My poor Tacoma

branct06 · 10-04-2008, 03:20 PM

yeah sounds totaled glad ur ok man

tacomaman06 · 10-04-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tacomaniac

Yeah, I have a feeling it's going to be borderline and just depend on how much labor it's going to take and what the insurance company wants to do. I'm not keeping it though. I was rearended about 10-15 years ago in a Tercel. They repaired it but I started having all kinds of problems after that point. I had never had a single issue with it before the wreck.

i had a 2000 ford ranger, and going to work one day....girl ran the light and hit me with her honda accord. did $10k worth of damage to my truck and they fixed it....never was the same after that. she hit me from my front bumper and wheel well area...broke the wheel off from the spindle, all the way to the back of the truck......so hard it bent my rear axle when i landed, and her honda was well past totaled.

Swwacoma · 10-04-2008, 03:47 PM

After seeing those pictures I have to say its def. totaled. Personally, I wouldn't want to drive that even if they were able to some how fix it because thats def one of those where it will never ride right again.

BrunesDoesTRD · 10-04-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

BTW, nice to see some CG in here. I think all the branches are represented here now.

SEMPER P!! You bet we are.

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Originally Posted by Tail Gunner

Yes I am very serious, it costs somewhere around 4 or 5 thousand dollars to order and replace a (1) blown airbag plus all of the related damage, that according to an insurance adjuster friend of mine. Did you know that the airbag actuator is actually an explosive, not like high explosive bombs and bullets but a class 1.9 explosive, thats something to think about when it comes out. If you ever notice that some people when they are exposed to an airbag deployment they will sometimes have a burn looking area on their face, hands, and arms, thats the powder burns from the explosive actuator going off at close proximity to unprotected flesh.

You big GM you...hahahahaha

First up- Glad that you are ok...That looks like it was a bit of a ride.

From the looks of it if they don't total it- That'd be a bad decision on their part. If they don't- That truck will NEVER be the same. You will be chasing bugs and quirks around forever.
Good luck getting them to write it off!!

timmer · 10-04-2008, 04:51 PM

yeap thats totaled.

actually your really lucky your OK and have a heep of resaleable parts.

your new taco can be way built up with the resulting parts resale.

you really did want that Atrac and locker TRD set up on your next taco didnt you

Hot Tamale · 10-04-2008, 05:03 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear you weren't hurt.

nocarsallowed · 10-05-2008, 10:37 AM

If this vehicle ever makes it on the road again it will have a salvage title Since you're not interested in keeping the truck as an insurance buyback, it will be towed to a salvage auction and sold to an auto recycler or a rebuilder. A recycler will dismantle it and sell the parts. A rebuilder will sell the car in current condition or fix the car and resell it as a rebuilt salvage.

It may be totalled but definitely does not look like a junk title.
My brother only buys good salvage title vehicles because he can 40-50% off the vehicle compared to a clean title.

SilverMac · 10-05-2008, 02:26 PM

Whether or not it is totalled depends on how much it is worth/how much you owe on it, and how much the damage costs to repair. My mother in law was hit in her brand new Camry about 5 years ago. Air bags deployed... the car looked like a total loss. But... it was a brand new $23,000 Camry. Even with the $17,000+ repair bill, the insurance company refused to total it, opting to pay for the repairs and save themselves a little cash. The good news is that she still has that Camry, and it still feels like a new car! Hard to believe, but you've got to hand it to Toyota quality...

Hot Tamale · 10-05-2008, 05:15 PM

After seeing the pictures, can't help but think it's amazing you weren't hurt! Things can be replaced, people can't. Good luck with the insurance. Hope they total it for you. I don't think it would ever be the same if they tried to fix it.

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 10-05-2008, 05:45 PM

I would hope that they total that. No telling what kind of problems you might run into long term if they decided to do repairs. You might as well cut your losses and get a new one. Good thing you're ok.

Tacomaniac · 10-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Just got off the phone with the insurance company and it is a total loss.

They are giving me a little over $22,000 for it so that worked out good. I guess I will go hit the dealership lots this Sunday to take a look around and decide what I want.

nocarsallowed · 10-10-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tacomaniac

Just got off the phone with the insurance company and it is a total loss.

They are giving me a little over $22,000 for it so that worked out good. I guess I will go hit the dealership lots this Sunday to take a look around and decide what I want.

Good for you! Because of this, the vehicle would be worth much less after the salvage.

Be careful next time

tacomaman06 · 10-10-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tacomaniac

Just got off the phone with the insurance company and it is a total loss.

They are giving me a little over $22,000 for it so that worked out good. I guess I will go hit the dealership lots this Sunday to take a look around and decide what I want.

good to hear man. now...go get you another badass tacoma!!

lsocoee · 10-10-2008, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't be too upset if my truck was totalled. It would be a good excuse for a 4x4...

tacomaman06 · 10-10-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

I wouldn't be too upset if my truck was totalled. It would be a good excuse for a 4x4...

thats what i was thinking man!!

10-04-2008, 03:47 PM	#23
Swwacoma Doomsday Squad Joined: Aug 2008, #8516 Location: Estero, FL Age: 23 Posts: 176 08 PreRunner SR5. 2008 Double Cab Automatic	After seeing those pictures I have to say its def. totaled. Personally, I wouldn't want to drive that even if they were able to some how fix it because thats def one of those where it will never ride right again. __________________ Push the envelope. Watch it bend.

10-04-2008, 04:51 PM	#25
timmer Off-road enthusiast S.W.region Joined: May 2008, #6655 Location: Las Vegas Age: 46 Gender: Male Posts: 701 08 4WD V6 6sp OCTO, IVD suspension 2008 Access Cab Manual 236HP 4.0l V6 DOHC 24V W/VVT-i TSB/Sus. IDV coilovers & UCA's, IDV Tacoma Signature remote Resevior shocks & custom "Bastard" IVD/toy cartsprings. 265/75r16 BFG-T/A KM on stock TRD alloys. Budbuilt skid set coming soon.... Shrockworks Sliders, ARB Front Winch Bumper w/ IPF900xsd	yeap thats totaled. actually your really lucky your OK and have a heep of resaleable parts. your new taco can be way built up with the resulting parts resale. you really did want that Atrac and locker TRD set up on your next taco didnt you __________________ Smokey Bear sez, Hear it again here Kids !!! http://www.vom.com/wesford/SBHA/SONG...ySONG_ga.shtml I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country - its soil and minerals, its wildlands, waters and wildlife.

10-05-2008, 02:26 PM	#28
SilverMac Silver is Back Joined: Jun 2008, #7427 Location: Dallas Posts: 80 2008 PreRunner DC SR5 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Whether or not it is totalled depends on how much it is worth/how much you owe on it, and how much the damage costs to repair. My mother in law was hit in her brand new Camry about 5 years ago. Air bags deployed... the car looked like a total loss. But... it was a brand new $23,000 Camry. Even with the $17,000+ repair bill, the insurance company refused to total it, opting to pay for the repairs and save themselves a little cash. The good news is that she still has that Camry, and it still feels like a new car! Hard to believe, but you've got to hand it to Toyota quality... __________________ *2008 Tacoma DC Silver Streak 4.0 Automatic*

10-10-2008, 02:56 PM	#34
lsocoee Like my shive haircut? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,015 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I wouldn't be too upset if my truck was totalled. It would be a good excuse for a 4x4... __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

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10-04-2008, 03:20 PM	#21
branct06 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7489 Location: norcross Ga. and High Point Nc. Age: 20 Posts: 111 05 4x4 black sr5 long bed trd sport 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 super 40 flowmaster turned down before rear axle, k&n intake, ipod interface, 20% 3m tint all the way around	yeah sounds totaled glad ur ok man

10-04-2008, 05:03 PM	#26
Hot Tamale Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7496 Location: Pennsylvania Gender: Female Posts: 415 08 Access Cab w/SR5 & Towing Package 2008 Access Cab Automatic	Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear you weren't hurt.

10-05-2008, 10:37 AM	#27
nocarsallowed Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9416 Posts: 97 09 TRD Off Road 4X4 - Access Cab Automatic NO MODS YET! 20" Enkeis with NT420 performance tires coming soon...inspired by genxer36.	If this vehicle ever makes it on the road again it will have a salvage title Since you're not interested in keeping the truck as an insurance buyback, it will be towed to a salvage auction and sold to an auto recycler or a rebuilder. A recycler will dismantle it and sell the parts. A rebuilder will sell the car in current condition or fix the car and resell it as a rebuilt salvage. It may be totalled but definitely does not look like a junk title. My brother only buys good salvage title vehicles because he can 40-50% off the vehicle compared to a clean title.

10-05-2008, 05:15 PM	#29
Hot Tamale Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7496 Location: Pennsylvania Gender: Female Posts: 415 08 Access Cab w/SR5 & Towing Package 2008 Access Cab Automatic	After seeing the pictures, can't help but think it's amazing you weren't hurt! Things can be replaced, people can't. Good luck with the insurance. Hope they total it for you. I don't think it would ever be the same if they tried to fix it.

10-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#30
MotoXFreeStyle61 Anti-Rep Guy. Give me red Squares! Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 585 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	I would hope that they total that. No telling what kind of problems you might run into long term if they decided to do repairs. You might as well cut your losses and get a new one. Good thing you're ok.

10-10-2008, 01:52 PM	#31
Tacomaniac Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9660 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 6 06 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic	Just got off the phone with the insurance company and it is a total loss. They are giving me a little over $22,000 for it so that worked out good. I guess I will go hit the dealership lots this Sunday to take a look around and decide what I want.

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