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ignuz

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hmmm got the second quote today.. forgot to ask what it was.. tomorrow something else happens and I might find out if it's a write off...

To be honest i'm 50/50 with what ever happens.

Money is nice, but driving a nice car is a bonus too.

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Can I just ask a quick question.. those of you that have had accidents and made a repair/writeoff claim, who were you with and did you have any illegal mods? Were they a problem when you tried to make a claim (esp with Just Cars & Shannons). Were they listed on your policy or did they just not see them or ...?

I'm just wondering if we should be bothering with comp insurance (as opposed to 3rd party) because everyone says something different but most of those people haven't tried to make a claim!

Anyway feel free to PM if you don't want anything posted public.. I appreciate any answers :P

Ignuz: at least if you didn't put much time & effort into the car and weren't really attached to it.. if you get a payout you'll probably save money or get alot of extras on your new car at the current prices lol :P

If the gtst got written off, we could easily buy a beaten up GTR (but still a gtr!) with the payout! gah

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ignuz

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All i had was an exhaust.. 3/4 so no biggy there.

I'm 50/50 I guess...

Having the car back with new paint, etc would be nice..

Having money would be nice too.. but, i'd prolly get something that isn't too fun or interesting until im atleast 20 :)

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the thing about the mods is that if you have an accident and the insurance company doesnt know about the mods they just wont fork out to put the mods back ....

I only had mine for 3 months ...but i was still attached :) ...

They sold her at the auction today for $4800 ....I COULDA BOUGHT HER BACK!!! ARRRRGHHHH!!!!

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That sucks balls.

So you wont make a claim for the extra money that you want but are to scared to ask for.If you had gone to them in person and asked the nice lady over the desk to keep it on the low and not report it,just ask her nicley,and she might say wether or not you can get the extra money or even buy back the aftermarket parts back from the car.

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