Wrecked the pony...

98FireyGT! · April 15th, 2010, 03:26 AM

Posted this in the clubhouse but yeah.

I swerved to keep from hitting a deer, slid off the side of the road and into a shitload of trees, the biggest being about as big around as my wrist. At first glance it didn't look too bad, the windshield and drivers side mirror were broken but beyond that, just paint from what I could see.

The prognosis so far though has been pretty bad, the insurance did their first estimate today and based upon the body work and paint alone they are leaning towards calling it totaled. Tomorrow I'm guessing is when they will be looking at the undercarraig to see if I broke any of the mechanical stuff.

What I'm wondering though, is say they do call it totaled, what should I expect to get from it? It is a 98 Mustang GT with 130K on it. I have full coverage insurance through USAA.

Also, saying they decide it's totaled, would it be better for me to buy a new car or fix this one? I'm going to have a Mustang no matter what, and preferably an SN-95. Whether it is the 4.6 or the 5.0 isn't too much of a concern to me one way or the other. If anyone is selling or knows someone who is selling their car, a heads up would be awesome.

Money-wise, I think I have around $2500-$3000 in the bank, and that's without my insurance giving me anything yet. I'll keep you guys posted as to what's going on because I've never been in a car accident like this before and I can use all the help I can get.

MATT02GT · April 15th, 2010, 03:33 AM

Sorry to hear man, At least no one got hurt though. Any pics?

98FireyGT! · April 15th, 2010, 03:45 AM

Not yet. I thought about taking some last night when it happened, but I was kind of in shock and crying like a baby so I never did.

03SonicBoom · April 15th, 2010, 06:31 AM

I would guess that you'll get around $6k for it.

01KnightRiderGT · April 15th, 2010, 07:11 AM

Damn that sucks dude, I bet that was a LONG and PAINFUL day for you. But like I always say, something good will come out of every bed experience.

my honest opinion will be around 2-4k

03SonicBoom · April 15th, 2010, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by 01KnightRiderGT

Damn that sucks dude, I bet that was a LONG and PAINFUL day for you. But like I always say, something good will come out of every bed experience.

my honest opinion will be around 2-4k

If I didn't just have experience w/ USAA I would say about $4k as well. I just got paid for my car from USAA (2003 Mustang GT, 66k miles). It blue booked at $11k and they are being sold around here for $8k-$9k. USAA gave me almost $12k for the car. In my experience, they've always been more than fair.

His car blue booked for $6k and that's why I guessed that.

330CubeGt · April 15th, 2010, 08:33 AM

Sorry to hear that, Atleast your ok! and damn that deer...

98FireyGT! · April 15th, 2010, 10:36 AM

If I can get $6k for it that wont be too bad, I've been looking at some Mustangs on Craigslist and found a few that look kind of promising...

95 mustang GT 5.0 black on Bullitt 17'' wheels -First choice, $4300, 95 Mustang GT, bunch of mods.

1994 FORD MUSTANG GT -Second choice, $4000, 94 Mustang GT, a few mods.

1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L $4250 OBO -$4250, would have to swap my motor into it or at least change the heads over.

1996 Ford Mustang PURPLE PEOPLE EATER PHAT RIMS Runs Great -$4995, but seeing as it is a V6 with 169K you could probably jew them down a lot, though it IS purple which is kind of cool

1995 Mustang GT Convertible – Rare 5 Speed -$3950 95 Mustang GT convertible in very nice condition, will need new top soon though. In Seattle.

97'Ford Mustang coupe -$3500 97 Mustang, in Seattle, would have to call for more details.

1995 Mustang GT -$3000, 95 Mustang GT but it's in Seattle

1995 Bright Blue Ford Mustang -$3000, 95 Mustang V6 with new pain, in Seattle

1996 Ford Mustang, 3.8L V6, RED, low miles, great shape!!! -$2450, 96 Mustang V6, in Seattle

Depending on what the insurance company decides to do, I want to get my car back no matter what. Whether for parts or to get fixed, not sure at this point.

Gt98 · April 15th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Take out a loan and get this

1996 Mystic Cobra Mustang

98FireyGT! · April 15th, 2010, 01:21 PM

I wish....

I'm not making enough to be able to pay for a loan, pretty much all of my money goes to school and bills.

The insurance company called again this morning, they're defintiely looking towards calling it a total loss. I asked about keping the car but they said that would knock off a lot of what money I would get back from them because they're going to sell it to some salvage yard to part out, and if I kept it then they would deduct how much they'd sell it off for.

I'm just going to probably take the check and get a new car, especially if I can get something between $3500-$5000. Kinda just hoping the insurance company doesn't lowball me and give me a check for way less than it was worth.

97S281 · April 15th, 2010, 03:25 PM

Sorry about your car man.

Good choice going for the pushrod 302 as your first choice. I have often wished i had gone that route.

97Dustang · April 15th, 2010, 09:16 PM

usually a decent rule of thumb is go on kelley blue book and look up the trade in value of your car. that will give you a rough estimate of what you might be getting. that sucks that they call it totaled though

Ethan79 · April 15th, 2010, 10:00 PM

damn man sorry to hear it... post up some pics when you get the chance

Garrett · April 15th, 2010, 10:05 PM

sucks man, Keep us posted

98FireyGT! · April 16th, 2010, 02:44 AM

Well I took some pics, but they're in RAW format and I don't have Photoshop to convert them to JPG, anyone know how to do it easy? Not sure how much youll be able to see from the pics, but when I went to look at it and get my stereo out today it made sense as to why they totaled it, there was a lot more body damage then I had first seen. The entire drivers side was dented in.

war1ock · April 16th, 2010, 09:23 AM

take out ur headlights too

98FireyGT! · April 16th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Lol, I was going too, the studs on the back of the housings were all busted up though so there was no point. My next pony is either going to have some angel eyes or be blacked out though.

Florida_Girl · April 16th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by 98FireyGT

Well I took some pics, but they're in RAW format and I don't have Photoshop to convert them to JPG, anyone know how to do it easy?

umm.... can you right click "open with" ?

what are you shooting with that you are shooting in RAW?

wannabeimportkiller · April 16th, 2010, 02:36 PM

Dude that sucks, im sorry to hear that. I hope you find something you like.

03SonicBoom · April 16th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Florida_Girl

umm.... can you right click "open with" ?

what are you shooting with that you are shooting in RAW?

Most DSLR cameras shoot in RAW format.

April 15th, 2010, 03:26 AM	#1
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wrecked the pony... Posted this in the clubhouse but yeah. I swerved to keep from hitting a deer, slid off the side of the road and into a shitload of trees, the biggest being about as big around as my wrist. At first glance it didn't look too bad, the windshield and drivers side mirror were broken but beyond that, just paint from what I could see. The prognosis so far though has been pretty bad, the insurance did their first estimate today and based upon the body work and paint alone they are leaning towards calling it totaled. Tomorrow I'm guessing is when they will be looking at the undercarraig to see if I broke any of the mechanical stuff. What I'm wondering though, is say they do call it totaled, what should I expect to get from it? It is a 98 Mustang GT with 130K on it. I have full coverage insurance through USAA. Also, saying they decide it's totaled, would it be better for me to buy a new car or fix this one? I'm going to have a Mustang no matter what, and preferably an SN-95. Whether it is the 4.6 or the 5.0 isn't too much of a concern to me one way or the other. If anyone is selling or knows someone who is selling their car, a heads up would be awesome. Money-wise, I think I have around $2500-$3000 in the bank, and that's without my insurance giving me anything yet. I'll keep you guys posted as to what's going on because I've never been in a car accident like this before and I can use all the help I can get. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 15th, 2010, 03:33 AM	#2
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sorry to hear man, At least no one got hurt though. Any pics? __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

April 15th, 2010, 03:45 AM	#3
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not yet. I thought about taking some last night when it happened, but I was kind of in shock and crying like a baby so I never did. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 15th, 2010, 06:31 AM	#4
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would guess that you'll get around $6k for it. __________________

April 15th, 2010, 07:11 AM	#5
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn that sucks dude, I bet that was a LONG and PAINFUL day for you. But like I always say, something good will come out of every bed experience. my honest opinion will be around 2-4k __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos Last edited by 01KnightRiderGT; April 15th, 2010 at 07:17 AM.

April 15th, 2010, 08:33 AM	#7
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Sorry to hear that, Atleast your ok! and damn that deer... __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

April 15th, 2010, 10:36 AM	#8
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	If I can get $6k for it that wont be too bad, I've been looking at some Mustangs on Craigslist and found a few that look kind of promising... 95 mustang GT 5.0 black on Bullitt 17'' wheels -First choice, $4300, 95 Mustang GT, bunch of mods. 1994 FORD MUSTANG GT -Second choice, $4000, 94 Mustang GT, a few mods. 1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L $4250 OBO -$4250, would have to swap my motor into it or at least change the heads over. 1996 Ford Mustang PURPLE PEOPLE EATER PHAT RIMS Runs Great -$4995, but seeing as it is a V6 with 169K you could probably jew them down a lot, though it IS purple which is kind of cool 1995 Mustang GT Convertible – Rare 5 Speed -$3950 95 Mustang GT convertible in very nice condition, will need new top soon though. In Seattle. 97'Ford Mustang coupe -$3500 97 Mustang, in Seattle, would have to call for more details. 1995 Mustang GT -$3000, 95 Mustang GT but it's in Seattle 1995 Bright Blue Ford Mustang -$3000, 95 Mustang V6 with new pain, in Seattle 1996 Ford Mustang, 3.8L V6, RED, low miles, great shape!!! -$2450, 96 Mustang V6, in Seattle Depending on what the insurance company decides to do, I want to get my car back no matter what. Whether for parts or to get fixed, not sure at this point. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12, SS brake lines, Last edited by 98FireyGT!; April 15th, 2010 at 10:39 AM.*

April 15th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#9
Gt98 Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ALbuquerque,NM Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 reviews	Take out a loan and get this 1996 Mystic Cobra Mustang

April 15th, 2010, 01:21 PM	#10
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wish.... I'm not making enough to be able to pay for a loan, pretty much all of my money goes to school and bills. The insurance company called again this morning, they're defintiely looking towards calling it a total loss. I asked about keping the car but they said that would knock off a lot of what money I would get back from them because they're going to sell it to some salvage yard to part out, and if I kept it then they would deduct how much they'd sell it off for. I'm just going to probably take the check and get a new car, especially if I can get something between $3500-$5000. Kinda just hoping the insurance company doesn't lowball me and give me a check for way less than it was worth. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 15th, 2010, 03:25 PM	#11
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Sorry about your car man. Good choice going for the pushrod 302 as your first choice. I have often wished i had gone that route. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1 Last edited by 97S281; April 15th, 2010 at 03:32 PM.

April 15th, 2010, 09:16 PM	#12
97Dustang Enthusiast 97 GT and 03 Cobra 12.75@105 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 595 iTrader: 0 reviews	usually a decent rule of thumb is go on kelley blue book and look up the trade in value of your car. that will give you a rough estimate of what you might be getting. that sucks that they call it totaled though __________________ 2003 COBRA FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS

April 15th, 2010, 10:00 PM	#13
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn man sorry to hear it... post up some pics when you get the chance __________________ 1998 Mustang GT- SOLD 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4" lift, Locker, Ford 8.8 and a shit ton of other junk- SOLD 1994 Mustang GT-306, E303.....

April 15th, 2010, 10:05 PM	#14
Garrett Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang gt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, sc Posts: 1,390 iTrader: 2 reviews	sucks man, Keep us posted __________________ myspace.com/garrettstarnes 2004 4.6 engine. Cold air intake. Stage2 clutch. Spec Flywheel. Intake spacer. Throtle Body spacer. More to come!

April 16th, 2010, 02:44 AM	#15
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I took some pics, but they're in RAW format and I don't have Photoshop to convert them to JPG, anyone know how to do it easy? Not sure how much youll be able to see from the pics, but when I went to look at it and get my stereo out today it made sense as to why they totaled it, there was a lot more body damage then I had first seen. The entire drivers side was dented in. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 16th, 2010, 12:23 PM	#17
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol, I was going too, the studs on the back of the housings were all busted up though so there was no point. My next pony is either going to have some angel eyes or be blacked out though. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 16th, 2010, 02:36 PM	#19
wannabeimportkiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2012 Race Red GT/CS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 2,101 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dude that sucks, im sorry to hear that. I hope you find something you like. __________________ 2012 Race Red GT/CS 98 GT-Gone NCMM ORIGINAL

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