I don't have a strong opinion on the value but the best place to buy a replacement is right here on this forum under the 4sale/wanted section

 

I'm restoring a car that belonged to my Dad. Try to get some of the parts back if you don't buy your old car. The one I'm restoring was stored in a barn on my farm for 28 years and in the next month I'll have it completely restored and back on the road. I think about my Dad every day just like you. This restoration has been expensive but I think of it as a tribute to my Dad who taught me to love American cars. Good luck on what ever route you take.

 

Sounds like a reasonable offer. Consider parting out and I liked the idea about using a few parts to keep the memories alive.

Check out the forum for sale and ebay. Seems like you could move up a few years and find one with less miles. Good Luck!

 

what insurance

 

If you buy it, Take something from your old car and put it on your new one, This way you will still have something to remind you of your dad when you are out driving!

 

Buy it back. Maybe you could find someone to part it out for you and pay a commission to them on what gets sold. You could save whatever you want then.......even if some of it hangs on the wall of your house or garage or basement. I still have some things on the wall that belonged to my deceased dad. Hell, you could always use the seats in your rec room....the seat where your dad sit. Good luck.

 

I have to agree with refusing it. When my '96 C4 was totalled in a rear end collision, the other driver's Ins. Co. (they were 100% at fault, which I'm assuming is your case too), lo balled me. Offered 6k. I refused it and did web searches for other like cars, gathered receipts for mods and other expenses I had paid for the car, and kept on the adjusters case. After about 5 weeks (time didn't bother me, they gave me a rental) they came up to 15.5K. (this is last year). Took the $, added a few bucks of my own and now have a nice '03 Z.

Don't settle for their first offer.

 

I wrecked a 98 w92k two years ago and got $18500 from Geico. I did not argue with that offer. It was a spotless car prior to the accident.

 

I would also check craigslist. There are some deals to be had there, but be prepared to do you due diligence. Inspect the vehicle(s) closely and definitely run the VIN if you have LEO buddy or someone who works for an insurance company. Carfax will sufice otherwise.

Ebay and autotrader seem to command a premium when it comes to autosales. CL requires more legwork and due diligence, but if you don't want to sink any more money into a new ride, but can afford to invest your time, maybe you should go that route.

Also, you're in NJ.... Have you checked out www.allvette.net ??

Very reliable vette only dealer.... You'll find mostly low mileage C5's and C6's there. So, you may struggle to find one without throwing at least a couple grand more into the equation. Good luck.

 

Insurance tried to offer me 13.2 for mine....lmfao. I just laughed at them

 

Insurance co is offering you Kelly blue book. They usually won't account for mods. Like the others, hit them for more. Show them prices and or receipts of any mods. The insurance co will sometimes take that into the payout. I had to do a small battle on my 75 custom restore that a lady wanted the front end worse than I.

 

So think of it this way. What would YOU pay for your totaled car with 100K plus miles on it? This is an unfortunate situation and absolutely not your fault; having been hit from behind. Insurance companies are not required to replace your vehicle with a vehicle of like model and condition. With the rates we all have to pay it would be nice if the were but they are not. So they pay a rate determined by condition at time of loss.

See if you can work them up some on the value and then take your settlement and purchase another car that you like.

 

I would not take their first offer! Point out to them very strongly that you didn't claim any injury & by doing so you saved them a bunch of $$$. Good luck!

 

Friend.....Don't take this the wrong way, PLEASE get an attorney! You're being had.

 

i doubt you could have sold the car yourself for 15K.

With that mileage any buyer would beat you down

Dave

 

...good advice.
Got rear-ended 1.5 yrs ago while driving my Silverado. Like you they offered me way less than the truck was worth and also used that bogus price to justify totalling it.
It was the dead of winter and I needed a 4wd and they kept jacking me around for the rental 4wd truck costs. One phone call and a followup letter from a very respected lawyer and I have my Silverado back (no salvage title) plus cash in my pocket...

Hope it works out for you...

 

Hey guys! First off, I love the idea about grabbing something from my Dad's Vette that I could install in the new one. I talked to the guys at the shop today and I don't think that will be a problem at all! I'll have to think of some ideas.

As far as the insurance (Progressive) offer goes, it sounds like there's a pretty wide range of opinions out there. Honestly, from the little bit of searching I did last night, I can say that I'm having a very hard time finding other C5's for sale with my kind of miles (112K). Makes it hard to compare or even gather listings to show to my insurance company.

I mentioned yesterday that I did find one that sounds perfect for $13,500. 2000 FRC, 97,000 miles. It's as close as I'll get to making this like it never even happened which would be awesome. If things work out, I may be driving down there tomorrow night to look at it. Any tips on buying a used C5 privately.

 

Take the insurance money and buy my 02 Pewter/black leather with 18,000 miles for $21.
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Merchandising Model : 1YY07 -2002 CORVETTE COUPE Warranty Start Date : 06/07/2002
BARS Order Type : 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Delivering Dealer : DAVID PENSKE CHEVROLET, INC.
240 MALL BLVD
KING OF PRUSSIA , PA 19406-2902 (610) 337-3100

CLAIM HISTORY
R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
05/24/2005 351826 # V1153 - 04006 - INSTALL HARNESS KIT - AUTOMATICS ONLY 6100 miles 04/11/2002 031004 # Z6999 - PDI RELATED FLUID ADDS 52 miles
04/03/2002 A27055 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles

VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 1YY07 -2002 CORVETTE COUPE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1667 kg (3676 lb) Order Number : FBTRDG
Build Date : 04/03/2002 Build Plant : 125Y

OPTION CODES
AAB - MEMORY PACKAGE AG2 - SIX-WAY POWER PASSENGER SEAT
AK5 - DRIVER & PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
AQ9 - ADJUSTABLE SPORT BUCKET SEATS WITH LEATHER TRIMMED SEATING SURFACES BGR - BOWLING GREEN PLANT B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
CC3 - TRANSPARENT LIFT-OFF ROOF PANEL
CJ2 - AIR CONDITIONING-ELECTRONIC DUAL ZONE
DD0 - ELECTROCHROMIC MIRRORS: ISRV & LH OSRV DD8 - OSRV
DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL
D42 - REAR COMPARTMENT LUGGAGE SHADE AND PARCEL NET
FE3 - SPORT SUSPENSION
GU6 - REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO
IL3 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN-
AQ9 - Leather Sport Seats
JL9 - 4-WHEEL DISC ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
K63 - 110 AMP GENERATOR
LS1 - 5.7L LITER SFI V8 - 350HP
MM6 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MN6 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NC1 - CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS LEV
NC7 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS OVERRIDE
NG1 - 50-STATE LOW EMISSION VEHICLE
NK4 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
N37 - STEERING COLUMN - POWER TELESCOPING & MANUAL TILT
QF5 - POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL
SLM - STOCK ORDERS
T82 - TWILIGHT SENTINEL
T96 - FOG LAMPS
UN0 - AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER
UV6 - HEAD UP DISPLAY
UV7 - WINDSHIELD ANTENNA
UZ6 - BOSE SPEAKER & AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
U1S - COMPACT 12 DISC CHANGER, REMOTE
U52 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION
VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V49 - LICENSE PLATE FRAME
V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
XGG - FRONT TIRE-P245/45ZR17 BW SBR
YGH - REAR TIRE-P275/40ZR18 BW SBR
Z51 - PERFORMANCE HANDLING PACKAGE
1SC - CORVETTE COUPE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2: DUAL ZONE AIR CONDITIONING, FOG LAMPS, LUGGAGE SHADE AND PARCEL NET, MEMORY PACKAGE, ADJUSTABLE SPORT BUCKET SEAT, POWER PASSENGER SEAT, TWILIGHT SENTINEL, ELECTROCHROMIC MIRRORS: ISRV & LH OSRV, HEAD UP DISPLAY, STEERING: POWER TELESCOPING & MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN
11U - LT PEWTER METALLIC
19I - BLACK INTERIOR TRIM
193 - BLACK LEATHER TRIM SEATING

F/S - [PA] 2002 Coupe Pewter Metallic w/18,000 miles
Excellent condition, Bone stock and babied since I purchased September 200. 2nd owner garage kept. Services performed by one of the best GM mechanics there is, Steve Spence at Bryner Chvrolet. Services done under my ownership were oil changes, coolant & brake system flush, fuel injection system cleaned. Driver side tire repaired for a slow leak, balance, reset TPMS; Left & Right door interface modules and EBCM module were replaced under warranty. Still have until September for the GMC Extended warranty.
Even have the VHS tape and leather portfolio including the pen from when the car was new

 

I agree with a few above.... take something out of the car for u to remember him by and upgrade! This is a perfect time to do it......

 

Is there any particular reason you are actually seeking out higher miles (i.e. 90-100k+)? Just to match as closely to the mileage your car had? You shouldn't have a problem finding a 60k mile car for $15-17k.