[W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

[Mark]

Doug Gavin wrote:

> Hi All, I need some help please ASAP. I was clobbered in my '90 SEC 

> last Thursday by a Toyota Tundra full size pick up. My car was nearly 

> perfect with 94K miles. The other driver was 100% at fault and his 

> insurance takes full liability on his part. The left side took the hit 

> and sent me sideswiping a telephone pole.

>

> Here is my problem. The insurance company has put a value of $7800 on 

> the car. The car is repairable but it will be close to the $7800 and 

> they may want to total the car. I want it repaired as it is mostly 

> sheet metal damage. Can any or all of you provide me with recent sales 

> of or advertisements of '90 or '91 SECs that can establish the true 

> value of this fine car?

>

> NADA Classic, Collectible Exotic etc places the value on an '89 for 

> high value at $14,300  I'm not unreasonable but I can not imagine 

> finding a '90 near perfect (in every respect) 94K mileage car for 

> $7800. Pleas help me out and gather substantiation for me or suggest 

> sources other than e bay or Hemmings to present to the insurance 

> adjuster on Friday afternoon. Thank you

>

> Doug in Houston

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Unless you had it privately appraised, it's unlikely you'll have much 
ammo to fight with your insurance carrier beyond the blue book value.

BTW, glad you're ok and very sad to hear about the car.