SilenceEvolves
20+ Year Contributor
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- Oct 5, 2004
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Boca Raton,
Florida
Yes, well, a little over a week ago, I wreck my 1997 GSX. I have been hoping and praying that the damage wasn't too extensive, but I got word today that the body shop the insurance company sent it to, has said that since the frame is bent in two places, that it should bo totalled, instead of repaired.
I bought the car, about 8 months ago. Father's Day, last year. The dealer wanted $11000 (12, after tax and title, etc). Because I was 17 then, I had my parents with me, and we managed to get $1000 knocked off, due to the fact that it had some minor dents (which the dealership had a guy come out and repair), and that the tires were low on tread. I put down $6000, and with the help of my parents, got a loan for the other $5000+. A little while after that, I had to have the clutch replaced (Cost me $1400). I started researching the upgrade paths for a GSX, and went out and bought a K&N FIPK FilterCharger. After that, I had new spark plugs put in, aswell as spark plug wires, and gave the car a tune up. Just changed the oil, and had brand new Kuhmo Ecsta 225/50R17s put on the stock GSX rims.
My main question is, is after the adjuster from my insurance company looks at it, and most likely (Which I'm still praying won't happen), decides the car needs to be totalled, how much should I be arguing for? Also, since they give you the option to keep it, or let it be totalled, what if I were to keep it, and either part it out, or sell it whole. How much would I be able to ask for it? The engine only has around 76000 miles on it. Always been serviced. It's originally from Texas, from what I can tell of the paperwork.
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I bought the car, about 8 months ago. Father's Day, last year. The dealer wanted $11000 (12, after tax and title, etc). Because I was 17 then, I had my parents with me, and we managed to get $1000 knocked off, due to the fact that it had some minor dents (which the dealership had a guy come out and repair), and that the tires were low on tread. I put down $6000, and with the help of my parents, got a loan for the other $5000+. A little while after that, I had to have the clutch replaced (Cost me $1400). I started researching the upgrade paths for a GSX, and went out and bought a K&N FIPK FilterCharger. After that, I had new spark plugs put in, aswell as spark plug wires, and gave the car a tune up. Just changed the oil, and had brand new Kuhmo Ecsta 225/50R17s put on the stock GSX rims.
My main question is, is after the adjuster from my insurance company looks at it, and most likely (Which I'm still praying won't happen), decides the car needs to be totalled, how much should I be arguing for? Also, since they give you the option to keep it, or let it be totalled, what if I were to keep it, and either part it out, or sell it whole. How much would I be able to ask for it? The engine only has around 76000 miles on it. Always been serviced. It's originally from Texas, from what I can tell of the paperwork.
go buy a slooooowww sentra or similar. that car is toast...let it go. its obvious it was too much car for you...learn how to drive responsibly first...then you can hotrod. well, i'm glad you walked away, give yourself about 10 more years then you should be mature enough to drive a fast car.
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). But I agree w/ the "assholes." Many of them are probably speaking from experience (I know I did some stupid stuff w/ cars in my younger years).
