[rockthebeef]

What a roller coaster these past 2-3 weeks has been! I went from hoping for a repairable car, to expecting a total loss, then being told it was fixable, then officially totaled.

Two days ago the insurance appraiser gave an initial esitmate of $14k to replace front and rear doors, rear quarter panel, etc. This included two components of the B-pillar (the most concerning thing to me). That seemed too wide of a gap for a total loss. I thought the burden would be on me to go ahead with the repair, then turn around and sell it (or keep it), and fight for diminished value.

I went to the collision shop yesterday to remove some things I knew would just get scattered or lost during the repair. Luckily I did that. I ended up having a conversation with the shop manager who said he wouldn't fix it. If it was deemed to be a "fixer", then he would refuse the work. I'll leave out any more details, but as of this morning it's officially a total loss. I went back today to take everything I could that would transfer over to my new 2023 arriving in a week or so.

 

[Jim_in_PA]

Rock', it sounds like it's likely best to move on to the new one based on that repair shops concerns. I'm glad you were able to get a replacement so quickly, too!

 

[Orthoravioli]

Hope you don’t mind me asking…
What is your trick for getting a replacement so fast?

Here is mine (2020) - currently being held hostage by a scam tow operator (pretty common in Pittsburgh - I find out after)

Head on collision while parked in my driveway. Luckily the driver and his passenger did not get hurt. Hit it going about 45-50.

Not sure if it is totaled. But should find out once the insurance company and the PA Attorney Generals office gets it from the tow company (at dispute is the 3500 towing bill for the 1/2 mile tow).

If totaled I’ll need a new one.

Thanks

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Hope you don’t mind me asking…
What is your trick for getting a replacement so fast?

Here is mine (2020) - currently being held hostage by a scam tow operator (pretty common in Pittsburgh - I find out after)

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Head on collision while parked in my driveway. Luckily the driver and his passenger did not get hurt. Hit it going about 45-50.

Not sure if it is totaled. But should find out once the insurance company and the PA Attorney Generals office gets it from the tow company (at dispute is the 3500 towing bill for the 1/2 mile tow).

If totaled I’ll need a new one.

Thanks

If it gets totaled, I'd start talking to my friends at Faulkner Subaru of Harrisburg (tell them Subaru Ambassador Robert sent you), and ask them if they have any orders coming in that customers backed out of, or anything in dealer allocation. Perhaps even start talking to them now. My friend Evelyn is there a bunch on the sales floor, when she's not out helping pet rescues. And tell Chris Carvell I said hi!!!

 

[rockthebeef]

Hope you don’t mind me asking…
What is your trick for getting a replacement so fast?

Here is mine (2020) - currently being held hostage by a scam tow operator (pretty common in Pittsburgh - I find out after)

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Head on collision while parked in my driveway. Luckily the driver and his passenger did not get hurt. Hit it going about 45-50.

Not sure if it is totaled. But should find out once the insurance company and the PA Attorney Generals office gets it from the tow company (at dispute is the 3500 towing bill for the 1/2 mile tow).

If totaled I’ll need a new one.

Thanks

Ouch, sorry to see that!

I didn't have a trick. I liked the internet sales manager I dealt with for my 2019 so I looked at his deealership's inventory and found the exact combo I was looking for. I emailed him about it (and a gray Onyx I was considering) and both were available. He emailed back with two quotes and both were discounted. Maybe the market is softening? If I had chosen the Onyx, I'd probably be driving it now. The Limited I went with is due to arrive on 12/17.

I'll take the good news considering the run of bad luck I've had with back to back accidents. I also had a power rear gate gremlin, upcoming transmission flush, brakes, and spark plugs. Instead of putting a couple thousand into maintnenace it's going toward the new 2023.

 

[Orthoravioli]

Thank you! I’ll update once I find out.I’ve got some feelers out already with Dan Meola at Liberty in NJ outside of NYC. I bought my ascent through Dan in 12/20. My son had his car totaled after a rear end MVC (lower speed all OK) and Dan got him in a 2023 Outback for a great price and in about 1 month. We haven’t had the best luck with our cars so I can understand how you feel!

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Thank you! I’ll update once I find out.I’ve got some feelers out already with Dan Meola at Liberty in NJ outside of NYC. I bought my ascent through Dan in 12/20. My son had his car totaled after a rear end MVC (lower speed all OK) and Dan got him in a 2023 Outback for a great price and in about 1 month. We haven’t had the best luck with our cars so I can understand how you feel!

Wow, yes, didn't realize you're willing to go that far north. I cannot recommend Dan and the Liberty Subaru team enough!!! I've known some of them for virtually a decade, and go on the largest ad oldest Subaru Enthusiast charity event with some of them every year.

You won't lose out, whichever you go to - they'll take care of you. Tell Dan and Dan and Brian and Tom P and all the rest at Liberty I said hi!!!

 

[Orthoravioli]

I had everything set up at Liberty Subaru for the replacement but the insurance company totaled the car out and then gave me 7 days of rental coverage to find a car. Right before Christmas! The timing just didn’t work out with the stock and incoming units at Liberty. I ended up getting a car locally. Dan still answered questions and kept me in mind in case anyone backed out of a delivered unit. Decided on a white limited with the tech package.