What was the outcome of this situation? Any tips or others faced with this situation?

KBB shows only about $2000 retail value, about $1000 private party value. That is what most INS companies are going to go with. Unless you car is way above "average" you will have difficulty getting any more. You will need to do the research and document with photos and reciepts that your car is above average.

If you can make your case and hold out a few weeks, the INS will settle. Adjusters have several cases at any one time. Their supervisors are on their case about "open" claims. The adjuster is under pressure...not you.

Call the state insurance commissioner, that will get the INS company's attention fast.

Your claim is chump change. Now a brand new $50,000+ car or injury claim is much different.

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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5