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Originally Posted by nhdoc
I'd have to echo this sentiment, but I honestly don't think they have to give you the choice at this point. It doesn't hurt to ask however. The fact is I have never been completely satisfied with any major body repairs, there are always issues that are not resolved. You may be better off getting the cash out of it now and walking away rather than dealing with a car that has had major crash repair work done to it. Remember, when you go to sell it everyone is going to ask if it has ever been in an accident...when you dislcose this it will be very hard to find a buyer for it.
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I did raise these issues with State Farm. My shop, however, told them the value of the car is $16.5k and they accepted that. They told me they'd give me the 7500 and let me decide whether to do the repairs or not, but not the 16.5. They said that purchase price is not relevant.
I guess I'll just have to drive the car forever. On the other hand, I think that this is a car somebody will always want, even if not for top dollar.
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