The tale of the $500 XJ

[JeepinSeal]

Hahahaha that's the same bumper I was looking at. I like how tucked up it is while still being a winch bumper.

 

[JeepinSeal]

Saw the adjuster today. He's saying it's more than likely that they'll total it out.

 

[831_xj]

Rad! Have them price ever single thing out then buy it back from the insurance for next to nothing... Enjoy your couple thousand!

 

[Goose_XJ88]

I thought it was already a salvage title...Make sure you show the receipt for the rear bumper and mention how new and expensive those tires are.. Then make sure you talk about the aftermarket stereo. etc, etc

 

[JeepinSeal]

No, it was a clean title. Yeah I went over all of the aftermarket stuff with the adjuster. He said he will do what he can to at least get me two new tires. He said he will look at the used market for the cosmetic parts to try and keep the price down for the claims rep.

 

[831_xj]

I'll chat with Ya a bit more on Saturday man.. don't settle just yet! especially if they plan to total the rig.

 

[JeepinSeal]

Cool man, thanks! I appreciate it. I am curious what they're willing to pay for a mashed potato...

 

[Goose_XJ88]

Something I just thought about, Would you want them to look at used cosmetic parts to keep cost down for claims rep or would you want everything to be as high as possible to maximize what they give you? Not sure how that works if they are planning on scrapping it either way.... Just a thought.

 

[XJensen]

More Important To Walk In There With Comps To Show Them What It Would Cost To But A New One. They Don't Know Jack About Parts At All.

Also Tires Are Degrading Part AndAll Viewed The Same.

 

[Goose_XJ88]

Josh, you are referring to comparable builds right. So find comparable rigs on craigslist to use as a base price for negotiating correct?

 

[JeepinSeal]

I had no idea that even existed! How do I do that? Is it a form?

 

[JeepinSeal]

And by degrading part you mean that they won't compensate me for new tires? They'll just prorate it and give me a percentage of what they're worth...

 

[XJensen]

Josh, you are referring to comparable builds right. So find comparable rigs on craigslist to use as a base price for negotiating correct?

Yes And No More Than 2 Years Different
I Found Stock Rigs That Were Prices Higher And Used Those Too, Same Deal. They Don't Acknowledge Other Parts. You Really Need To Best Them Up Over It And Be Very Form And organized

 

[XJensen]

And by degrading part you mean that they won't compensate me for new tires? They'll just prorate it and give me a percentage of what they're worth...

If They Don't Total It Out And A Tire Was Damaged Then They Will.

If They Total It Tires Don't Add Value. Start Gathering Comps On Craigslist And Other Sources, Dealership Cars Better Yet, And You Will See What I mean. Mine Was Still New Enough I Found Internet Ads From Small lots

 

[XJensen]

They Will Talk Like They Are Doing You A Favor And Are A Buddy But Remember Thur Job Is To Give You As Little As Possible.

I Ended Up Getting Double The First Offer.

 

[831_xj]

Exactly! ^^

 

[JeepinSeal]

Good news!! Insurance called and said that the potato is not totaled and they're settlement was just under $2K for the damage.

 

[831_xj]

Dammmn that's nice! That's a pricy potato u got!

 

[87matchief]

^ :laugh:

 

[smokinu]

i would like to know, have you ever been pulled over for your rear license plate not having a light?

ive been hassled a couple times since installing mine just like yours with out a light!