crdo16v 0 Posted December 12, 2005 My dearly loved valver was written off by a speeding fool in a Golf on Saturday. Went to see my "baby" today & she still looked good despite the damage, I am totally gutted. Owing to the serious damage & the fact that she is 15 years old likely it will be written off, unlikely that I will get another raddo. Best wishes to all of you- my friends on the forum & enjoy your cars whilst you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted December 12, 2005 Mate that's a shame... :( How bad is the damage...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crdo16v 0 Posted December 12, 2005 Guy in the Golf T-boned it on the near side, it was about 5pm & dark, extensive damage all down nearside including damage to the sill (probable chasis is bent), n/s front wheel buckled- ie damage is bad. :cry: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted December 12, 2005 arrhhhh mate! gutted for you. Why no replacement buddy, circumstances or just a different car next time?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crdo16v 0 Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks Nick, I'm nearly 48 & hate to say it but think I will need to get something a bit less "sporty" as my next car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted December 12, 2005 Damn unlucky mate, I feel for you :( Id be so upset, another rado off the road :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crdo16v 0 Posted December 12, 2005 Yeah, I keep thinking if only I'd done something different that day then I would not have been in his way, still as they say life's a bitch etc, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted December 13, 2005 thats 2 more corrados likely to be written off,feel sorry for you mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted December 13, 2005 It's an epidemic :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Would it be worthwhile to buy it off the ins company and break it yourself, sell off some bits to forum members? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted December 13, 2005 gutted for you your car was mint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crdo16v 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Thanks for your messages guys. Thanks Ols- your G60 is a real beaut. Neil- I may try to buy it as salvage but that depends on the insurance co. If it goes to a breakers I will try to find out which one & where & post details on the forum for anybody interested. Happy Christmas :reindeer: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted December 13, 2005 gutted for ya steve, i no exactly what your going through. :cry: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crdo16v 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Thanks Karl, seems like we've both fallen foul of some crap driving by others. I'm off now to check Parkers for book value & don't expect to be a happy bunny then :albino: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crdo16v 0 Posted December 14, 2005 Not a happy bunny, Parkers says £1200 (private sale) & I have been told Glass's is even less, have to wait & see what the Insurers say. You can imagine what I can get for that less £250 excess. Still I won't accept it if they offer me that amount. :pukeright: Top tip- get agreed value insurance if you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites