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cam2fst4u · 06-04-2009, 06:43 PM

sorry that happen to you. Glad you are ok

jgr · 06-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Tough one dude. How about that chevy taking a licking. Good luck with everything.

blinkme323 · 06-04-2009, 07:34 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident, it looks repairable though. It always sucks getting that first scratch or dent that makes your car "not new"anymore.

Ahdidah10 · 06-04-2009, 07:43 PM

Ok been to my doctor got pain mess and some phys therapy prescribed. The collision center, whom I will say has already been great about all this, has checked the body so far and tells me it is still straight and that the fix should be strraight forward but more investigating to do once they take the bumper off. I will go after diminished value for sure and yes my back does really hurt. The other nice thing about the collision center is the owner actually is reading these threads and has his own camaro on order soon to deliver. Did I mention he lives about a mile from my house? I think I am in good hands. Thanks all for the support, very good stuff.

Thrillz · 06-04-2009, 07:43 PM

Sorry to hear that man hope everyone is ok. Personally i would try and get the car written off as thats a lot of dmg. Min imo i bet its 15k dmg but i could be wrong but not likely. With shop rates close to $100 an hour it could get bruttle. Who wants a car like this repaired that u havent even had a month. My wife had her camaro hit on the side that was just under a year old and the car was never the same again. It sucked after that as we took it back multiple times but we ended up selling it. It drove like a old car after that.

JewelZ · 06-04-2009, 07:49 PM

well I know you don't wanna total your car, but honestly you lost 4k as soon as you drove it off the lot and also you lost about 8k bcuz of that accident the value of your car is already 12k in the hole aprx. Do you really wanna keep it now and pay a deductible which is probably the same if not more than your monthly payment which hasn't even came through yet? I know I would keep it if I loved it enough to lose money on it, cuz I had something like that happen with a previous owned vehicle of mine. What do you wanna do? You will get parts no worries

Epitaph · 06-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Dam that sucks, I live in a town, so if I need to text, there's about a 100000% chance that you're going to stop at a red light and be able to text. Only way I talk on the phone is hands free, sometimes I get distracted by driving & don't hear any of the conversation. Totally opposite with my wife, I won't let her talk & drive. If she's on the phone, she starts swerving, same thing with a lot of people I know. I wonder why it's different with me...

prfireman · 06-04-2009, 08:04 PM

They wanted a closer look, back off people and get off the cell phone

Ject · 06-04-2009, 08:05 PM

o.O

Ahdidah10 · 06-04-2009, 08:09 PM

Ok so here is my question. 1st off I ain't paying nothing all state is his insurance and they have to pay. But what if the insurance adjuster says it must be fixed and it's not a "totaled" situation? Wouldn't I need to keep it? I am not at worried about keeping it but don't think I have a say in totalling it. As you can see I have not been through this before and have been driving for quite some time now.

kmdrum79 · 06-04-2009, 08:29 PM

That really sucks but there's no way that it's going to be considered totaled. Probably $5,000 - $10,000 worth of damage considering it's new but the insurance isn't about to write a $30,000 check for that minimal (trust me, I wouldn't think it was minimal either if it was mine) damage. You're correct that you don't have a say in if the insurance decides if it's totaled. If so, we'd all demand new cars for every fender bender. The worst thing is that it will never be the same. They never are after they get damaged. :(

BryGo · 06-04-2009, 08:31 PM

This just happened to me this Monday in my 2 week old CTS as well. It sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks!!

It sucks too.

$2084 to refinish my bumper. I just got a 3mph "love tap" compared to yours, but man the costs were surpisingly high. Thank jeebus for insurance!

firestone_ss · 06-04-2009, 08:34 PM

wow your the one.my dealer called me to make sure it wasnt my car that was hit.im in the puyallup area,im so sorry for you,that is my worst fear right now,i hope for a speedy repair

joerod97 · 06-04-2009, 08:35 PM

That really sucks !make sure when your car goes in for repair that you get a RENTAL CAMARO

06-04-2009, 07:43 PM	#88
Ahdidah10 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ridgeville, SC Posts: 40 View My Garage	Ok been to my doctor got pain mess and some phys therapy prescribed. The collision center, whom I will say has already been great about all this, has checked the body so far and tells me it is still straight and that the fix should be strraight forward but more investigating to do once they take the bumper off. I will go after diminished value for sure and yes my back does really hurt. The other nice thing about the collision center is the owner actually is reading these threads and has his own camaro on order soon to deliver. Did I mention he lives about a mile from my house? I think I am in good hands. Thanks all for the support, very good stuff. __________________ Driving: 2010 2LT/RS, Silver Ice Met: The only reason I love going and leaving work!!!

06-04-2009, 07:49 PM	#90
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	well I know you don't wanna total your car, but honestly you lost 4k as soon as you drove it off the lot and also you lost about 8k bcuz of that accident the value of your car is already 12k in the hole aprx. Do you really wanna keep it now and pay a deductible which is probably the same if not more than your monthly payment which hasn't even came through yet? I know I would keep it if I loved it enough to lose money on it, cuz I had something like that happen with a previous owned vehicle of mine. What do you wanna do? You will get parts no worries __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

06-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#93
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	o.O __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

06-04-2009, 08:09 PM	#94
Ahdidah10 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ridgeville, SC Posts: 40 View My Garage	Ok so here is my question. 1st off I ain't paying nothing all state is his insurance and they have to pay. But what if the insurance adjuster says it must be fixed and it's not a "totaled" situation? Wouldn't I need to keep it? I am not at worried about keeping it but don't think I have a say in totalling it. As you can see I have not been through this before and have been driving for quite some time now. __________________ Driving: 2010 2LT/RS, Silver Ice Met: The only reason I love going and leaving work!!!

06-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#95
kmdrum79 Drives: 2018 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 104	That really sucks but there's no way that it's going to be considered totaled. Probably $5,000 - $10,000 worth of damage considering it's new but the insurance isn't about to write a $30,000 check for that minimal (trust me, I wouldn't think it was minimal either if it was mine) damage. You're correct that you don't have a say in if the insurance decides if it's totaled. If so, we'd all demand new cars for every fender bender. The worst thing is that it will never be the same. They never are after they get damaged. :( Last edited by kmdrum79; 06-04-2009 at 08:42 PM.

06-04-2009, 06:43 PM	#85
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	sorry that happen to you. Glad you are ok

06-04-2009, 07:08 PM	#86
jgr ironhead Drives: 2004 silverado diesel 2010ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trevose ,Pa. Posts: 194	Tough one dude. How about that chevy taking a licking. Good luck with everything.

06-04-2009, 07:34 PM	#87
blinkme323 Drives: - Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 91	Sorry to hear about your accident, it looks repairable though. It always sucks getting that first scratch or dent that makes your car "not new"anymore.

06-04-2009, 07:43 PM	#89
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Sorry to hear that man hope everyone is ok. Personally i would try and get the car written off as thats a lot of dmg. Min imo i bet its 15k dmg but i could be wrong but not likely. With shop rates close to $100 an hour it could get bruttle. Who wants a car like this repaired that u havent even had a month. My wife had her camaro hit on the side that was just under a year old and the car was never the same again. It sucked after that as we took it back multiple times but we ended up selling it. It drove like a old car after that.

06-04-2009, 07:57 PM	#91
Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	Dam that sucks, I live in a town, so if I need to text, there's about a 100000% chance that you're going to stop at a red light and be able to text. Only way I talk on the phone is hands free, sometimes I get distracted by driving & don't hear any of the conversation. Totally opposite with my wife, I won't let her talk & drive. If she's on the phone, she starts swerving, same thing with a lot of people I know. I wonder why it's different with me...

06-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#92
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134 View My Garage	They wanted a closer look, back off people and get off the cell phone

06-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#96
BryGo Moving up in the world... Drives: 2009 Cadillac CTS, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 199	This just happened to me this Monday in my 2 week old CTS as well. It sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks!! It sucks too. $2084 to refinish my bumper. I just got a 3mph "love tap" compared to yours, but man the costs were surpisingly high. Thank jeebus for insurance! __________________ 1100 - 11/21/08 2000 - 5/26/09 3000 - 5/27/09 3300 - 6/5/09 3400 - 6/19/09 3800 - 6/19/09 4000 - 6/24/09 4104 - 6/28/09 4B00 - 7/1/09 4200 - 7/20/09 5000 - 7/30/09 6000 - 7/31/09 IT'S HOME!!!!

06-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#97
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	wow your the one.my dealer called me to make sure it wasnt my car that was hit.im in the puyallup area,im so sorry for you,that is my worst fear right now,i hope for a speedy repair

06-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#98
joerod97 Chevy Man Drives: 2010 2ss -black/black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Folsom,ca Posts: 428 View My Garage	That really sucks !make sure when your car goes in for repair that you get a RENTAL CAMARO

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