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Originally Posted by Mudshack
Why the salvage title? Insurance agent must have thought something about it, that we don't know. Please fill me in.
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This rig is a 1984, the damage exceeded the value of the rig. Insurance companies are usually quick to throw out an offer, it is up to the owner to fight or just take the check and move on. I bought back my commuter car for $400 after getting $1900 for the car's value, $200 cash reimbursement for driving my own car vs. using a rental car and fixed it for $3-400 (it was red with blue hood-oh well). The original estimate was for over $2000 in damages. They saved a couple hundred bucks on my deal. In Oregon if the insurance company decides not to fix the car it is a salvage title, reguardless of the extent of damage.
The previous owner bought it back and drove it but didn't want to put more money into mechanical issues that I have fixed.. Frame is bent in the rear and my wife said it didn't "crab" down the road. I will point out all the damage to anyone who takes the time to look at it. I personally wouldn't worry about the frame, maybe the body damage.
I have no other details of what the $ #'s were.. If it hadn't been wrecked, it probably wouldn't be in my possession..