I too am sorry about the damage to your car. Please remember though, that however wonderful they are, they're just things, and, unlike you, can be replaced.

Although I understand the advice to get a lawyer, there's probably not going to be a high enough financial payout to make that cost-effective, unless you had injuries as well. The fair market value of your car prior to the accident was what? $4000 or so tops, right? If you give a lawyer a third of that, you'll be back down to where the insurance company's offer is likely to be.

Turbodiesel's advice is good. You know these cars better than the insurance adjuster. Check the value for cars like yours (rust free, working A/C, etc) on Ebay. It's possible to search completed auctions, so you can get a fair price quickly.

Again, I'm sorry about your car.

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Tjohn

82 300 SD
77 450 SL (gone)