2007 Yaris hatchback wrecked...odds of it getting totaled? Details inside

[Josh_G]

Originally Posted by tk-421

AFAIK, if the engine got damaged in the accident, it is very likely that it will be considered totalled.
Good to know everyone's OK.
Are you thinking about getting a new Yaris?

I'd like to get another Yaris, I know my wife would since she just loved that car. I'm basically hoping that with auto sales in the US being so poor lately, even Toyota's, that I could score a good deal with the money I get from the totaled Yaris. Basically, I still owe a couple thousand on the Yaris so I thought about calling the dealer that I bought the original Yaris from and see if something could be worked out. Kinda like the "pay off your trade no matter how much you owe.." deal, except that my trade is totaled (haha).

Seriously though if the dealer really wants to move a vehicle I could see them going for it, they 'forgive' the debt that I owe them, take the money I get from the totaled Yaris and some extra from me, then I get a new Yaris. That's getting ahead of myself though.


And it wasn't a ABS (or lack of) problem, just snowy roads, a slight hill, and poor timing with the brakes. My wife didn't slam the brakes, or even brake hard. We wrecked on the same hill that the 18 wheeler was stuck on, just that they were going uphill and we were going downhill.

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by Josh_G

And it wasn't a ABS (or lack of) problem, just snowy roads, a slight hill, and poor timing with the brakes. My wife didn't slam the brakes, or even brake hard. We wrecked on the same hill that the 18 wheeler was stuck on, just that they were going uphill and we were going downhill.

What kind of tires were you driving on?As i'm thinking snow tires might have made a big difference in the outcome.

[Josh_G]

Originally Posted by jambo101

What kind of tires were you driving on?As i'm thinking snow tires might have made a big difference in the outcome.

It was just the default tires that come with the Yaris, so probably all-season tires.