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The issue of car value never came up, but these guys are IMO trying to short me on the claim. My original estimate was for $3150 which includes replacing ft bumper, all bumper trim, the hood, the fender, and lower valance. Allstate is trying to offer me about $1600 to repair the hood (even through it's slightly bowed), replace the fender with a used part, recondition the bumper, repair the lower valance (which I had to bend out with a crow bar so it wouldn't rub the tire), and replace the bumper trim. They say that since the car is so old, they will only replace damaged parts with used ones and try to repair anything that can be fixed.
I didn't accept their offer, so this whole thing is still up in the air. I'll deal with them further after I finish midterms this week. But they DID get me a rental car. So, I've parked my car for a little while and am driving around in a fairly new Dodge Stratus with a 4-banger and automatic tranny. What a pile of sh*t! Maybe I should practice my two-footing while I have this car.
Any advice on how to milk more from Allstate? I spent all of Friday talking to body shops, my attorney, and insurance adjusters. But all to no avail, except for the rental car.
Raj
'85 535i (240k)
temporary '01 Dodge Stratus (25k, but I doubt it'll last much longer)
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