2013 Lexus GS350 AWD totaled or not?
12-09-18, 03:13 PM
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Driver School Candidate
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2013 Lexus GS350 AWD totaled or not?
Hello everyone my name is Khameron I am new to this site I am still learning to navigate through this whole form last night I was rear ended I just wanted to post it up here and see what you guys thought and see if it maybe totaled or not thank you in advance!
12-09-18, 03:19 PM
#2
Post what? Your post is empty. Also "totaled" is defined by your state laws.
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12-09-18, 04:36 PM
#8
I don't think a bumper is considered a total loss. See this: https://www.dmv.org/tn-tennessee/salvaged-vehicles.php
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What Is a Salvage Car in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, you have a salvaged car (or total loss) if:- Your insurance company determines your vehicle is so damaged, the repair costs exceed the vehicle’s actual cash value.
- Typically, coverage providers will call a car a total loss if the damage exceeds 75% of the actual cash value.
- The car is under 10 years old.
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12-09-18, 04:46 PM
#9
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The whole bumper and truck is smooshed in and the passenger quarter panel is dented a little bit. It looks pretty bad to me like more than just a bumper but again that’s why I’m asking you guys I have no idea. I was hit pretty hard, I’m worried their may be structural/frame damage.
12-09-18, 04:48 PM
#10
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Sorry to see that - Hope you're ok...According to your state's DMV, it looks like if the damage is greater than 75% of the value they consider it a total loss: https://www.dmv.org/tn-tennessee/salvaged-vehicles.php
If you have a 2013, its probably worth anywhere between $15k-$20k trade-in depending on condition/mileage/options. Just eyeballing the damage you need a lot of new rear end components - obvious things like bumper/bumper absorber/impact bar/trunk lid but not as obvious things could be damaged that are expensive such as muffler components/parking sensors.
If you have a 2013, its probably worth anywhere between $15k-$20k trade-in depending on condition/mileage/options. Just eyeballing the damage you need a lot of new rear end components - obvious things like bumper/bumper absorber/impact bar/trunk lid but not as obvious things could be damaged that are expensive such as muffler components/parking sensors.
12-09-18, 05:16 PM
#11
The whole bumper and truck is smooshed in and the passenger quarter panel is dented a little bit. It looks pretty bad to me like more than just a bumper but again that’s why I’m asking you guys I have no idea. I was hit pretty hard, I’m worried their may be structural/frame damage.
12-09-18, 05:39 PM
#12
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Thanks for the input guys! I’m fine just a little sore. I couldn’t get a hold of anyone today with it being Sunday but I am going to first thing tomorrow morning and see if we can get all resolved.
12-09-18, 07:17 PM
#14
Lexus Test Driver
In your state of Tennessee if the car has a value of [say] $20,000 you need the repair costs to exceed $15,000 for it to be considered 'totaled'. If it was mine I personally would hope that it is considered totaled so I wouldn't have to deal with having it repaired and all the crap that goes with such repairs, not to mention the time it takes to have it repaired.
12-10-18, 05:33 AM
#15
Looks like they need to pull the rear lower trunk dent out with a body puller, new trunk lid, new bumper reinforcement, new bumper, any broken sensors or electronics, and paint. I think the repair cost will be quite significant, close to the amount needed to total, but might come up short.