selling car

[Disir]

So, my car is totaled. Like about $8500 worth of totaled. Not covered. So, it's parked outside of a body shop and they want to buy it from me for parts. I don't know what the hell to say. I don't know how much to ask for. What are the rules?

 

[progressive hunter]

So, my car is totaled. Like about $8500 worth of totaled. Not covered. So, it's parked outside of a body shop and they want to buy it from me for parts. I don't know what the hell to say. I don't know how much to ask for. What are the rules?

it would help if you gave some details,,

what yr is your car ??
what kind of car is it??
whats the damage??
is the drivetrain still good??


details matter,,

 

[Disir]

it would help if you gave some details,,

what yr is your car ??
what kind of car is it??
whats the damage??
is the drivetrain still good??


details matter,,

It's a 2012 Toyota Prius. Red. The windows are fine. However, the body is.........ripped. This is one side. The top the right side is totally jacked. There was some time of liquid coming out. The top of the car got nailed. The windows are perfect. The mirror on the left side is hanging on.



I think we need to reach an understanding. I hit the gas and go. Sometimes I break.







Apparently not fast enough.


I don't know what a drivetrain is.

 

[progressive hunter]

have you checked bluebook an

It's a 2012 Toyota Prius. Red. The windows are fine. However, the body is.........ripped. This is one side. The top the right side is totally jacked. There was some time of liquid coming out. The top of the car got nailed. The windows are perfect. The mirror on the left side is hanging on.



I think we need to reach an understanding. I hit the gas and go. Sometimes I break.







Apparently not fast enough.


I don't know what a drivetrain is.

have you checked bluebook and resale prices??
I would start there,,

if it were me I would just fix it myself and then sell it,, it doesnt look so bad,,,

you really dont know what a drivetrain is??
thats sad,,

 

[progressive hunter]

It's a 2012 Toyota Prius. Red. The windows are fine. However, the body is.........ripped. This is one side. The top the right side is totally jacked. There was some time of liquid coming out. The top of the car got nailed. The windows are perfect. The mirror on the left side is hanging on.



I think we need to reach an understanding. I hit the gas and go. Sometimes I break.







Apparently not fast enough.


I don't know what a drivetrain is.

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[MarathonMike]

Scrap value for a totaled Prius will only be a few hundred bucks at most. You could ask the local junk yard what they would pay so at least you have a competing bid.

 

[progressive hunter]

Scrap value for a totaled Prius will only be a few hundred bucks at most. You could ask the local junk yard what they would pay so at least you have a competing bid.

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[odanny]

If they've paid you for the replacement value of the car, ask your insurance company if you can buy it back. I don't know where you live, and rules vary by state, but I totaled my VW when I hit a deer, and they paid me $4k for it, and I bought it back from the insurance company for $575. It was drivable but the hood and fender and grill were all crunched bad. I got someone to fix it for $3100 and it looks better than before.

You should inquire first if you can buy it back. Can you keep driving it as is? If you've got the $ and can buy it back, you end up way ahead.

 

[MarathonMike]

You might get a thousand but that's a stretch. That is why it would be good to have a junk yard bid on it too.

 

[Rambunctious]

It's a 2012 Toyota Prius. Red. The windows are fine. However, the body is.........ripped. This is one side. The top the right side is totally jacked. There was some time of liquid coming out. The top of the car got nailed. The windows are perfect. The mirror on the left side is hanging on.



I think we need to reach an understanding. I hit the gas and go. Sometimes I break.







Apparently not fast enough.


I don't know what a drivetrain is.

LOL what the hell did you do?...

 

[Crepitus]

have you checked bluebook an

have you checked bluebook and resale prices??
I would start there,,

if it were me I would just fix it myself and then sell it,, it doesnt look so bad,,,

you really dont know what a drivetrain is??
thats sad,,

Does the car still move under its own power?

 

[Crepitus]

The electronics in the Prius are worth thousands.

 

[fncceo]

Toyota Prius

You're lucky they aren't charging you to scrap it for you,

 

[Missourian]

So, my car is totaled. Like about $8500 worth of totaled. Not covered. So, it's parked outside of a body shop and they want to buy it from me for parts. I don't know what the hell to say. I don't know how much to ask for. What are the rules?

The drivetrain is all the parts that make the car go...engine... transmission and differentials and drive shafts in RWD & 4wd vehicles...

If your Prius is all gas... that's engine, transaxle, half-shafts and CJ joints.

If it's a hybrid...I don't know what all is in there.

From that picture...it doesn't look so bad.

If it were me...I'd get on craigslist or Facebook marketplace and find a Prius with 250k and engine or transaxle problems...buy it for $2k and have my good stuff put in for another $1500...and sell what was left over...

This one is gone...but this is what you're looking for...



They are out there...I just saw one here in S-field for $1900.

Apparently the catalytic converter...hybrid and back up battery and engine and transaxle are high dollar.

 

[Missourian]

A place to start...

How Much Insurance Pays for a Totaled Car: Quick Guide

Being involved in an accident is stressful enough. Arm yourself with information so you can be well-prepared for dealing with your insurance provider when and if your car is totaled.

www.caranddriver.com

These guys are mentioned in the article as nationwide totaled vehicle buyers that will make you an offer on your totaled vehicle...

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[progressive hunter]

Does the car still move under its own power?

why are you asking me??

 

[Missourian]

Salvage Prius up for auction...

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www.salvagereseller.com

 

[Missourian]

Red 2012 for $2700 buy it now...

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[Crepitus]

why are you asking me??

Sorry, quoted the wrong post.

My bad.

 

[Disir]

have you checked bluebook an

have you checked bluebook and resale prices??
I would start there,,

if it were me I would just fix it myself and then sell it,, it doesnt look so bad,,,

you really dont know what a drivetrain is??
thats sad,,

Thank you for everything. That's all I need.