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Old 06-18-09, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FDeez
Well... insurance isn't helping me too much. Insurance only offered 10k. Of course I did not state I had modifications on the policy, so modifications are not added in the value, nor did I expect them to be covered.
That's BS. Insurance is obligated to pay the fair market value of your vehicle. If the fair market value means the price is bumped up because of upgrades, then that is what they pay. Why do you suppose when you go to Kelly Blue Book or NADA to check the value they ask for a whole list of features--moon roof, A/C, CD player, chrome wheels, leather interior?

I do not know what the upgrades are specifically, but to the extent they enhanced the value, you are owed that by the insurance co. Don't be put off by insurance adjuster blather like that.

No, you will not get one for one price upgrades ( i.e., a RB catback you paid $525.00 for is not going to get you $525.00 added to the vehicle's value), but it does factor into pushing the vehicle into the higher end of the value range.
Old 06-19-09, 01:37 AM
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Wow that's sux to see an FD in that condition
Old 06-19-09, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jd to rescue
That's BS. Insurance is obligated to pay the fair market value of your vehicle. If the fair market value means the price is bumped up because of upgrades, then that is what they pay. Why do you suppose when you go to Kelly Blue Book or NADA to check the value they ask for a whole list of features--moon roof, A/C, CD player, chrome wheels, leather interior?

I do not know what the upgrades are specifically, but to the extent they enhanced the value, you are owed that by the insurance co. Don't be put off by insurance adjuster blather like that.

No, you will not get one for one price upgrades ( i.e., a RB catback you paid $525.00 for is not going to get you $525.00 added to the vehicle's value), but it does factor into pushing the vehicle into the higher end of the value range.
are you confused or am i?
10k claim for that damage... and 300 to buy the car back...
that doesnt come up to 9.7k of damage????
Old 06-19-09, 12:12 PM
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insurance companies don't do pay the fair market value i looked up my 93 and dealer values put it at 12k which ain't much. We seem to forget that the newest our cars could be is a 96. that puts the the 96 at 13 years. and mines at 16 crazy huh. cause the car still looks as fresh as any other car if not better than a majority of the cars today. but insurance companies only look at the numbers.
Old 06-20-09, 12:57 PM
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$300 is the price. Three zero zero. Well, minus my 1000 deductible, effectively making it a 8.7 settlement. I will most likely rebuild her.
Old 06-21-09, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by otaku85
insurance companies don't do pay the fair market value i looked up my 93 and dealer values put it at 12k which ain't much. We seem to forget that the newest our cars could be is a 96. that puts the the 96 at 13 years. and mines at 16 crazy huh. cause the car still looks as fresh as any other car if not better than a majority of the cars today. but insurance companies only look at the numbers.
Yes acutally they do. They pay for the cost of you to replace your vehicle with a "like" make/model. Not neccessarily is that "book" value. Many on here have done it, it takes a little leg work. You have to prove that "like" cars are selling for $xxxxx.xx not just book value.

And there were no '96 model cars shipped to the US.
Old 06-22-09, 10:32 AM
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Yes acutally they do. They pay for the cost of you to replace your vehicle with a "like" make/model. Not neccessarily is that "book" value. Many on here have done it, it takes a little leg work. You have to prove that "like" cars are selling for $xxxxx.xx not just book value.

And there were no '96 model cars shipped to the US.
sorry my mistake there were no 96's sold in the states but dealers like to markup FD's in Seattle and my insurance won't give me what a dealer would charge. If dealers in other areas charge less then that's awesome, but Washington likes to mark things up a lot like hybrids and sports cars. point is our cars are getting up there in age. i would pay 20k for my FD but insurance would pay 10-12k. i guess my insurance sucks.
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Time to necro this thread
Picked up from the body shop today


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Old 11-02-23, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fearlesschicken
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Picked up from the body shop today

Huh? Did you let it sit around for 14 years?
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Old 11-03-23, 12:31 AM
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I know @FDeez and have owned this car since 2018. Its first start was in Dec 2021 so it probably sat for 11-12 years. A lot of things have been refreshed or bought new. Finally decided to fix the body and paint it this year.
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Great to see it resurrected!
How soon do you think it will be back on the road ?
Old 11-03-23, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fearlesschicken
I know @FDeez and have owned this car since 2018. Its first start was in Dec 2021 so it probably sat for 11-12 years. A lot of things have been refreshed or bought new. Finally decided to fix the body and paint it this year.
Sat because of the damage, or something else?
Old 11-03-23, 09:33 AM
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Nice to see it wasn't just stripped and parted out. Looks like the paint came out nice
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Had been wondering what had happened to this car. Glad to see it in the condition it is in now.
Old 11-04-23, 10:49 AM
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Completely forgot about this since it's been 14 years! This is wholesome to see. Body/paint work came out great.
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Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Originally Posted by Adolph
Great to see it resurrected!
How soon do you think it will be back on the road ?
It has been drive-able since 2021 and I've gone on a few drives and meets without my rear bumper . I've got parts ordered from years ago in preparation but am still missing some random things. I've got restored parts with a nice layer of dust that I can FINALLY put on. I'm taking it slow putting back together but it shouldn't be long...

Originally Posted by Valkyrie
Sat because of the damage, or something else?
First couple years, I knew nothing of rotaries and didn't really have space to work on it. Got to meet some new friends/rotary owners after attending a 7's day drive and they gave me the tips/inspiration to get it going. The first start was scary but she gave me no trouble after cleaning the gas tank, fixing the fuel pump, adding some Marvel Mystery oil in the spark plug holes, rotating the motor with a ratchet, and verifying we had compression. I'm omitting a lot details here but I say there's a lot of work (and money) put in to get to this point. I felt like was a good time to post here since I'm on the home stretch. (Yeah, right. Project cars are never finished)
Old 11-04-23, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fearlesschicken
Thanks everyone for the kind words!


It has been drive-able since 2021 and I've gone on a few drives and meets without my rear bumper . I've got parts ordered from years ago in preparation but am still missing some random things. I've got restored parts with a nice layer of dust that I can FINALLY put on. I'm taking it slow putting back together but it shouldn't be long...


First couple years, I knew nothing of rotaries and didn't really have space to work on it. Got to meet some new friends/rotary owners after attending a 7's day drive and they gave me the tips/inspiration to get it going. The first start was scary but she gave me no trouble after cleaning the gas tank, fixing the fuel pump, adding some Marvel Mystery oil in the spark plug holes, rotating the motor with a ratchet, and verifying we had compression. I'm omitting a lot details here but I say there's a lot of work (and money) put in to get to this point. I felt like was a good time to post here since I'm on the home stretch. (Yeah, right. Project cars are never finished)
I’m asking why it sat before you bought it.
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Only FDeez can fully answer that.
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