[s-cars] T-Boned

[Eric Phillips]

> Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:58:49 -0400
> From: Michael Bess <mlbess at optonline.net>
> Subject: [s-cars] T-Boned
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Fellow S-Heads:

Inline replied....

> She?s gone and I almost was.

Good to hear that you are alive, and will be well once you heal up.

Good old German solidity.  All the fun made of our pigs, but when you
REALLY need the mass, they'll be there for you.

[story of S-car death deleted]

No, no pictures for me, thanks.

> So now I have a few of issues to deal with my insurance carrier (Liberty
> Mutual):
>
> 1.      What is the best way to recover the RS-2, 6-speed, Stomung,
> lighting, etc. upgrades in the settlement?

As others have said, buy the car back.  Don't mention the upgrades,
because it won't help your bottom line any.

> 2.      Can I readily buy the car back to part out or sell the vehicle
> complete to one of you guys?

Yup.  I'd love to buy if from you, but being all the way over here,
that would be hard.


> 3.      Anything else to do/not do?  I have already retained an attorney who
> already has had a forensic engineer come to do an accident reconstruction.

I think you're golden, there.  Try and get a sense of what similar
cars have sold for in the realm of enthusiasts - not Blue Book or
NADA.

> Secondly, now I?ve got to find a replacement vehicle (Audi, of course).  My
> initial thoughts are for a 2004 or later S4 4.2.  Comments appreciated.  I
> suppose I could also always buy Igor?s 1996.

Igor's car is sold.  I doubt you'd be as happy with anything this side
of a C4 S-car.  Think about the knowledge you've acquired.  Cost of
purchase for something that new could set you up a very sweet UrS-car,
with lots of cash left over for mods and maintenance.

> There will be a sale of S6 spare parts (in addition to what is installed in
> the car) in the near future.  I?ll keep you all posted

I bought your K24 as a spare, and I've love to have a shot at your RS2
blower.  I'd also love to buy your 6-speed, but I doubt I'd be able to
afford it at this point.

Get well, and sorry for your loss.  S-car death pains me.  :(

Eric