I have never heard of any insurance company, let alone State Farm paying 100%. I have always seen cars totaled once they hit around 70%. I have seen people push for it either way, getting less to keep the car and also had a friend push to get theirs totaled when it was right at the cut off point.

 

Sucks that the insurance company is being cheap, but it's a good thing you are ok. I can't believe the estimate was 9k, it doesn't look that bad.

 

Good to read you're okay. Cars can be fixed or replaced. Good luck finding an acceptable settlement with your insurance company.

 

Sorry about your accident, I dislike seeing our rides in that kinda shape! I can't believe there's $9K worth of damage, that's gotta be stealership prices on the replacement parts. If it doesn't cause you to have your G totalled tell your insurance you want new replacement parts!
Gary

 

Ouch . i feel for you . Ill buy that broken hl if you want .

 

WTF there is deer in Charlotte???? I hope you killed that one so I don't have to worry about anymore running around.... jk, sorry to hear man.

Brain in Cornelius, NC is going to be parting out his coupe (same color). I would get as much as you can from insurance and buy all of his parts that are already painted... His car is for sale on charlotte.craigslist right now if you want to check it out.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2086390906.html

 

haha it was on a rural highway in virginia. I was coming back from my parents' place. But yeah I def killed the baztard.

Thanks for the info about Brian's sale.... might have to look into that!

 

really? I'm gonna go by the body shop in a few minutes.... I can tell them to save it for me? The other headlight is cracked a little bit on the inside so it'll have to be replaced too.

 

good news!! I talked to the owner of the body shop. His shop is very highly respected around charlotte. Enough so that people bring their brand new exotics to him to be tricked out, etc. So, I trust him for sure. Anyway, he said that the "Quality Replacement Parts" are used parts but they MUST meet his personal standards or he WILL NOT put them on the car and will then order new ones which he will then charge to State Farm. He said that he works with State Farm all the time and it's not going to be a problem.

Also, he's gonna professionally black out my grill for me, covered under insurance even though the busted one was blacked out by me with a can of Duplicolor

As far as the radiator and A/C component that needs replacement, he said they're brand new parts, made by the same manufacturers as the OEM, except they just aren't specifically designated "OEM," which we all know adds a lot of $



Long story short, I'm very happy with everything and if you need a body shop in Charlotte, I can direct you to the very best.

 

Whats the body shop? I think i know which one you're talking about, but just want to see if I'm right... I have a great body guy in Indian Trail if you need a second opinion. He does a great job, works in a beat up old garage behind a **** shop (lol), but still does a great job and his pricing is unbeatable.

 

have your inssurance "pay out" for full new and oem parts. Then take it to any body shop and get yourself some aftermarket parts. if you hand a body shop 6k cash, im sure they'll fix it. Use the rest on parts.

thats what im doing.

 

This sounds like great news Rob, I still think you can get a NISMO bumper you wanted rather than a used replacement.
Gary

 

Sucks but atleast your alright. Time to get a new bumper and hood!!!

 

You have the right to take it to any place you want. take it to an infiniti dealer and have them quote you a price. This is where stealerships come in handy, all oem parts.

 

yeah, seriously considering it... what's the best way to get ahold of one these days since klumzyee isn't around anymore?

i've had work done at this place before and wouldnt consider anywhere else.... plus it's where the infiniti dealer brings cars for body work