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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
So the insurance company will think that since the airbags deployed that the car is hit bad enough to be totalled?
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
how bad is the frame?
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Nov 9, 2003 - 12:04 PM
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frame damage doesnt nesessarily mean totaled. on my old 5gc i rear ended someone and no frame damaged happened nor did the airbags deploy, they gave me 6000 for it totaled and fixed it for 2000 and it had no frame damage 
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Nov 9, 2003 - 12:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
As far as I can see there is no frame damage.
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Nov 9, 2003 - 3:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no i know it doesnt. but im asking because i can personally do alot of work on the car and would be willing to buy it possably for a good price, if he does decided to sell the car as is, and i can do just about any work on the car, but i wouldnt want it personally if the frame was bent. -------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Nov 9, 2003 - 3:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't know exactly what your car books for, but here is a rundown of about how much the the airbag system will cost you straight from my estimates.Make sure your seated before reading any further, I don't want you to get hurt when you passout from the prices they cost.I would have never expected my car was totaled either.  Drivers Airbag $578.45 Passenger Airbag $587.17 Center Sensor $383.95 Clock Spring $221.29 Air Bag Door Passenger $84.20 Front Sensors $54.79 x 2 = $109.58 _______ $1964.64 Parts cost $242.80 Labor 5.6 Hrs at $38.00 an Hr $2207.44 Total Cost Add that amount to the rest of the damage your car took, and it adds up quick.Plus to be totaled, it only has to hit 75% of the value of your car.And if you expect your car will be valued higher than the book value, you better have some recent pics of your car and alot of receipts, adjusters are hard to convince that your car is worth more than the book says. You can fix it back with those parts used, but goodluck finding a body shop to do it.I found one here locally so far, and he said that he would install it, but not connect it, he said I would have to take it to the Toyota dealership to have them hook it up and check it.$$$$$ You can also just fix the car and do away with the airbag system, but I would think very hard on that one.Is your life worth more than the amount to fix the system? I think so! I don't recommend that option. I saw a silver 95 ST yesterday with a blown motor you might could use and just swap motors.It's a coupe with black leather.It was'nt a bad car but you would have to decide quickly because they are waiting on the new motor to show up.They wanted $2100 for the car as is, or $3900 with the new motor, but I think you could talk them down some. --------------------  |
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Nov 9, 2003 - 4:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Please take that off your signature. I want to cry everytime I see it.
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Nov 9, 2003 - 5:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Makes you cry, how do you think I feel everyday when I come out of my house and have to see my car that I took so good care of? I just want to bawl like a baby everyday.
But things are looking up, I have a lead on another car that I am going out of state to try and buy, so everyone pray that I get there before someone else buys it on my way there.I have been shafted 3 times now with buying a car and someone buys it right before I get to it. And as soon as I get another car this one is going to be parted all the way out, or sold as a whole.But I got first dibbs on the black leather interior.You guys can fight over the GT motor, 5 speed tranny, the rear discs brakes or whatever else you guys need.  
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Nov 9, 2003 - 7:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '03 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Damn, man. Its so sad to see another one wrecked. Good luck with a new vehicle, even if it isn't a Celica. I hope the prices to get it fixed are not outrageous for you, but they more than likely will be. Its just a good thing you are not hurt.
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Nov 9, 2003 - 10:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
 I guess it could be worse... im just worried about that 75% thing. I dont think the bluebook is very high for my car considering the mileage and year and everything.... and i already looked at some parts and its like over $3000 for most of the parts... thats not even including labor. and i only have liability on my insurance. -------------------- |
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I call the front windshield! Haha 
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 17, '03 From Ontario, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Dude, your airbags went off with that level of damage???
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey, at least you have the hood. From the looks of it, it should not be TOO much. The problem here is that you have many main body parts to fix. That adds up. -------------------- i am awesome
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Just some more pics
 
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
No the hood is f*cked. It has come off of the "webbing" stuff on the inside and is cracked right where the deer hit it. -------------------- |
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Nov 9, 2003 - 11:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
im surprised your airbags went off too... I think im going to DC my pass. one. I meant your old hood bro.
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Nov 10, 2003 - 12:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '03 From Hialeah, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey, sorry to hear that man, good luck with selling it!
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Nov 10, 2003 - 12:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 9, '03 From Sioux falls, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
sorry to hear aboot the car. mine was hit in the same spot as yours except a semi crossed into the lane and his tire took out that part of the car. it cost me 2700 to have it fixed. hood fender radior support front bumper both lights side marker.had to have framed pulled. I got lucky my dad got all parts at cost and has friends that did the work for us. just look around to find parts. Sorry again.
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Nov 10, 2003 - 12:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 29, '03 From Davenport, IA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey Chuck get on aim and talk to me
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Nov 10, 2003 - 7:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you can afford to have the airbag system fixed by someone, you could do the rest of the car yourself.From the pictures you posted you just need a hood, passenger fender, passenger door, and a headlight.All that is easy to replace yourself plus you can put on used parts.Just have someone paint it for you once you get everything replaced.
Your bumper cover looks fine, is there any damage underneath the hood? What parts did you look up that cost $3000? I hope that includes the airbag system parts.If you want to use used parts, I got a good door I will sale. Looks like your airbag system did the same as mine, it shattered the windshield.I think everybody that has ever had the airbags deploy should group together and sue Toyota.I don't know if they are designed to shatter the windshield to keep the passenger from busting it with their head or not, but they should have installed a key system to shut the passnger side airbag off when nobody is sitting over there.Just think of all the Celica's that are totaled because of the prices for the damage it causes.
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