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TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 12:26 PM

lol if they total it see if you can pay the salvage fee and keep it and part the sucker out... usually if the ins totals the car you can buy it back for $50 bux.

PetersRedYaris · 11-04-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

lol if they total it see if you can pay the salvage fee and keep it and part the sucker out... usually if the ins totals the car you can buy it back for $50 bux.

Seriously? Where in God's name did you hear this? Salvaged cars go to auctions where they are sold to the highest bidder, unless the insurance company has it on a call (basically a reserve that wasn't met). I've seen vehicles sell anywhere between $25 and $25,000+.

Insurance companies are in the business of making money, or saving money. What will cost them less money? Fixing your wrecked car, or buying it from you and selling it at auction to repay some of the cost? The option that costs them less money is what they will do.

They don't simple sell them back at $25 a pop...

rob323 · 11-04-2008, 01:10 AM

I was bidding on a repairable write off Echo which had fresh water flood damage up to windscreen height (therefore engine and ecu stuffed, body work perfect), I stopped bidding at a grand, it went for almost $4000 to a wrecker.

Phaeton · 11-02-2008, 12:36 PM

Same thing happened to my wifes 91 camry.
We never did figure out what really caused it.

tuckevalastin · 11-02-2008, 01:21 PM

....

Or there was a problem with car's electrical systems that caused a fire, or am I looking too far into this?

TheRealEnth · 11-02-2008, 01:31 PM

i thought there was an airbag around that area?

ddongbap · 11-02-2008, 02:19 PM

Thats pretty gnarly.

TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 03:37 PM

i'dmake them give you a loaded S for the hassle

TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 03:38 PM

or get you an asian S model :)

CKaelin · 11-02-2008, 03:57 PM

You should try Chantix. Worked for me.. My Yaris still smells new!

Sorry that sucks!

Sodium Duck · 11-02-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CKaelin

You should try Chantix. Worked for me.. My Yaris still smells new!

Sorry that sucks!

The FDA and Pfizer have made statements that Chantix is linked to changes in mood, depression, agression, and suicidal ideations. I think it was May 18th they came out with that. I just recently saw one of those cheesy law/sue somebody commercials about it. Be careful!

However, I doubt that the cigarettes had anything to do with this -- as we can plainly see the butts in his ash tray (which is intact) not on fire/melted in any way.

CKaelin · 11-03-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

The FDA and Pfizer have made statements that Chantix is linked to changes in mood, depression, agression, and suicidal ideations. I think it was May 18th they came out with that. I just recently saw one of those cheesy law/sue somebody commercials about it. Be careful!

However, I doubt that the cigarettes had anything to do with this -- as we can plainly see the butts in his ash tray (which is intact) not on fire/melted in any way.

Are you a smoker?

contraband831 · 11-02-2008, 09:57 PM

the silver round thing in the center side compartment, is that a flash light? maybe with the heat it exploded, (well the batteries exploded) my 2 cents.

TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 10:42 PM

well they obviously weren't paying attention when they put your yaris together.. the steering wheel is on the wrong side

TheRealEnth · 11-03-2008, 11:35 AM

god damn, Mad dog is a detective =D

*MAD DOG* · 11-03-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

god damn, Mad dog is a detective =D

Me, super slueth? It was captavise with the can of spam in the laundry!

cleong · 11-03-2008, 12:05 PM

If you're in Brisbane and the car has to go to the scrapyard, I'd be interested in buying the steering column off you. Australian Yarii steering wheels are adjustable for tilt and reach, aren't they?

*MAD DOG* · 11-03-2008, 12:10 PM

^
Only on the YRS and YRX model, the YR (base model) does not have adjustable reach.

11-02-2008, 12:26 PM	#1
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	lol if they total it see if you can pay the salvage fee and keep it and part the sucker out... usually if the ins totals the car you can buy it back for $50 bux. __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-02-2008, 01:31 PM	#6
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	i thought there was an airbag around that area? __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-02-2008, 03:37 PM	#8
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i'dmake them give you a loaded S for the hassle __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#9
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	or get you an asian S model :) __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-02-2008, 03:57 PM	#10
CKaelin Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 140	You should try Chantix. Worked for me.. My Yaris still smells new! Sorry that sucks! __________________ My other ride's a Gixxer!

11-04-2008, 01:10 AM	#3
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	I was bidding on a repairable write off Echo which had fresh water flood damage up to windscreen height (therefore engine and ecu stuffed, body work perfect), I stopped bidding at a grand, it went for almost $4000 to a wrecker.

11-02-2008, 12:36 PM	#4
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	Same thing happened to my wifes 91 camry. We never did figure out what really caused it.

11-02-2008, 01:21 PM	#5
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	.... Or there was a problem with car's electrical systems that caused a fire, or am I looking too far into this?

11-02-2008, 02:19 PM	#7
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Thats pretty gnarly.

11-02-2008, 09:57 PM	#13
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	the silver round thing in the center side compartment, is that a flash light? maybe with the heat it exploded, (well the batteries exploded) my 2 cents. __________________

11-02-2008, 10:42 PM	#14
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	well they obviously weren't paying attention when they put your yaris together.. the steering wheel is on the wrong side __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-03-2008, 11:35 AM	#15
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	god damn, Mad dog is a detective =D __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-03-2008, 12:05 PM	#17
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	If you're in Brisbane and the car has to go to the scrapyard, I'd be interested in buying the steering column off you. Australian Yarii steering wheels are adjustable for tilt and reach, aren't they? __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

11-03-2008, 12:10 PM	#18
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	^ Only on the YRS and YRX model, the YR (base model) does not have adjustable reach. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

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