Totaled???
11-12-2011, 11:17 PM
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Totaled???
I felt I needed to take my 35,000 mile '01 vert out after sitting in the garage for three weeks. It wasn't long after that this proved to be the wrong day for a drive. Some one pulled out in front of us and we just couldn't stop in time. What's the verdict, is she toast?
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11-12-2011, 11:28 PM
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Sorry to see that. With the airbags deployed it may be. Looks like most of the damage is higher than the lower bumper. If the frame didn't get tweeked maybe not though.
11-12-2011, 11:34 PM
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I doubt it's totaled.
11-12-2011, 11:41 PM
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Sorry guy,Hope you all ok! I think it going to be close,but if i was to gues I think it's total.
The only things that may save it is the mileage. Good luck.
The only things that may save it is the mileage. Good luck.
11-12-2011, 11:45 PM
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Ohh bummer - let the insurance decide and go from there - it can be fixed "IF" there is frame damge then total it. 
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Thanks,Matt
11-12-2011, 11:47 PM
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sorry
11-12-2011, 11:47 PM
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Thanks Brother. My wifes foot is bruised and my wrists are bruised and swollen. All in all, we're doing just fine. The car was in pristine condition, but I'm not sure I feel good about getting it back repaired.
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11-13-2011, 12:02 AM
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11-13-2011, 05:37 AM
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I would try and have it totaled with the insurance co if I were you.
Make sure the front of the the frame is straight if you are not totaling the car. It bends easy with an average impact.
My son tapped the interstate barrier in a heavy downpour and his 01 coupe was totaled.
Make sure the front of the the frame is straight if you are not totaling the car. It bends easy with an average impact.
My son tapped the interstate barrier in a heavy downpour and his 01 coupe was totaled.
but glad you two are ok...
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Sorry to see that happen to such a nice car. Best of luck with the insurance company - hope it all works out for you.
11-13-2011, 09:49 AM
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That's a total. The frame has to be bent. There are reccomended procedures to repair the frames (right from GM) but no insurance company seems to want to do that. Probably because so few shops are equiped or trained to do them. And the cost of parts and labor put it over the top. Then there is the mindset of most Corvette owners that once a car is wrecked, it's junk.
But I will almost gaurantee that the car will be rebuilt and driven again. Especially being a Vert with those miles. It will sell at salvage auction and someone will put it back together with used parts.
Glad you both were not seriously injured and hope they settle to your satisfaction.
But I will almost gaurantee that the car will be rebuilt and driven again. Especially being a Vert with those miles. It will sell at salvage auction and someone will put it back together with used parts.
Glad you both were not seriously injured and hope they settle to your satisfaction.
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That's a total. The frame has to be bent. There are reccomended procedures to repair the frames (right from GM) but no insurance company seems to want to do that. Probably because so few shops are equiped or trained to do them. And the cost of parts and labor put it over the top. Then there is the mindset of most Corvette owners that once a car is wrecked, it's junk.
But I will almost gaurantee that the car will be rebuilt and driven again. Especially being a Vert with those miles. It will sell at salvage auction and someone will put it back together with used parts.
Glad you both were not seriously injured and hope they settle to your satisfaction.
But I will almost gaurantee that the car will be rebuilt and driven again. Especially being a Vert with those miles. It will sell at salvage auction and someone will put it back together with used parts.
Glad you both were not seriously injured and hope they settle to your satisfaction.