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My old car got hit (thank god it wasn't my new E46) and it looks like the car will be a total loss. The problem is the car (1992) is in great condition (new head gasket, suspension, a/c compressor, belts,
radiator, tires, brakes, battery, etc.) but the mileage is 160,000.

Insurance will likely only pay book value and adjust downward for the high mileage. I'm screwed because I just put in $6,000 to recondition the car in top shape and
I'm still going to get less than book value because of the car's hi miles.

What can I do?
1) Can I force insurance to pay me full book value w/ no downward adjustment for the miles since I replaced/repaired everything?

2) Can I accept the lowball offer from insurance and attempt to recover any portion of the $6,000 I spent in the above repairs/improvements?

TIA

Follow Ups:

Re: Accident Question Nick 10:33 9/23/99 (0)
why did you put $6K into a 1992 car with 160K mi? eom 08:19 9/23/99 (2)
- Re: why did you put $6K into a 1992 car with 160K John 10:35 9/23/99 (1)
  - I agree with you... (more) Larry 18:01 9/23/99 (0)
Re: Accident Question Larry 07:54 9/23/99 (2)
- Re: Accident Question JA 09:21 9/23/99 (0)
- Re: Accident Question _ 08:09 9/23/99 (0)

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