[V8] V8 Appraisal

[sdewitt at stx.rr.com]

I don't know if I would want to fix, you've got some frame damage 
looks like. To get a better "Value" search the internet car sites such 
as autotrader, or cars.com and do a comparitive analysis.

----- Original Message -----
From: Ingo Rautenberg <i.rautenberg at waratap.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 4:55 pm
Subject: [V8] V8 Appraisal

> OK, guys.  Mom's 'new' 90 V8 just got totaled by the Ins. Co.  Needs
> radiator, pass headlight, bumper cover, oil cooler most likely 
> hood, etc.
> This car was in exceptional condition (really excellent, as the 
> adjusterstated in his report).  Anyhow, they want to give her 
> $3350 or 2850 with
> car.  The total loss claims person suggests I might want to have it
> appraised if I think it's worth much more (I was thinking  closer 
> to 4000).
> Just had a D'Lan trailer hitch installed by previous owner and 
> timing belt
> service within the last year.  As we know, appraisals can go 
> either way.  I
> have an idea what I want to do, but appreciate your thoughts.  
> Either way, I
> think she's repairable at far less than the $5300 estimate with 
> used parts,
> labor, et al.
> 
> I will contact the Total loss Claims Dept in the a.m.
> 
> You can see the damage here:
> 
> http://www.pbase.com/ingor/image/54626622.jpg
> 
> It was a short-lived Xmas present :-(
> 
> TIA
> 
> Ingo
> 
> 
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