[Vwdiesel] car totalled

[Stephen Kraus]

Keep it, take the money and buy another used TDI :)
On Jan 13, 2014 7:08 PM, "Travis ." <tgott at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Here is what I got back. I found a cuople VW's that were lower in milage.
> that met the criteria. They Did some averaging and knocked off almost $4000
> in milage and some other 3% deduction in asking/selling price. Mileage was
> $.04 a mile knocked off. All told I got a lot more then the last price they
> gave. Still wouldn't be enough to actually find the exact one but I know I
> can find some further away and also 2005's for around $9000. So I can't
> complain on this since I have all my adds still on the car. Get to keep the
> car for $1500 and still have $7349.28 to find a minivan and repair the
> Golf. What does everyone think? I attached what insuarance put below.
>
> Valuation Source:  Market Survey
> Source Valuation:  $8,671.00     Damage Estimate:  $8,202.49
> Total Additions:  $125.00        Possible Supplements:  $1,000.00
>
> $75.00 hitch $50.00 window visors
> Total Deductions:  $0.00
> ACV:  $8,796.00
> Tax Amount:  $483.78
> Fees:  $69.50
> Type of Fee:  title fees
> Subtotal:  $9,349.28
> Deductible:  $500.00
> Total:  $8,849.00
> Salvage $1,500.00
> Total: $7,349.28
>
>
>
> Another question is what mini van's should I look for within the $7000
> price range and what should I avoid? Any years or options. I want a 7/8
> passanger minivan that I could put a hitch on and use when needed for
> towing. I am not really wanting the factory DVD system as you can buy $100
> cheap ones that hang from the back of the seat and are a lot easier to
> fix/replace. Really don't want a moon/sun roof either.
>
> Will be looking for parts. If anyone knows of a salvage yard that actually
> has items for a 2004 Golf diesel I would like to know. The few that are out
> there seem to be gassers. I can find most of the hoses/plastics. I will be
> in need of a few wires. I chiseled the battery out and airbox and found not
> too much wire damage. Just the main ones from starter/alt/battery top fuze
> box are the damaged ones.
>
>
> I really want to know if I keep fighting to attempt to get more in price.
> If I do- how?
> Travis
>
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