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#32
yeah, they use a percentage of the cars value to base totalling it on, I forget the percent. I personally would look into a wide body kit, and paint, see what kind of money you can get from them if they total it and what you can get your car back for, see if you can get the parts, installed and painted for what you get.
When they try to settle, make sure you do a search of craigslist and autotrader and find the most expensive comparable sc's you can in a 500 mile radius to use as bargaining power.
When they try to settle, make sure you do a search of craigslist and autotrader and find the most expensive comparable sc's you can in a 500 mile radius to use as bargaining power.
#36
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Thanks for the kind wishes people. Widebody is definitely out of the question because wheels that fit correctly will be another ~$2000. I'm getting the estimate done tomorrow morning at the same shop that did my front bumper. Insurance is saying if the value of the damage is >60% of their determined value it will be a loss. It's going to be close from the way things are looking at the moment.
JDM Muscle has (had?) one hooked up on his SC IIRC.
If I can find a way to retrofit a train horn onto an SC (Like what typical SoCal bros do on their lifted trucks) and conceal it. I would!
#39
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eeeekk. not to put you down or anything but i think they might possibly total it since your car is a 92.
the damage isnt too bad but this right here
that is where i have doubts. i use to work at a body shop and to get that part right they will have to chop it off and get you a new piece.
\: hope everything goes well. goodluck
the damage isnt too bad but this right here
that is where i have doubts. i use to work at a body shop and to get that part right they will have to chop it off and get you a new piece.
\: hope everything goes well. goodluck
#41
Racer
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Well I got the estimate this week and its ~$5000 to fix it properly, -- replacing the rear quarter and door. My shop will only repair it using parts from the southern US (FL, CA, etc.) as they do not recommend used Canadian parts that have been through ~15 winters of salt and I agree. The more logical decision may be to let it go and end up with a newer SC.
Last edited by SC_coupe; 10-07-10 at 06:11 PM.
#45
Racer
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Hey man, any update on the car ?
I'm starting to get the urge to fix what I have because its good otherwise. I know the frame wasn't affected and the door still lines up and closes perfectly so if the quarter is done properly it shouldn't be too bad.
Last edited by SC_coupe; 10-08-10 at 04:49 PM.