[V8] V8 insurance saga continued (sorry, long again)

[Tony and Lillie]

Subject: [V8] V8 insurance saga continued (sorry, long again)


> Greetings listers...
>
> The insurance adjusters have spoken, for now... The V8 is not a total
> loss. I'm still in a battle with them though. Here's the dilemma: In
> trying to pop the ignition cylinder, the crooks managed to bend down
> the drivers side knee bolster right below the ignition key. There is
> about a two inch gap where the material is displaced and the metal is
> bent. My shop said that the part must be replaced, however, their shop
> doesn't even list it on the estimate (the estimator didn't look much
> past the gaping hole where the beloved Blaupunkt sat), much less
> repairing the existing one.

I'd agree with Kent. I modified mine for a cubby under there, and I must say 
it is built pretty strong. No worry about failure on a used part.
The are pretty plentiful as well. I know of a few of us on the list that 
have parted out V8's, so if you can't find one local, give that a try.

> Or if I force them to replace it with a new one, the car will be a
> total loss. (the new part costs $991 from Audi)

No matter what you decide, just make sure they plan on making your car the 
same as it was before the accident.


> I just might sell the V8, anybody know somebody who wants a
> 5-speed with 138k, what might this beast be worth to a lister? If
> anybody wants details E-mail me and I'll do the best I can.
> Thanks again for all of your help.
> Daniel O'Dell
>

I'd love one, but with 5 Audi's already, can't really justify :-(

Tony Hoffman