mattdavies Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hi Well I got caught out today by my new car ( not used to the power and RWD combination ) and as i came off a round about and round the corner on to a dual carriage way i hit a sign post. Completely my fault. Now the front end has been hit in the middle to about the back of the headlights, i am certain the insurance will write it off. The question is do i : Repair the front end ? ( radiators, bonnet, bumper, probably headlights, and the bracing behind it ) OR Break it for parts ? its a 1995 Auto RZ-S Supra with a smidge under 100k on the clock. All opinions welcome, i have learnt a very good lesson today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Depends in what parts are on the car as to whether it will be worth breaking mate!? Auto TTs can sell as high as £10k if mint with some nice parts! Stick up a few pics of the damage, as it may be worth a fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 you could sell it to me? insurance co will defo write it off if it has that damage...so depends if it will effect your no claims etc etc... they write them off now for as little as scratches or skuffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Get some Pics up as Mark has said, so we can see how much damage there is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 How much did you pay for the supra? You could source must of the part you need second hand to keep the cost down. I should think it would all be cosmetic and not any structural damage. Can you get some pics so people can see the damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Ok then ill go out now and take some on my crapberry. i Paid £3900 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 That sucks You ok after the crash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 If you have the knowledge and time to do most of the work yourself, then the parts you should be able to find here, either through the sale section or the traders like Keron Glad no one was hurt and it's a real shame to hear it caught you out so quickly, unfortunately you won't be the last to get caught out by the Supra Breaking is an option, but to be honest it's a pain to do unless you have plenty of time, if your not going to do the repairs, either put it up hear as a crash repairable or speak to Keron From memory you are not that old, so claiming on your insurance would proberbly be a big no no unless you have to Good Luck and least you are okay bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 its dark and only have my crapberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 well claiming is my only option as the post i hit had a light on it which subsequently flew off the top ( was attached just slide on top) and hit someones car parked on their drive, so they need new windscreen, drivers window and door frame repaired. I will have to do some research and way up my options, but any more advise will not go un-listened to ( or unread in this case ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 That looks like pretty heavy damage mate, think we will need a few pics in daylight and if you can, lift the bonnet, s o we can see if it's gone right back through the crash bar That will definately be written off I am afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sorry to hear this but it could have been much worse, at least no one was hurt. You'll get over £3k breaking a stock auto TT, so I'd probably go down that route. Your engine complete with turbos etc will be worth circa £1500 alone. Repairing this to a good standard will be expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clancy2k Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Shame to see a supra wrecked sorry dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Gutted. You've only had it a week too What a shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 That is a fair bit of damage. As said see if you can lift the bonnet and take some pics in the day light but to be honest I think that is a right off. Sorry about the car fella esp seeing you haven't had very long but at least you or anyone was not hurt so you can always start again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Not sure i will be able to start again due to insurance premiums being the way they are, plus I'm 23 with no NCB now. I will take some pics tomorrow if i can get the bonnet open. the one thing I'm reasonably sure about is buying back off the insurer even if i only get my money back on what i paid for it off the insurer. Ideally winning the lottery in the next week wouldn't go a miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Not sure i will be able to start again due to insurance premiums being the way they are, plus I'm 23 with no NCB now. I will take some pics tomorrow if i can get the bonnet open. the one thing I'm reasonably sure about is buying back off the insurer even if i only get my money back on what i paid for it off the insurer. Ideally winning the lottery in the next week wouldn't go a miss Can you actually buy the car back of the insurance company? I have wrote off a few cars in my time but when trying to buy them back from the insurance company they won't sell them back to me. Or is that just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 A friend of mine suggested i did and not to let them take it away, i will discuss it further with him tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sorry to hear about this mate, as I spun my MkIII into a barrier coming off a roundabout once on an adverse camber, in the wet with almost slick rear tyres but still legal, on a quiet Sunday morning rushing to clock in at work 26 miles away and knowing that I would only just make it. Luckily it was minor damage and I fixed it. Tough cars them. I'm glad you're doing the right thing though, re. the other car but see if you can settle that in cash. Legally, of course, you 'have' to 'fess up but it will be expensive for a long time vs. a one-off payment. That is if they don't claim for whiplash, of course! At least you didn't roll through a brick wall and land in someone's living room on your roof like a guy I worked with once. He was on speed he said, chasing his mate around a corner in an Escort late one evening and he lost control, went through a wall and then literally into the house. He just got out of the upside-down car, right infront of the sofa and said of the damage, "Oh, that'll be ok" etc. and kept talking about how he was going to be a big shot in The City (as he was a stock trader back in the 80's) and the couple who were sitting watching telly just stared at him in shock. Just incase you need a laugh, no offence guys! I just made the names up and Nigel is the one on the right. Lamp, Stock Supra & Two Smoking Tyres "What was that Nigel? A wounded Zebra?" "No, 'arry, I said Supra, you Muppet!" "Right, get the bricks 'arry. I'm 'avin' the wheels and young Trevor can 'ave the stereo. 'e's good wiv electrics, aincha my Son? 'e's got one of those Nundildo Sexboxes." "Now 'urry up, before those ***kin' pikeys see it. They'll 'ave it stripped bare before you can say caravan." "I ***kin' 'ate pikeys." "Shut up 'arry and get that jack ready." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sorry to hear about this mate, as I spun my MkIII into a barrier coming off a roundabout once on an adverse camber, in the wet with almost slick rear tyres but still legal, on a quiet Sunday morning rushing to clock in at work 26 miles away and knowing that I would only just make it. Luckily it was minor damage and I fixed it. Tough cars them. I'm glad you're doing the right thing though, re. the other car but see if you can settle that in cash. Legally, of course, you 'have' to 'fess up but it will be expensive for a long time vs. a one-off payment. That is if they don't claim for whiplash, of course! At least you didn't roll through a brick wall and land in someone's living room on your roof like a guy I worked with once. He was on speed he said, chasing his mate around a corner in an Escort late one evening and he lost control, went through a wall and then literally into the house. He just got out of the upside-down car, right infront of the sofa and said of the damage, "Oh, that'll be ok" etc. and kept talking about how he was going to be a big shot in The City (as he was a stock trader back in the 80's) and the couple who were sitting watching telly just stared at him in shock. Just incase you need a laugh, no offence guys! I just made the names up and Nigel is the one on the right. Lamp, Stock Supra & Two Smoking Tyreshttp://gallery.photo.net/photo/14752482-md.jpg "What was that Nigel? A wounded Zebra?" "No, 'arry, I said Supra, you Muppet!" "Right, get the bricks 'arry. I'm 'avin' the wheels and young Trevor can 'ave the stereo. 'e's good wiv electrics, aincha my Son? 'e's got one of those Nundildo Sexboxes." "Now 'urry up, before those ***kin' pikeys see it. They'll 'ave it stripped bare before you can say caravan." "I ***kin' 'ate pikeys." "Shut up 'arry and get that jack ready." That is the most bizare post i have ever seen. Are you sure your not on speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 That is the most bizare post i have ever seen. Are you sure your not on speed? So sue me for having an imagination. Anyway, I don't need drugs. Talking shite comes naturally to me. The story about my workmate is true though, as was my wee accident back in 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 So sue me for having an imagination. Anyway, I don't need drugs. Talking $#@!e comes naturally to me. The story about my workmate is true though, as was my wee accident back in 2000. Lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 So sue me for having an imagination. Anyway, I don't need drugs. Talking shite comes naturally to me. The story about my workmate is true though, as was my wee accident back in 2000. So Nigel isn't real ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 im currently morpheus's biggest fan:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 So Nigel isn't real ? I like to think im real anyway! Am I not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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