In 2022 when I leased the EQE there was no sales tax on EV's in NJ and regular registration (about $100/ year). Then in 2024 they hiked the EV registration up to $325 / year (citing no gas taxes paid by EVs) and started taxing EVs at 3.31%. Now they just announced they will use NJ's full tax rate of 6.625% on all EVs.
That is a bummer... it was a nice perk while it lasted.
Don't have to explain it to this crowd but I am, of course, thinking about replacements for the JGC. By the time the lease is up there will be a new version out so I would definitely consider that, I'll give the 4runner a look too.
I know this is crazy but what are y'alls thoughts on the Acadia?
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Sure it would have a salvage title but who cares if you drive it until the wheels fall off.
You, me and a couple of others are the only ones on here who would consider such heresy -- everything must be pristine, which is part of what keeps the car industry bumping along.
@cdnpinhead said:
You, me and a couple of others are the only ones on here who would consider such heresy -- everything must be pristine, which is part of what keeps the car industry bumping along.
Well, you are in the CCBA thread.
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When you are dreaming, what's another $7,000? For the past few years I've LOVED the look of the 911 Targa4 GTS. Last night while helping my sister look for a new SUV to replace her GLC300 4MATIC, my 18 year old son and I were "building" a Rogue for her. She is going to get a Rogue Rock Creek from Aronochi on LH. Afterwards he jumped to the Porsche website. I noticed the only way to get a "4" 911 is on the Carrera 4 GTS, the Carrera 4 GTS Cab, & the Carrera 4 Targa GTS. I noticed that the starting price of the 911 Targa 4 GTS is a staggering $190K. For a mere $7K more I can get myself a 911 Turbo. Or I'll have to wait for @breld to get bored of his '17 911, then he'll pick up a Turbo, and I still won't be able to afford one. A guy can dream can't he?
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Sure it would have a salvage title but who cares if you drive it until the wheels fall off.
You, me and a couple of others are the only ones on here who would consider such heresy -- everything must be pristine, which is part of what keeps the car industry bumping along.
I manage risk for a living so my take is based on that experience but, there's a lot of variables to that decision aside from the stigma of driving a car with a branded title.
Is the damage mainly cosmetic or is the car's structural integrity compromised? What's the reputation of the shop who repaired it? Can I insure it? Do I feel safe putting my family in it? Is it my primary means of transportation?
YMMV
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@nyccarguy said:
When you are dreaming, what's another $7,000? For the past few years I've LOVED the look of the 911 Targa4 GTS. Last night while helping my sister look for a new SUV to replace her GLC300 4MATIC, my 18 year old son and I were "building" a Rogue for her. She is going to get a Rogue Rock Creek from Aronochi on LH. Afterwards he jumped to the Porsche website. I noticed the only way to get a "4" 911 is on the Carrera 4 GTS, the Carrera 4 GTS Cab, & the Carrera 4 Targa GTS. I noticed that the starting price of the 911 Targa 4 GTS is a staggering $190K. For a mere $7K more I can get myself a 911 Turbo. Or I'll have to wait for @breld to get bored of his '17 911, then he'll pick up a Turbo, and I still won't be able to afford one. A guy can dream can't he?
You, me and a couple of others are the only ones on here who would consider such heresy -- everything must be pristine, which is part of what keeps the car industry bumping along.
Well, you are in the CCBA thread.
And if the car gets fixed, he doesn't get to punch his CCBA card. We need to get our priorities straight around here!
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I think I’d like to see more pics of the damage. It looks like it is all between the belt line and lower pan, so how did anything structural get damaged? The wheel isn’t even scraped.
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I know this is crazy but what are y'alls thoughts on the Acadia?
I like the Buick Enclave better but that may be because you can get it with a white interior with blue accents, which would make most people's heads explode. The GMC has a Subaru-ish vertical tablet in the center of its dash which I don't particularly care for, but that's just me.
@qbrozen said:
I think I’d like to see more pics of the damage. It looks like it is all between the belt line and lower pan, so how did anything structural get damaged? The wheel isn’t even scraped.
I’ll share the updated body shop estimate when I get it and more photos. I thought this would be a simple panel pull and repair, but literally no one has said that yet.
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Sure it would have a salvage title but who cares if you drive it until the wheels fall off.
You, me and a couple of others are the only ones on here who would consider such heresy -- everything must be pristine, which is part of what keeps the car industry bumping along.
I manage risk for a living so my take is based on that experience but, there's a lot of variables to that decision aside from the stigma of driving a car with a branded title.
Is the damage mainly cosmetic or is the car's structural integrity compromised? What's the reputation of the shop who repaired it? Can I insure it? Do I feel safe putting my family in it? Is it my primary means of transportation?
YMMV
In the old days I drove many a car that was cosmetically AND structurally unsound because I couldn’t afford better. There a certain sense of accomplishment in just having a car start and go down the road when your alternative is walking.
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In the old days I drove many a car that was cosmetically AND structurally unsound because I couldn’t afford better. There a certain sense of accomplishment in just having a car start and go down the road when your alternative is walking.
Yeah, but you weren’t still showing a bunch of zeros on the odometer and still looking at years worth of future monthly payments on the old beater.
I know this is crazy but what are y'alls thoughts on the Acadia?
I like the Buick Enclave better but that may be because you can get it with a white interior with blue accents, which would make most people's heads explode. The GMC has a Subaru-ish vertical tablet in the center of its dash which I don't particularly care for, but that's just me.
If I was getting another Enclave it absolutely would be the white over blue Avenir trim.
The Acadia was upsized again to meet the size of the Traverse and Enclave. I don't think you can wrong with any of them. If leasing it would come down to what has the best program.
When you are dreaming, what's another $7,000? For the past few years I've LOVED the look of the 911 Targa4 GTS. Last night while helping my sister look for a new SUV to replace her GLC300 4MATIC, my 18 year old son and I were "building" a Rogue for her. She is going to get a Rogue Rock Creek from Aronochi on LH. Afterwards he jumped to the Porsche website. I noticed the only way to get a "4" 911 is on the Carrera 4 GTS, the Carrera 4 GTS Cab, & the Carrera 4 Targa GTS. I noticed that the starting price of the 911 Targa 4 GTS is a staggering $190K. For a mere $7K more I can get myself a 911 Turbo. Or I'll have to wait for @breld to get bored of his '17 911, then he'll pick up a Turbo, and I still won't be able to afford one. A guy can dream can't he?
———————————————— With prices like that I’d say you had a nightmare.
jmonroe
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@nyccarguy said:
When you are dreaming, what's another $7,000? For the past few years I've LOVED the look of the 911 Targa4 GTS. Last night while helping my sister look for a new SUV to replace her GLC300 4MATIC, my 18 year old son and I were "building" a Rogue for her. She is going to get a Rogue Rock Creek from Aronochi on LH. Afterwards he jumped to the Porsche website. I noticed the only way to get a "4" 911 is on the Carrera 4 GTS, the Carrera 4 GTS Cab, & the Carrera 4 Targa GTS. I noticed that the starting price of the 911 Targa 4 GTS is a staggering $190K. For a mere $7K more I can get myself a 911 Turbo. Or I'll have to wait for @breld to get bored of his '17 911, then he'll pick up a Turbo, and I still won't be able to afford one. A guy can dream can't he?
This kinda reminds me of my recent shopping. Looking at the configurator, I would spec a base Carrera different ways. I spent lots of time on the configurator. Later, I drove a 25 911 Carrera, sport chrono, PDK, freshly delivered. It was mine if I wanted it at MSRP, which was unusually strong for a car in stock. It was nicely spec’d. I was pretty confident I’d like it, it’s a 911 after all.
The problem was I didn’t. It was Fast with a capital F. It just didn’t feel that involving to drive. It was almost too perfect. The new ones are like a Taycan inside now, all digital dash etc. It would have been a great buy because the 26 prices went up a lot the next week, and they’ve raised them every year for the past 7 or so which basically safeguards the values of the used ones. They depreciate, but it’s measured in eons vs normal cars. Still, I just wasn’t sold on it. It all worked out in the end though, as the car I got is a sweetheart, for over $50k less.
Haven’t been back to the configurator. But never say never, I guess.
@tifighter - I know a guy in CO (not @breld ) who has an ‘06 C2S with a 6MT in guards red. He also has a base Boxster (the year escapes me) with the only options being 6-Speed Manual (5 MT was standard) and PASM. He bought a newer 911 a few years ago (‘21 maybe) and sold it not too long after saying it didn’t give him the same driving experience as his 911 and Boxster.
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When you are dreaming, what's another $7,000? For the past few years I've LOVED the look of the 911 Targa4 GTS. Last night while helping my sister look for a new SUV to replace her GLC300 4MATIC, my 18 year old son and I were "building" a Rogue for her. She is going to get a Rogue Rock Creek from Aronochi on LH. Afterwards he jumped to the Porsche website. I noticed the only way to get a "4" 911 is on the Carrera 4 GTS, the Carrera 4 GTS Cab, & the Carrera 4 Targa GTS. I noticed that the starting price of the 911 Targa 4 GTS is a staggering $190K. For a mere $7K more I can get myself a 911 Turbo. Or I'll have to wait for @breld to get bored of his '17 911, then he'll pick up a Turbo, and I still won't be able to afford one. A guy can dream can't he?
I'm so old, I remember when back in the '80s they said a coke habit was God's way of telling you that you had too much money. Maybe now it is 911s.
When you are dreaming, what's another $7,000? For the past few years I've LOVED the look of the 911 Targa4 GTS. Last night while helping my sister look for a new SUV to replace her GLC300 4MATIC, my 18 year old son and I were "building" a Rogue for her. She is going to get a Rogue Rock Creek from Aronochi on LH. Afterwards he jumped to the Porsche website. I noticed the only way to get a "4" 911 is on the Carrera 4 GTS, the Carrera 4 GTS Cab, & the Carrera 4 Targa GTS. I noticed that the starting price of the 911 Targa 4 GTS is a staggering $190K. For a mere $7K more I can get myself a 911 Turbo. Or I'll have to wait for @breld to get bored of his '17 911, then he'll pick up a Turbo, and I still won't be able to afford one. A guy can dream can't he?
I'm so old, I remember when back in the '80s they said a coke habit was God's way of telling you that you had too much money. Maybe now it is 911s.
Wasn't that from the great Robin Williams? I thought he was a riot. Some of his appearances on Carson were priceless. Yes, I'm old too.
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Ha - I have to admit the design choice to make the top half black to blend in with the window is a nice touch.... of course at that price point (i didn't even look) there should be lot of "nice touches"
Yesterday I witnessed a high speed car chase. Driving home, I was instructed by WAZE to get off I95 at exit 4 instead of Exit 5. As I am driving northbound in the left lane and sitting at a light on US Route 1 which runs parallel to I95, I see a BMW coming up FAST in my rearview mirror. I hear tires screech and in the blink of an eye he's next to me (in an X3 ///M Competition with MONTANA plates) with the right side completely scraped front to back) in the opposite lane of traffic. He zooms past me and narrowly avoids a head on collision with a car in the southbound lane. Just as I say to myself, "where are all the cops when you need them," about 8 or 9 Greenwich Police Cars come giving chase.
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This reminds of something similar that happened to me on the NJTP many years ago.
I was cruising along in the left lane probably 10-15 over and an Impala comes flying up behind me. I move over and let him go. Went back into the left lane and then a Range Rover, two unmarked Vics and a Tahoe all blow by me in the middle lane
Not a mile ahead there were marked cars slowing/stopping all the traffic. The guys in the above cars all circled the Impala, ripped the driver out and threw him in the back of one of the marked cars. Someone jumped into the Impala and moved it off the road and everyone moved out of the travel lanes.
Craziest thing I've ever seen and it happened in what felt like less than a minute.
Carvana keeps sending emails wanting my maverick. Same price $30,200. I barely paid more than that for it. Not bad over 2 years. I just don’t know what I would replace it with!
Carvana keeps sending emails wanting my maverick. Same price $30,200. I barely paid more than that for it. Not bad over 2 years. I just don’t know what I would replace it with!
Take the money and run. Get a hooptie, or nothing, and then take your sweet time thinking about the perfect replacement while you earn interest on your money.....
I mean, come on, stick.... you barely use either of your cars!
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I found a VW collision shop in my network and they primarily serve as the body shop for Porsche Bellevue, so I’m confident they can handle this. Car is getting dropped off tomorrow and they’ll start teardown.
Better news, even with an accident report, I’m getting buy quotes that are comically high - if I recover diminished value I’ll be more than whole and can swap into a non damaged version at nothing out of pocket.
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@stickguy said:
Carvana keeps sending emails wanting my maverick. Same price $30,200. I barely paid more than that for it. Not bad over 2 years. I just don’t know what I would replace it with!
Another Maverick?
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@28firefighter said:
Okay. So good news and even better news.
I found a VW collision shop in my network and they primarily serve as the body shop for Porsche Bellevue, so I’m confident they can handle this. Car is getting dropped off tomorrow and they’ll start teardown.
Better news, even with an accident report, I’m getting buy quotes that are comically high - if I recover diminished value I’ll be more than whole and can swap into a non damaged version at nothing out of pocket.
Glad to hear that this will work out in your favor!
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I found a VW collision shop in my network and they primarily serve as the body shop for Porsche Bellevue, so I’m confident they can handle this. Car is getting dropped off tomorrow and they’ll start teardown.
Better news, even with an accident report, I’m getting buy quotes that are comically high - if I recover diminished value I’ll be more than whole and can swap into a non damaged version at nothing out of pocket.
Glad to hear that this will work out in your favor!
Ditto!
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Based on Safeco’s photo appraisal, it’s not totaled so they authorized tear down and repair for $3k. The shop supplement will likely add another $15k+ once they get in there. Two shops have been very confident that serious panel and welding work is required.
They may total it at that point or have gone so far they’ll do the repair.
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@28firefighter said:
Based on Safeco’s photo appraisal, it’s not totaled so they authorized tear down and repair for $3k. The shop supplement will likely add another $15k+ once they get in there. Two shops have been very confident that serious panel and welding work is required.
They may total it at that point or have gone so far they’ll do the repair.
Make sure you get your rental. Not sure what your coverage is, but if you have $30 per day ($900) or $50 per day ($1,500) adds to that bottom line and might just get you over the hump. What does the damage percentage have to be in order for them to total the car?
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Carvana keeps sending emails wanting my maverick. Same price $30,200. I barely paid more than that for it. Not bad over 2 years. I just don’t know what I would replace it with!
Take the money and run. Get a hooptie, or nothing, and then take your sweet time thinking about the perfect replacement while you earn interest on your money.....
I mean, come on, stick.... you barely use either of your cars!
I did more yard work today. Another 2 tires (can't believe I found more), a bucket, pop up 53 gallon pail, 2 of those big paper yard waste bags, and another pile of sticks are now piled up on my driveway, waiting for a trip to the transfer station. Which means loading up the Maverick again. I may not put many miles on it, but they are important one! Oh, we are making our annual trip to the Jersey shore in July for a week's vacation. I don't think I could fit everything my wife insists on bring in the Acura (well, maybe but it would be stuffed to the ceiling) so need the truck for that too.
I could certainly get away with a beater truck for work tasks. Just can't find one up here (OF knows how hard it is) that isn't rotted to oblivion. and if it isn't, the price is absurd.
Carvana keeps sending emails wanting my maverick. Same price $30,200. I barely paid more than that for it. Not bad over 2 years. I just don’t know what I would replace it with!
Another Maverick?
honestly, right now, if I had to replace it (say, a Camaro rammed into me!) it might just be one of those. A green Lariat AWD hybrid with the 4k tow package would be sweet. Can handle a trailer, good for snow, and comes with even more goodies like 360 and front view cameras.
@stickguy, The potential Maverick you described was something I would have bought if it was available when I was looking. At the time there were also some nice 24's available but they were under a stop sale. AWD hybrid was not available at that time.
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@stickguy said:
I did more yard work today. Another 2 tires (can't believe I found more), a bucket, pop up 53 gallon pail, 2 of those big paper yard waste bags, and another pile of sticks are now piled up on my driveway, waiting for a trip to the transfer station. Which means loading up the Maverick again. I may not put many miles on it, but they are important one! Oh, we are making our annual trip to the Jersey shore in July for a week's vacation. I don't think I could fit everything my wife insists on bring in the Acura (well, maybe but it would be stuffed to the ceiling) so need the truck for that too.
I could certainly get away with a beater truck for work tasks. Just can't find one up here (OF knows how hard it is) that isn't rotted to oblivion. and if it isn't, the price is absurd.
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That is a bummer... it was a nice perk while it lasted.
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I know this is crazy but what are y'alls thoughts on the Acadia?
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Took a little longer than usual, but CEL came back on the Maser yesterday. SIGH.
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Well, you are in the CCBA thread.
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Is the damage mainly cosmetic or is the car's structural integrity compromised? What's the reputation of the shop who repaired it? Can I insure it? Do I feel safe putting my family in it? Is it my primary means of transportation?
YMMV
911 Turbo and Turbo S are also AWD
Well, you are in the CCBA thread.
And if the car gets fixed, he doesn't get to punch his CCBA card. We need to get our priorities straight around here!
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I think I’d like to see more pics of the damage. It looks like it is all between the belt line and lower pan, so how did anything structural get damaged? The wheel isn’t even scraped.
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I’ll share the updated body shop estimate when I get it and more photos. I thought this would be a simple panel pull and repair, but literally no one has said that yet.
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
The Acadia was upsized again to meet the size of the Traverse and Enclave. I don't think you can wrong with any of them. If leasing it would come down to what has the best program.
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With prices like that I’d say you had a nightmare.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
This kinda reminds me of my recent shopping. Looking at the configurator, I would spec a base Carrera different ways. I spent lots of time on the configurator. Later, I drove a 25 911 Carrera, sport chrono, PDK, freshly delivered. It was mine if I wanted it at MSRP, which was unusually strong for a car in stock. It was nicely spec’d. I was pretty confident I’d like it, it’s a 911 after all.
The problem was I didn’t. It was Fast with a capital F. It just didn’t feel that involving to drive. It was almost too perfect. The new ones are like a Taycan inside now, all digital dash etc. It would have been a great buy because the 26 prices went up a lot the next week, and they’ve raised them every year for the past 7 or so which basically safeguards the values of the used ones. They depreciate, but it’s measured in eons vs normal cars. Still, I just wasn’t sold on it. It all worked out in the end though, as the car I got is a sweetheart, for over $50k less.
Haven’t been back to the configurator. But never say never, I guess.
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@tifighter - I know a guy in CO (not @breld ) who has an ‘06 C2S with a 6MT in guards red. He also has a base Boxster (the year escapes me) with the only options being 6-Speed Manual (5 MT was standard) and PASM. He bought a newer 911 a few years ago (‘21 maybe) and sold it not too long after saying it didn’t give him the same driving experience as his 911 and Boxster.
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That’s the problem. It would be nice to be driving a fully legal car. Luckily no tickets yet.
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Wasn't that from the great Robin Williams? I thought he was a riot. Some of his appearances on Carson were priceless. Yes, I'm old too.
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Your new G wagon is at the dealer
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I have to admit the design choice to make the top half black to blend in with the window is a nice touch.... of course at that price point (i didn't even look) there should be lot of "nice touches"
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Details only a car lover would convey!
Pretty scary!
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I was cruising along in the left lane probably 10-15 over and an Impala comes flying up behind me. I move over and let him go. Went back into the left lane and then a Range Rover, two unmarked Vics and a Tahoe all blow by me in the middle lane
Not a mile ahead there were marked cars slowing/stopping all the traffic. The guys in the above cars all circled the Impala, ripped the driver out and threw him in the back of one of the marked cars. Someone jumped into the Impala and moved it off the road and everyone moved out of the travel lanes.
Craziest thing I've ever seen and it happened in what felt like less than a minute.
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Carvana keeps sending emails wanting my maverick. Same price $30,200. I barely paid more than that for it. Not bad over 2 years. I just don’t know what I would replace it with!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I mean, come on, stick.... you barely use either of your cars!
Okay. So good news and even better news.
I found a VW collision shop in my network and they primarily serve as the body shop for Porsche Bellevue, so I’m confident they can handle this. Car is getting dropped off tomorrow and they’ll start teardown.
Better news, even with an accident report, I’m getting buy quotes that are comically high - if I recover diminished value I’ll be more than whole and can swap into a non damaged version at nothing out of pocket.
Another Maverick?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
Glad to hear that this will work out in your favor!
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Glad to hear that this will work out in your favor!
Ditto!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Now I just need to wait for the repair process.
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Are you willing to tell us what the new shop is charging for the repair?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Based on Safeco’s photo appraisal, it’s not totaled so they authorized tear down and repair for $3k. The shop supplement will likely add another $15k+ once they get in there. Two shops have been very confident that serious panel and welding work is required.
They may total it at that point or have gone so far they’ll do the repair.
Make sure you get your rental. Not sure what your coverage is, but if you have $30 per day ($900) or $50 per day ($1,500) adds to that bottom line and might just get you over the hump. What does the damage percentage have to be in order for them to total the car?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
Not entirely sure but likely if repairs exceed 70% of ACV. But I’ll also be filing for diminished value, which could put it over the edge.
I could certainly get away with a beater truck for work tasks. Just can't find one up here (OF knows how hard it is) that isn't rotted to oblivion. and if it isn't, the price is absurd.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Another Maverick?
honestly, right now, if I had to replace it (say, a Camaro rammed into me!) it might just be one of those. A green Lariat AWD hybrid with the 4k tow package would be sweet. Can handle a trailer, good for snow, and comes with even more goodies like 360 and front view cameras.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The potential Maverick you described was something I would have bought if it was available when I was looking.
At the time there were also some nice 24's available but they were under a stop sale.
AWD hybrid was not available at that time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You forgot to tell us the tire sizes 😎😇