There is no frame it's a Unibody. Why would they total that? Going to cost them $40,000 to findJust looks like it needs a new bumper and tailgate. Guess there must be frame damage…
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There is no frame it's a Unibody. Why would they total that? Going to cost them $40,000 to findJust looks like it needs a new bumper and tailgate. Guess there must be frame damage…
I wouldn't accept that. Tell them you need replacement value so you can replace it or they can fix it.Would like to purchase another Maverick but don't know if I can wait 6 months.
Insurer paying over what I paid so I'll come out whole but I had a sweetheart financing deal @ 0% interest.
You give it 10 years to be all rusted out? my 99 van is just now showing rust.Okay…. So the insurance company knows it will be months…. Months of a rental car, big bucks. The insurance company knows parts are few and far between, so big bucks. The insurance company also knows there is no repair books for the auto body repair, again hit and miss and big bucks. Easier to total an unknown. But, if you buy it, get a good shop to fix it and use it, who gives a rats ass what the title says? If your buying it for an investment.. don’t, but if your buying it to keep and it can be reasonably fixed… drive it, be happy and move on. If none of the above, take the money and buy new…. Once it’s fixed, your the only one who knows it was damaged, so who cares. In 10 years the rust and the Ford motor will be both be unrepairable so junk it.
Ever tried to sale a vehicle with a "Salvage Title"....? not easy next month or 6 yrs down the road. I'd definitely pursue the buy back option but only if the settlement money was in your favor. Like in "get a firm committed body damage repair quote", but then shop the smaller body shops for lower quotes.Okay…. So the insurance company knows it will be months…. Months of a rental car, big bucks. The insurance company knows parts are few and far between, so big bucks. The insurance company also knows there is no repair books for the auto body repair, again hit and miss and big bucks. Easier to total an unknown. But, if you buy it, get a good shop to fix it and use it, who gives a rats ass what the title says? If your buying it for an investment.. don’t, but if your buying it to keep and it can be reasonably fixed… drive it, be happy and move on. If none of the above, take the money and buy new…. Once it’s fixed, your the only one who knows it was damaged, so who cares. In 10 years the rust and the Ford motor will be both be unrepairable so junk it.
WOW!Body shop quoted about $25K to repair.
I never mentioned selling it. I suggested the vehicle be fixed and driven for as many years as possible. If that’s not his plan, grab the insurance money and run.Ever tried to sale a vehicle with a "Salvage Title"....? not easy
Agreed. About 4 years ago my son’s car got rear-ended at his HS. The repair estimates were higher than the car’s value (imagine that), so the other kid’s insurance company gave us two options: 1) Surrender the car to them for a certain cash settlement, or 2) Keep the car and get a lower cash settlement, and get a “Salvage” title for the car.I would be buying it salvage off the insurance company. I have owned several "rebuilt" titles, and the insurance did not seem a bit out of line with my non rebuilt vehicles. I'd get it fixed at a shop that does rebuilt title cars.
Agreed. You need to accept that you’re going to keep the vehicle as long as possible if you’re going to go the Salvage Title route.I never mentioned selling it. I suggested the vehicle be fixed and driven for as many years as possible. If that’s not his plan, grab the insurance money and run.
Can one of these be used on all Mavericks? Even a base hybrid XL without any tow options ordered?As said, good reason for a trailer hitch. I'll be headed to Harbor Freight for one of these today $27 rubber hitch steps....should provide a little protection...hoping it fits in my garage door closes. Plus a bonus trailer hitch lighting.
Once fixed and inspected it becomes a rebuilt title. If you keep it 5-10 years value doesn't matter much. You get your value driving it until it's old. by then 30% off retail value won't mean much.Ever tried to sale a vehicle with a "Salvage Title"....? not easy next month or 6 yrs down the road.