Ole Blue got in a fight with a deer

5.7 liter swap!!!

 

Not until you start hunting it

 

I was thinking bed cage, Long travel, LSX/T56 combo.

 

I hit a black bear with my 2005 passenger car (brand can't be said loudly here). Internal crack in the bumper structure that is not visible outside, cracked leveling arm of a fog log, dirty pants and that's about it.

 

Per the OP, deer was in shock and had to be dispatched post collision.

Wouldn't be a tender cut within a 5mi radius of that deer. Pass.

 

It wasn't jumping in the bushes for half an hour before succumbing to blood loss, it was likely dispatched in a minute. Not that different from a regular lung shot.

 

Noted (though I'm extremely doubtful of the "minute" time-frame). I've eaten both. Pass.

 

Sorry to hear about your truck being totaled. I’ve hit 3 deer and it’s a miserable feeling. What will you be replacing it with?

 

Makes me want a steel bumper

 

This is so accurate

 

Probably not worth it if the OP then wants to resell at some point…will be stuck with the salvage title and diminished value

 

Fair point.

Either way, the OP is going to get screwed. He'll probably take at least a $20K depreciation hit, plus his deductible, and any financing charges.

Just sucks.

 

I had Gap thru my insurance. All I should owe is $500 deductable

 

Air bags go off on it?

 

No, airbags did not deploy. Not sure why they totaled it out. The Toyota collision shop couldn't either.

 

That is some stuff from Bazarro World! Crazy crazy crazy!!!!!! That is a first, never would I have thought that would be a totaled truck. Sorry they did that to you!

 

Better to be cautious. With some of the recalls. Better to scrap it now then hassle with dealership visits.

 

Agree. Not to long ago, that truck would be a deductible payment and a few days in a shop away from being back on the road.

Truly sad really.

 

Hope I hear tomorrow that they are just going to pay off my loan and all I owe is $500 deductible. I've got a couple deals in the work, one a used 2024 and the other a New 2024 that's been on the dealer's lot for over 6 months. I'm gonna see if I can get the financing deal currently offered from Toyota on the new 2024. I would think they want to get rid of it. It's marked down below dealer invoice currently.

 

good luck!

 

Glad they got you sorted out bossdawg. They don’t make em like they used to. Hit a deer in my FGT going 50mph. Cost me $450 to fix it.

 

Got a really good deal on a 2024. Had a chance to get a new 2024 with 9 miles on it up in Pennsylvania. Dealer up there has two 2024 Capstones that he will let go for $71,000 plus $750 dealer fees and taxes. It was quite tempting, but I got this 2024 gold certified with 17,000 miles for $63,600. I drive a lot of miles, so the $7400 difference wouldnt have been smart in about six months.

 

congrats!

 

Congrats on your new (to you) truck.

If you don't mind, what was your net loss overall from hitting the deer?

 

My $500 deductible. I had loan/lease Payoff on my insurance, so they paid the difference from my ACV and the remaining loan balance. It was about a $4000 spread where I was a bit upside down on the loan because I drive a lot of miles. My 2023 had 56,000 miles on it.

Thank God I had that thru my insurance.

 

Thanks, I actually wasn't familiar with loan/lease payoff coverage. Had to Google it. I haven't financed a vehicle in over 30 years.

 

Just got my final settlement from insurance, they paid me $64,000 for the loss. I can't believe it. I paid $66,000 for it 16 months ago and put 45,000 miles on it. I bought a year newer with 40,000 less miles for $63,000, I am shocked at the payout. I still don't know how they came up with these numbers, but I'm getting a good sized check.

 

I'm an auditor for your insurance company and there's been a big mistake. Will be in touch.















Congrats! I smile anytime someone can have a successful interaction with an insurance company.

 

You had me for a second. Takes a deep breath.