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Disagree unfortunately
Posted by JD From LA (more from JD From LA) on Wed, 25 Jul 2001 01:41:50
In Reply to: Establishing value for totalled '79 Turbo ?, BobD, Wed, 25 Jul 2001 01:16:37
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Lack of APC control and a mechanical compression ratio of 7:1 mean this car is not exactly sought after even by SAABistas. Trying for 2500 dollars is probably unreasonable. Their first offer may only be in the high three figures. Do not accept the first offer.
If the insurance company totals the car, you can buy it back for cab fare but you will be issued a salvage title which will destroy whatever value is left. UNLESS you live in a state that does not recognize salvage titles.
Going for a replacement of like kind and quality is a mixed bag. Even if you get the insurance company to bite, THEIR version of "like kind and quality" may be way different than yours.
Here's what I would do: Punt on this car. Hopefully you have receipts for all the parts you installed in an effort to increase the settlement. Remember, without paper, these folks could stare at your car for days and find nothing. They only understand paper, not cars.
If the other driver was at fault, let their insurance company know it might save them money in the long run if they remember you are inconvenienced. Let them know SUBTLY you would like to keep this case from seeing the inside of a court. Be reasonable. If your friend was at fault, the options are limited.
Take the settlement and buy the nicest '83-'87 you can find. DO NOT buy an '85. The wiring dissolves. This era 900T has more tuning potential if that's what you want. They are also more refined.
Good luck. If the car was totally cherry, you might coerce 1500 out of them.
JD
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