Marc Smith Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 2020 just keeps on giving.... 2013 95k front bumper, lights, looks liek the ecu cover was damaged, left fender ,headlights, under body panels loose. it made it home which was a mile away Sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestevens Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Oh no! I'm sorry -- a deer? Hope you are okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 no. not a deer, at least with a deer I might have had dinner, left turning vehicle not yielding ROW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Sad to see, but glad you're here to tell us about it! I'm amazed the lower engine cover it still in place! Have fun car shopping; with today's trade-in values, it's totaled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grege Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Guestimate: $10,300.00 USD Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 I think we should be guessing how much insurance company’s initial offer will be to buy your car. As fbov says, IMO, it’s totaled. You need to look at your state law as to what constitutes an “unrepairable vehicle” and if there are any rules defining an unrepairable vehicle. You might want to buy it from insurance company at salvage value, get a shop to fix it, and what has to be done to get it titled again. Insurance company will offer their estimate of actual cash value. You need to be prepared to counter and support with data. Based on a quick review of 2013 / 14 C-Maxes in Phoenix area adjusting for miles and sale price discounted about 10% ($7500 seems to be about average retail), my guess is their offer will be around $5000 (assuming your car is in average condition). Also, trade in value is around $4400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted January 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 sorry it took so long to get back to everyone. on friday they finally gave me a price of 8061 (after taxes), if they retain the vehicle. not a hateful offer. they had some pretty good comp sales in my area to compare against. initial repair cost were over 3k, but then started removing parts and looking for more damage and they found it. Given the whole pandemic thing, dealing with the DMV is not something I want to do. Earliest appointment for titling/registration is more than 60 days out. I am hoping to get a few more bucks out of them. If I make a private party sale, it will take me a couple months until I get it legally titled and tagged which means a rental car. if I end up at dealer, it means paying the dealer markup plus all the fees. so Now I'm in the market. I liked the cmax, I could likely get into another one, newer with some cash out of pocket.. Maybe even considering a true plug in... since most of my driving is to from work under 20 miles each way and we have plugs at work. I do make a few longer trips 60 one way from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 $8061 seems fair. It doesn’t seem like they are low balling the offer. Throw in $$ for aftermarket mechanical breakdown warranty as you know your car and maintenance done but not the replacement one. There’s a risk you would be buying a car with a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted January 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 plus 3 ive been working all my linguistic magic, so far no dice. My adjuster is just dealing property losses. No injury claim, so there really isn't much else to go after. they will pay out sale tax, tag, titles etc. but since the earliest dmv appointment is 2 months away, legally I'm in a no mans land as to whether or not I could swap tags make the appointment and ride... dealer fees...if I go to a dealer, then the dealer takes care of a ll that and they usually charge a crap ton more... having to take time off work to make the purchase. all that going to add up to real money... I just cant make up my mind on whether or not I want to stick with the Cmax if I get into a newer cmax, it will be familiar, but even if I get into a 2018 its still the same tired interior from 2013. i like the utility of the suv/crossover aspect of the cmax, but wife has a forester so don't really need it. I could get by with a smart for 2. then wading through all of the local ads, and then toss in carvana, zoom and all the online dealers mudding up the water, so if you see something you like you may not be able to look at it until you buy and it gets delivered or its on the otherside of the country. heck you used to able browse craigslist and find some decent deals, but now the dealers have taken over that.... i know first world problem, and I'm just venting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted January 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 good deal bad deal.. 2016 energi SEL $10500 35000miles two owner car no accidents (if you believe car fax) been sitting on their lot since nov 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestead Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Sounds like a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) now the proud owner of a 2015 cmax energi... out the door taxes, tags, titles, ect 11400 same color too. now just need ot learn how best to squeeze mileage out of the enrgi. drive to work is only 18miles. so I should be seeing some pretty good fuel numbers.... Edited January 21, 2021 by Marc Smith fbov, jestevens, ptjones and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRGTi Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 5:52 AM, Marc Smith said: I just cant make up my mind on whether or not I want to stick with the Cmax if I get into a newer cmax, it will be familiar, but even if I get into a 2018 its still the same tired interior from 2013. I beg to differ. I have two C-Maxen in my driveway, a 2014 Hybrid SEL and a 2017 Energi Titanium. On the old Energi site I posted a list of the useful and pleasant interior improvements. That's lost to the ages now, but I'll repeat: - sharper dash screen with more contrast - a handy button to shut off the screen when it's distracting (for me, that's all the time). - left dash vent has adjustable louvers to prevent cold air blowing on your hand, as it does in the 2014 - fully adjustable power passenger seat I'll take the "tired" look of the C-Max to the cheap interior materials of the new Escape, with its tacked-on billboard screen on the dash. The C-MAX's screen, integrated into the dash, provides a sunshade above the screen, and a shelf for stabilizing my hand when I'm touching it. I don't want to be aiming my shaky arm towards a little box on the screen while I may be bouncing down a rough road. I know, every carmaker is dropping physical controls to squeeze in the biggest screen possible, but thats not ergonomic. We'll probably trade the 2104 for a hybrid crossover someday, but I've seen nothing that persuades me away from my 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRGTi Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Oops, I didn't read about your decision. Good choice, hope it serves you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 973 miles on the first tank.... of course 2021 wouldn't let me off the hook. hit a deer about 2 weeks ago.... SMH only needed a new bumper cover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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