VX Accident!

[TDAWG]

well today it happened after babying my VX every chance I got and some A**H**** decided to run a stop sign right in front of my VX.
I still can't beleive it. I was in such shock that I didn't even ask about his insurance or anything. Now thinking about it there is so much I should have asked. I have a hugh headache and more pain then I could've thought. I only thought of my boy waiting for me at home and now the pain begins.

[MZ-N10]

ouch....i had an accident like tat a year back,cost around 8000 for insurance to fix.

[Anita]

Tony,

Im so sorry that it happened to your beautiful Astral and I hope you are physically okay. Seems that no matter how careful you are on the road there is always someone out there who isnt. I hope you get her fixed quickly and as good as new.
:sighr:

[Moncha]

Just glad you're ok, Tony. Make sure to get checked out completely.. You may feel okright after but, in a few days... You could feel horrible.

[thebear54]

HOLY CRAP Tony....Glad you are OK.... but man, those photos made me cry. Hope the other guy was insured.
John

[Cyrk]

That SUCKS SO much... Thank god you are alright, so far... fingers crossed.
The VX can be fixed.
Take care,
Dave

[ScottinMA]

OMG! Tony..so sorry. Drew's sorry too... Just glad that you're alright.

[WormGod]

Wow, looks almost exactly like the damage I had on my corner clip accident. Mine damage ran around $8500 and the insurance company faught a LOT over the parts and areas for repair. The shop that worked with it tried their hardest to get all new parts because of the rarity of the VX, but they could only do what the insurance would allow. I did pull some money out of pocket to buy parts for them so I dodnt have to drive around a bondo bucket. Keep that in mind.

[dkmiller68]

Sorry to hear the bad news...For what its worth...I always try to have my digital camera in the VX in case of accident. I had a small fender bender (cladding actually) 6 months ago and I photographed the guys' license plate, vehicle (was business truck with advertising on it), and his insurance document as well as my vehicle. I didn't photograph him but thought about it. I felt better as I drove away knowing that I had some record of it all.

[tampavx]

Please do not buy an Axiom, my husband owns one, it has been so unreliable, the air conditioner was replaced at 70,000 miles, three months ago the transmission blew, Isuzu would not replace it because we couldn't produce proof that we had the transmission serviced at 60,000 miles, we had the maintenance done at a mom and pop shop in Maryland where we lived prior to moving to Florida. We called the shop to get a copy of the work that was done, they couldn't produce it, alot of our personal paperwork was lost in the move, (don't use Mayflower Moving and Storage) so we were stuck paying for a new transmission. (Of course I didn't have it replaced at the Isuzu dealer I wasn't about to give them my money) Anyway enough of my two cents.

By the way, I still miss my VX whenever I see one I miss it, I had alot of fun driving it, I have noticed that there are more VX owners in Florida, than in Maryland. But I am still loving my 350Z Roadster.

[TDAWG]

Thanks everybody for your wishes. Well got a copy of the police report today and guess what. He was sited for not having his insurance card in the vehicle. Called the adjuster and left a message. It seems that the operator says they are open from 9am to 5pm but the adjuster's answering machine says 9:15am to 4:45pm. That means shes only there for 7hrs? I guess she doesn't take a lunch break? My wife "Ana" was talking to my daugther "Felicia" about the accident and felicia told ana that she was looking at my speedo and I was going 20 when the guy came flying out the side street. Ana asked her why was she looking at the speedometer and Felicia said she always looks at it cuz she thinks it cool that it has little squares. funny how alittle girl thinks something like that is cool. Well the hunt begins. Even if the insurance decides to get it fixed I now have the perfect excuse to get another VX. 1 for all show and the other as a daily driver. Ana has decided to get rid of her Millenia for something alittle bigger and safer. Ana has even told me she would like to take some suv saftey classes and a off-road course. She never stop amazing me. God I'm lucky to find a woman is willing to try things I love to do.

[TDAWG]

Will it's offical. As of today the insurance company told my wife it's totaled. They are only willing to give me $9,000.00 for it. I am PISSED
cuased the adjuster never took into acount what I've done to my VX. Interior, audio/video, some minor performance mods. So I will be taking out everything I put in. I've been calling them to know whats going on 1st hand but no calls yet. I called my lawyer to have him find out whats going on but he told me he's waiting 2. I can't get over that my VX is a 99 with only 28,582 for miles and all they're willing to give is $9. I don't see how they figured that but but it aint happening. If they aint willing to pay for the mods then I'll strip it and they can have it.

[Raque Thomas]

Tony,
I'd strip the add-ons anyway if they are going to total it - insurance companies will give you absolutely nothing for add-ons in most cases. Just don't tell them about it and put the original parts back on. As far as their offer - I'd tell them you want more & get some ammo to back up your contention that the vehicle is worth more. They are going by a used car guide which, in many cases can be WAY off base. The fact that your car had extremely low miles makes the book even further off. Anyway - gather your ammo - go to as many resources as you can find with similar VX's with low miles (this site, autotrader.com, carmax web site, etc) and print out the descriptions and prices, then get ready to fight!! Good Luck!

[billh23]

Think of this as buying a used car only in reverse. Seriously, you should counter-offer them, because not only will they budge, but they are expecting a counter-offer. If they say $9K tell them you absolutely need $12K and maybe they will meet you in the middle at 10.5K. I did this with a pickup I totalled, and although I didnt get a lot more then they were offering, I did get enough to pay the truck off and keep a few hundred bucks afterwards.