Hi all,
I joined the site a good bit ago, but have mostly lurked around and used it for information.
I picked up my first Miata about 8 months ago.
It is a 2003 LS with, i believe, the PEP package. 5 speed. black interior, non-LSD (i think) and currently has 108k on it.
No real upgrades, outside of a K&N CAI, Moshimoto performance radiator and upgraded stereo including a bazooka tube.
I was involved in a fender bender the other day. I was not at fault and was rear-ended and pushed into the car in front of me.
Just had the the appraisal gentleman leave and said i would most likely hear back from him on Monday.
I would like to be prepared when they start making offers to fix or total the vehicle. (he claims it will should be repairable, assuming there is not major damage behind the rear bumper cover)
Before the accident, the car was in good shape. It has a few small scratches and dings. Has some rust bubbling in the rockers and the top could be replaced. (small pin holes starting to form)
Again, interior is decent. cleans up pretty well but the drivers seat is worn through in the base. (bought it this way, but the foamectomy and my 6'2" - 230lb body has not helped it at all)
doing my own comparison searching, it appears that 2003-2004 Miatas in the 100-120k mileage range are having an asking price of a bit higher than i anticipated.
I am hoping you all can chime in and give me a good benchmark for what the replacement cost of my vehicle would be. After consulting kbb, NADA, autotrader and craigslist. I feel like $5000 might be the answer, although it seems like i would be looking for a good bit to find a decent manual one...
I appreciate all of your expertise and please let me know how far off i am!
Upon initial inspection, car will need front and rear bumper covers, fender, fender liner and headlight. and then all painted and blended
edit:
More importantly, since a new email i just got states that they believe it is fixable, i am also interested in hearing opinions of the diminished value? Car has/had a clean title with no accidents. What the price difference now that it will have a minor accident on its record?
Assuming you did not see the photos of the cars damage, how much less is a clean title car worth with said accident on record?
Thanks Again!


I joined the site a good bit ago, but have mostly lurked around and used it for information.
I picked up my first Miata about 8 months ago.
It is a 2003 LS with, i believe, the PEP package. 5 speed. black interior, non-LSD (i think) and currently has 108k on it.
No real upgrades, outside of a K&N CAI, Moshimoto performance radiator and upgraded stereo including a bazooka tube.
I was involved in a fender bender the other day. I was not at fault and was rear-ended and pushed into the car in front of me.
Just had the the appraisal gentleman leave and said i would most likely hear back from him on Monday.
I would like to be prepared when they start making offers to fix or total the vehicle. (he claims it will should be repairable, assuming there is not major damage behind the rear bumper cover)
Before the accident, the car was in good shape. It has a few small scratches and dings. Has some rust bubbling in the rockers and the top could be replaced. (small pin holes starting to form)
Again, interior is decent. cleans up pretty well but the drivers seat is worn through in the base. (bought it this way, but the foamectomy and my 6'2" - 230lb body has not helped it at all)
doing my own comparison searching, it appears that 2003-2004 Miatas in the 100-120k mileage range are having an asking price of a bit higher than i anticipated.
I am hoping you all can chime in and give me a good benchmark for what the replacement cost of my vehicle would be. After consulting kbb, NADA, autotrader and craigslist. I feel like $5000 might be the answer, although it seems like i would be looking for a good bit to find a decent manual one...
I appreciate all of your expertise and please let me know how far off i am!
Upon initial inspection, car will need front and rear bumper covers, fender, fender liner and headlight. and then all painted and blended
edit:
More importantly, since a new email i just got states that they believe it is fixable, i am also interested in hearing opinions of the diminished value? Car has/had a clean title with no accidents. What the price difference now that it will have a minor accident on its record?
Assuming you did not see the photos of the cars damage, how much less is a clean title car worth with said accident on record?
Thanks Again!



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