Nah, wifey has an Exploder. I need a truck.
On Thu, 2002-08-01 at 22:15, Got-Speed (Marty) wrote:
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> Buy a Durango.
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> Marty
> http://members.cox.net/got-speed
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> "Brian Gonzales" <gonzales@thuntek.net> wrote in message
> news:1028260584.1555.23.camel@localhost.localdomain...
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> > Oh yeah, I forgot to axe my questions. Heh.
> >
> > I went to the body shop to review the damage Of course they told me
> > they'd fix my truck (cha-ching). I really rather not have them replace
> > the entire frame despite bodyshopboy's assurance that it would be
> > 'better than new'. I loved my Dakota, but I've heard entirely too many
> > sob stories after frame damage. Would any of you consider a new frame on
> > an old truck? I didn't.
> >
> > I asked if I could have the brand new BFG 31's I put on a few months ago
> > (worth about $500). They offered $350 (which I took). Evidently, had I
> > recovered the tires, I would've had to replace them with anything black,
> > round, and roadworthy. It seemed like too much trouble, so again, easy
> > decision. What would you do? :)
> >
> > Any idea how much the resale value of a truck drops after such an
> > accident?
> >
> > Now for the disgusting part: I am driving a Hyndai Elantra until next
> > week's truck auction. I'm looking for another Dakota (maybe a '99), but
> > I'm also considering another Ram (bought a new one in '96). I'm also
> > considering other full sized trucks (but we won't discuss that here. :)
> >
> > I don't feel as manly driving an Elantra! hee hee.
> >
> > On Thu, 2002-08-01 at 21:11, Gabriel A. Couriel wrote:
> > >
> > > well... what was the question? tell them exactly what you paid for the
> > > vehicle, and if they want to short change you, then you can take them to
> > > court and get more money our of it.
> > >
> > > for 15,800 you can get a nice truck.
> > >
> > > Gabe
> > > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of b
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 9:02 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > Subject: DML: Totaled
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Got in a wreck last Thursday in the Dakota. Dumb *itch
> > > cut in front of me at a yellow light and was ticketed
> > > for her stupidity. Today, my insurance company decided
> > > my '98 4x4 CC is worth $15,800. Since I paid $13k six
> > > months ago, I'm not going to argue their payoff.
> > >
> > > Questions:
> > > They insisted on knowing the price I paid. I feel the
> > > fact that I got a decent deal should not sway my
> > > settlement an iota.
> > >
> > > I would imagine the $2800 is taxable, but so help me
> > > God, if the entire 15.8k is taxable I'm going to be
> > > pissed.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
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