Wrecked 914 part 2: The insurance offer, Hold your nose |
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Wrecked 914 part 2: The insurance offer, Hold your nose |
Dr Evil |
May 5 2008, 11:34 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I just got a call from my insurance company. For a 73 914 with an estimated 144,000mi, bucket seats, targa top, power steering, power breaks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
$4770 with $500 taken away if I keep it for salvage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I am not accepting this.....time to check my options. |
McMark |
May 6 2008, 09:24 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE It sounds like the guy maybe dinged you for not having the "original" engine or bumpers. Which makes sense if you're looking at the car as a 'bastard'. The reality that they're not aware of is that the non-original motor is actually a standard 'upgrade' for these cars. Because they don't know better, putting a six in a 914 is the same us putting a Geo Metro motor in there. Might be worth getting together a stack of cars for sale that have conversion motors. |
Dr Evil |
May 6 2008, 10:29 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE It sounds like the guy maybe dinged you for not having the "original" engine or bumpers. Which makes sense if you're looking at the car as a 'bastard'. The reality that they're not aware of is that the non-original motor is actually a standard 'upgrade' for these cars. Because they don't know better, putting a six in a 914 is the same us putting a Geo Metro motor in there. Might be worth getting together a stack of cars for sale that have conversion motors. At first I figured this, too, but they consider that I am paying insurance on a stock 914 only. This is what my rates are based on so I can see their point. I never thought about it and it is good that the /6 parts are still good so I can recover from this. This is why I am comfortable with a /4 sized settlement so long as they do not depreciate my car for having the /6 in it (that would be retarded IMHO). Rich, what year and shape is your tub in? I am looking for a 73-74 with no major rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I am always open to barter for tranny work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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