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Think it’s totaled?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Supradude84, Mar 1, 2019.

  1. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    Supradude84

    Supradude84 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Don’t wanna say to much but I was hit by a drunk driver on my way home from work tonight. Think my Tacoma saved my life. I think 5 air bags deployed. I am thankfully fine.

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  2. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    GillyLink

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    I’m not an expert but airbag went off so it is possible. I’m sorry to hear about this!! Hope your ok and glad the Tacoma gave its life for yours to continue!
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:08 PM
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    outlawtacoma

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    Glad you are ok!
    Truck is probably totaled unfortunately
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Supradude84

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    Thank you and yes I figured once the bags went off it was totaled
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Supradude84

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  6. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    JCOOR

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  7. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    ferntr33

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    I never understand how people think frame damage or air bag deployment means it’s totaled. Having totaled a vehicle(s) it’s about the cost of fixing it. How many miles on it? Look at KBB. If you want it to be totaled make sure all quotes are using OEM parts cause they cost more and add to the cost of repairs. Little stuff like that are big determinants. Glad you are ok though. They have an Audi. $$$
     
  8. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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    rtzx9r

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    If a drunk hit me, I would be suing them till the death. Hope you are OK OP.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    xenonsupra

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    Glad you're ok. If it's not totalled make sure they give you $ for depreciation.
     
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  10. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    Rexfordian13

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    Glad you’re ok. If I had to guess, I’d say it’ll turn into a donor truck.
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    El Duderino

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    @Norm89 found a rear axle for you. All kidding aside I’m glad your okay. Glad these trucks are built for us to walk away from some of these accidents.
     
  12. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    JCOOR

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    I wonder if Norms wife was driving the Audi
     
  13. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    El Duderino

    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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  14. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    StayinStock

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    Glad you're ok.
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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  16. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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  17. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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    HacksawMark

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    Geez, glad you came out okay. Hard to say if it's totaled or not. My guess is that it's probably totaled.
     
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  18. Mar 2, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    rowdy1244

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    Glad you are ok. I would be so pissed.
     
  19. Mar 2, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    CTtoNoVa

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  20. Mar 2, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    Stash419

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    Glad your ok! I would say totaled. My older Tacoma was totaled from rear end collision. (Texting and driving, same thing as being drunk in my book). Collisions create so much force and everything gets bent and twisted throughout the truck.
     

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