Well, I guess it could be worse (Accident). $8K repair estimate

[redeyedrum]

Welp, right after putting 6,000 miles in, this happened.

I can't be angry with the guy that hit us: he was having a "medical issue". What I am a little sore about is the fact that the hit took out my entire rear-end safety system and camera. Plus, when they did the damage estimate, I was told that "this writes up like a car, so we can't actually order you a new bed" (bed floor is actually torn).

Estimate is around $8,000 for repair.

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[40caliber]

BUMMER! surprised it's not more than 8k

 

[OleFordGuy]

Pics of the bed floor? With that surprise they don’t total it

 

[redeyedrum]

Note the 'gap' on either side of the tailgate. The cubby got thrown open and my bungees went 'a-flyin'.

 

[Mc_Flier]

So, you’re saying my “stash” isn’t secure.

 

[CurtisB]

I feel for you! $8,000 actually sounds like a lower than expected estimate. Most of the work will be lining up the bed and tailgate. I was thinking a little over 10k (paint, labor, parts).

 

[redeyedrum]

So, you’re saying my “stash” isn’t secure.

Did you make this post at exactly 4:20 EST?

 

[swtiming8]

Welp, right after putting 6,000 miles in, this happened.

I can't be angry with the guy that hit us: he was having a "medical issue". What I am a little sore about is the fact that the hit took out my entire rear-end safety system and camera. Plus, when they did the damage estimate, I was told that "this writes up like a car, so we can't actually order you a new bed" (bed floor is actually torn).

Estimate is around $8,000 for repair.

Ouch

 

[Aherpa]

Not totaled with the bed torn in two places? . . . It will be interesting to see the result of the repairs.

 

[40caliber]

IF mine took that damage i'd prefer they just total it and order another.

 

[redeyedrum]

IF mine took that damage i'd prefer they just total it and order another.

Not that stoked about:
1. Waiting another year
2. paying the new model upcharge

 

[Chicolini]

Deepest sympathy

Crikey..

 

[CurtisB]

Not that stoked about:
1. Waiting another year
2. paying the new model upcharge

Agreed. You have time invested in this truck. Get it fixed. It hurts, I know, but I think getting it fixed will be ok. Yes, there will be an accident on the truck, but it's your truck, and your decision.

 

[MM Mav]

Plus, when they did the damage estimate, I was told that "this writes up like a car, so we can't actually order you a new bed" (bed floor is actually torn).

I would be getting another estimate from someone that can order you a new bed, unless that totals it out.

If you do get it repaired, pursue a diminished value claim since you're resale value will drop.

 

[WNYEscapee]

That sucks! Not as bad as it could be, but nonetheless, not a good thing as it ends up on your vehicles history.
I always worry about someone rear-ending me. Yeah, people who climb up my butt at lights can probably hear me cursing them out -- but I've been rear-ended before, and I've had spinal surgery once already too. Possibly could use a second, and also have multiple lower spine issues, so I'm more than aware of what goes on around me as I don't want to live the rest of my life in a wheelchair, and too many people on the road shouldn't be as they're either grossly incompetent or are just arses.

I hope the best works out in your favor!

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