[Adelrae]

Originally Posted by tuco44

Doesn't look like a 20 MPH accident to me, but what do I know??

Haha you all have me laughing , it really was low speed. Take a look at the attached, headlights still functioning and everything. It was the high curb that did me in.

[Elvisfan]

I crashed my 2009 VW EOS. The car only had a trade in value of about $5,000. Wrecked the car on Sunday. StateFarm arraigned the tow. By Monday night I knew it was totaled. By Wednesday,they had paid off the loan. By Friday i had a check for the difference. Your experience may vary. It took 9 months to get my deductible back. The other person was at fault. Replacement value was about $9,000. The tow truck was there before the police.

[upsidedownfunnel]

I don't know, if none of the heat exchangers were damaged, you might not be totaled. Although, based on the age of your car and the mileage, it probably will be. Also, even though the headlights function one or both might still need to be replaced.

On the other hand, it looks like the only major panels that were damaged are the bumper, the right side fender and the right side rocker panel. Obviously the front right wheel is gone, but assuming you're RWD, that might just require some new suspension and steering components. That's best case though.

If you need a new steering rack or had any kind of structural damage, it'd cost significantly more. I'd ballpark your car costs about $20k (give or take) so it'd be definitely possible to hit 70% of that in repair costs.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by Elvisfan

I crashed my 2009 VW EOS. The car only had a trade in value of about $5,000. Wrecked the car on Sunday. StateFarm arraigned the tow. By Monday night I knew it was totaled. By Wednesday,they had paid off the loan. By Friday i had a check for the difference. Your experience may vary. It took 9 months to get my deductible back. The other person was at fault. Replacement value was about $9,000.

Yeah, getting into an accident with an older car can really actually be a good thing, as long as you're not at fault. You basically got top dollar value for your car and you get to buy a new one.

[Elvisfan]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Yeah, getting into an accident with an older car can really actually be a good thing, as long as you're not at fault. You basically got top dollar value for your car and you get to buy a new one.

Absolutely.

[AlpineX]

That pic doesn't tell much more than that someone will still buy that bumper cover used.
A 14 4cyl rwd 4 series is not worth very much on paper. Maybe your insurance contract approves used parts at their discretion. You have suspension damage and body damage.

[AlpineX]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

. I'd ballpark your car costs about $20k (give or take) so it'd be definitely possible to hit 70% of that in repair costs.

That car is not worth 20k in March 2019 with 63k.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by AlpineX

That car is not worth 20k in March 2019 with 63k.

It's probably not too far off. But yeah, might be a couple thousand less but I can't imagine it'll be anywhere near as low as $15k.

[Adelrae]

Originally Posted by AlpineX

That car is not worth 20k in March 2019 with 63k.

Yeah I think KBB said 15k for trade which of course is way higher than the wholesale number USAA will use I'm sure.

[AlpineX]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

It's probably not too far off. But yeah, might be a couple thousand less but I can't imagine it'll be anywhere near as low as $15k.

"Under 20k" is definitely the neighborhood, 15k is low. Big value swing for options , history, geographical area, e.t.c. you're right on

[Adelrae]

Originally Posted by AlpineX

"Under 20k" is definitely the neighborhood, 15k is low. Big value swing for options , history, geographical area, e.t.c. you're right on

Well... USAA totaled it, suspension damage, frame damage, body damage, all four wheels and tires would need to be replaced. They valued the car at about 18k.

[mlev]

Originally Posted by Adelrae

Well... USAA totaled it, suspension damage, frame damage, body damage, all four wheels and tires would need to be replaced. They valued the car at about 18k.

Ouch...sorry to hear. RIP

So what's next?

[Adelrae]

Originally Posted by mlev

Ouch...sorry to hear. RIP

So what's next?

Honestly not too sure, I'm thinking C300 coupe, A5 coupe, or maybe and X5 (2017/18)

[vooonoo]

Originally Posted by Adelrae

Haha you all have me laughing , it really was low speed. Take a look at the attached, headlights still functioning and everything. It was the high curb that did me in.

Hit a deer, Mine was 9k in damages for a new hood, fenders, bumper, kidney grills and light. yours looks like an axle went out thinking yours is in the 12-13s at the least

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by Adelrae

Hi there! I have similar damage, trying to judge if it's totaled or not (as I wait for the appraiser). Did your airbags deploy?

Originally Posted by Adelrae

You think so? 2014, 63k miles I have no experience in car repairs so I have no idea. If the wheel is off would that mean the axle is broken?

Originally Posted by Adelrae

A bit sore but not injured beyond that, luckily I was only going 20-25 MPH. Recent flooding on a canyon road brought dirt onto the road in a curve. My right wheels hit it and up I went. Looks like the appraiser is coming out on the 28th

Lol. There is no way you were only going 20-25mph to end up with the car that high on a bank. There's not enough energy at those low speeds if you're braking 100%.

[EDWYER]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

Lol. There is no way you were only going 20-25mph to end up with the car that high on a bank. There's not enough energy at those low speeds if you're braking 100%.

Agreed.