I bought it -- I drove it -- I crashed it
01-25-2011, 10:57 AM
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Larry, sounds like a reasonable offer.
However, they expect you to go back and argue - right? They expect to have to pony up some more.
Hence they lowball.
Good offer, but go back for more!
However, they expect you to go back and argue - right? They expect to have to pony up some more.
Hence they lowball.
Good offer, but go back for more!
01-25-2011, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 50 Illinois Administrative Code, Part 919 - Rights of Recourse)
If within 30 days of a cash settlement, you can prove that you have purchased another vehicle, the company must pay the applicable sales tax, transfer and title fees in an amount equivalent to the value of the total loss vehicle.
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01-25-2011, 12:53 PM
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Not quite a bluff. In the settlement package, they provided me with text from the Illinois State Code. The state probably mandates that this particular language and items are sent to the consumer.
The code also states that you CANNOT retain the totaled vehicle, and that deductions for wear and tear cannot exceed $500. Really, I don't think that I'll have a hard time finding a car in the next 30 days.
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The code also states that you CANNOT retain the totaled vehicle, and that deductions for wear and tear cannot exceed $500. Really, I don't think that I'll have a hard time finding a car in the next 30 days.
larry
ive never seen that before... glad I don't live in IL...
yea, 30 days is tough.. goodluck man!
01-25-2011, 12:59 PM
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01-25-2011, 01:19 PM
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I have poked around, looking for a turbo. I dunno. Like the additional power, but I have this love for a stick shift. To me, that's part of the fun of having a sports car. Even though the Tip has paddle shifters, I still like the feeling of having my hand on the joystick of the rocket. That alone might be enough to keep me from going to the Turbo side of the fence.
Don't think that I haven't considered this !!
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Originally Posted by Ray S
One option to consider looking for on the new car might be PSM.....
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01-25-2011, 01:30 PM
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Larry
At that price you can get a nice C4S or maybe (if you can) move up to a 997 1st gen. I have seen a few under the $40k range.
Good luck on the hunt! I am sure you will be somehow excited shopping for a new car again
At that price you can get a nice C4S or maybe (if you can) move up to a 997 1st gen. I have seen a few under the $40k range.
Good luck on the hunt! I am sure you will be somehow excited shopping for a new car again
01-25-2011, 01:49 PM
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[QUOTE=larry47us;8242538]I have poked around, looking for a turbo. I dunno. Like the additional power, but I have this love for a stick shift. To me, that's part of the fun of having a sports car. Even though the Tip has paddle shifters, I still like the feeling of having my hand on the joystick of the rocket. That alone might be enough to keep me from going to the Turbo side of the fence.
Larry, you do know that you can get a manual shift turbo, right?
Larry, you do know that you can get a manual shift turbo, right?
01-25-2011, 01:54 PM
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I was going to say the same thing....
The prices are insane at this place but this guy has a nice selection of low mileage turbos with manual trans.
Here is one example:
http://www.holtmotorsports.com/inventory.php?vin=03996t
The prices are insane at this place but this guy has a nice selection of low mileage turbos with manual trans.
Here is one example:
http://www.holtmotorsports.com/inventory.php?vin=03996t
01-25-2011, 02:43 PM
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That's a new one on me. I thought that Porsche only made Turbos in a Tip. Maybe it is just reinforced by the fact that I have only seen Turbo Tips for sale.
I will have to open my blinders a bit more. But I think that it is still going to be beyond my price range. But it will be something to look at.
Just found a 2007 997 Coupe with 35K miles for $39.9. I might be able to stretch to that point. There has been some warranty work on the car - wonder if I can find out the detail. Don't want to end up buying someone else's problems.
But it is something to look at.
larry
I will have to open my blinders a bit more. But I think that it is still going to be beyond my price range. But it will be something to look at.
Just found a 2007 997 Coupe with 35K miles for $39.9. I might be able to stretch to that point. There has been some warranty work on the car - wonder if I can find out the detail. Don't want to end up buying someone else's problems.
But it is something to look at.
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01-25-2011, 04:33 PM
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Final Settlement
Just got a call from the adjuster at 21st Century Insurance. She agreed with me that the upgrade valuation that they gave me for the Targa ($250) wasn't enough. After considerable research, and discussions with her manager, they have agreed to total the car for:
$41,485
Now it's time to go car shopping.
Larry
$41,485
Now it's time to go car shopping.
Larry
01-25-2011, 04:35 PM
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Just got a call from the adjuster at 21st Century Insurance. She agreed with me that the upgrade valuation that they gave me for the Targa ($250) wasn't enough. After considerable research, and discussions with her manager, they have agreed to total the car for:
$41,485
Now it's time to go car shopping.
Larry
$41,485
Now it's time to go car shopping.
Larry