DeClercq wrote:Got the estimate back, looks like it'll be totaled.
Financial Summary
Parts: $5,891.03
Labor: $2,206.80
Towing: $0.00
Other: $390.09
Total Estimate: $8,487.92
Less Deductible: $500.00
Net Total: $7,987.92
Derf wrote:Wow, impacts are not kind to Vibes. Looks like a really clean car, like your two tone seats. The images suggest the motor cradle and frame were bent. Curious if you could get a detailed list on the parts from the estimate. With so many older Vibes on the road might help someone else buying a used Vibe look out for "oversight" by a body shop fixing up a salvage Vibe. Or help a DIY fixing up a Vibe get a better idea of what they are looking at.
tpollauf wrote:DeClercq wrote:Got the estimate back, looks like it'll be totaled.
Financial Summary
Parts: $5,891.03
Labor: $2,206.80
Towing: $0.00
Other: $390.09
Total Estimate: $8,487.92
Less Deductible: $500.00
Net Total: $7,987.92
Hmmmmm .... You did not ask to be hit! You were not at fault! You really want to keep this car! etc..... etc .... etc ....
Since this figure is "real close" to a fixable amount, is there any way to insist it be repaired? A second opinion from another shop where the "parts" amount could be lowered? This is just not right and you should not have to settle for what they deem is final
I still think its a very safe car, the issue is trying to repair one after an accident. From recent posts it appears the Vibe is designed to absorb an impact rather than deflect it, which is great for safety but hard on the wallet. I see postings of the Vibe being used as a Rally Car, so it can't be fragile. Part of me also wonders that since their is no Pontiac and the 1st gen Vibes are getting up in age, if the aftermarket is slowly running out of certain parts causing the repair bills to go up? Sometimes insurance companies will let the owner specify the type of parts used OEM, aftermarket, or salvage parts. I would be curious how much salvage parts would bring the estimate down, they are already painted which would also save labor.Nasmfell wrote:...You're feeling a little different about your Vibe, now?
Your insurance or the other driver's insurance?DeClercq wrote:It's official - totaled. Getting $7925.25 from insurance, which honestly is a lot more than I had expected. This was primarily my wife's car, so I'm leaving the choice of replacement vehicle up to her.
As far as I know, it is my insurance. The figure they quoted me does not include my $500 deductible, but she said once it is determined the other driver was at fault, I would get that money added to my total check. Maybe they pay me (just so I can get my money faster?) and then the other driver's insurance pays them? I have no idea how it's supposed to work.jake75 wrote:Your insurance or the other driver's insurance?DeClercq wrote:It's official - totaled. Getting $7925.25 from insurance, which honestly is a lot more than I had expected. This was primarily my wife's car, so I'm leaving the choice of replacement vehicle up to her.
We test drove a Jetta Sportwagen TDI today. Really nice but she said she doesn't think it's for her. We may go look at an Encore next. She gets the GM employee pricing (via her grandmother), I have close to $1000 from my GM card, plus there's $1000 cash back (but only until the 7th), plus 0% for 60 months. So we'll see.vibenvy wrote:Always sucks to see a post like this . Sorry to hear about the Vibe. Keep us updated on what your wife decides to get as a replacement.
Yes, your company can pay you sooner, less the deductable, and when they subrogate the claim, they collect from the other company and reimburse your deductable.DeClercq wrote:As far as I know, it is my insurance. The figure they quoted me does not include my $500 deductible, but she said once it is determined the other driver was at fault, I would get that money added to my total check. Maybe they pay me (just so I can get my money faster?) and then the other driver's insurance pays them? I have no idea how it's supposed to work.
I like the Encore also and so does my daughter. It is almost the same size as the Vibe, just taller, but the rear cargo area seems to be smaller IMO. Maybe it is the hard package tray on the ones we looked at that made it look smaller.DeClercq wrote:We test drove a Jetta Sportwagen TDI today. Really nice but she said she doesn't think it's for her. We may go look at an Encore next. She gets the GM employee pricing (via her grandmother), I have close to $1000 from my GM card, plus there's $1000 cash back (but only until the 7th), plus 0% for 60 months. So we'll see.
I wouldn't mind looking at a CX-5, but the closest Mazda dealer is over an hour away. There are no used ones nearby. There is a 2010 Mazda3 s hatchback at a local dealer we may go look at. Only concern with the 3 is the roominess (or lack thereof) of the rear seats. We still have two kids in booster seats so that is something to consider. My wife isn't big on KIA (don't know why, she's never driven or even sat in one). There are 3 Elantra GT's here at the Hyundai dealer, but all north of $20k, one was $25k. Seems like a lot of money to me for a small hatchback.lannvouivre wrote:Why not the Mazda3 or a CX-5? Just wondering. Then there's also the Hyundai Elantra GT and Veloster, plus the KIA Forte5, then also the Chevy Sonic. Mazda, KIA, and Hyundai have all improved massively in recent years. Just putting other suggestions out there.
I know! I was expecting at most $6k since that is around the retail value given by kbb and nada. I don't know where they are taking it. Insurance told me to make sure I had everything out of the car because they are picking it up this afternoon. I did manage to grab a few things I may try to sell - the floor mats (in surprisingly good shape), cargo cover (I don't think I ever used it), the tie-down hooks and straps for the cargo area (never used, still in the original plastic bags), and the stock radio. I had an aftermarket one installed, I just never put the oem one back in when I took that one out.kc6yot wrote:Wow, that is a fair payoff. But you were hit on the passenger side but the front drivers side is buckled, I think you got smacked harder that you thought. And for all that want it repaired I do not think you can ever get a good front end alignment again. Do you know where it is going, I would love to get all the parts off that one.
I think you should make the drive. Looks like you can get a very nice CX-5 for about 25K !DeClercq wrote: I wouldn't mind looking at a CX-5, but the closest Mazda dealer is over an hour away.
I'm sure we'll still look at a CX-5. We're heading to my parent's house next week in MD and there is a Mazda dealer a couple miles from them so we may pop in for a test drive.Chiadog wrote:I think you should make the drive. Looks like you can get a very nice CX-5 for about 25K !DeClercq wrote: I wouldn't mind looking at a CX-5, but the closest Mazda dealer is over an hour away.
Forester is still on the list, but like the Mazda dealer, closest one is over an hour away. There is a Carmax in the same area as the dealers, so we may go there and look at multiple options. We don't need a "new" car (though that would be nice). We'd like to keep our payments reasonable so we're also looking at newer used cars under 35K miles or so as well.jake75 wrote:Subaru Forrester or Imprezna; Chevy Equinox; Toyota Rav4; Ford Escape; Honda Civic; Honda Fit
My sister got a manual one and loves it. Says it's got a great turning radius.DeClercq wrote:I wouldn't mind looking at a CX-5, but the closest Mazda dealer is over an hour away. There are no used ones nearby. There is a 2010 Mazda3 s hatchback at a local dealer we may go look at. Only concern with the 3 is the roominess (or lack thereof) of the rear seats. We still have two kids in booster seats so that is something to consider. My wife isn't big on KIA (don't know why, she's never driven or even sat in one). There are 3 Elantra GT's here at the Hyundai dealer, but all north of $20k, one was $25k. Seems like a lot of money to me for a small hatchback.
My sister has an Elantra GT and she LOVES it. It's a manual and it replaced a Mazda 626 she had. I look forward to hearing more about it for my records.DeClercq wrote:She decided on a '14 Elantra GT. Think we got a good deal: $1,500 cash back plus $500 military cash (I'm a veteran) plus $500 competitive car cash (since I own a non-Hyundai vehicle). Add in the almost $8000 from insurance and we ended up financing a little over $11k. We pick it up tomorrow.
If it's like most other Hyundais, you can leave the headlight switch in the on position and they'll switch on with the ignition and off when you remove the key and open the driver's door. That is if you want them on all the time. In lieu of DRL's and automatic headlights, I always just left the switch in the headlights on position on back when I owned the Accent.DeClercq wrote:Curiously though it does not have auto-on headlights, those you have to turn on the old fashioned way.
The headlight switch has positions for off, DRL, parking lights only, and "on". I do believe we found that we can leave them on all the time (not sure I want to do that) and they will turn off with the ignition. You can get auto-on headlights I discovered, but they're lumped into some $3000 tech package.ColonelPanic wrote:If it's like most other Hyundais, you can leave the headlight switch in the on position and they'll switch on with the ignition and off when you remove the key and open the driver's door. That is if you want them on all the time. In lieu of DRL's and automatic headlights, I always just left the switch in the headlights on position on back when I owned the Accent.DeClercq wrote:Curiously though it does not have auto-on headlights, those you have to turn on the old fashioned way.
Congrats on the new ride, it looks sharp! Can't go wrong with any of Hyundai's present offerings. I'm sure this car will give you many years of dependable service. I would have bought another Hyundai without hesitation had I received a more positive experience from the local service departments.
Just picked up the car from getting tinted, looks really nice. I believe it's 35% on front windows and hatch, 20% on rear doors and the tiny cargo area windows. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow (kind of cloudy and dreary out right now). I'll see about getting that thread started in the "Others" forum. Thanks everyone for the compliments, I hope it turns out to be a wise investment.vibenvy wrote:Nice looking Elantra GT ! I agree with Kostby that you should start a thread in the "Others Forum". I look forward to seeing updated pictures with the tinted windows. What % are you going with?
Awesome deal on a very nice hatchback! I like that the GT is large enough to provide decent utility. I look forward to following the thread you start for it.DeClercq wrote:She decided on a '14 Elantra GT. Think we got a good deal: $1,500 cash back plus $500 military cash (I'm a veteran) plus $500 competitive car cash (since I own a non-Hyundai vehicle). Add in the almost $8000 from insurance and we ended up financing a little over $11k. We pick it up tomorrow.