no car payments.
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06-01-2017, 07:24 AM
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Sooooooo, here's the latest: State Farm sent an adjuster out to verify the increased estimate. The body shop was at $10,700, State Farm came up with $10,300. At this point, I'm thinking the car is a total loss based on my market value research. Well, not so fast! State Farm apparently values my car at $15k (even with the mileage)! 75% of that is around $11,250. Since the repair estimate is still below that threshold, they've authorized repairs and it appears I'll be getting my own car back in a few weeks.
06-01-2017, 09:16 AM
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One last hurrah! before never again.. 
06-01-2017, 09:47 AM
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06-01-2017, 09:48 AM
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06-01-2017, 12:07 PM
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06-02-2017, 01:00 PM
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Repairs are underway:
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06-02-2017, 01:50 PM
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nice.....
you got any pix of the structural damage that they were talking about?
you got any pix of the structural damage that they were talking about?
06-02-2017, 02:24 PM
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06-02-2017, 02:47 PM
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I had to go back to see what the heck happened. Glad things worked out. Like you said, with the mileage she sits at who cares about future resale value.
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06-10-2017, 08:42 PM
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How much longer...?
06-12-2017, 06:52 AM
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I would imagine he should be getting it back sometime this week. I am sure it feels like an enternity for him to be without her though.
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06-12-2017, 10:58 AM
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06-12-2017, 11:27 AM
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06-12-2017, 11:43 AM
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06-12-2017, 01:38 PM
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There it is. One of the most useless trunks in the world when the top is down.
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06-12-2017, 01:39 PM
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06-12-2017, 01:43 PM
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Loots nice! 
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06-12-2017, 02:10 PM
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Glad to see your car is getting fixed. I didn't read the all the posts, but if it hasn't been mentioned make sure and filed a "depreciated valve claim" with your insurance company. Someone backed into my dads car like what happened to you and he got a check for $600. If I hadn't told him to ask the insurance company would have never done it. They basically won't volunteer this information, anyway here's an article on it:
Make a diminished value claim | CarInsurance.com
If you already know about this disregard my post, but I have found a lot of people aren't aware it's an option.
Make a diminished value claim | CarInsurance.com
If you already know about this disregard my post, but I have found a lot of people aren't aware it's an option.
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06-12-2017, 02:32 PM
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06-12-2017, 02:34 PM
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Finally... make sure you test the convertible at least 20 times when you pick it up
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06-12-2017, 04:45 PM
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Looks great!
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06-13-2017, 07:51 AM
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06-13-2017, 11:25 AM
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I've been driving around in a Chrysler 300C for the past three weeks...my car may be slow, but at least it's interesting.
06-13-2017, 12:04 PM
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06-13-2017, 12:05 PM
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06-13-2017, 12:06 PM
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