WRECKED!

[derrekg123]

Got t-boned the other day and now my big green machine is destroyed. I'm not sure what to do with her because I'm sure insurance is going to total her. What do you guys think?

 

[Bain64]

Does the rear door open/close? I'm guessing no, but if it does cash that insurance check, fix the suspension damage yourself and save the remaining until you've got to purchase a new vehicle. If the body damage bothers you, then I'm afraid it's time to put her down because insurance isn't going to pay enough..

 

[SnuffThePunkz]

That knuckle, Jesus.

Glad you walked away, body damage sucks but looks repairable.

That knuckle...

 

[John Christopher]

View attachment 27200 View attachment 27201 View attachment 27202 View attachment 27203 Got t-boned the other day and now my big green machine is destroyed. I'm not sure what to do with her because I'm sure insurance is going to total her. What do you guys think?

That's a bummer. Where can you find a truck like your for what the insurance is going to pay. If everything else is good on the truck it may be worth repairing. Don't take the first offer from the insurance company. Good luck.

 

[BillAlex]

I just paid $3,000 for a Reman engine and the cheapest I could get a used engine from a bone yard was low Twenties. Most were $2,100 to $2,500 and I couldn't believe how many miles these 5.4L 3V engines go before they are melted down. Not unusual to see engines with 200,000 miles and more. About the lowest mile engine was 100,000 miles and wanted $2,500. transmissions go for a couple of grand with a quick sale of a used one at around $1,200 to $1,500. So I think you are sitting on around $4,000 in engine and transmission depending on mileage. I think I would take your Insurance money, sell off what is left in parts and upgrade to a year or two newer. You might make out on this.
I was glad to hear that no one was hurt and you walked away from it. Expeditions are built like tanks and I would much rather be in one of those than a VW or *** trap.

 

[derrekg123]

Does the rear door open/close? I'm guessing no, but if it does cash that insurance check, fix the suspension damage yourself and save the remaining until you've got to purchase a new vehicle. If the body damage bothers you, then I'm afraid it's time to put her down because insurance isn't going to pay enough..

The back door does still open. Although I haven't checked to see if the window rolls down yet. I'm still waiting for insurance to get out to look at it then I'll decide what I'm going to do. She just hit 200,000 miles not that long ago..

 

[rjdelp7]

The rear quarter is part of the rockers and body structure. It will tough to replace or straighten, but not impossible. The rest appears minor. Looks like a control arm/spindle, door and running board. The boards are attached to the frame, so that may be bent. The hit looks above the frame. The door gaps, look straight.

 

[Joseph Tator]

That’s rough but that god you were in that tank and not one of these new pieces of plastic they sell nowadays

 

[knewblewkorvett]

Ouch....everybody okay?
I think the damage outweighs the existing value so the insurance company will probably total her. I know, that sux.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I was glad to hear that no one was hurt and you walked away from it. Expeditions are built like tanks and I would much rather be in one of those than a VW or *** trap.

I wrecked a 3-month-old Acura Integra in 1996 doing 130 mph on the interstate and walked away w/ only cuts, bruises, and a minor concussion (young, stupid, and reckless). That "*** trap" did very well.

("Christine" as I started calling her several years ago has since been totaled 3 more times according to the CarFax report and now has over 400K on the clock.)

 

[rjdelp7]

Ouch....everybody okay?
I think the damage outweighs the existing value so the insurance company will probably total her. I know, that sux.

If the damage exceeds the value, the insurance pays it book value an promptly drops your collision. You can purchase it back from insurance(for salvage price, by weight, probably around $600), but will carry a salvage title. So if they say its worth $2600, minus deductible, minus salvage. You may end up with around $1700 to fix it. A vehicle with a salvage title, is worth half of average book valve, if totaled and someone else's fault.

 

[uscgmac]

Take the money and find another one. In my area you can find clean ones for fairly cheap. I wouldnt sink the money into it to fix it. If the accident is not your fault then you will get the full value. I highly doubt your carrying full comp and collision on your insurance. Most likely basic liability insurance.

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[Yupster Dog]

I had a 02 4.6 2wd that I loved. less than 10,000 miles on a rebuilt engine, rebuilt trans and rebuilt rear end. driving to work one morning 2014, someone coming the other way on a two lane road came in my lane. rather than get in a head on I went for the ditch and hit a culvert slid sideways across someone's yard and hit a tree with the panel behind the rear door on the passenger side. my heart was broken I truly loved that truck. the insurance totaled it and I was like you what do I do? Because of all the money I just put into the truck I figured I would buy it back and try to recoup some money or use part on my next Expy. Well I bought it back from the insurance for $600 and had it towed to my yard. I ended up buying 02 EB 5.6 4x4 so none of the wrecked truck drive train would work. as far as selling out for parts, even though I had invoices and maintenance records to show low mile high quality parts I still ended up selling at regular used prices and after paying off the $600 for buying the truck back I only made a little money for a lot of work . Not to mention fines from the county for having it in my yard.
My suggestion keep it only to fix for your personal use (do not try to sell as working vehicle with a salvage title. just asking for a lawsuit) or let it go.....