Accident 09 mustang :(

Ouch. I've seen worse in the body shops before though so that's a good sign. My 04 GT whole passenger side was totaled by a truck it had frame damage and everything with the windshield smashed out. this was all with the last owner. I picked up the car from the dealer when it had 39k. If they fixed mine they should definitely fix that. Mine runs like a champ never had any engine damage

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I'm not an expert, but looks totaled to me. I do know the insurance company will look at the value of your Mustang and cost of repair. If the ratio is close to 90% (at least my ins co does), it's a goner (been there). If they do decide to repair, the value will probably plummet as it will show in carfax as a major repair. I've direct experience with that one. Am sure you'll get several comments from members here that have been down that road.

The upside, sounds like no one was hurt?

az.dsrt said:

If they do decide to repair, the value will probably plummet as it will show in carfax as a major repair. I've direct experience with that one. Am sure you'll get several comments from members here that have been down that road.

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you can sue the insurance/owner for deminished value. its not common knowledge so most ppl dont know that. you can only be awarded actual damages i.e you cant sue for $'s based on emotional attachment, etc. you claim would be for book value before accident minus book value after accident caused by the accident.

its filed as a seperate claim/lawsuit and will not effect the $$ for repair or loss of property.


oh and that car will not be fixed, its a total loss. however if your state allows you can buy it back as salvage with a salvage title and have it repaired

funkboy316 said:

you can sue the insurance/owner for deminished value. its not common knowledge so most ppl dont know that. you can only be awarded actual damages i.e you cant sue for $'s based on emotional attachment, etc. you claim would be for book value before accident minus book value after accident caused by the accident.

its filed as a seperate claim/lawsuit and will not effect the $$ for repair or loss of property.


oh and that car will not be fixed, its a total loss. however if your state allows you can buy it back as salvage with a salvage title and have it repaired

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Good information. Hope the OP reports back with the final verdict..

That almost happened to me a few weeks ago. Got gas before going to work. Was 2nd in line at the light turning left. Got the green arrow and we went. It was wet that morning, so I was going slow. Some ********* on a cell ran the red light and flew between the first car and me. If I wasn't paying attention, he would've hit me. If I was first in line, he would've hit me since I turn slow during wetness. Second time I've almost been hit by a red light runner (different cars though). Some people deserve some very bad things to happen to them by the way they drive.

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09 mustang own said:

okay so i was in an accident were this guy ran a red and my front right side of my car what do you guys think? the airbags didn't deploy and the engine still starts. my insurance company is looking into it now to get an estimate. you think they will total it or will i get to keep my stang? picture below

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Hello 09 mustang own,

Glad to learn you’re ok. If they decide on repairs, here’s some info on OEM collision parts.

Deysha

Mike_ said:

Well, if the frame is bent, the car is totaled. Driving on a bent frame is like walking on a fractured leg.

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thats not true. cars dont use the same type of frame they use to. subframes and unibody are repaired on a daily basis. yes its a lengthy and expensive process to repair them, but just because a cars "frame is bent" is not an instant total damage claim. on older ladder or box frames yes, most of the time it was unrepairable but not on todays cars.