BZBZZZ down ... but not for the count!

[evillecutter]

sucks that its totalled but not too bad buying it back for $1700 - im sure you could get more than that for the remaining parts or it could come in really handy if you get another one

[tom4bren]

That's too bad Tom. Did the VX end up having frame damage?


What's the plan? Keep the VX and fix it?

Keep it & fix it.

Tom - The accident I had with my current VX was also on the driver's front corner and required a new hood, fender, front cladding, headlight, and a bunch of other miscellaneous stuff. In other words, it sounds like you had a very similar accident.

If you're interested I can send you the itemized receipt from the body shop that fixed the damage so you can compare it to what USAA received from your/their body shop. That should allow you to do a true apples-to-apples comparison for the insurance company that may be more realistic.

FWIW the damage rang up at only $4,672.90. Unless your VX has frame damage or some other issue that's not readily apparent from the pictures I think you're getting hosed.

Garage estimate for repairs is $5236.95 so the settlement will cover the cost of repairs ... IFF ... there is no hidden damage not covered in the estimate.

I called USAA again & they are playing hardball. They refuse to give any value increase based on rarity of color. This is the situation where both parties having the same insurance is a problem. I don't have anyone 'in my court' to fight the other driver's insurance for me. They also refused to contact Richard to get a value estimate like they did for you (because he doesn't have any on his lot right now). The only way that they'll even look at the spreadsheet is if I send them a copy of each web page that I linked in the spreadsheet. They won't give any value added for the lift kit either.

I'm not giving up though. I'll be 'made whole' ... even if it kills me.

BTW, they actually assessed the value of BZBZZZ at $7950 but bumped it up to $8200 for taxes & stuff.

sucks that its totalled but not too bad buying it back for $1700 - im sure you could get more than that for the remaining parts or it could come in really handy if you get another one

I won't let it die. BZBZZZ will be back on the road .... hopefully in time for Moab 2013.

[Ldub]

I won't let it die. BZBZZZ will be back on the road .... ABSOLUTELY in time for Moab 2013.

Repaired your post for Ya Bro...

Good luck with the fix-um-up...