OK the car is officially a loss
06-06-2003, 10:38 AM
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OK the car is officially a loss
value of the car 12,720.50 + sales tax 763.23 = 13483.23
-500 deductable
so as of right now... 12,900 roughly is what i will be getting from the insurance company
i am stripping the car of all mods this weekend. sigh..
So, what do you think i should do next?
i want to stay nissan. i am not sure if i want to foot a new car payment.
get another RED maxima?
get a (95+) 240 and do a siliva or even a RB25DET swap
350z
G35 coupe
I will not be leavig the ORGY though. you will not get rid of me that easily
-500 deductable
so as of right now... 12,900 roughly is what i will be getting from the insurance company
i am stripping the car of all mods this weekend. sigh..
So, what do you think i should do next?
i want to stay nissan. i am not sure if i want to foot a new car payment.
get another RED maxima?
get a (95+) 240 and do a siliva or even a RB25DET swap
350z
G35 coupe
I will not be leavig the ORGY though. you will not get rid of me that easily
06-06-2003, 10:40 AM
#2
That's their FIRST offer? Negotiate. ie.. list work done ie.. maintaiance, upkeep etc.... can you find sale ads for maximas that are selling for more?? Remember, their first offer is usually just a lowball. I got thousands more after negotiating. But your first offer isn't too bad but there's more to be made here
06-06-2003, 10:43 AM
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that was there only offer
they take the average trade in value from the state of PA
they do not use KBB or NADA
they get 2 or 3 values and add them together and then divide the total to get the total value..
they take the average trade in value from the state of PA
they do not use KBB or NADA
they get 2 or 3 values and add them together and then divide the total to get the total value..
06-06-2003, 10:47 AM
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I would still negotiate. There's no incentive to give you alot of $ for the car. How do they choose the 2- 3 cars? Have you researched how they got those three cars? Were they even CLOSE to being as nice as yours?
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
that was there only offer
they take the average trade in value from the state of PA
they do not use KBB or NADA
they get 2 or 3 values and add them together and then divide the total to get the total value..
that was there only offer
they take the average trade in value from the state of PA
they do not use KBB or NADA
they get 2 or 3 values and add them together and then divide the total to get the total value..
06-06-2003, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by redmaxpa007
only a RED maxima. and those are only in 99
and i have the mods to mod the hell out of it..
only a RED maxima. and those are only in 99
and i have the mods to mod the hell out of it..
06-06-2003, 10:51 AM
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So are you buying the car back like I did? Or are they just letting you have it for a couple days to switch the mods?
If you didn't have a kid, I would say a 240. Honestly, if I had the the money I would either get a 350z or G35. But if you already have all the mods, you might be able to find a red five speed somewhere.
If you didn't have a kid, I would say a 240. Honestly, if I had the the money I would either get a 350z or G35. But if you already have all the mods, you might be able to find a red five speed somewhere.
06-06-2003, 11:01 AM
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If you still love your maxima, then by all means find another. Your car is definitely one of the nicest and cleanest around. Maybe get a different color and have it painted. Well that would probably be expensive, but it may be easier than finding another red 99.
If you're tired of the max and feel it's time to move on, go for the 240. They look sweet, RWD, and have huge modding potential.
If you're tired of the max and feel it's time to move on, go for the 240. They look sweet, RWD, and have huge modding potential.
06-06-2003, 11:06 AM
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I got thousands more than their original lowball quote w/o a lawyer. Cost of hiring one would kill any increase in value you would receive anyway. Unless it was more than 2-3 grand or so. Laywer is not necessary w/ the right tools. Tools that I've given Jeff already
Originally posted by johnvt1111
the only way to really negotiate with an insurance company is to get a lawyer..........
the only way to really negotiate with an insurance company is to get a lawyer..........
06-06-2003, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
I got thousands more than their original lowball quote w/o a lawyer. Cost of hiring one would kill any increase in value you would receive anyway. Unless it was more than 2-3 grand or so. Laywer is not necessary w/ the right tools. Tools that I've given Jeff already
I got thousands more than their original lowball quote w/o a lawyer. Cost of hiring one would kill any increase in value you would receive anyway. Unless it was more than 2-3 grand or so. Laywer is not necessary w/ the right tools. Tools that I've given Jeff already
yes you did.. and thank you once again for those links.
06-06-2003, 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
I got thousands more than their original lowball quote w/o a lawyer. Cost of hiring one would kill any increase in value you would receive anyway. Unless it was more than 2-3 grand or so. Laywer is not necessary w/ the right tools. Tools that I've given Jeff already
I got thousands more than their original lowball quote w/o a lawyer. Cost of hiring one would kill any increase in value you would receive anyway. Unless it was more than 2-3 grand or so. Laywer is not necessary w/ the right tools. Tools that I've given Jeff already
06-06-2003, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by deezo
Jeff, can you get me the drivers side automatic window switch and give it to me at the meet?
Jeff, can you get me the drivers side automatic window switch and give it to me at the meet?
sorry
06-06-2003, 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by redmaxpa007
they take the average trade in value from the state of PA
they take the average trade in value from the state of PA
Good luck mang.
06-06-2003, 12:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bluebird
Trade-in value??? WTF? You're not trading it in. They should give you private party or dealer resale values.
Good luck mang.
Trade-in value??? WTF? You're not trading it in. They should give you private party or dealer resale values.
Good luck mang.
06-06-2003, 12:31 PM
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Trade-in value??? Bullsh!t!! It's their duty to give you enough money to replace the car - that means enough that you can go buy a '99 from a dealer's lot!
Go around to the local dealers and compile pricing on '99s and hand them the three highest. Demand the average of those three.
Go around to the local dealers and compile pricing on '99s and hand them the three highest. Demand the average of those three.
06-06-2003, 12:38 PM
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Yup definately two things very wrong.
1) Trade in value. You ain't trading it in. You have to BUY a new car. Trade in has nothing to do with you bro. (Scruit-credit)
2) Deductable. THEIR insurance had nothing to do with YOUR insurance's deductable. (Scruit credit again)
Dude, there's probably a few grand in 1) and 2) for you here.
1) Trade in value. You ain't trading it in. You have to BUY a new car. Trade in has nothing to do with you bro. (Scruit-credit)
2) Deductable. THEIR insurance had nothing to do with YOUR insurance's deductable. (Scruit credit again)
Dude, there's probably a few grand in 1) and 2) for you here.
06-06-2003, 12:45 PM
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I think a 97+ 240 would be pretty sweet, but you'd need to swap the engine, dunno if you can deal with that downtime. It'd be ridiculusly fast and handle quite a bit better than the Max. Maybe its just around my area, but I honestly don't think I've ever seen one, so it'll be pretty unique.. much more so than the maxima.
06-06-2003, 12:55 PM
#39
get the 240, even if you don't do the SR, KA-T with JWT setup and injectors will do just as well!!! then you can get to the store quicker to buy your 10lb sacks of meat without delay! 
and the rest of the money can goto souping up the Cavalier, me and Jason will install a 100 shot! 
good luck with your decision bro! 
and the rest of the money can goto souping up the Cavalier, me and Jason will install a 100 shot! good luck with your decision bro!
