[V8] V8 Appraisal

[Kneale Brownson]

Did the airbags go off?  If so, that's probably a major part of the $$$$$.


At 05:55 PM 1/11/2006 -0500, Ingo Rautenberg wrote:
>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 adjuster
>stated 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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