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DCMSBS · 03-05-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

Phone rang dropped it driving into the sun. No brain just coming to the end of 250 mile trip. 3 miles from home.

Exactly why I like the built in bluetooth and have my phone mounted on the dash. I have a magnetic mount that I absolutely love.

Glad everyone is okay and that the front end is fixable instead of totaling the car. I've learned very quickly these Camaros are strong cars.

deweyg63 · 03-05-2016, 12:40 PM

Prolly more than 5000. I had a deer t-bone me last fall. New rear and front quarter, door skin and for some read on a $600 headlight that must have been broken by the body shop. All GM metal. Totaling over $11,000

ron123 · 03-05-2016, 07:03 PM

The Camaro and most cars today are unibody, hopefully the body shop will ensure that the structure has not been knocked out of specs in the accident. Back edge of the hood has devices that prevent it from popping out of place in a front-end accident and going through the windshield; check should be done to see how much stress was transferred back to the cowl area. Also, the front fender attachment points, radiator support, and front cradle areas should be carefully looked at.
Ron

Ruebernard · 03-05-2016, 07:13 PM

Ouch! OP, Glad you're okay...your baby will be good as new soon. Folks, I know we love our phones....but it only takes a split second for something like this to happen.

Midlife conVert · 03-10-2016, 09:22 PM

Ron looks like you are correct. Preliminary damage is $14,000 + damage. LoOKs like the hitch on the truck I hit took out the radator, fan, cam sensor, wire ring harnes, air conditioner, air intake sensor, then air bag, bunch of under hood brackets, right fendor, hood, front clip, right hid light, front clip brackets,seat belts and what ever else.... it adds up...the body shop says total loss but let's see what State farm says tomorrow,

Midlife conVert · 03-10-2016, 09:25 PM

Looks like I get to upgrade to an SS. I have my eye on a 15 vert, great price with 12k miles for sale local. Not buying a black car again.

tritus · 03-10-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

Ron looks like you are correct. Preliminary damage is $14,000 + damage. LoOKs like the hitch on the truck I hit took out the radator, fan, cam sensor, wire ring harnes, air conditioner, air intake sensor, then air bag, bunch of under hood brackets, right fendor, hood, front clip, right hid light, front clip brackets,seat belts and what ever else.... it adds up...the body shop says total loss but let's see what State farm says tomorrow,

I spent 20 days dealing with state farm trying to convince them into a total loss. my initial damages were at 11k 2nd supplement 13k 3rd supplement 15k after 20 days I gave up and got an attorney involved and the car was a total loss in 2 days after that. Good Luck!

ajohnson · 03-10-2016, 09:27 PM

I would have guessed a total loss as well, I was absolutely shocked at how much stuff ads up. had a doe tbone my old pickup and i figured it wouldnt even be worth pulling a 500 deductible, turned out to almost 4000 in damage. I thought the body guy was joking at first when he said 4k! A lot more goes into the work then a lot of people (myself included) think and its crazy how much it adds up when it doesnt appear to really be that bad....

Kodexo · 03-10-2016, 09:31 PM

Ouch. Congrats on the new SS! Accidents aren't always a bad thing, if it isn't your fault.

tritus · 03-10-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

Looks like I get to upgrade to an SS. I have my eye on a 15 vert, great price with 12k miles for sale local. Not buying a black car again.

I had a 13 Black 2LT that looked exactly like yours (coupe tho). Considering a 15 2SS or a 15 GT for now and as you mentioned I will try to avoid black cars as they are impossible to keep clean.

OrangeVert · 03-11-2016, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

Phone rang dropped it driving into the sun. No brain just coming to the end of 250 mile trip. 3 miles from home.

Sorry to hear, I've had stuff like that happen before too. Lost the front end of my Ford Taurus LX wagon back in the early '90s. Sounds like a dog, but I still miss that car.

8balldeluxe · 03-11-2016, 07:14 AM

From my angle it looks fixable but borderline totaled, depends on the insurance company from my experience.

myold88 · 03-11-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tritus

I spent 20 days dealing with state farm trying to convince them into a total loss. my initial damages were at 11k 2nd supplement 13k 3rd supplement 15k after 20 days I gave up and got an attorney involved and the car was a total loss in 2 days after that. Good Luck!

As a long time adjuster/appraiser for 4 major insurance companies this is why if my
first appraisal was even close to a total loss, it was a total loss. You would be surprised
how often this happens once the car was opened up for the repairs. Besides the
hassle, expense, time, etc, a great piece of salvage would be ruined.

2Carats · 03-11-2016, 01:13 PM

If you have to ask "How bad is this", then it's pretty bad.

03-05-2016, 07:03 PM	#17
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	The Camaro and most cars today are unibody, hopefully the body shop will ensure that the structure has not been knocked out of specs in the accident. Back edge of the hood has devices that prevent it from popping out of place in a front-end accident and going through the windshield; check should be done to see how much stress was transferred back to the cowl area. Also, the front fender attachment points, radiator support, and front cradle areas should be carefully looked at. Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

03-05-2016, 07:13 PM	#18
Ruebernard Drives: 2017 GRT 2SS/RS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oro Valley Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Ouch! OP, Glad you're okay...your baby will be good as new soon. Folks, I know we love our phones....but it only takes a split second for something like this to happen. __________________ If it were more fun, it would be illegal!

03-10-2016, 09:22 PM	#19
Midlife conVert Drives: Black 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 491	Ron looks like you are correct. Preliminary damage is $14,000 + damage. LoOKs like the hitch on the truck I hit took out the radator, fan, cam sensor, wire ring harnes, air conditioner, air intake sensor, then air bag, bunch of under hood brackets, right fendor, hood, front clip, right hid light, front clip brackets,seat belts and what ever else.... it adds up...the body shop says total loss but let's see what State farm says tomorrow, __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/173934389435353/

03-10-2016, 09:25 PM	#20
Midlife conVert Drives: Black 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 491	Looks like I get to upgrade to an SS. I have my eye on a 15 vert, great price with 12k miles for sale local. Not buying a black car again. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/173934389435353/

03-11-2016, 07:14 AM	#26
8balldeluxe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 780	From my angle it looks fixable but borderline totaled, depends on the insurance company from my experience. __________________ Speed Engineering Headers w/ Texas Speed HFC's ~ Flowmaster 2 1/2" cat back w/Flowmaster Super 10's ~ Cold Air Inductions Intake w/ Scoop and WW relocate ~ VMAX CNC Spiral PTB ~ Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors w/Hawk pads ~ ZL1 Spoiler ~ SCTX4 RDP Tuned

03-05-2016, 12:40 PM	#16
deweyg63 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 500+ h.p. monster Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charleston IL Posts: 272	Prolly more than 5000. I had a deer t-bone me last fall. New rear and front quarter, door skin and for some read on a $600 headlight that must have been broken by the body shop. All GM metal. Totaling over $11,000

03-10-2016, 09:27 PM	#22
ajohnson Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nebraska Posts: 261 View My Garage	I would have guessed a total loss as well, I was absolutely shocked at how much stuff ads up. had a doe tbone my old pickup and i figured it wouldnt even be worth pulling a 500 deductible, turned out to almost 4000 in damage. I thought the body guy was joking at first when he said 4k! A lot more goes into the work then a lot of people (myself included) think and its crazy how much it adds up when it doesnt appear to really be that bad....

03-10-2016, 09:31 PM	#23
Kodexo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103	Ouch. Congrats on the new SS! Accidents aren't always a bad thing, if it isn't your fault.

03-11-2016, 01:13 PM	#28
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	If you have to ask "How bad is this", then it's pretty bad. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.