Think they're gonna total it. '96 E300D

[Bill Ladd]

What should I do?

Some bozo ran into my wife. +458,000 miles, but meticulously maintained by me and both previous owners (forumites). This car runs like a friggen' top, damn it!!

Nationwide adjuster says they'll probably total it - NC law dictates damage at or above 75% value is total loss. Both doors smashed, rocker panel crunched, both fenders dinged.

In the last two weeks I did: motor mounts; all clear lines and new shutoff valve; new crank breather hoses and fittings; new glowplugs; new radiator; new E300 emblem. Sitting in the shop I have the serpentine belt tensioner shock and a new crank breather.

Since I purchased the car, I've rebuilt the front end, rebuilt the entire A/C system, R&R'd the timing chain and H20 pump, replaced door/window switches to make all systems 100%, etc...

We had planned to make a million miles with this car. I guess life is what happens while we're making plans, huh?