The guy I talked to in the total loss department said:

"That thing is sharp ... I've never seen anything like it ... why would they total that?"

He's including the pic I provided (where the VX is parked in the river & a bunch of school kids are in the background wearing yellow shirts) when he submits it for review. He said that was the best 'car pic' he's seen in a long time.

BTW, I just sent Richard an email to see if he'll provide me with an assessment like he did for you.

EDIT:

The guy I talked to also didn't know what the basis is that they use for determining if it's totalled.