I may have totalled my Mach, what should I do? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

CoolBlueMACH · 11-10-2004, 06:58 PM

yeah, i dont really want to go into details. I met a tree and it won. if the car is totalled, what should be my course of action? I'm 22.

H-TownMachI · 11-10-2004, 07:05 PM

That sucks. I don't think it will be totaled, but can't tell how bad the subframe damage is. The sad part is the insurance rates you will have now.

03shadowmach1 · 11-10-2004, 07:06 PM

if it is totaled I would buy it back and repair it over time, then turn it into a mean machine when the funds increase. Even if it's not totaled it will never be the same... either way try to keep the car.

Are you a victim of the stock tires?

CoolBlueMACH · 11-10-2004, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 03shadowmach1
if it is totaled I would buy it back and repair it over time, then turn it into a mean machine when the funds increase. Even if it's not totaled it will never be the same... either way try to keep the car.

Are you a victim of the stock tires?

apparently so.

plus dirt on the street and a little too much gas.

muddman · 11-10-2004, 07:36 PM

do you want fries with that

martsl · 11-10-2004, 08:03 PM

Damm CoolBlueMACH sorry about that. Hell I was still hoping to run into one day so I could hear your Borla. Maybe we can set something up after you get her repaired.

martsl (another Denton Azure Mach owner)

69mach03 · 11-10-2004, 08:11 PM

Contact your insurance agent. Find out what reputable body shops in your area work with claims through your insurance company. Make an appointment and take your car to a shop. Get the damage estimated. If totaled, you'll have the option to purchase the car back @ the same price the insurance company would charge a salvage yard. If not totaled, get the body shop to fix the damages on the car through your insurance company.

--This is all assuming you have full coverage.

Good luck.

MAC[H]Z · 11-10-2004, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by martsl
Hell I was still hoping to run into one day

Probably a bad choice of words given the situation...

Sorry to hear about your accident just be thankful you walked away from it, you can always buy another car...

smontgo · 11-10-2004, 08:58 PM

I don't think it's totalled but it's hard to tell from angle of the picture. I write quite a few estimates and it does not look like it got into the uni-rail or apron. If it hit the tree hard enough to push the rail back your car may have a diamond/twist condition- then it's toast. How much of a difference is there in the right and left door gaps where they meet the quarter? It looks like it is primarily suspension/k member damage. Make sure you pick a shop that has a laser aligned frame rack (Shark, Genesis, or Kansas Jack) Your car will be straighter than when it rolled off the assembly line if one of those systems are used.

Good Luck.

03mach69mach · 11-10-2004, 09:10 PM

Not sure that if it is totalled, you want to purchase it. Most insurance co.'s will have the title branded as salvage if they total it. Even if you keep it. Repair it then try to sell it with a salvage title, may be difficult if not impossible. Most states changed the laws a number of years ago to stop salvage rebuilds from being able to get a clean title to protect purchasers down the line. The car doesn't look totaled, but from that photo, it is hard to tell. Good luck and get ready to pay through the nose on your insurance premium.

fret440 · 11-10-2004, 09:39 PM

Seems the blue ones have a vendetta with those trees. I had a similar incounter on my right rear. (the sensation of flight in reverse never feels good)

My advice, move somewhere where there aren't any trees.

silverbull271 · 11-10-2004, 09:48 PM

Call your insurance agent!

powerage · 11-10-2004, 10:22 PM

ohh God put it away PUT IT AWAY... I CANT STAND TO SEE IT THAT WAY...

shot it put it out of its missery

bris09 · 11-10-2004, 10:32 PM

Don't worry about the car from what I see in the picture it should fine. It is your insurance you need to worry about.

bris09 · 11-10-2004, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fret440
Seems the blue ones have a vendetta with those trees. I had a similar incounter on my right rear. (the sensation of flight in reverse never feels good)

My advice, move somewhere where there aren't any trees.

Hey, that is enough with the jinks.

2k4mach · 11-10-2004, 10:42 PM

i dunno whether its totaled or not, from the pic the damage doesnt look too bad

steven · 11-10-2004, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by martsl
Damm CoolBlueMACH sorry about that. Hell I was still hoping to run into one day so I could hear your Borla. Maybe we can set something up after you get her repaired.

martsl (another Denton Azure Mach owner)

hehe all in good fun.... maybe he thought u were the tree!:LAUGH: k that was mean...sorry

RAZOR Z · 11-11-2004, 12:19 AM

I'm so sorry.

LGBRofTWFame · 11-11-2004, 12:50 AM

I'm with you, bro. I know how it is.

Here's what you'll need to get at MINIMUM:

New fender
New rim
New tire
New strut
New strut tower brace
New fender well cover
New emblem
New headlight
New bumper cover
New bumper cover mounting bracket
New tie rod
New spring
New brake / caliper / etc
New chin spoiler

You're looking at about 4000 grand in parts + another 4 - 5 in labor TOPS. Most things you can do yourself if you're so inclined.

Don't worry about it TOO MUCH.
Just remember, mine was worse and it's gonna be just fine.
Does your engine still run? Does it rev up? Can you turn the wheel and your surviving tire turns?

PS: And don't let any assholes give you a hard time about this. We all make mistakes, the best we can do is learn from them and become better people. If anyone gives you a hard time just remember that Karma is a ***** and she keeps having puppies.

steven · 11-11-2004, 01:44 AM

someone help....my font is screwed up!!!everything shows up like this Logged in user: very large and annoying how do i change it? its only on my window.

Chance Word · 11-11-2004, 01:53 AM

Was your traction control turned OFF or left ON?

Lonestar 7 · 11-11-2004, 01:58 AM

So tell us the story. Good luck the Mach Parts Vultures are cicleing.

MA-MACH1 · 11-11-2004, 02:01 AM

If the driver door closes cleanly and the panel gaps are the same it's almost definitely repairable - however the front end is designed to crumple on impact, so a big frame straightening job is not out of the question... as smontgo says your car could end up straighter than new - so probably no worries as far as car goes.

Now - repeat after me - I MUST GET BETTER TIRES (and slow down near trees)

Big Ron · 11-11-2004, 02:07 AM

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Originally posted by H-TownMachI
[B The sad part is the insurance rates you will have now.

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Even sadder is the insurance rates that we will ALL have..........

Big Ron

Barbie · 11-11-2004, 02:12 AM

ouchie! I think you bought yours at five star right before I got mine!

11-10-2004, 06:58 PM	#1
CoolBlueMACH Azure Blue Mach Driver Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 230	I may have totalled my Mach, what should I do? yeah, i dont really want to go into details. I met a tree and it won. if the car is totalled, what should be my course of action? I'm 22. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '04 Azure Blue Mach I. IUP, 5 speed. K&N Borla stingers Bassani Catted X-Pipe Pro 5.0 4.10s 15% tint all the way around matte black 'MUSTANG' inserts from Barry @ www.fordpower.net removed air silencer black shortie antenna raised shaker Chrome dress up from MGW Mach 1 Door Sills from Jay @ www.PrecisionAutoAccessories.com pics of my ride

11-10-2004, 08:03 PM	#6
martsl More mods to come........ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 123	Damm CoolBlueMACH sorry about that. Hell I was still hoping to run into one day so I could hear your Borla. Maybe we can set something up after you get her repaired. martsl (another Denton Azure Mach owner) __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Azure Blue, 5-Speed Performance Mods: Pro 5.0 Shifter with MGW shift handle, MM full-length sub-frame connectors, 4.10 Gears, Eaton 31 spline diff, Moser axles, SVO Rear Girdle, Axle Braces, Welded axle tubes and torque boxes. Other Mods: 10.5x17 Mach1 deep dish wheels -w- Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 315/35/17 tires, Bullitt Side Scoops, Window Tint, Black Bumper Inserts, Short Black antenna, Silverstar headlights / Eurolights foglights, Trac-Adapt, Optima battery.

11-10-2004, 08:11 PM	#7
69mach03 Modular Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Georgetown, DE Posts: 1,786	Contact your insurance agent. Find out what reputable body shops in your area work with claims through your insurance company. Make an appointment and take your car to a shop. Get the damage estimated. If totaled, you'll have the option to purchase the car back @ the same price the insurance company would charge a salvage yard. If not totaled, get the body shop to fix the damages on the car through your insurance company. --This is all assuming you have full coverage. Good luck. __________________ 1994 Crystal White SVT Cobra (11.35 @ 117) - 1.54 - 2960 lbs Stock 5.0 shortblock, AFR 165, AFM N41, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap, Holley HP 750 PA C-4, ATI 8" Converter, Team Z K-Member, 4.10s, Slicks, S&W Chromoly 8-pt 2002 HD F150 - Daily Driver / Tow Vehicle - 14.20 @ 95 - 5495 lbs

11-10-2004, 08:58 PM	#9
smontgo Real American Iron!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: VA Beach VA Posts: 74	I don't think it's totalled but it's hard to tell from angle of the picture. I write quite a few estimates and it does not look like it got into the uni-rail or apron. If it hit the tree hard enough to push the rail back your car may have a diamond/twist condition- then it's toast. How much of a difference is there in the right and left door gaps where they meet the quarter? It looks like it is primarily suspension/k member damage. Make sure you pick a shop that has a laser aligned frame rack (Shark, Genesis, or Kansas Jack) Your car will be straighter than when it rolled off the assembly line if one of those systems are used. Good Luck. __________________ Scott 2004 Comp Orange Mach 1 Born 12/09/2003 :THUMBSUP:

11-10-2004, 09:10 PM	#10
03mach69mach Ford Guy Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,406	Not sure that if it is totalled, you want to purchase it. Most insurance co.'s will have the title branded as salvage if they total it. Even if you keep it. Repair it then try to sell it with a salvage title, may be difficult if not impossible. Most states changed the laws a number of years ago to stop salvage rebuilds from being able to get a clean title to protect purchasers down the line. The car doesn't look totaled, but from that photo, it is hard to tell. Good luck and get ready to pay through the nose on your insurance premium. __________________ Mark Blountville TN 1969 Winter Blue Mach 1 428CJ 1988 White LX 5.0 Convertible SOLD 2000 White Taurus SE 3.0 SOLD 2001 BMW 330i SOLD 2002 Harley F150 5.4 Supercharged 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 4.6 DOHC 2003 Lincoln Town Car 4.6 SOHC 2011 Infiniti G37xS 3.7 DOHC

11-10-2004, 07:05 PM	#2
H-TownMachI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,234	That sucks. I don't think it will be totaled, but can't tell how bad the subframe damage is. The sad part is the insurance rates you will have now.

11-10-2004, 07:06 PM	#3
03shadowmach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 169	if it is totaled I would buy it back and repair it over time, then turn it into a mean machine when the funds increase. Even if it's not totaled it will never be the same... either way try to keep the car. Are you a victim of the stock tires?

11-10-2004, 07:36 PM	#5
muddman Mark 9:43 Join Date: May 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 952	do you want fries with that

11-10-2004, 09:39 PM	#11
fret440 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Tx Posts: 30	Seems the blue ones have a vendetta with those trees. I had a similar incounter on my right rear. (the sensation of flight in reverse never feels good) My advice, move somewhere where there aren't any trees.

11-10-2004, 09:48 PM	#12
silverbull271 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 110	Call your insurance agent!

11-10-2004, 10:22 PM	#13
powerage Let their be Mach Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Windsor Posts: 438	ohh God put it away PUT IT AWAY... I CANT STAND TO SEE IT THAT WAY... shot it put it out of its missery __________________ date of birth 2003/4/15 purchased 2003/7/4 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5spd IUP bassani headers baby k,n filter

11-10-2004, 10:32 PM	#14
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,992	Don't worry about the car from what I see in the picture it should fine. It is your insurance you need to worry about.

11-10-2004, 10:42 PM	#16
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	i dunno whether its totaled or not, from the pic the damage doesnt look too bad __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

11-11-2004, 12:19 AM	#18
RAZOR Z -"It's all good!" Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MOTOR CITY MICHIGAN Posts: 785	I'm so sorry. __________________ (SAE) 285 RWHP 302 RWTQ K&N Airfilter Flowmaster 40s MRT Catted H-pipe

11-11-2004, 12:50 AM	#19
LGBRofTWFame 748! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 528	I'm with you, bro. I know how it is. Here's what you'll need to get at MINIMUM: New fender New rim New tire New strut New strut tower brace New fender well cover New emblem New headlight New bumper cover New bumper cover mounting bracket New tie rod New spring New brake / caliper / etc New chin spoiler You're looking at about 4000 grand in parts + another 4 - 5 in labor TOPS. Most things you can do yourself if you're so inclined. Don't worry about it TOO MUCH. Just remember, mine was worse and it's gonna be just fine. Does your engine still run? Does it rev up? Can you turn the wheel and your surviving tire turns? PS: And don't let any assholes give you a hard time about this. We all make mistakes, the best we can do is learn from them and become better people. If anyone gives you a hard time just remember that Karma is a ***** and she keeps having puppies.

11-11-2004, 01:44 AM	#20
steven it's shaken...not stirred Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TN Posts: 1,327	someone help....my font is screwed up!!!everything shows up like this Logged in user: very large and annoying how do i change it? its only on my window. __________________ 2004 mustang mach 1 Auto IUP

11-11-2004, 01:53 AM	#21
Chance Word Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: TX Posts: 12	Was your traction control turned OFF or left ON?

11-11-2004, 01:58 AM	#22
Lonestar 7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,105	So tell us the story. Good luck the Mach Parts Vultures are cicleing.

11-11-2004, 02:01 AM	#23
MA-MACH1 Thread Killer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 1,050	If the driver door closes cleanly and the panel gaps are the same it's almost definitely repairable - however the front end is designed to crumple on impact, so a big frame straightening job is not out of the question... as smontgo says your car could end up straighter than new - so probably no worries as far as car goes. Now - repeat after me - I MUST GET BETTER TIRES (and slow down near trees) __________________ 03 Mach 1 Torch Red 5 sp IUP 98 GT (long gone) Post killing skills - A+

11-11-2004, 02:12 AM	#25
Barbie MACH BABY \| 32V Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the driver's seat Posts: 125	ouchie! I think you bought yours at five star right before I got mine! __________________ I'm a Barbie girl..In my Barbie world... PROUD OWNER: '04 AZURE BLUE MACH 1

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