Bent unibody, fixable?

republikaV2 · March 8th, 2011, 11:04 PM

Hey everyone! I have a 2011 Mustang and I was t-boned by a Ford F150 a week ago and it caused structural damage to it, as well as emotional damage to me

I've only had it two months. I had it towed to the dealership where I bought it cause they have a collision center. I was wondering if this is completely fixable and just let them fix it, or should I fight to have it totaled out? I went there today to look at what they've done so far....well I'll post a couple pics so you can see...

republikaV2 · March 8th, 2011, 11:05 PM

Any help would be greatly appreciated..

southfour! · March 8th, 2011, 11:10 PM

it may be fixable but since the car is so new i would total it. Your resell value is going to go down a lot being rebuilt vs that of a brand new car.

mcqueen · March 8th, 2011, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by southfour

it may be fixable but since the car is so new i would total it. Your resell value is going to go down a lot being rebuilt vs that of a brand new car.

+1. Especially if there is damage to the frame. I've heard plenty of people say their car never drove the same after having to have the frame fixed after a collision. I'm assuming the F150 was at fault so his insurance is picking up the tab and they're going to want to just fix it. But I would definitely do as south said and push for it to be totaled. I personally wouldn't buy a car that has had the frame damaged unless they were giving me one hell of a deal.

mp4 player · March 8th, 2011, 11:28 PM

Why are they already doing work on it if it hasn't been decided if it's being fixed yet?

Is there really frame damage? Hard to tell from the pics.

republikaV2 · March 8th, 2011, 11:39 PM

They're still trying to estimate the total cost of damage...so far it's around $12k. They gave me a list of repairs so far and it included structural realignment. I kinda hope it's not totaled, it being new and all (but I didnt express that to the insurance co.). And yes it was the trucks fault

southfour! · March 9th, 2011, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by republikaV2

They're still trying to estimate the total cost of damage...so far it's around $12k. They gave me a list of repairs so far and it included structural realignment. I kinda hope it's not totaled, it being new and all (but I didnt express that to the insurance co.). And yes it was the trucks fault

If that were my car i would defiantly want a new one.

Tang Stang · March 9th, 2011, 08:47 AM

I would push for it to be totaled, but from the looks of the damage, I doubt they will total it.

SlowSix · March 9th, 2011, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Tang Stang

I would push for it to be totaled, but from the looks of the damage, I doubt they will total it.

+1. Hope for it to be totaled, but I doubt they will considering it being brand new

sickfox · March 9th, 2011, 10:39 AM

Fight for totaled, I wouldnt want a new car that was rebuilt and patched up. f that.

ag11hockey · March 9th, 2011, 12:22 PM

thats so shitty. i would hope they total it so you can get a new one. best of luck man

March 8th, 2011, 11:04 PM	#1
republikaV2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bent unibody, fixable? Hey everyone! I have a 2011 Mustang and I was t-boned by a Ford F150 a week ago and it caused structural damage to it, as well as emotional damage to me I've only had it two months. I had it towed to the dealership where I bought it cause they have a collision center. I was wondering if this is completely fixable and just let them fix it, or should I fight to have it totaled out? I went there today to look at what they've done so far....well I'll post a couple pics so you can see...

March 8th, 2011, 11:10 PM	#3
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,550 iTrader: 3 reviews	it may be fixable but since the car is so new i would total it. Your resell value is going to go down a lot being rebuilt vs that of a brand new car. __________________ H/C/I V6 BMC Member: 12521 Cam Video My Build Thread

March 8th, 2011, 11:28 PM	#5
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	Why are they already doing work on it if it hasn't been decided if it's being fixed yet? Is there really frame damage? Hard to tell from the pics. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

March 9th, 2011, 08:47 AM	#8
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would push for it to be totaled, but from the looks of the damage, I doubt they will total it. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

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March 8th, 2011, 11:05 PM	#2
republikaV2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any help would be greatly appreciated..

March 8th, 2011, 11:39 PM	#6
republikaV2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	They're still trying to estimate the total cost of damage...so far it's around $12k. They gave me a list of repairs so far and it included structural realignment. I kinda hope it's not totaled, it being new and all (but I didnt express that to the insurance co.). And yes it was the trucks fault

March 9th, 2011, 12:22 PM	#11
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats so shitty. i would hope they total it so you can get a new one. best of luck man

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