by Sniper168 » Fri Sep 05, 2008 04:23 am
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So first let me say that this situation so totally blows donkeys balls, but what can I do?
The fire started 8/29 while I was in the shower. The fire dudes told me it was the battery charger that was the culprit. My car was based off of a 1988 Pontiac Fireo which had been properly stretched to the exact dimensions of the real Lamborghini. Everything on that car was real OEM Lamborghini parts (windshield, side and rear glass, marker lights, head lamps, fog lamps and all badges, you get the idea). The interior was $7000 of hand laid custom leather. Real Lamborghini speedometer and odometer! And to top it off, a brand new Chevy 5.7L 350 performance engine had been installed. On the date of the fire, there were exactly 500 miles on the car!!
I have not heard from the adjuster since this fire took place. My car is at the auction yard and I'm sure the adjuster has seen it by now (and it is a total loss). I can only assume he is trying to figure out how to assess a value to this type of car. And since I have ACV as my coverage: [Actual Cash Value = Market Value less Depreciation].
I put just over $72,000 into this car to make it perfect and exact. If you were to go to a professional builder of these cars, like Exotic Illusions in Archbald, PA, you will see $60,000, $65,000 and $75,000 for the three cars he currently preparing to sell.
I fear the adjuster will come back to me and give me an incredibly low number based on, oh I don't know.... it was a 1988 (but was completely and professionally rebuilt and with only 500 miles on the brand new engine).
How much wiggle room does someone in my position have when I have every receipt ever used on that car and a running journal and portfolio documenting everything along the way (keep in mind I still have not heard back from whomever this adjuster is) ?
Sorry to have rattled on for so long but I'm a little worried they will come back with a rediculously low figure - oh the company is USAA Ins. by the way.
Here are some pics of from when before I bought it, the work I've done to it, and then when it was complete. Of course then the fire.
[url]http://inthevalley.servebeer.com:8080/downloads/My%201988%20Lamborghini%20Portfolio/[url]
I think that's is how I properly post a link.
In the mean time, Thanks for lending me your ears and thanks for your time.
So first let me say that this situation so totally blows donkeys balls, but what can I do?
The fire started 8/29 while I was in the shower. The fire dudes told me it was the battery charger that was the culprit. My car was based off of a 1988 Pontiac Fireo which had been properly stretched to the exact dimensions of the real Lamborghini. Everything on that car was real OEM Lamborghini parts (windshield, side and rear glass, marker lights, head lamps, fog lamps and all badges, you get the idea). The interior was $7000 of hand laid custom leather. Real Lamborghini speedometer and odometer! And to top it off, a brand new Chevy 5.7L 350 performance engine had been installed. On the date of the fire, there were exactly 500 miles on the car!!
I have not heard from the adjuster since this fire took place. My car is at the auction yard and I'm sure the adjuster has seen it by now (and it is a total loss). I can only assume he is trying to figure out how to assess a value to this type of car. And since I have ACV as my coverage: [Actual Cash Value = Market Value less Depreciation].
I put just over $72,000 into this car to make it perfect and exact. If you were to go to a professional builder of these cars, like Exotic Illusions in Archbald, PA, you will see $60,000, $65,000 and $75,000 for the three cars he currently preparing to sell.
I fear the adjuster will come back to me and give me an incredibly low number based on, oh I don't know.... it was a 1988 (but was completely and professionally rebuilt and with only 500 miles on the brand new engine).
How much wiggle room does someone in my position have when I have every receipt ever used on that car and a running journal and portfolio documenting everything along the way (keep in mind I still have not heard back from whomever this adjuster is) ?
Sorry to have rattled on for so long but I'm a little worried they will come back with a rediculously low figure - oh the company is USAA Ins. by the way.
Here are some pics of from when before I bought it, the work I've done to it, and then when it was complete. Of course then the fire.
[url]http://inthevalley.servebeer.com:8080/downloads/My%201988%20Lamborghini%20Portfolio/[url]
I think that's is how I properly post a link.
In the mean time, Thanks for lending me your ears and thanks for your time.
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 09:48 am Post Subject:
Great news Eric alls well that ends well...atleast with your claim...
Silly boy, :lol: what I meant was there wasnt' any 'proof' that you were actually in the shower when it happend...that's the way an siu (and adjuster's too I must admit) mind works... :)
Wishing you luck in your search for a new vehicle....some times in life, I've found when we've been attached to something then it's gone...best to get something different rather than try and find the exact thing...seems when we do we have a life full of comparisons....something to think about.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 05:00 pm Post Subject: Tips to Save Gas
The cost of gas is continuously fluctuating. Most times, its sky high!
Here are some tips for you to save gasoline.
1. Tune up your automobile usually. Inadequate running situation eats up much more gasoline.
2. Plan your route forward of time. This avoids taking pointless driving.
3. Use your aircon sparingly. You can flip the aircon on to get a couple of minutes then turn it off
and allow the fan circulate the cool air in the automobile. Do not open the windows whenever you aircon is on.
4. Keep the windows closed when travelling at high speed for less air friction.
Open windows drag the speed and lower gas mileage.
5. Do not idle your engine for long intervals of time.
6. Do not journey at quick speeds in low gears unless of course you need the compression to sluggish down.
7. Try driving on allowed speed restrict.
8. Do not rev the engine when not necessary.
9. When the cost for gasoline is high, don't fill up. Wait until it goes down.
You do not wish to give an impression to oil businesses that you're prepared to buy gasoline at any cost.
10. Finally, purchase vehicles which have good gas mileage.
11. Do not forget to cover your car.
Goodluck!
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