3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
06-16-2006, 01:14 PM
#31
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
By the pictures, I don't think that car is totaled. I bet the estimate for repair would be around 12K. It looks like my old 02 when it got totaled. The estimate on that was 8K and the passenger strut tower was slightly bent. The usual buy back from the insurance company is about 25% of the settlement. Before you start taking off any parts, I would wait to see what the insurance is going to do first. You can get reimbursed for add on parts at the full cost of those parts. But just in case, I would but back the stock tune and un-marry your tuner to the car. That way you can use it on the new one. Good luck and keep us posted on the progress. Rice sometimes hurts...........
06-16-2006, 01:24 PM
#32
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
That car is EASILY repairable. My buddy, years ago, totalled his 85GT to the point where the RF wheel was above the brake booster, they repaired the car. That one is no where near as bad, obviously it needs all the front sheetmetal, plastic, etc,etc, and put on a frame machine, but its not totaled. if I had a frame machine I could fix it on my own. Wonder how much damage was done to the motor. Anyways, sux to hear it man, most kids, especially girls, dont pay attention, from what Ive seen. It just goes to show how inadequate drivers ed really is.
-P.
-P.
06-16-2006, 01:29 PM
#33
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
Dude, I feel your pain.
My GT got F*CKED up last Saturday by a damn boat seat that some *** clown didn't secure before hitting the road.
There should be a law whereby if you damage somebody's Mustang you HAVE to serve 65 years on a chain gang splitting rocks.
No appeals.
My GT got F*CKED up last Saturday by a damn boat seat that some *** clown didn't secure before hitting the road.
There should be a law whereby if you damage somebody's Mustang you HAVE to serve 65 years on a chain gang splitting rocks.
No appeals.
06-16-2006, 02:20 PM
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
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Its crashes like this that make me wonder why we allow 16 years olds to drive cars....I am not cuttin on any of the younger drivers, but seriously are 16 year olds responsible enough to be on the road....I for one will admit that I was not!!!!!
Its crashes like this that make me wonder why we allow 16 years olds to drive cars....I am not cuttin on any of the younger drivers, but seriously are 16 year olds responsible enough to be on the road....I for one will admit that I was not!!!!!
06-16-2006, 10:23 PM
#37
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
IF it's totaled - make sure to reset the tune back to stock so you can use the tuner on your next one. When I totaled mine, I didn't want to mess with it - couldn't because of injuries - and I'm definitely regretting it now. I should have found a way to swap back the CAI, the tune, the mufflers, etc. Learning from it...
06-17-2006, 02:46 AM
#38
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
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That car is EASILY repairable. My buddy, years ago, totalled his 85GT to the point where the RF wheel was above the brake booster, they repaired the car. That one is no where near as bad, obviously it needs all the front sheetmetal, plastic, etc,etc, and put on a frame machine, but its not totaled. if I had a frame machine I could fix it on my own. Wonder how much damage was done to the motor. Anyways, sux to hear it man, most kids, especially girls, dont pay attention, from what Ive seen. It just goes to show how inadequate drivers ed really is.
-P.
That car is EASILY repairable. My buddy, years ago, totalled his 85GT to the point where the RF wheel was above the brake booster, they repaired the car. That one is no where near as bad, obviously it needs all the front sheetmetal, plastic, etc,etc, and put on a frame machine, but its not totaled. if I had a frame machine I could fix it on my own. Wonder how much damage was done to the motor. Anyways, sux to hear it man, most kids, especially girls, dont pay attention, from what Ive seen. It just goes to show how inadequate drivers ed really is.
-P.
06-17-2006, 03:41 AM
#39
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RE: 3,200 miles TOTALLED!!!!
no dude its not really that easy....what you cant see is that the frame rails are pushed into the car and moved about a foot over. So just think to tear the whole dash apart to replae air bags, pull motor to replace frame rails, core support radiador condensor and all that good stuff. Not very easy, especially sincethe dealership (where i work) said itsabout a month wait on frame rails. The estimate today was 14,000 but that was just what he saw. He said its about a 90% chance total but cant gaurantee. Even fixed man the car only has 3,172 mile to be exact. Who wants to drive a brand new almost 30g car with a completely jacked front knowing what happened.
I am glad everyone is alive and healthy after a wreck like that. Good luck on recovery for you and you're 'stang!
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