This is why I don't DD my Camaro..

Turbo_J89 · 06-05-2019, 05:28 PM

I was stopped at a red light in a line of cars. The light turned green and a few cars began to speed up and I got rear ended. GEICO did the initial appraisal of damages at $3800 using aftermarket parts.

All I can say is I'm glad this wasn't my Camaro.

KenKat · 06-05-2019, 05:54 PM

Even a G37 deserves a better fate than that.

Turbo_J89 · 06-05-2019, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KenKat

Even a G37 deserves a better fate than that.

Thanks. It's a fun DD.

Deputy347k9 · 06-06-2019, 05:40 AM

A few years back I was driving my fully restored 96 Impala when the carbon fiber hood came up at about 60 MPH. The problem was I had everything under the sun powder coated. The latching system failed due to the over abundance of powder coating. Anyways, I had a collectors insurance on the car due to the appraisal value of 56K. An out of state adjuster telephoned and said he would be visiting me to appraise the damage. I was fortunate enough to have a good friend that worked at the local Chevrolet body shop. This friend agreed to be present when the adjuster arrived. Thank God my friend was there as the adjuster was trying every way but loose to cut corners. From "ONLY" pictures I had sent the adjuster he had an appraisal when arriving. He initially said I would have a check for $4000.00 within 72 hours. I then introduced him to my friend who went over the damage with him. About 2 hours later I agreed on $7,200.00 and Chevrolet doing all the work.

Rob10CamaroSS · 06-06-2019, 06:18 AM

What happen to the good ole days when you slipped the adjuster a few Benjamin's and everything went smooth, LOL....

The worse part about getting hit in anything these days is even if it's fixed to perfection, the loss of value on the vehicle can still kill you. I walked away from many potential Cars I was buying because of previous accidents. It's a real value killer, especially on performance and muscle cars.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-06-2019, 08:07 AM

I DO DD my Camaro, this happened to me late January.

7 weeks later and over 11k in damages and she's back with me though

Hopefully you fight insurance and get that car fixed up correctly!

lbls1 · 06-06-2019, 08:25 AM

I've been there. Its not a nice feeling. You and your insurance carrier should hold the offending driver at fault; There is no good excuse for a rear end collision unless someone pushes you into another car.

Good luck.

Edit: You are correct; I would never drive my ace cars on a daily basis. That's what beaters are for. Some beaters may be nice, but the prime reason for having a DD is expendability; You can replace it if things go wrong.

shaffe · 06-06-2019, 08:57 AM

Damn that sucks to see. Hopefully it gets fixed right.

This pretty much confirms what I have heard about GEICO. Hell a guy on my softball team works for them as an adjuster and constantly says what a terrible company it is.

Turbo_J89 · 06-06-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

Damn that sucks to see. Hopefully it gets fixed right.

This pretty much confirms what I have heard about GEICO. Hell a guy on my softball team works for them as an adjuster and constantly says what a terrible company it is.

I hope it gets fixed right for resale value. It's just a DD in my eyes.

Turbo_J89 · 06-06-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

I DO DD my Camaro, this happened to me late January.

7 weeks later and over 11k in damages and she's back with me though

Hopefully you fight insurance and get that car fixed up correctly!

7 weeks and $11k. It sounds like the other driver got you pretty good.

Turbo_J89 · 06-06-2019, 11:38 AM

If anyone's curious who hit me, the license plate number is stamped on my back bumper.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-06-2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo_J89

7 weeks and $11k. It sounds like the other driver got you pretty good. I cringe hearing $11k from a rear end collision. I hope you walked away uninjured.

Didn't look so bad, but the whole rear was pulled downward. I was fine, luckily I JUST dropped my son off at daycare and he wasn't in the backseat.

She also ruined my stock exhaust, so a Borla S-Type cat-back went on in its place haha

Turbo_J89 · 06-06-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Didn't look so bad, but the whole rear was pulled downward. I was fine, luckily I JUST dropped my son off at daycare and he wasn't in the backseat.

She also ruined my stock exhaust, so a Borla S-Type cat-back went on in its place haha

Happy to hear that.

Umbriel · 06-06-2019, 01:11 PM

Had a guy t-bone my Acura TLX and cause $11,000+ worth of damage to it. I didn't want the car back after the accident but they didn't total it and it still isn't right, it has a very noticeable vibration coming from where it was hit when you go over a rough road. I have taken it back to the body shop 3 times now and they can't fix/find it and I am getting tired of dealing with and I know they are tired of seeing me bring it there.

06-05-2019, 05:28 PM	#1
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	This is why I don't DD my Camaro.. I was stopped at a red light in a line of cars. The light turned green and a few cars began to speed up and I got rear ended. GEICO did the initial appraisal of damages at $3800 using aftermarket parts. All I can say is I'm glad this wasn't my Camaro. Attached Images Last edited by Turbo_J89; 07-22-2019 at 08:59 PM.

06-06-2019, 05:40 AM	#4
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,329	A few years back I was driving my fully restored 96 Impala when the carbon fiber hood came up at about 60 MPH. The problem was I had everything under the sun powder coated. The latching system failed due to the over abundance of powder coating. Anyways, I had a collectors insurance on the car due to the appraisal value of 56K. An out of state adjuster telephoned and said he would be visiting me to appraise the damage. I was fortunate enough to have a good friend that worked at the local Chevrolet body shop. This friend agreed to be present when the adjuster arrived. Thank God my friend was there as the adjuster was trying every way but loose to cut corners. From "ONLY" pictures I had sent the adjuster he had an appraisal when arriving. He initially said I would have a check for $4000.00 within 72 hours. I then introduced him to my friend who went over the damage with him. About 2 hours later I agreed on $7,200.00 and Chevrolet doing all the work. __________________

06-06-2019, 06:18 AM	#5
Rob10CamaroSS Drives: 2012 ZL1 Redline Phase 4 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Selden, NY Posts: 202	What happen to the good ole days when you slipped the adjuster a few Benjamin's and everything went smooth, LOL.... The worse part about getting hit in anything these days is even if it's fixed to perfection, the loss of value on the vehicle can still kill you. I walked away from many potential Cars I was buying because of previous accidents. It's a real value killer, especially on performance and muscle cars. __________________ 2012 ZL1 w/Redline PHASE 4-ZL Performance Package

06-06-2019, 08:07 AM	#6
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,084	I DO DD my Camaro, this happened to me late January. 7 weeks later and over 11k in damages and she's back with me though Hopefully you fight insurance and get that car fixed up correctly! __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-06-2019, 08:25 AM	#7
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,019	I've been there. Its not a nice feeling. You and your insurance carrier should hold the offending driver at fault; There is no good excuse for a rear end collision unless someone pushes you into another car. Good luck. Edit: You are correct; I would never drive my ace cars on a daily basis. That's what beaters are for. Some beaters may be nice, but the prime reason for having a DD is expendability; You can replace it if things go wrong. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

06-05-2019, 05:54 PM	#2
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	Even a G37 deserves a better fate than that.

06-06-2019, 11:38 AM	#11
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	If anyone's curious who hit me, the license plate number is stamped on my back bumper.

06-06-2019, 01:11 PM	#14
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	Had a guy t-bone my Acura TLX and cause $11,000+ worth of damage to it. I didn't want the car back after the accident but they didn't total it and it still isn't right, it has a very noticeable vibration coming from where it was hit when you go over a rough road. I have taken it back to the body shop 3 times now and they can't fix/find it and I am getting tired of dealing with and I know they are tired of seeing me bring it there.

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