Another one down - 2023 Maverick Lariat rear-ended and totaled

[mcluvin]

Actually it's Australia.

My point is the same, but duly noted.

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[Glen Baker LLC]

this is definitely true. all these crumple zones, the ever continuing push for safety above any concerns for repairability or cost, are pushing vehicles that get totaled far easier than years past.

Damn those expensive crumple zones.
The cost of staying safe and alive, isn't cheap.

 

[Automan21]

ins companies don't just total vehicles on a whim - they're not really interested in writing someone a $28,000 check if they don't need to.

I hear what your saying, who wants to write out a check. Most of the Mavs here who get rear ended seem to get totaled out.

 

[Potatomafia]

In late August, I was rear-ended while sitting at a stoplight. I wasn't hurt, but the crumple zones did their jobs and sacrificed themselves. I got notified that it was totaled last week. 8900 miles. Once the insurance wrangling is done, it's off to Dovi Motors in Cortland, NY to order a '25. I only wish that Cyber Orange was still available!

Im sorry this happened to you. Another Cyber Orange gone

 

[BeardedMarine]

Doesn't take much to total a vehicle nowadays

That's what I'm saying Doesn't look like that much damage.

It seems like the insurance company dragged their feet getting a resolution for you.

 

[huunvubu]

In late August, I was rear-ended while sitting at a stoplight. I wasn't hurt, but the crumple zones did their jobs and sacrificed themselves. I got notified that it was totaled last week. 8900 miles. Once the insurance wrangling is done, it's off to Dovi Motors in Cortland, NY to order a '25. I only wish that Cyber Orange was still available!

Sorry this happened to you.

Because the Maverick usually gets totaled when rear ended I had AllState put on "Auto Replacement Protection" on my policy. That way if I get totaled I get a brand new Maverick exactly like I have at no cost to me no matter how long I have owned it or if it depreciated. With the annual price increases Ford does on the Maverick that policy is worth the $9.10 I pay every six months.

 

[Meintc]

That sucks. It is not like the color of your truck blended it in with the road or the surroundings. How the heck did they miss you being stopped?
I don't know if the hitch-mounted
shock absorbing step would have helped. It is only good up to 30 mph.

I don't know if it's the truck or the color, but you would think this color would stand out. I had at least 3 close calls with my cyber orange. It was like they didn't see me. Just pulled out in front of me. Crazy.

 

[Meintc]

Sorry this happened to you.

Because the Maverick usually gets totaled when rear ended I had AllState put on "Auto Replacement Protection" on my policy. That way if I get totaled I get a brand new Maverick exactly like I have at no cost to me no matter how long I have owned it or if it depreciated. With the annual price increases Ford does on the Maverick that policy is worth the $9.10 I pay every six months.

I just emailed my insurance about this. This would be something to consider.

 

[The Cyber Orange Guy.]

Sorry about the accident, but happy that you're uninjured.

Is sad, specially the color and the wait for the next one, but I bet you gonna fall in love with the next too, Get the 2025, have plenty of extra toys to play around.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I don't know if it's the truck or the color, but you would think this color would stand out. I had at least 3 close calls with my cyber orange. It was like they didn't see me. Just pulled out in front of me. Crazy.

Maybe you should try hiding around school buses.

 

[Mavapa]

My cousin drove his mother’s 2017 Nissan onto a log, with very little apparent damage. The repair cost was over $8000 because of replacing various sensors in the front. The insurance company totaled it and gave her a little over $12,000. I think all the electronics are expensive, but I also think repair costs have increased as well.

 

[ejgroth2620]

In late August, I was rear-ended while sitting at a stoplight. I wasn't hurt, but the crumple zones did their jobs and sacrificed themselves. I got notified that it was totaled last week. 8900 miles. Once the insurance wrangling is done, it's off to Dovi Motors in Cortland, NY to order a '25. I only wish that Cyber Orange was still available!

I'm surprised this vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. It's wholesale price is probably $25K+, and the unibody damage doesn't come close to that amount. Unless parts are not available, someone is going to fix this up and have a sweet little ride.

 

[Deb from MN]

Glad you are ok, sucks though!

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I'm surprised this vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. It's wholesale price is probably $25K+, and the unibody damage doesn't come close to that amount. Unless parts are not available, someone is going to fix this up and have a sweet little ride.

The rails under the bed are high strength lightweight boron steel. They can not be heated without losing structural integrity. While, somebody may be able to fix it to look right it will be brittle.

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