CAgine

Glad you're okay man, your health and family is the most important...Car is ALWAYS replaceable.

I hope everything works out for you. And wow @ that sleezy towing company, they can go to hell.

Professor

Well the engine looks salvageable... I'm surprised the tow company didn't already have it on eBay along with the Acura wheel caps.

I'd suggest getting a lawyer. He/she could at least have you in a rental while CountryWide screws around.

ceb

How many times do we have to tell you to get a lawyer? That won't cost you anything and will only reap benefits.

mrstak

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Oh I forgot to mention...I got a lawyer...you all can stop yelling at me now! i can't handle the stress...first the accident now my azine bros are yelling at me...i'm in a fragile emotional state right now!

So anyway, they've been calling country wide but country wide keeps saying "we didn't get the fax". lawyer faxed it to them 2 more times and he keeps calling them...hopefully this weekend they send out their damn adjustor. they know its their clients fault...dragging their slow asses to avoid paying me. asshole insurance

Mr. NC

Mr. stak take that money and buy a BRZ, take it and RUN, if that doesn't work take that money and buy a GT-86, if that fails...I don't know anymore

Acura_Dude

It'll be ok dude.And it'll all work out.

--Mr. NC what is the difference b/w the BRZ an GT-86? I just see a Toyota and a Subie. Nice cars btw.

ceb

Good job and good luck. I'm sure the lawyer told you to clam up here too. Accordingly, we'll expect to hear back from you when its all resolved.

Mr. NC

Not much difference between them from 1st impressions, ie subie has no fogs but has bigger side gills. Subie has clear lights I think, Toyota has some amber. I think it could boil down to the warranty and price points since the GT-86 is a Scion and the BRZ is a Subaru. Same idea insurance-wise. of course when Subaru drops the STI version in a couple months-years....watch out now lol. The TRD version should be nice as well. All speculation by me btw.

ed_423

i have a feeling the subie version will outperform the scion one

coooolwhip

wtf, so which towing company is this? Since I live around there I'll be sure to stay away.

Acura_Dude

Thanks for the insight Mr. NC. Isn't the same platform used for both cars?

Mr. NC

Same platform, Toyota did most of the chasis work and Subaru did the boxer engine for ideal f/r distribution. Which is why Mr. Stak should get on that quicktimes

mrstak

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So car is officially totaled. One thing that i'm confused about...the insurance company sent me a letter saying they don't want my car and that it's now in my hands for the disposal of it...hell i don't want my car either so what happens? does my insurance take it? or does the junkyard take it? in any case, there may be an opportunity for me to salvage some parts of the car...might go for the reverse light housings. gotta see what the garage says i can take.

btw i looked at the BRZ and the FR-S...they look nice. both are RWD right? would not bode well for NY winters...plus they're coupes...i need a sedan for my parents and passengers...and i think the steering wheel looks ugly...hahah

YZ450

^ If you're at no fault and your insurance doesn't want the car most likely the other party insurance is paying and you need to contact them before you do anything with the car.

Flipster23

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damn I just seen this thread, sorry for what happened.

spdandpwr

get a new 3-series or c-class or tsx special edition....or sti...or Hyundai genesis. too many options, lol

KillerG

part out time !!

:gheywave:

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

i am at no fault and the other guys insurance sent me the letter saying they don't want it. that's why i'm not sure what happens now. i thought they'd take possession of the car since they'll be paying me for it. don't know what happens now...

thanks.

no german cars...don't want to spend an arm and a leg doing maintenance after warranty runs out. i'd probably get raped on insurance for an sti. i looked at the genesis before when i was initially car shopping...interior felt cheap to me. and i'm so used to the navi/tech package that i must have it on my next car. looking at a 2011 tsx tech...can't really think of any other cars that meets my must-haves.

does the g37 have 60/40 fold down seats? i know the new IS's do but for the same standard features of a TSX on an IS, would cost me probably 10k+ on the TSX price

spdandpwr

^I think the seats fold down on the coupes only. I checked the infiniti site and couldn't find info on fold-down seats for the sedan, but I could for the coupe

spdandpwr

The genesis sedan has been revised for 2012, it's worth a second look imo. That said, you can't go wrong with another tsx. Volvo styling is meh, the buick doesn't fit my tastes, lincoln is okay but outdated now...i guess there aren't many options now lol. Or you could go American with the new 300

defconskylude

stick with an 11-12' TSX 6speed

TSXKid2010

Yeah if I was in that position, and not looking for a faster, sportiers, less door car, i'd get another TSX.

That being said if I ever have to replace this car, I probably will be going for a faster, sportier, less door car. LOL.

spdandpwr

I prefer 4 doors because people are reckless when entering and exiting the rear of the car in a coupe. Plus it's easier to keep it clean back there

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

lol oh tsxkid...epitome of do as i say not as i do...

ed_423

sorry to hear that wify

i think a tsx is really what you are looking at that fits all your requirement.

i'd also suggest STI, the IS WITH F sport package, used evo maybe? 4dr civic si? MAYBE a genesis. maybe.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ i agree....

you already owned a Acura, try something else....

HeavyDuty

That is completely bizarre. Both companies say they don't want it? I wonder if the engine/trans mount bosses are damaged making salvage undesireable?

mrstak

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well my insurance company hasn't said anything to me about the car. but seeing as how they're not paying me for the car, i don't think it matters? i'm gonna have to talk to the garage to see what happens now. i'll let you guys know once i find out. i was so caught off guard by that letter too...was like wtf???

TSXKid2010

If neither insurance wants it, take it home, part it out, and show your AZINE brother some salvageable OEM part love

PyroDave

how much are they giving you for it though? make sure that you keeping the car doesn't impact the check headed your way. im going acura again on monday for my moms MDX, if you'd like to join your welcome

mrstak

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that's what i'm worried about. they better not think that i want the value of the car - junk car as my insurance check...

PyroDave

Why not give them a call now? You have a case number right? Follow up, be on their ass about it, your the one without a car

spdandpwr

I still say get a new car. BRZ?

defconskylude

BRZ......pssshh

you can have a beautiful TSX like this and stay in the family

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

is that TSX for real ? damn....

iggibar

Be careful here man. Insurance companies like to write you a check minus the car that they are not taking in from a salvage. This way, they end up paying less money upfront. I wouldn't touch that car until your lawyer gave you the green light to go ahead with whatever plan is next for your TSX. With that said, them giving you a check with a sum removed for them not taking your car, is not always a bad thing, especially on cars that keep their value well, like your TSX.
For example, say your car was worth a fair value of 20k(guess) before the accident. After the accident, your salvaged TSX might have a value of around 5k-6k(if it has serious frame damage). It would cost them a lot to bring it back to sellable conditions, which would mean they have no interest in it. However, because they aren't interested in it, it means they will write you a check for a minimum of $15k. What you can now do is recoup that money yourself, which, from my experience, you will easily recoup that money, and even make more for parting the car out. I've seen TSX's in far worse frontal collisions that have no engine damage. The TSX's engine has a fair market value price of 2000-2500 right off the bat. You have A LOT of opportunities to sell interior parts, trim pieces, and what not. I would take the car back. But, that's just me.

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the advice. I won't be taking anything out of the car that isn't already mine till I get the check and green light. That's for sure.

In terms of parting out the car, yea I could do that, but finding the time to look for a buyer of parts and paying the auto place to help me take out other stuff like the engine for instance, is quite a bit of hassle. Plus I don't even have a car to get to the auto place myself. I could borrow my dad's car but it's still a hassle. I'll see what happens then decide on a course of action. If I do get to part it out, my azine bros have first dibs. KillerG already called an odd part...but he's an odd ball so it fits...

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

BRZ and FR-S are both looking pretty good but...like I said rwd + ny winters probably doesn't bode well. Plus seems like the interior might be lacking in a lot of stuff that the TSX has to offer. For now, I'm pretty set on getting another TSX only cuz there's been nothing else that interests me that much.

spdandpwr

Sounds good. Keep us posted and take pics. I'm assuming you don't like the tl, right?

TSXKid2010

If you do part out, hmu i'm interested in some parts