Goodbye Camry. :(

[CBZED101]

I know I dont post on here much, but I loved my Camry. I was trying to see if I could get her to 300,000 miles. She's dead at 221,500.





But on the bright side, I'm driving a 2011 Camry (rental) now until I can find another.

[adalex]

RIP Girl you ok I hope?

[DM616]

Damn, what happened?

Glad you're all good though.

[fenixus]

ouch ... glad you all right... seems like you hit a road sign?

[CBZED101]

Yeah I'm alright, I broke my big toe on my left foot and got tore up from the airbag and seat belt, but otherwise I'm just sore. I actually hit another car who turned in front of me trying to enter a parking lot. It does look like I hit a pole, but its just because I hit him at an angle. He was in a 97 accord. Awaiting to hear from the insurance too see what kind of settlement I can get for another car. I'm thinking about a datsun 270z possibly.

[fenixus]

good luck with insurance. though in my state it could be a lost case already as you have the front end damage ... just saying, but keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[CBZED101]

Originally Posted by fenixus

good luck with insurance. though in my state it could be a lost case already as you have the front end damage ... just saying, but keeping my fingers crossed for you.

It's looking like the insurance is going to cover it, but I bet I'll only get like $500 or so for it. I really need a settlement good enough to where I can get another car, as I'm a delivery driver and having a car is a must.

I went to get all my possessions and stereo and stuff out of the Camry today and snapped another pic of the damage. I also reached under the hood and reconnected the battery and she still started right up and went into gear. o.O


I'm kicking myself for not recording a video of it starting up.

[CBZED101]

I do have to admit though that I've fallen in love with the 2011 Camry the insurance company got for me to drive in the mean time. That S6 transmission is fun.

[PhatRoyale]

Glad to hear that you were able to walk away from that.

A car is always replaceable. Hope things work out for you.

[a94autoCamry]

RIP Camry, but glad you are okay. GL with the next car you get

[Mister_Perkins]

Hey man glad to hear your ok!

Where are you from by-chance? That looks repairable to me

[oopssorryy]

Agreed. If it starts and goes into gear, it might just look worse than it is....

[fenixus]

I totally agree with Mr Perkins. Such damage get usually repaired easily with used/aftermarket or junk yard parts in NJ as well. I see such cars everywhere in Body Shops around here.

If the frame was not broken/bent then it's up for getting it repaired, though it would be pricey, parts may include things like front wiring harness section along with mechanical parts like radiator, condenser, some ac lines, hood, front bumper (with reinforcement bar and all stuff behind it), fenders, head lamps, etc ...

considered the fact the Air Bags blew out, there could be a frame damage present though.

[zb420]

They totaled out my '93 Camry w/ 108K mi on it.
They gave me over $4K, I bought it back and got about $3800.00
Before the money got here it was being repaired.. but I was sideswiped and I knew the body shop. I had no structural damage although that's the first thing the appraiser said... "Oh you have structural damage".

Good luck.. right now, I found out in the few days I looked for a car, that the pickings are slim.

It's a seller's market now.. no one wants to part with a good car.

This is the car now...



Good luck on finding another... I hope you insurance comp. is fair with you.. Have comps available when they call and be prepared to be low balled.
I was pleasantly surprised but prepared. hopefully you are too.