Today I.......................................... Options

[Box]

I hear the Fit is supposed to be decent, should have her trade.

[1994Celica]

Or a Fiesta.

[Box]

Then you could take siestas in the Fiesta!

[sandusky1977]

how bad is the damage? like completely totalled?

Insurance has completely totaled it; cost to repair is $3250 and they've valued the car at $3416. I'm not happy with that valuation as it doesn't include any customizations/modifications (which they say won't add value) AND they refuse to let me put the stock parts (tail lights, headlights, etc.) back on to let me keep the "valueless" aftermarket stuff without buying back the car.

I have sent them a list of comparable 99 Celica liftbacks to see if that will get them to raise the value before I make a counter-offer for $5500; if not, I'll be seeking arbitration/mediation.

Alright, update time!

Soooo, Geico isn't the most fun to negotiate value or vehicle worth with when you're at fault - they budged but not too much. All in all, I was able to pull the vast majority of my parts (tails, what's left of the projector set, header, sunroof deflector, and SS-III grille) off of the car without having to buy it back before the final valuation of around $3000 dollars after deductible. The back and forth about the value, parts, and check signing took about a month - I finalized everything yesterday.

In the meantime, I'd been looking for a replacement '99 since that's what I had and that's what I wanted; went to Greenville, SC about 2 weeks ago and test drove a black GT w/ black leather interior but it was in bad condition (every body panel had dents or clear coat missing) AND it was low on oil. How and why do you try and sell a car that's low on oil?! After that bust, found a 3L2 GT in Richmond, VA that seemed to be a good option; ~147,000 miles, tan cloth, 2-owner (with the seller having bought it in 2000 w/ 15k miles!), and mechanic maintained. Drove the 4 hours to look at it this past Saturday, test-drove and had it multi-point inspected at a local Toyota dealership, and negotiated a fair price for it. Bought it Sunday and drove the 4 hours home with no problems - it's smooth, engine idles with little to no vibration, and the auto tranny shifts smoothly. Not a bad replacement.

Yesterday, I bought Suzuka back from Geico for $275 dollars. Today, she was delivered to my apartment complex. The next steps will be to swap over the little bits and bobs the old car has that the new one doesn't (Toyota RS3000 system - I may need help with this one guys so expect a thread, clear courtesy door lens, clear sides, leather seats) and then to assess just how bad the damage is - from what I can see the rear passenger strut is bent, passenger fender, hood, and front bumper need complete replacement, and new wheels. So, I'll be taking my time to check it out and keep it covered (so that the complex management doesn't kick her - and me - out). Also, bought a replacement low beam projector from eBay that should be arriving today or tomorrow so the new car's front end will look a bit better in less than a month.

Pictures

So any chance that you are selling the tan cloth seats, or more specifically the seat cover from the passengers seat?

Pm if you are, I've been after one for a while and have paypal as an option

[Tort1llaboy]

Today i washed my car for the first time this year! and she got so happy that i bought a full tank of fuel!
AND IT WAS SO WORTH IT !!!

[PegGTS]

Today I soaked all my suspension bolts with penetrating oil in preparation for tomorrow's events

[Box]

Wooo!!! If you had some acetone and ATF to mix together 50/50 you could go and slather everything with that.

[Box]

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This post has been edited by Box: Mar 27, 2015 - 7:27 PM

[richee3]

Today I picked my Celica up from the body shop.



Some aspects look better than before. I'm glad to finally have the factory rain tray for the hood.

[Box]

Wooo!!!!! Looks as good as new.

[Yoitsme_ralph]

New to the 6gc I just finished getting her back on the road my newer wheels again

[njccmd2002]

Today I picked my Celica up from the body shop.



Some aspects look better than before. I'm glad to finally have the factory rain tray for the hood.

Im jelly.....

[PegGTS]

Today I did this Will update my progress thread when I'm not lazy

Before




After


This post has been edited by PegGTS: Mar 28, 2015 - 7:37 PM

[Box]

WOOOOO MOAR LOW!!!!

Also, should nip that rust along with rocker in the bud.

[PegGTS]

WOOOOO MOAR LOW!!!!

Also, should nip that rust along with rocker in the bud.

I've already nipped it a few times...this is hopefully the last winter this car will see so I'm gonna throw some POR 15 on it this year

[GTMike]

Today...

I tracked down a pair of 7gc GT-S front seats to replace my dried-out, torn seats. Black leather to match my interior. Supposed to be in grade "A" condition. 2.5 hours away in a junkyard in the middle of nowhere. Taking a day off from work and my teenage daughter is doing a road trip with me. Picking up next week. Price? $75 each. Going to follow the great forum entry on how to swap them.

I had the top down. Coat zipped, heater blasting. Furious 7 soundtrack pumping through my new speakers (when other people are not around). A smile a mile wide.

**UPDATE 3/31/2015**
Salvage yard just sent over some photos. They are in excellent condition. Will have them pulled and waiting for me next week. Oh yeah!

This post has been edited by GTMike: Mar 31, 2015 - 11:41 AM

[PegGTS]

Yesterday:




Today...

[Box]

YAY SNOW!!!

[HectortheRican]

Got my Celica back from the body shop today. A lady backed into my door back in December and it was slow comin's getting through her insurance and what not.

Damage


All better!


I also received a bunch of parts for coming GT brake upgrade. Exciting times.

This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Apr 2, 2015 - 5:14 PM

[Keiri]

She's looking good, Hector!