And another one bites the dust - Toyota Yaris Forums

jkonrath · 04-10-2009, 01:00 PM

Crap. Was driving to work yesterday, and some jackhole changes lanes in front of the SUV in front of me quick, and a split second later, traffic is stopped, but I'm not, and CRUNCH.

The good news: I am not hurt. Airbags did not deploy (I was going maybe 30, but hit at a weird angle.) No apparent suspension damage. No frame damage. No leaking fluids. No glass damage. No metal outside of the front clip was damaged. And the CPA that pushed me to the side didn't scratch up my rear bumper.

The bad news: the aircleaner box evaporated, and everything on the driver's side of the engine bay is askew. Radiator support is all bent up.

Anxiously awaiting the call from the insurance adjuster as my baby sits alone at a body shop. Break it to me gently - do you guys think it's a total? It's an 08 with 18,000 miles - otherwise in excellent shape. I'm guessing the KBB value is like $11K? $12K? I still owe $8500. I would love more than anything to just not have a car for six weeks and get her back. If I walk away with a couple grand and no second car payment anymore (but higher insurance) I will survive. But man, I love this car!!!

Side note: I get home and find out Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart got in a wreck just hours before and was killed. So, some perspective there.

04-10-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
jkonrath Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4	And another one bites the dust Crap. Was driving to work yesterday, and some jackhole changes lanes in front of the SUV in front of me quick, and a split second later, traffic is stopped, but I'm not, and CRUNCH. The good news: I am not hurt. Airbags did not deploy (I was going maybe 30, but hit at a weird angle.) No apparent suspension damage. No frame damage. No leaking fluids. No glass damage. No metal outside of the front clip was damaged. And the CPA that pushed me to the side didn't scratch up my rear bumper. The bad news: the aircleaner box evaporated, and everything on the driver's side of the engine bay is askew. Radiator support is all bent up. Anxiously awaiting the call from the insurance adjuster as my baby sits alone at a body shop. Break it to me gently - do you guys think it's a total? It's an 08 with 18,000 miles - otherwise in excellent shape. I'm guessing the KBB value is like $11K? $12K? I still owe $8500. I would love more than anything to just not have a car for six weeks and get her back. If I walk away with a couple grand and no second car payment anymore (but higher insurance) I will survive. But man, I love this car!!! Side note: I get home and find out Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart got in a wreck just hours before and was killed. So, some perspective there. Attached Images

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode