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Probably totaled :(

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by darkfader, Dec 23, 2018.

  1. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:07 PM
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    darkfader

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    Went to visit my folks for dinner this evening and on the way home someone in the oncoming lane got sideways in the snow and took me out. Dark, snowing, it happened so fast I never even got to hit the brakes. Full airbag deployment, I’m fine. Drivers of the other two vehicles left in ambulances.

    So bummed. If anyone has advice on dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance, I’m all ears. I feel a good fcking coming. And not the good kind. I don’t know my payoff and won’t know until Thursday, but I’m positive it’s more than kbb. Of course no GAP insurance on my end either. Oh well.

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  2. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    Holy shit! Hope everyone is ok!

    I can’t offer any advice as all my accidents have been with at fault drivers without insurance.
     
  3. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    darkfader

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    The police told me they won’t have the report done until tomorrow, I really hope she has insurance. I’m sure that was a nightmare.
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    Oh yea. Sheriffs, states, two FD’S and two ambulances on scene. Cops said report would be finished by tomorrow.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    this sucks but...Glad you are safe! 4Runner can be replaced, you can't be.
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    Did the curtain airbags deploy? Kinda hard to tell in the pic.

    If they did I’d venture to say that’s a total. The front end damage is significant to boot but considering what mine went through last year I would hazard to say it’s fixable. Of course YMMV.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2018 at 10:15 PM
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    Depending who your insurance company is, start the claim with yours and let them go after the other drive on your behalf.
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2018 at 4:34 AM
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    Thanks everyone. Curtains deployed. Everything deployed except for passengers dash bag. I have geico, they said file the claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance and they would help if I needed them to. Hopefully I can get the report today and start the process.ED835EB2-5846-40D8-9F0C-A00DD00AF080.jpg92FD0229-0CB0-405F-AD33-D15A95D0860E.jpg
     
  9. Dec 24, 2018 at 4:57 AM
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    Glad 4runner held strong for you!
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    4Runner can be replaced. Glad you are ok!
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2018 at 6:04 AM
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    If the frame is buckled itll probably be totaled, i got totaled out on my 15 tacoma, 20180502_050629.jpg 20180502_174156.jpg 20180502_160635.jpggot hit by an f250 going like 45 ish. No air bag deployment.

    Sorry this happened to you.glad your okay.
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2018 at 10:21 AM
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    So glad you are safe! I'm sure this is not what you wanted to deal with over the holidays but thankfully, you walked away from an awful experience.

    Hope your insurance covers everything1
     
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  13. Dec 24, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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    Glad you are safe!!!
     
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    Glad you are fine, health and family first. You were well being protected in a higher frame truck with working safety features.
     
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  15. Dec 24, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Sorry man, glad you are ok. 4Runner hold their value quite well, so you may not be upside down in the loan. Look around Craigslist and see what they are selling for in your area. Remember that everything is a negotiation. Good luck and merry Christmas.
     
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  16. Dec 24, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    so the 4runner did the job protecting you ... that is most important .. good you owned this beast no one in you runner got hurt. runner is totaled .. I have seen other 4 runners just hit a small tree in a parking lot pedal confusion totaled..

    what your next step maybe is , having to sue the driver that lost control .. the insurance company will not pay out the full cost of your 4runner blue book value ..cost of rental vehicle and other costs.also stall for payment .. and offer low amounts send you peanut checks etc.. if your not happy with the response and the amount perhaps you can file a lawsuit . most times insurance company will not want to go down that road very bad for insurance company..

    good luck .
     
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  17. Dec 24, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    That sucks man :(
     
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  18. Dec 26, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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    Very sorry to see the smashed 4runner but glad you're ok
     
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  19. Dec 30, 2018 at 10:24 AM
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    First and foremost, thank God you are safe and without serious injury. With that said, this could possibly be an opportunity to upgrade!
     

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