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

[Mike Beyersdoerfer]

I agree with Paul they must settle and quick..

My 1967 Buick Sportwagon got rear ended.  It was totaled. The  
Insurance company offered $2000 I told them that I restored the car  
and had receipts for much more than $2000.  They wanted the receipts  
and I said no just replace the car.  I had pictures of the car from  
various shows.
After a lot of whining mostly mine I got $16,000 and then shockingly  
they added tax on top.

The medical payment wasn't so easy which amazed me.  Check your state  
law on how long they have to settle.

Keep fighting you have the upper hand.

Mike
65 Buick Sportwagon
72 Buick Skylark
87 560SEC


On Nov 12, 2009, at 2:12 PM, PaulLoui at comcast.net wrote:


> What most of us don't realize is that insurance companys have to pay  

> you. Let me say that again..."   THEY HAVE TO PAY YOU!"  The thing  

> is that they are going to low ball you hoping that you will just  

> agree or accept the fact that what they say goes. Whether you are  

> trusting, gullable, unconfrontational, passive, or just a "nice  

> person" they got you and they know it. BUT!... Do not sign the paper  

> ANY paper, until they have met a price that you are comfortable  

> with. Be addiment about everything and no matter what they say,  

> don't give in and I gaurantee you they will come back to you with at  

> least 3 higher offers. Remember THEY HAVE TO PAY and until you hear  

> "this is our final offer" they still have room to play. Receipts are  

> always good but not absolutely neccessary. They will come up with  

> excuses or reasons why your particular car doesn't deserve that.  

> Tell them they are "crazy", that "they must have lost their mind if  

> they think you'll agree to that". Hang up on them once or twice.  

> They won't be real happy with you but their happiness doesn't  

> replace your car. Hold your ground and you''l be amazed at how they  

> will come to you. I didn't say meet you half way, I said come to  

> you! Good luck!

> Paul

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> From: "Barry Corno" <bc at unitedsalad.com>

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> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:57:41 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada  

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> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in  

> establishing value on my         SEC for insurance claim

>

> I agree with Mike. I had my ’83 380 appraised 4 months ago with 576  

> K on it.

>     It has new paint within the last 4 years.

>     New interior, rebuilt upper engine, transmission freshly done

> The number was    $ 14.500

>

> B.C.

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> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> ] On Behalf Of Mike R.

> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:40 PM

> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed,I need help in  

> establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

>

> You HAVE to get a professional appraisal. The insurance company will  

> not believe anything else. I got double their initial offer for my  

> '82 300D because of the appraisal. Use the yellow pages to find one  

> in your area then ask what they know about a 126. It will likely  

> cost you between $200 and $300 for the appraisal and will be worth  

> every penny.

>

> Mike

>

> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> ] On Behalf Of Doug Gavin

> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:07 PM

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in  

> establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

>

> 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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