My 2nd 'fun' brick, an 83 240 Turbo wagon that ran like a charm was rear ended by a stupid minivan.

Just got it 4 months back, perfect condition (150K miles). No rust, repainted, looked sharp. People would be shocked when I'd say 83. Engine was great (w/ 4sp OD), all dealer records back from 1983, all major repairs done in the few years, new turbo, harness ect, exhaust. Pristine condition. It ran better than my 89 240. Even the damn AC blew cold air on r12.

I was waiting at red light, plenty of cars ahead of me, when BAM. The guy from behind was pretty fast, did not brake at all, no screaching tires. It was a jolt. I have some nasty whip lash, pain in the neck. The impact was on the left (drvs side) rear side. Pushed the panel in, broke my rear side glass (wagon), and even pushed the passenger and drivers door stuck a little (will post pics up soon). Cops came and gave him a ticket for failure to stop.

I must wait for the police report and his insurance company. Meanwhile I had the car towed home. Just a tragic day. I looked for months for a 240 turbo in this condition.

his van just looked dented and was leaking fluids.

is that what you get to "Make you whole" after having damage inflicted to you and your vehicle has NOTHING to do with the other driver's insurance.

Making you whole includes pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages, in addition to the car itself. A whiplash can be more serious than is first apparent, so get x-rayed ASAP if you haven't yet, and get under a physician's care NOW. Be ready to withstand pressure from the insurance company and hold out for 30 days to be certain that all the costs are known. Your own insurance company can be left out of it, unless you need quick cash, and then the other driver should reimburse your company.

If the total to make you whole exceeds the other driver's insurance, you may need a judgement of some sort to attack his personal assets. Go for it.

Post with what's happening. I am always amazed by amount of knowledge and experience here, and you've been a faithful BB'er since I found the BB.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)

Too bad the driver of the van wasn't "dented and leaking fluids"! My sympathies.

Perfect chance for some punitive damages!

Plus what they end up giving you for the car, of course. Buy something nice.
--
1992 940 wagon, very low miles
as well as others.

If you have transportation and can do without the car for a while, time is
on your side. DON'T sign any release until you are SURE you have everything
you want. They can complain and threaten but they MUST get your signature
and you don't have to sign until you are satisfied. If the other driver hit
you from the back and didn't even attempt to stop, it is HIS problem.
--
George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Oh man that sucks. Sad to lose a good car like that, and a rare one as well.
But here's something that might cheer you up- a replacement?
(all you other brickboard folks might want it too!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1858708920

It's uh, an 83 Turbo Wagon. Looks damn good.

I would right now get together all your cost documentation, or at least a list of prices, itemized, for whatever you had into that car. The insurance company is going to try really hard to screw you, and give you a check for like $650.
Fight with them, tell them your uncle, the lawyer is going to have to review it, whatever. Book value is going to be way low on that car and they are going to try to SAVE MONEY. You need documentation of what it will take ot get you back into a replacement vehicle. You should not be "out" even $1. Best case perhaps is get the money AND keep the car- they aren't really going ot get much for it whe nthey scrap it. Gotta save those wheels if nothing else. Plus I want your tach and small clock!
Hope it works out...
Rob Bareiss, New London CT

The description doesn't seem nearly as interesting. Maybe that says something about how accurate photos on e-bay are.

(I'd be interested except it's automatic and on the wrong side of the continent.)

Anyway, good luck, and don't take any lowball offer the guy's insurance company makes you. Be prepared to drag this out, and if they want to fix it, go to the best body shop in town. He hit YOU and he's supposed to be in control of his vehicle.

Most importantly DO be sure your neck is OK before you sign anything. Sometimes it takes a few days before you know you have a real problem.

-Punxsutawney Phil