I'm definitely not settling the medical stuff at this stage. It would be silly to settle it any earlier than at least a month later, if not much more. I have two years for the medical.
It's very unlikely you'll be able to collect lost wages because you're unemployed.
They very likely won't lowball you on your vehicle's value, but you'll still be able to negotiate a slightly higher amount without much trouble at all.
Pain and Suffering payouts are far less easy to estimate given they are extremely dependent on the specific adjuster handling your claim. Getting more than $1-2k if you aren't treating with a professional isn't overly likely.
Trust me, the person working your claim has about 40-80 others on their desk at the exact same time. If they can get yours out the door a little more quickly by offering an extra $500 on top of the determined value of the car, or get you to sign a medical release for an extra grand or two, they are going to do it.
and what exactly was your "old car" that you were driving?
If I got like $8k out of this, I would be okay. It would be enough to take care of getting another car but I'm not going to get a decent car I can rely on for less than $10k.
I don't even know how I got my car for <$4000 5.5 years ago and yet it managed to be what I consider reasonably reliable. I'm definitely not seeing any 2005 Honda Civic EXs for that price and mileage that mine was (or in similar condition. They're all $2000+ more).
Costs $5k to get the equivalent model 2005 civic now. http://www.kbb.com/honda/civic/2005...=sedan&mileage=118898&pricetype=private-party
Wtf. Just "good" condition. Not even very good.
EDIT: Tried to "tone down" profanity because some here might view it as "excessive".
Umm you could get a 2008 Camry for less than 8k and it would last for a long fucking time. Maybe it's not a car you like or would want, that I have no fucking clue seeing how picky you are.
I don't see a 2008 camry for that much. Some base model 2007's for $8200-$8500 at around 110k miles. If anything shows up for $8k or less, it's either older than 2007 or has more than 125k miles. Both of which I am not interested in. After 100k miles, the car really starts to become more of a repair oriented car.
I might buy this though. Looks nice. Definitely within my budget. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5141114821.html
Blue book on a 94k miles base model 2008 Camry in "good" condition (aka, bad) is $7600. It'd be nice but I won't find one that cheap and it'll be hard to get people to talk down here in the bay area. (Where people are fucking loooooaded)
He doesn't need collision coverage because HER insurance should pay the retail value for the vehicle. You only need collision coverage if you're at fault. What exactly makes this vehicle undrivable aside from the broken headlights, etc.?
What?, the whole front-end of his vehicle is smashed to hell, did you not see the pic, it's called "totaled" LOL..glad to hear your OK OP.
I was going to explain how bad my old car was then realized... nope... don't need to bother.
My old car has been in 3 accidents and the frame was not quite right. Which increases the wear and tear big time on the rotors and wheel bearings.
If he thinks that car needs new headlights then lol. The Prius is likely also totaled because that shit isn't driving straight ever again with the axle and tie rods a mangled mess down there. Inb4 tortillasoup says just needs the camber angle adjusted. Old cars like that are only worth a couple thousand KBB and are easily totaled.
What?, the whole front-end of his vehicle is smashed to hell, did you not see the pic, it's called "totaled" LOL..glad to hear your OK OP.
I don't see a 2008 camry for that much. Some base model 2007's for $8200-$8500 at around 110k miles. If anything shows up for $8k or less, it's either older than 2007 or has more than 125k miles. Both of which I am not interested in. After 100k miles, the car really starts to become more of a repair oriented car.
I might buy this though. Looks nice. Definitely within my budget. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5141114821.html
Blue book on a 94k miles base model 2008 Camry in "good" condition (aka, bad) is $7600. It'd be nice but I won't find one that cheap and it'll be hard to get people to talk down here in the bay area. (Where people are fucking loooooaded)
I bought my 2000 honda civic ex for <$4000 with 116k miles about 5.5 years ago. I'm not paying $8k for a camry with more miles and less options...
It pains me to say this, but avoid the all Toyotas with the 2.4L VVTI engines unless you have proof they have replaced the valve stem seals. They leak on these engines. The 2.4L engine can be found on a variety of Toyotas all the way through the 2009 Model Year. If you get the 2.5L engine, I'm not aware of any issues and you get improved fuel economy/performance.
I'm definitely not settling the medical stuff at this stage. It would be silly to settle it any earlier than at least a month later, if not much more. I have two years for the medical.
Do you have a source or any background on that? My understanding was the 02-03 2AZ-FE had some issues, but they got them worked out. Even then I've never heard of leaky valves.
My dad has a camry with the 2.4, I have a car with 2.4, lots of friends with the 2.4 who have never had any trouble. Granted none of us are in mega mileage yet
There is still an oil burning problem on the 2AZ, but it's very progressive and one of those things that will get worse if you don't change your oil regularly. But Toyota just released an extended warranty to take care of that if your car is under 10 yrs / 150k mi. Basically the same problem that used to happen on old Saturns, not enough drain holes near the oil ring landing on the piston so oil cakes up there eventually.
Won't argue with the fuel economy part, the 2.4 is a gas hog for it's performance
I'm not buying a Camry, guys. It's kind of a moot point about the engine and all.
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I'm not buying a Camry, guys. It's kind of a moot point about the engine and all.
I'm not NS1.
<3 my scooter. 75mpg and total monthly operating cost of $30.
Yah, maybe but not really viable for cross country trips. Heck, I doubt a scooter is even good for the 50 mile one way commute I make on the 101. :/
Yah, maybe but not really viable for cross country trips. Heck, I doubt a scooter is even good for the 50 mile one way commute I make on the 101. :/
How do you have a commute when you don't have a job?
That gets him to the corner he works panhandling. All the choice locations were taken :^D
How do you have a commute when you don't have a job?