inTEGrate89

Hey,

I regret to inform this community that I totaled my rx8 (due to a mistake while driving normally, not being wreckless). I LOVED this car.


Summary:

• Winning Blue 04 GT, 40k Miles (i babied it)
• Insurance willing to cut me a check for $9,000 ($1,000 deductible makes it $8,000)
• Would cost $2k to buy it back, meaning I get $6k in cash

Damage:

- front bumper, radiator, front right fender, under the car is "wrecked", so exhaust.
- i haven't seen under the car, i didn't think it was that bad.

Options:

- take the check and run
- argue for more money (but honestly 9k is more than fair, especially in this market for rx8s and my year.
- this thread taught me I could get a bit more, i have BHR ignition in it and i liked the car.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...-claim-218419/
- buy the car back and make some side money parting it out.
- how much is the engine? easily 2k, right? the engine was SMOOTH.


All in all, I'll probably get the check and run, I don't have time to sit there and part everything out. Just really wanted some community thoughts and rant on losing my car due to a STUPID mistake.

This is probably fortunate long term, if I had to replace the engine I would've LOST alot of money.

Thanks for reading.

RIP "8".

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

Good motor you will likely get about 1K...lots of other parts....BHR likely $350ish Transmission #3-400, Differential $200

Need to have the space to store it...and the patience to sell it part by part

Where are you located...there are a few guys parting then out that might be interested if you aren't

inTEGrate89

Houston TX.

only 1k for the motor? sheesh.

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

ya motors don't go for a much as one would think because it's a crap shoot for the buyer without a compression test.
sorry to hear about the car.

inTEGrate89

Thanks man... the more I think about it, this is the best exit from the rotary. Selling an 04 would've OR the engine would've diminished the value of the car.

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

I think 9K is a fair price...try and grind them a bit... Never hurts too try

RotoryVirgin

Seems like you could fix it for less than 6k if the frame is straight and the drive train is alright.

hoosier1104

iTrader: (2)

I am with RV on this one. If the frame is straight, drive train did not twist and the rear diff is good; I would rebuild it. Buy the parts you need and get to wrecking is my suggestion. Maybe even do a few upgrades. The one thing that will hurt the most is getting it painted, unless you know someone.

Easy_E1

iTrader: (2)

It will have a rebuild/salvage title now if you buy it back and repair it. Not good for resale. But if you plan on keeping it. That's a different story. Depends on you.

car5car

Post pictures with
open hood
removed front bumper and headlights.

At least open hood.

ken-x8

As much as you may be attached to it, unless you're looking for a time consuming hobby as a body man or mini-salvage yard manager, you should take the money and start over with another car.

Ken

kevinande

Take the cash and run. You can just buy another 8 if you like.

pistonhater

/\
what he said.

Actually, save the money until Mazda comes up with the next rotary. 9,000 would make for a good downpayment on a new car, lol.

inTEGrate89

hey guys, thanks all for the replies. I've had alot of time to think and do homework. Basically, thanks to that thread... I was able to debate the value of my car to $10,800!!! I know, crazy right? You HAVE TO go over the auditor report. THAT IS ESSENTIAL. I saved myself 1,800 in cash by doing this.

so after deductible i will receive 9,800 cash. All this seems too good to be true but I've asked several times and Monday I will go in and turn in the title for the money. I've thought long and hard but I don't have the time but the repairs would honestly be a cinch! I'll upload pics next weekend, when i have more free time.

Funny tidbit, but I was arguing the value of my BHR ignition but when he re-ran his numbers i was like... "OKAY!"

Summary:

I'm not advocating crashing your car but I am basically getting more money than i ever would selling the car. If my insurance doesn't sky rocket... i'm fortunate i'm physically safe and I'm money ahead. READ THAT THREAD ON INSURANCE!!!!

funny how life works out.

I love this community, thanks for the articles, but yeah, I'm out of the 8 game.

inTEGrate89

inTEGrate89

So... I kinda bought that.

Impressions:

- I miss my 8. But this is nice, too. It's just, different.
- For now, AWD isn't as fun in turns.
- But this thing obviously is quicker. Me likey turbo.
- Having more room is a plus, trunk is huge, and actually having a backseat.
- The 8 felt a bit tough to look to the passenger side to switch lanes. It's pretty easy to look left and right and make a pass.
- Ride is kinda bouncy, springs are very stiff.
- Transmission is not smooth, throws are long (despite the short shifter), and dont easily slide in place.
- I like the 8's clutch and transmission.

Basically, like I said, it's just different but more functional for this part of my life. The 8 is a severely under appreciated car.

The BRZ is just like the 8, to be honest. If or When I return to RWD, I will get a BRZ.

mark.c0000

ha if i was in that situation i would take the cash for sure. i only paid 4200 for my 04 gt. buy another rx for 42 have a spare motor and trans and buy a beater lancer as a dd. anything else you sell off the car would be cash in your pocket.