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My Tundra may get totaled. Can you help with Value?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by TacomaLC, Jun 18, 2019.

  1. Jun 18, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    TacomaLC

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    At 2 am this past Sunday (father’s day) morning my pristine 2000 Tundra (with 96,000 miles and in perfect condition) was hit while parked in front of my house by a drunk driver who fled the scene on foot. He was caught a couple blocks away barefoot. He glanced off a new Infiniti QX and plowed directly into my truck. Pisses me off I’ve owned it since new in Jan2000. Within the last two months I’ve put in new Bilstein 5100’s, new upgraded Toyota brakes, new top of the line battery, new WeatherTech floor liners, and did a complete clay-bar, paint polish. The paint looks deep, wet and better than showroom (except for some rock chips). The Michelin LTX tires had 2,500 miles on them. And the timing belt was done at 85,000 miles. I love this truck! Insurance company will probably total it and low ball me. if the frame isn’t messed up, I want to keep it.

    Anyone know good sources to determine the insurance/retail value of this low-mileage, one owner Tundra in nearly perfect condition?

    2000 Tundra Access Cab Limited TRD, leather, 4x4, spray in bed liner, with GemTop canopy, all maintenance through Toyota on-schedule/ early. 96,000 miles. No prior accidents. Looked and ran flawlessly. Upgraded pioneer stereo with Apple CarPlay and Backup Camera. Oh, yeah and the gas tank was filled before I parked it for the night just hours before it the accident. Lots of family memories in this truck!

    I drove it home from the tow lot (it ended up in the middle of the street after the accident). It ran fine and drove fine. All the doors worked fine. Even the tailgate works easy with only minor binding.

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  2. Jun 18, 2019 at 1:45 PM
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    FirstGenVol

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    So sorry to see this. It's my biggest fear after sinking so much money into my truck. I'm assuming the shitbag that hit you doesn't have insurance?
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    I’m guessing no insurance, charged with DUI +Hit and Run. And, probably not his first time at the rodeo! He turns 30 tomorrow. But, the police report gave his address he lives 8 blocks away in a house that the (googled) county records show as in a trust in his name (tax valuation $450,000). He must have family money. Trusts are usually set up to protect people/children from themselves. I was fully covered. My insurance can go after his ass! He was driving a ‘94 Nissan pickup, which wound up slammed into my rock wall too. A real mess.

    One thing I’ve realized while considering a replacement: the Gen1 Tundra is the perfect size Truck for me. Tacoma’s are too small inside and Gen2 are too big for around town. And Gen1 are quieter on the road and just damn nice to drive.
     
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  4. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    Longer list than the wife needs to know about....
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  5. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    What a shame. That was a beautiful truck. I love the first gens! Sorry I don't know of any good resources to help build your case. Best of luck in the coming weeks.
     
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  6. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    speedtre

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    Truer words were never spoken. It's one thing to have a 20 yo vehicle with 300K miles on it have something like this happen to it...but to one in your condition with those miles, man that makes my heart hurt. :(
     
  7. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    Ouch! All I can come up with ........ :eek2:
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Add 30% to whatever your insurance company wants to initially shell out.

    There is a reason insurance companies own the most expensive real estate in the world and a reason they never go out of business. Ain’t cuz they’re breaking even.

    Become the ‘Nasty Negotiator’.
     
  9. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    Couldn't they let you take it out of his hide? Sounds reasonable :bananadead:
     
  10. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    NADA values are a good place to start. Get comparisons at dealers, have print outs or links. Be ready to battle for every dollar. Do not let up on the condition it was in, low mileage, only owner etc. Also make sure you tell them of all the upgrades.

    If you are not happy with their offer, refuse. Tell them you cannot replace it for the said offer. Their first offer is usually never their best (99% of time), they may try to "low ball" you with an initial low figure.

    Good Luck!
     
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  11. Jun 18, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Hate to see that. Sux bigtime. Where abouts in WA? Your truck looks pretty bad. Maybe we can help find a decent replacement in the Seattle/Portland/Pullman area???? Even as far as Eugene but that's my Orygun Duck country and I see you are a Huskie!
     
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    Makes me sick. Drunk drivers are the worst.
     
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  13. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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  14. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:01 PM
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    TacomaLC

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    I’m in Tacoma. I don’t think Pullman has Toyota trucks, only combines and tractors . Oh, and as I hear, a mediocre junior college.
     
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  15. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    TacomaLC

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    Great help. Thx! I’ve been collecting these for sale quotes for my battle. Hard to find these with under 100,000 miles. They all go to 300,000 miles easy.

    Top NADA value with miles and all options is $8,000.

    $8000 for my truck? That would be like finding a rainbow colored unicorn farting fairy dust being ridden by a hot, 22 year old college virgin.
     
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  16. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    Hooptytrix

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    Here you go.

    Wholesale value. &4,500 roughly.
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    Retail at dealer. Street value would be around $8,000 I think.
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  17. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    +$850 for mileage seems very low considering average was 218000 miles a difference of 122,000

    What site is that?
     
  18. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    Buy a good framed high miled 2000 and drop in your old engine and shocks tires
     
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    Doubt they will total you. Salvage yard bed, tailgate, and bumper for $1,000. Add paint $500, labor $1,000...$2,500-$3,500, less your $500-$1000 deductible and you're back on the road! Otherwise, buy it back, use the insurance check for above mentioned repairs. Spend the remainder on a new toy.
     
  20. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:34 PM
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    This is Manheim dealer auction. This is what dealers use for trade in value and retail value. KBB, NADA and the others do not buy or sell cars so there info is considered an educated guess where as Manheim is where dealers, insurance companies and manufacturers buy and sell inventory.
     
  21. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    If your insurance is paying, they won't compensate you for the new parts, they'll say they're maintenance items.

    You may have more pull if the drunk's insurance is paying. Document everything recent with receipts. When my 2004 was hit on the freeway, my insurance ended up paying me more then I paid 2 years & 40,000 miles earlier.

    You should get private party value or better. Probably $8,000+

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  22. Jun 18, 2019 at 3:42 PM
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    If they decide to repair it, make sure you ask for $$ with consideration to depreciation value. The truck is worth less once it is repaired and the accident is in the history, you are entitled to this value difference.
     
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    I’d rather not list. My wife might see it.
    https://www.autoloss.com/

    Check this site out. My daughter’s boyfriend was in the same predicament a few months back. His insurance company tried to total his truck at a lowball price. I believe this site helped up his recovery value.
     
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  24. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    I'm getting old, couldn't find the correct verbage. Diminished value is correct. The insurance adjuster is not obligated to inform you of this but if you ask for it they include it.
     
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    The guy I know that frequents Pullman would leave me to believe you're correct.


    Sorry to hear about the truck. Bad juju man. I got hit by a semi and it was a joke just trying to get my truck fixed. I ended up paying my high deductible and dealing with it. My deductible is high because if I screw my truck up then I expect to deal with it or fix it myself. Drunk drivers suck big time, but at least you weren't hurt.
     
  26. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    This is why I have to bump up my coverage and options. Uninsured motorist is 1 of things I don't have at the moment, there's a few other things to
     
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Is it true Kelley Blue Book is owned by AutoTrader? Price Collusion/Fixing?
     
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    Cox automotive group is parent company to both
     
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    Ouch. Look at the list

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    We are on our own when it comes to knowing the real value of something.
     
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