KaiBosh Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 So I went out Friday night and drove down a quiet, dark street and heard two loud bangs. Someone thought it would be a good idea to build a spit of kerb out into the road for no apparent reason and the streetlamps are broken so I didn't see it. I've hit it at about 15mph and popped the back tyre. The assessor rang today; I've bent the wishbones and written the car off FFS. Now my first instinct obviously is to get another Supra but I was just wondering if there was an alternative. I'll be honest, I like Supes for the power-to-price ratio and the stunning good looks. Are there any other motors that possess similar qualities? Or even come close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Can you not buy back and repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiBosh Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Looking at the figures and the current state of the market, it's looking like letting it go is the sensible option, despite what my heart is telling me. I'm still in mourning tbh but with things as they are, it's the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Check their valuation price before anything else. What is the car spec? NA, TT, auto, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiBosh Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 It's a Jap manual NA. Repair comes to two and a half, they value it at three and a half, which is not bad, to be fair. I don't need a practical car, my missus drives the family-wagon and I cycle to work so it's just a toy though I do need backseats for occasional babyseat use. She's VERY keen for me not to get another sports bike so what else is there in this price range? It's all dross as far as I can make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 you bent some wishbones and wrote the car off? wtf. whats that to repair? a couple of hundred quid for some 2nd hand ones pluss labour? edit - Whats the full list of damage? 2.5k for some wishbones? wtf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 All that damage at only 15mph?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 you bent some wishbones and wrote the car off? wtf. whats that to repair? a couple of hundred quid for some 2nd hand ones pluss labour? edit - Whats the full list of damage? 2.5k for some wishbones? wtf. If it's only wishbone damage you can easily repair it for a hundred quid or so. How on earth did the 2.5k price come about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiBosh Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 I've not seen the bill but I think both rims were gouged, the tracking was knocked out, wishbones bent and I'm presuming the axle bent too. The bodywork was untouched from what I could see. Dunno much about this stuff really, it's the first time I've hit anything in 16 years. Thought I'd chuck a bit on top and get a TT maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I've not seen the bill but I think both rims were gouged, the tracking was knocked out, wishbones bent and I'm presuming the axle bent too. The bodywork was untouched from what I could see. Dunno much about this stuff really, it's the first time I've hit anything in 16 years. Thought I'd chuck a bit on top and get a TT maybe. When they offer you £2k for the car you might reconsider this approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 TT insurance won't be pretty if you've just written-off an NA. Get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiBosh Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 They've offered 3500. I got a bit to add to it aswell but nothing I've seen so far holds any interest for me. Just wondered if anyone could suggest alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Whats your budget for a new car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 after all is said and done getting it back and repairing it will be cheeper than buying a new one and then insuring it with 0 no claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 This should do the job. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MITSUBISHI-PAJERO-MONSTER-TRUCK-BIGFOOT-WIDE-ARCH-EVO_W0QQitemZ190320730664QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2c4fffe228&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 It will fly over them pesky curbs;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Or this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flying-Fish-Marlin-Two-Seat-Recreational-Hovercraft_W0QQitemZ220449683473QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Power_Boats?hash=item3353d33811&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiBosh Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 I might have to mate. I think me eyesight must be going; gettin old now. Praps I should just buy a Volvo and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 So I went out Friday night and drove down a quiet, dark street and heard two loud bangs. Someone thought it would be a good idea to build a spit of kerb out into the road for no apparent reason and the streetlamps are broken so I didn't see it. I've hit it at about 15mph and popped the back tyre. The assessor rang today; I've bent the wishbones and written the car off FFS. Now my first instinct obviously is to get another Supra but I was just wondering if there was an alternative. I'll be honest, I like Supes for the power-to-price ratio and the stunning good looks. Are there any other motors that possess similar qualities? Or even come close? In answer to your question, for the money there is no alternative to the Supra. Bang for your buck is phenomenal..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Or this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flying-Fish-Marlin-Two-Seat-Recreational-Hovercraft_W0QQitemZ220449683473QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Power_Boats?hash=item3353d33811&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 i want one of them woohoo:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'd like to see the list of damage before commenting but front and rear lower arms full retail are only approx £400 from Toyota so unless youve done more damage then their taking the p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'd like to see the list of damage before commenting but front and rear lower arms full retail are only approx £400 from Toyota so unless youve done more damage then their taking the p really? I thought they were about £800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've not seen the bill but I think both rims were gouged, the tracking was knocked out, wishbones bent and I'm presuming the axle bent too. The bodywork was untouched from what I could see. Dunno much about this stuff really, it's the first time I've hit anything in 16 years. Thought I'd chuck a bit on top and get a TT maybe. Take the money, follow your head, not your heart, the figure you spoke of is very generous. You can buy a TT for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I might have to mate. I think me eyesight must be going; gettin old now. Praps I should just buy a Volvo and be done with it I found that a satisfactory move, but I am already old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 really? I thought they were about £800 I have changed all of mine so have fairly up to date prices, thats only for the 2 lower arms though, i guess he's only bent 2 as he said he got 2 wheels that are buggered as well. As CW says, take the £3500 and run lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 If it's bent a forged steel lower arm you can bet the hub itself is bent. And what if it's rammed the driveshaft into the diff, which it almost certainly will have done, say a shaft and second hand diff change. Subframe damage.... ? Run baby, run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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