RachelnLa Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Yikes. Sorry. But yippie! The excitement begins all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 MFT--that's what I yelled at the guy who hit my car! Adair and Ryan McEachern 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninsd Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 MFT--that's what I yelled at the guy who hit my car! Bazinga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 LOL, Yippie's mom should be a standup comedian....thanks for the laughs :hysterical: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I am told Hippie's twin will be on the lot tomorrow. State Farm has been a lamb so far (I think my totally blameless story helps) and I got the financial word today. I had no gap coverage, which I will get this next time for Yippie having dodged the metaphorical bullet this time. The pay off is below what State Farm will give me (we conferenced in the lender and got the 10 day pay off). I paid 5K down so that helped me stay right side up. State Farm discounted from my Bill of Sale--they took the 3600 miles and multiplied by the IRS 56.5 cent/mile or whatever it is and had that as the depreciation. Even with that, I'll get some money back. I really come out less than $5 bucks out with the $1 K deductible (which I may get back after we pursue the minivan policy). I give all the financial details in case anyone is unfortunate enough to know someone in a similar stead. I am unsure if the dealer can work magic to get me behind the wheel before all the money changes hands among the various parties. Petey the busted PT and I can get along with our leaking tailpipe fumes until we get the all clear. I am going to make sure I pay attention to the thread on what to know before you leave the dealer. Redux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Oh--I forgot the most interesting thing for the group--damage was estimated at over $17K to repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Woooow! So glad it's gonna be quick! Quickie hippie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Yes--thanks! I can at least visit Yippie if I can't drive her :wub2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Did they catch the driver? Didn't know what gap insurance was until I purchased my last car. Hope I never need it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I am going in for the police report tomorrow and I'll see where they are on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Did they catch the driver? Didn't know what gap insurance was until I purchased my last car. Hope I never need it though. Well I knew what it was but had declined it on previous purchases but I got it on the CMAX because I wasn't going to have much equity due to trade-in loss. I, too, hope I never need it. Edited April 26, 2013 by fotomoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Police report not in yet. Like in the Big Lebowski, I have a feeling they are working on it..in shifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well, everyone helped make the transition to Yippie run smoothly. Meet the new car, same as the old car.... Update: the repair estimate was $18,400! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Welcome Yippie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Welcome Yippie!I couldn't stand to leave her on the street.. I have an "auto court" (concrete blocks with grass poking though) and the lawn is out of control but I have a concrete pad I can leave her on. I think it might have the new MFT installed--I'll find out more tomorrow. Hope this night is less eventful than last Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 This is the idea, without the fantabulous house. http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/grass-driveway- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hope this night is less eventful than last Saturday. Press the lock button on your key fob twice. Yippie will say, "Beep. Beep." - that's C-Max speak for see you in the morning. Hippie'sMom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 That was fast! Hippie'sMom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie'sMom Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 So they totaled the PT too, but since it has been babied all these years, there's no used car I can vouch for in the same way, so I took the bucks (they gave me more than expected), paid them $819 salvage so I make actually come out even. The body shop got a lift gate that just happened to be the right color (I said we would hillbilly it up and use whatever color they got). The saga continues. Yippie and I will take our first long trip, to Ohio, soon. The suitcases and manual wheelchair all fit according to the dry run I did last night, so wish us luck. Laurel and Jus-A-CMax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Best of luck on your long trip. Keep us posted about how Yippie does, and how you and yours do as well. Hippie'sMom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 So they totaled the PT too, but since it has been babied all these years, there's no used car I can vouch for in the same way, so I took the bucks (they gave me more than expected), paid them $819 salvage so I make actually come out even. The body shop got a lift gate that just happened to be the right color (I said we would hillbilly it up and use whatever color they got). The saga continues. Yippie and I will take our first long trip, to Ohio, soon. The suitcases and manual wheelchair all fit according to the dry run I did last night, so wish us luck.Luck! Yippie will be more than fine. Enjoy the trip, take some photos and post'em up here :) Hippie'sMom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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