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Totaled my Taco...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by LilRedYota, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Feb 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    Sorry that happened to you.

    I had less damage but similar to my 1990 Bronco after I T-boned a 74 Continental that never saw me. I went through 3 tries at the dealers body shop, then 2 more supplemental claims for the steering wheel and seat that were tweaked. The paint job looked good but didn't last. It peeled badly.
    My frame was bent but they got it fixed. Still that accident was really the end of wanting to keep the car in the long run with the lousy paint job. And that dealer wished I was dead after bothering them to fix the truck right.

    If you try and fix it you may regret it in the long run. Just get as much as you can for it.....bummer.
     
  3. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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    I'm in the insurance bidness it is an economic total. Toyota's hold their value well. I would see if the winch or any aftermarket gear is salvageable because it doesn't really add a lot of money to the value, unfortunately. Buy you a newer Taco :)
     
  4. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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  5. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    haha ill be sure to do my best and tone it down. haha
     
  6. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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    And so the vultures begin to circle....

    *stretches the old wings myself, and takes flight*
     
  7. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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    To be fair, whilst vulturing, I also offered for her to PM me to discuss the collision report and why she may be listed as contributing
     
  8. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    sorry for your loss. It does look totaled.
     
  9. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    Mis padres used to be cops so i got the collision report under control. i appreciate the offer though! :):D thank you!
     
  10. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    :thumbsup:

    Whered this happen?
     
  11. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    Columbia,SC
     
  12. Feb 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    Smooth tactic :eek:
     
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    true. whats the mileage on yours?
     
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    The one in the add is a 4X4 V6 with Elocker. Those things cost. The black one in the add is not cheap, but again is not far from market value.
     
  16. Feb 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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    Elocker?
     
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  18. Feb 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM
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    Electronic locker. It's so that you can lock the rear differential for better traction in mud or snow. Not a must have in S.C., but nice to have nonetheless.

    But besides that, a 6 cyl 4X4 will cost more than a 4 cyl 2WD, even if it has 4 doors.
     
  20. Feb 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    yea. the whole v6 thing is a big deal haha
     

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