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Originally Posted by davestlouis
Could go either way. Other factors are as follows:
1. downtime...some companies will factor in the $1000 or more for a long-term rental
2. salvage value...if a particular vehicle can draw a large salvage bid, they will kill it
3. hidden damage...some shops and appraisers are inclined to make an allowance for hidden damage to push a car over into total loss land, so they don't get bitten later in the process by a car that didn't look like a total loss initially, but becomes one mid-way through the repair.
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I can personally speak to #3. My beloved dodge stealth was hit in a snowstorm this winter and it looked like it just needed a new bumper and dents/paint banged out of the door. Turns out there was severe structural damage since it was hit by a truck and endured a previous rear end collision a few years ago. It was totaled but still looked/ran alright except for the bumper.
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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.
Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth
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