Wrecked WRX Update. We have a Winner!

"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
02/02/2016 at 11:19 • Filed to: None

Yeah, I’m posting it a bit early. Lunchtime meeting is going to get in the way, so here we go!

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The estimated cost of repair is $10,007.31.

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[UPDATE: Yeah, I goofed. Galileo had the winning vote with $10,000.28. Somehow, I missed it.]

But the story isn’t over! The repair estimate doesn’t include any repairs to the rear suspension or drivetrain components. The body shop will file for a supplement once they put it on a lift and start taking it apart to assess the full damage.

This number is going to go higher. Probably a LOT higher.

For those who are curious, the breakdown of the votes is below. If two votes were cast with the same number and they didn’t update this morning, I used the one which posted first. The ones which are crossed out were disqualified. My condolences go out to Brian Silvestro. His vote came in after Clayton’s and he didn’t revise his vote this morning. Better luck next time.

Next time? Sure! We’ll play again when I receive the updated estimate.

Thanks for playing!

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DISCUSSION (35)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:23

I’m surprised that I’m the only one who suggested 1 million dollars.

Future next gen S2000 owner > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:24

I was sure tree-fiddy was going to win.

Party-vi > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:28

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:33

Woohoo! But seriously, I hope you get your car back together soon man, I know the feeling of waiting on the insurance machine to do its thing.

Pixel > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:34

Damn. That is high for not including suspension/drivetrain.

64Mali > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:36

If there is frame/Uni-body damage I would push to have them total it out. I can’t see it ever driving right after that.

BREADwagon > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:37

68 hours in labor!!!!

It looks like a minimum of $2g for labor and lets say $3g for parts (which is on the very cheap side)...you’re getting close to totalling it.

I always wondered about the qualifications for totalling a car. I thought it was 50% of the value of the car... is it 75% of the value PRE-accident? I figure the fact it would have an accident on record would hit the value of the car at least a few grand...do they take that into account?

Takuro Spirit > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:39

OH SO CLOSE. I was gonna go with 12k, I bet it finishes around there maybe with the suspension bits and bobs.

TheRealBicycleBuck > 64Mali
02/02/2016 at 11:40

That’s my biggest concern. I know the rear suspension is tweaked. I just don’t know what parts bent.

Kinja'd!!!

There’s a lot going on under there that could be wrong.

AndyG_UK > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:40

So once they stick it in the air and find out what mechanical bits need replacing it’s going to be totalled then?(it’s what I would want myself tbh!)

AkursedX > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:41

I’m still pretty confident of my estimate when they add in the mechanicals.

Steve in Manhattan > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:45

So what’s the over/under on the car getting written off?

TheRealBicycleBuck > BREADwagon
02/02/2016 at 11:47

They don’t take into account post-repair value. The 2014 WRX is holding its value very well. Retail value is $24-26,000. If the repair bill gets above $18,000 or so, they will consider totalling it.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 11:47

Coaches Challenge!

Kinja'd!!!

TheRealBicycleBuck > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 11:47

Ballpark - $18,000

TheRealBicycleBuck > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
02/02/2016 at 11:50

Well, dang! How did I miss that?

Post being edited....

Justin Hughes > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 12:20

So close!!! I should’ve gone up, not down. Oh well!

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 12:30

Vindication!!!!

I really didn’t want to have to address that miscarriage of officiating at the post game presser! You know, being frowned upon and all that.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
02/02/2016 at 14:12

There will be another round where you can yell at the official. I know some of you really enjoy doing it and others enjoy watching. This humble servant recognizes when he makes a mistake.

But don’t you DARE question me if I’m right!!!! You’ll find yourself thrown out of the game!

Brian Silvestro > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 14:44

The repair estimate doesn’t include any repairs to the rear suspension or drivetrain components

so then why did you make this post

TheRealBicycleBuck > Brian Silvestro
02/02/2016 at 15:08

The ball was already rolling. Besides, I have learned that this is the way it works - they provide an initial estimate then they revise it based on the shop tear-down.

Did you not have some fun with it? Or are you just full of sour grapes because you didn’t win?

Brian Silvestro > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 15:48

I just hope they total it, because if they don’t, you’re fucked !

TheRealBicycleBuck > Brian Silvestro
02/02/2016 at 15:51

Yeah, me too. I’ve already starting talking to my wife about trading it in. I just can’t stand the thought of going to a sedan.

Come on, Subaru, make a WRX Hatch for 2017!

Brian Silvestro > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 15:56

I think three of my friends now have broken down and gotten a sedan, they’re terribly ugly but they drive fantastically.

I still recommend a Fiesta ST though!!!!

TheRealBicycleBuck > Brian Silvestro
02/02/2016 at 16:12

Unfortunately, it’s too small. I have two kids who must fit comfortably in the back. The kids went with me to test-drive a FoST and a WRX, back-to-back. All votes were for the WRX.

Brian Silvestro > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 16:16

Yeah I’ve driven the FoST, the steering is considerably less good (blame the variable rack), and the car is much heavier, making hard to throw around, unlike the Fiesta.

Would much rather have the WRX over the Focus.

(get the RS tho)

TheRealBicycleBuck > Brian Silvestro
02/02/2016 at 16:36

There’s a white FiST that follows my morning route. I saw it again just this morning. Man, that thing is tiny .

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/02/2016 at 18:34

I’ll keep it in check, for now, but we’ll just have to see how things go in the next round...

Funktheduck > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/05/2016 at 10:42

Don't forget to have them include lost value if it's not totaled

TheRealBicycleBuck > Funktheduck
02/05/2016 at 11:55

Yep. I meet with them today to talk about the repair, lost value, replacing the tires, etc.

Funktheduck > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/05/2016 at 11:59

Prepare for a battle. Even when they admit fault they want to give you as little money as possible. Dunno if you’re going the lawyer route but they can be helpful.

Another trick they do is they'll send you a lowball check. If you keep/cash it they'll consider the case settled.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Funktheduck
02/05/2016 at 12:03

Know of any good tools for quantifying lost value?

Funktheduck > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/05/2016 at 12:34

No idea but wikihow has a thing on diminished value that would be a good starting point I'd think

TTercel > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/18/2016 at 14:20

Damn I went on vacation and missed this lol

TheRealBicycleBuck > TheRealBicycleBuck
02/18/2016 at 14:23

The next edition is coming soon. I just heard the shop called in the adjusters to discuss a supplement.