Accident with the Jag
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Hi Everyone! Well, I'm afraid that even though the accident wasn't all that bad, the insurance company is probably going to total it (easy to do 6-7K worth of damage these days I'm afraid
). So, I am in the market for a 2000-2005 XK-8 Coupe that has been spoiled and babied to extremes haha, hopefully within 300-400 miles of Greensboro NC so I can come see it via (cough) rental car lol.
I anyone has one, or knows someone who has one, please PM me or post here with details.
As always, thanks to you all. I feel like I lost a friend today.
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I anyone has one, or knows someone who has one, please PM me or post here with details.
As always, thanks to you all. I feel like I lost a friend today.
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Sorry about your mishap. There is always the chance that you can get them to fix the car if you can show that it was in excellent condition and is really worth more than the total price. On the other hand you might stumble on some great car in your search for a replacement. In either case best of luck!
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Thanks everyone. I'm headed back home tomorrow, will keep looking.
Thanks H20boy, that would be great! I'll check online to see if something looks good as well, and get your opinion on it.
Thanks H20boy, that would be great! I'll check online to see if something looks good as well, and get your opinion on it.
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No one seems to ever come out on top after a total wreck. Maybe you can find a replacement car that's even better. however. There are just so many ultra low mileage Jaguars on the used car market throughout the U.S.--5K-6K yearly mileage.
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I've never seen a car brand that's to quickly sent to the salvage yard as a Jag. I spotted a XK8 in New Jersey in EBay with a salvage title that just needed a rear bumper cover--a $1,000 item + paint. It's a shame, as a car with a previous salvage title is never worth more than 50%-60% of one with a regular title.
On the other hand, we should be thankful that there are so many low damage, low mileage XK8's in the salvage yards. They provide us with a much needed supply of used parts--that we'd never be able to afford from any Jag dealer.
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I've never seen a car brand that's to quickly sent to the salvage yard as a Jag. I spotted a XK8 in New Jersey in EBay with a salvage title that just needed a rear bumper cover--a $1,000 item + paint. It's a shame, as a car with a previous salvage title is never worth more than 50%-60% of one with a regular title.
On the other hand, we should be thankful that there are so many low damage, low mileage XK8's in the salvage yards. They provide us with a much needed supply of used parts--that we'd never be able to afford from any Jag dealer.
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Thanks for the wishes, everyone.
No pics, sorry, thought the claims adjuster should have a gaggle of them when finished!
HardMat, I saw that R model, but would rather avoid the turbo maint. I did see this one however, very similar. Would appreciate thoughts on it from anyone. Not normally a fan of black cars, but would make an exception in this case! Jaguar : XK | eBay
No pics, sorry, thought the claims adjuster should have a gaggle of them when finished!
HardMat, I saw that R model, but would rather avoid the turbo maint. I did see this one however, very similar. Would appreciate thoughts on it from anyone. Not normally a fan of black cars, but would make an exception in this case! Jaguar : XK | eBay
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Well, my Jag is being towed to this facility (reccomended by the local Jag dealer) today for a damage estimate. My initial description of the damage to the person at the other end of the phone yesterday was met with some cautious optimism, saying that it didn't sound all that bad, so we shall see. This body shop is certified for aluminum structural repairs, so I hope it's at the right place!
Anyone heard of this shop?
Auto body shop, collision repair, auto painting. Jacksonville, FL
Anyone heard of this shop?
Auto body shop, collision repair, auto painting. Jacksonville, FL
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Well, the shop called this morning and said the frame was bent in addition to the other 11K worth of damage to the front, so the car will be totaled.![Icon Doh](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_doh.gif)
Next I talked the owner of the black XK8 on eBay about the chain tensioners, and he said he had both valve and cam tensioners replaced a year and a half ago so I bought the car, and it should be here Sunday.![Icon Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Good thing I had already been looking around. Then again, I'm always looking around.
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Next I talked the owner of the black XK8 on eBay about the chain tensioners, and he said he had both valve and cam tensioners replaced a year and a half ago so I bought the car, and it should be here Sunday.
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Good thing I had already been looking around. Then again, I'm always looking around.
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