UNBELIEVABLE

[jetkona]

Several week ago, my 2002 X5 4.4 had a major transmission failure. I did some searching and found a reputable transmission shop (by all research) in Phoenix and took the car there for repair. Bad idea and here is the short version. While there, they put 200 mi. on the car, overheated it somehow and cooked the engine. Repair estimates $25000, car value $17000, insurance says total loss and won't fix.

I'll get a check and the X5 with a salvage title and no engine. Now What?

JT

[XFive3.0]

take the check and sell it as is or sell it for parts. Ill take the 87's if you have them

[blktoptrvl]

Originally Posted by XFive3.0

take the check and sell it as is or sell it for parts. Ill take the 87's if you have them

Take the check, and sue the repair shop. There is no reason you can't do both. Just remember to check first to see if you will have to pay the ins co back if you win.

The reason you should sue... Because bastards who destroy other people's property should not be able to get away with it and then do it again with the next BMW - or any other car.

[vinuneuro]

Time to call a lawyer.

[primetime]

Holy shit....I'm sorry for what happened to you... I think if its in your parameters and able to be done...I think you need to consider a lawsuit..

[bozo]

Originally Posted by jetkona

Now What?

JT

Court, that's what's next. I might be talking out of my a$$, but if you cant make somebody pay for this big time, there something very wrong.

[XFive3.0]

lawsuit = time & money... not really worth it IMO

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by XFive3.0

lawsuit = time & money... not really worth it IMO

After attorney fees .. you'll probably end up with LESS money.

Take the check and consider yourself lucky you got a decent price on the X. Get some more from selling parts. Then hang onto the money if you have another car to use - you may need it for an emergency. That's if you don't already have some stashed away ... if you do, buy what suits you.

[jetkona]

The insurance company is paying 17K and giving me the car. I did some checking and that is around High Private Party Value. I'm not sure what more I would get from a law suit.

I'm starting to like XFive3.0' train of thought.

[vinuneuro]

That's damn good. I would've figured a lot lot less since they're giving you the vehicle also.

Originally Posted by jetkona

The insurance company is paying 17K and giving me the car. I did some checking and that is around High Private Party Value. I'm not sure what more I would get from a law suit.

I'm starting to like XFive3.0' train of thought.