[Supras] 153857

[cthommes at adelphia.net]

Michael,
If it's of any help, my 90T was annihilated by someone hopped up on meth while parked out in front of my house.  His insurance company gave me ~$4750 + tax for about $5100 total.

You nailed it, they need sales and/or for sale data on comparable vehicles to determine value.  But there's no way they should be giving wholesale value (dealer trade as you indicate).  It should be retail (private party).

Check Autotrader.com too.

Best of luck,
Craig

---- Michael Bringle <squeak at CygnusX1.net> wrote: 
> We have lost another one from our ranks.
> 
>  
> 
> So I just got word back from my insurance company.  They are totaling my car
> due to my recent accident.  The light turned red and I stopped, the lady
> behind me in the Ford SUV didn't and slammed into the back of me, she has
> accepted liability.   The damage isn't extreme, but probably enough.  My own
> insurance company said my 1989 Turbo is only worth $2890.  They felt this
> was a fair price collected by how much a dealer would buy a similar car for.
> I think they are full of it, so I am trying to collect sales data on Supras.
> So if you have any details of recent sales I would appreciate if you sent it
> on to me.   My location is Southern California.
> 
>  
> 
> My plan is to part out the car after I get that all the insurance stuff
> settled.  The car itself is a 1989 Turbo with metallic grey outside and grey
> interior, very good condition, and I did the 5-speed swap.  Most everything
> is in beautiful condition and I have lots of after market parts.  Local
> buyers preferred of course :).  Get your lists ready!
> 
>  
> 
> And don't worry; the site will still be up.  This means I'll probably have
> more time to work on it :).
> 
>  
> 
> -Mike
> 
> 89T BST++
> 
> http://www.CygnusX1.net/supra
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