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| Qarl |
 Nov 8 2006, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(mikez @ Nov 8 2006, 04:58 PM)  QUOTE(Qarl @ Nov 7 2006, 06:34 PM) I hope that's not in refernce to ME? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) You know I love your hairy ass! It's so furry... and squeezable... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Just kidding. I thought you posted a comment on Fark... Elisetalk.com has had 84,000 hits on my thread in 48 hours... I killed their server a few times yesterday... Oops! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| Qarl |
Nov 8 2006, 06:33 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Just got an e-mail from Maxim to be on their Sirius radio show about my car. Respectfully had to decline since the issue hasn't been resolved.
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| rjames |
Nov 8 2006, 06:41 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Just happened upon this thread- wow. You should absolutely get a new car- that's why the shop is paying their insurance bill, for stuff like this.
BTW: Please don't take your 914-6 there for a tire change... Best of luck! |
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| Brando |
Nov 8 2006, 08:49 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
I hate to say it, but it's almost guaranteed it's made it to Myspace's and Facebook's car forums (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Joe Bob |
Nov 8 2006, 08:56 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Qarl @ Nov 8 2006, 02:24 PM) QUOTE(mikez @ Nov 8 2006, 04:58 PM) QUOTE(Qarl @ Nov 7 2006, 06:34 PM) I hope that's not in refernce to ME? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) You know I love your hairy ass! It's so furry... and squeezable... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Just kidding. I thought you posted a comment on Fark... Elisetalk.com has had 84,000 hits on my thread in 48 hours... I killed their server a few times yesterday... Oops! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Nope....never heard of FARK until now.... |
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| Qarl |
Nov 10 2006, 10:30 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
UPDATE: 11/10/06
Car has been deemed totalled. According to their claims department, it's now up to Goodyear's Legal Department and their Insurance to make a determination as to handle the vehicle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| KaptKaos |
Nov 10 2006, 10:39 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Qarl @ Nov 10 2006, 08:30 AM) That's probably a good thing. After that drop, you wouldn't want that car fixed. See if you can buy the salvage too. Now you just need to fight them tooth and nail on the value. Good luck. |
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| Allan |
Nov 10 2006, 10:42 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Qarl @ Nov 10 2006, 08:30 AM) [color=Red][size=4][b]UPDATE: 11/10/06 Car has been deemed totalled. New car smell. Mmmm... |
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| dakotaewing |
Nov 10 2006, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Qarl,
Do you have possession of the vehicle, or is it at some insurance yard, or in the possession of Goodyear ? I would think that having possession of the vehicle would be a huge negotiation factor... Not that I am you, but if I were, the car would in my garage - not anywhere else... If you don't have the car, you're not totally in control of the car... |
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| biosurfer1 |
Nov 10 2006, 11:04 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Karl,
I don't understand what the question is..the car was less than year old right? They owe you a new car, plain and simple...its not like a restored 914-6 where the value can change from person to person, you know exactly what the car is valued, just go look at a sticker price! |
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| URY914 |
Nov 10 2006, 04:22 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,038 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Q, I am guessing that this was a corporate owned store since you are dealing with G-year and not the franchise owner. Correct?
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| Qarl |
Nov 10 2006, 04:40 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Yes... Corporate
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| ejm |
Nov 10 2006, 05:03 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
Bad week for Lotus owners... today I was at a PCA DE at Lime Rock..... talked to the couple that owns this car in the morning. They both drive, this time they left the 997 at home and brought hercar. Pretty sure he was driving, car caught a tire wall coming off the downhill. Car was back on the track later in the day after a substantial tape job.
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| rick 918-S |
Nov 10 2006, 05:38 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,492 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(dakotaewing @ Nov 10 2006, 08:59 AM) Qarl, Do you have possession of the vehicle, or is it at some insurance yard, or in the possession of Goodyear ? I would think that having possession of the vehicle would be a huge negotiation factor... Not that I am you, but if I were, the car would in my garage - not anywhere else... If you don't have the car, you're not totally in control of the car... Having the car in your possesion does not not make any difference in the claims settlement offer process. The rep will only agree to pay storage charges up to the settlement offer. Same with rental. If you can't come to an agreement on value the other carrier will either refer you to your carrier and settle with them, or send a check for the undisputed amount. If you choose to retain salvage and you can not come to an agreed value the rep will deduct a value for salvage from the check and mail it out. They are required to settle and send a check whether you agree or not. You have the option to pursue the matter via legal means if you feel you need to. Better to work through things with a cool head. Most business people know how to do this. Qarl, If I can offer anything send a pm. |
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| messix |
Nov 10 2006, 05:49 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
'chit man! you made it on to another board my local 4x4 boardcan you believe it!
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| carr914 |
Nov 10 2006, 06:12 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,001 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Q, I feel your pain, as I personally totaled a car a month and a half ago. You are keeping a cool head about this (and becoming a celebrity, next time I see you can I have an autographed picture of the Lotus hanging?) and that is what is important. No loss of life, no injuries, everything else will work out, I'm sure . Good Luck and if you have to come back over to Dimmitt to sign papers or pick up the Exige, the beers are on me & Paul (especially since you are a cheap S.O.B, according to the other boards)
All The Best, T.C. |
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| wbergtho |
Nov 10 2006, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
The fact that your car is deemed a total is very good news for you. Now you just have to help them understand how much a Lotus Elise is worth with similar mileage...so they know how much to make the check. It should be quite easy to determine the value because your car was so new and had (I'm assuming 2-3K on the odometer). If everything is dealt with in a fair and equitable manner (on Goodyear's end), you will recieve a check hefty enough to go out and buy another Elise with similar mileage. The valuation isn't a problem...but being treated fairly and expeditiously can be an unknown sometimes... That's why you have insurance...so they can slug this out for you if it becomes an ugly mess. Personally, I think you will be made whole...in a short period of time. GY techs were grossly negligent and cannot talk their way out of this one. Your father in law will help in some way I'm sure. Best of luck!
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| pfierb |
Nov 10 2006, 07:13 PM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
QUOTE(ejm @ Nov 10 2006, 06:03 PM) Bad week for Lotus owners... today I was at a PCA DE at Lime Rock..... talked to the couple that owns this car in the morning. They both drive, this time they left the 997 at home and brought hercar. Pretty sure he was driving, car caught a tire wall coming off the downhill. Car was back on the track later in the day after a substantial tape job. Ed, You didn't get the diver down flag in the picture...... That Elise person is a Duct tape Rembrandt. Paul |
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| dmenche914 |
Nov 10 2006, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
i say new car out of this, it won't be the same anymore. they owe you a new car. to bad your family is envolved in the bussiness, divorce anyone???? in fact hat I figure is probably the only reason the bozzo's are still breathing. you must really love your wife to not have killed her dad!
did the airbags deploy? sorry this happend, family makes it so much worse. like the time my dad clipped my 914 bump with the vanagon. He said don't worry, that I should be able to fix it easy!!! what do I do, sue him??? oh well, still has the dent. blood is thicker than.... oh wait a minute, father in law is not a blood relative. |
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| seanery |
Nov 25 2006, 07:00 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
holy shit man!
Why was this left out of the Cliff Notes version?! sorry to hear about it Q!!! |
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