Ice Damage - Possible total loss

[E38flagship]

I think we are getting off topic here this isn't an argument on how an insurance claim is done this is just cluttering up this gentlemens thread lol

[ants_oz]

Originally Posted by E38flagship

I think we are getting off topic here this isn't an argument on how an insurance claim is done this is just cluttering up this gentlemens thread lol

^ what you said.

A bloke is going through a tough time - let's just support him though it, hey?

[Rush]

Originally Posted by ants_oz

^ what you said.

A bloke is going through a tough time - let's just support him though it, hey?

Thank you, Gentlemen!

Any and all comments or thoughts welcome. I understand how the insurance company will decide, I'm looking to keep the car, repaired. Any ideas that give me more leverage will help, discussions of insurance details included. Please don't hesitate.

Thanks!

[sunny5280]

Originally Posted by E38flagship

I think we are getting off topic here this isn't an argument on how an insurance claim is done this is just cluttering up this gentlemens thread lol

I see no problem with our discussion. We're not dissing on the OP, faulting him, belittling, or what-have-you. Until the OP has something more to add I see no harm having a side discussion in the thread. Happens all the time.

[e30cabrio]

Sorry you are going through this Rush. Just for teh record, in 2008 my 2001 Acura CLs which had a ton of mods was totaled due to front passenger fender damage & driver rear quarter damage (it was running & driving) but a bit of a mess. They gave me 7800 & I gave back 1600. I parted it for 6500 & sold the hulk for 350 to a scrap yard. KBB in perfect condition at the time for a 100k perfect example was 7800.

[mam4.6]

Sad, seeing something like this happen (especially to an Estoril,) but it does...

Personally, if this happened to me, I would buy it back if it's totaled, and rebuild it myself as time and funds allow. If it's not totaled, let insurance take care of it.

They are to rare to be ditched! I'm sure you would regret getting rid of it, eventually...

But, I also understand that you need to consider your options, (do you have another vehicle that you can use, etc) and move forward from there...

Sad for you...

[Rush]

Originally Posted by mam4.6

Sad, seeing something like this happen (especially to an Estoril,) but it does...

Personally, if this happened to me, I would buy it back if it's totaled, and rebuild it myself as time and funds allow. If it's not totaled, let insurance take care of it.

They are to rare to be ditched! I'm sure you would regret getting rid of it, eventually...

But, I also understand that you need to consider your options, (do you have another vehicle that you can use, etc) and move forward from there...

Sad for you...

Yep, and thank you for your thoughts!

I live in DC, so I probably would not get another car for some time. I don't really need one, but I did keep it because I love THAT car.

I'll be running the numbers as much as they do, probably.

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by Rush

Yep, and thank you for your thoughts!

I live in DC, so I probably would not get another car for some time. I don't really need one, but I did keep it because I love THAT car.

I'll be running the numbers as much as they do, probably.

When you get this sorted you should meet us at a cars and coffee in Fairfax got a good group of M's and X's that come out if your into that. My x is your twin.

Good luck in getting this sorted quick!

[Rush]

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5

When you get this sorted you should meet us at a cars and coffee in Fairfax got a good group of M's and X's that come out if your into that. My x is your twin.

Good luck in getting this sorted quick!

Brilliant, sounds good! Should have done that long ago, frankly.

Have any recommendations for second opinions in the area?

[Rush]

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Sorry you are going through this Rush. Just for teh record, in 2008 my 2001 Acura CLs which had a ton of mods was totaled due to front passenger fender damage & driver rear quarter damage (it was running & driving) but a bit of a mess. They gave me 7800 & I gave back 1600. I parted it for 6500 & sold the hulk for 350 to a scrap yard. KBB in perfect condition at the time for a 100k perfect example was 7800.

Thank you for the example, it must have been hard to watch it slowly evaporate before you scrapped it. I'm sorry.

Sheesh, I can't even fathom what the parts are worth alone, that engine? That tranny?

I would assume that if I let the insurance company have it, SOMEONE is going to make quite a bit of money off of it, correct?

Thanks.