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boatlee

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Piece of shit hit me running a stop sign then took off. Spun me around 360. Almost flipped but got control of it. Got the license plate. But PD says it comes back to a release of liability from 2018. So let say we won't get the guy.

What you guys think salvageable?

Damage I can see front bumper fender. Rear tire is pushed in. 4wD system is activated in side. Limped it home but rear brake was smoking a little. Rear bumper damaged.

Do I need a whole new rear end or can that side be salvageable? Come on fam make me feel better

This was a mint 3rd gen. 2nd owner 106k .
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It really sucks but you are okay so thats good.These are the kind of dingbats that I am constantly looking out for, makes for a less enjoyable driving experience. Take it to a reputable body shop and get an estimate have a feeling the insurance company would total it out but hope for the best and see if they come through. Even if they total it you can always buy it back and fix it.
 
Im glad your ok, im sorry the pos got away...karma will get him at some point.
From those two pictures it actually really does not look so bad, very repairable. Insurance company will jack you around..so be ready for that, might be as bad as the accident and the a-hole that got away
 
3bears said:
Im glad your ok, im sorry the pos got away...karma will get him at some point.

From those two pictures it actually really does not look so bad, very repairable. Insurance company will jack you around..so be ready for that, might be as bad as the accident and the a-hole that got away
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Thanks! I'm hoping the axle isn't bent too bad. Everything else repairable

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That sucks, dang such low miles and you had a rare white 3rd gen also. Let us know what happens and let us know how much the insurance company ends up giving you if they total it. Sorry for your loss.
 
Sorry about that man, glad you're okay. I hate to see such a clean low milage 4Runner get damaged like that. It does look salvageable. I'm sure insurance would total it given the age, and the stupid KBB value that in my opinion is too low, but I would buy it back, and take it to a body shop, and get a quote. If it were my 4Runner, I would spend as much as it would take to repair it, but it depends on how much you want to save it, and if it's worth it to you or not. Good luck man.
 
boatlee said:
Thanks! I'm hoping the axle isn't bent too bad. Everything else repairable

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ouch
when i first looked at it all I saw was the bumper and flare damage....then you said bent axle and I looked harder...yep thats an issue

if you need a new axel and entire diff and you didnt have a locker to begin with....depending how you use it...put in a factory elocker while your at it,,,if easy to find in your area....just a thought
 
Score one for 4Runners! It took care of you, period.

Now there is a damaged vehicle somewhere around, someone is hiding it now.
It's turn will come up sooner or later.

Nice T4R, I'd fix it and not let the insurance call it totaled, stick to what You want not their convenience. And don't forget even if they total it, most states let you buy your own totaled vehicle for less than 15% of market value, which is what they used to determine it hit 75% or more to be called totaled.

Luck.
 
The important thins is your OK. I would buy it back from the insurance company and rebuild it if that's an option. I used to rebuild totaled sports cars and compared to a couple of them the damage is minor. Good Luck.
 
If you have full coverage insurance then that is the way to go. I would rebuild it myself. I've got a rear differential housing you could have (yours is probably bent), but no axles. I've also got the wide fender flare for the front bumper, and extra set of running boards. Where are you located?
 
jross20 said:
Wait... Why are the police not getting him?
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+1 - what does "release of liability from 2018" mean, and how does that excuse the other driver? As far as I know, hit-and-run is a criminal offense everywhere. You got the license plate, which means you can get the guy, right?

I'm glad you're ok, but being spun around from an impact like that quite possibly could have resulted in injuries you're not aware of at the moment. The other driver is responsible for those. I would at least get checked out by your doctor.
 
thennen said:
+1 - what does "release of liability from 2018" mean, and how does that excuse the other driver? As far as I know, hit-and-run is a criminal offense everywhere. You got the license plate, which means you can get the guy, right?

I'm glad you're ok, but being spun around from an impact like that quite possibly could have resulted in injuries you're not aware of at the moment. The other driver is responsible for those. I would at least get checked out by your doctor.
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I'm not sure where OP is from, but in California, when you sell a car it is the buyers responsibility to file the paperwork to change the registration. Until they do that, the car is still registered to you. To avoid the seller from running into problems down the road should the buyer fail to properly file the paperwork, the seller can file a release of liability which indicates they have sold the car and are no longer liable for anything which may happen with it. The car is then no longer registered to them. For those of you who are confused by why this is necessary, it is important to know that in California, plates are associated with a specific vehicle, not with a specific driver.
 
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I'm not sure where OP is from, but in California, when you sell a car it is the buyers responsibility to file the paperwork to change the registration. Until they do that, the car is still registered to you. To avoid the seller from running into problems down the road should the buyer fail to properly file the paperwork, the seller can file a release of liability which indicates they have sold the car and are no longer liable for anything which may happen with it. The car is then no longer registered to them. For those of you who are confused by why this is necessary, it is important to know that in California, plates are associated with a specific vehicle, not with a specific driver.
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I see. Wasn't aware of that. Might even be that way here in Ohio, as I've never been in a situation where that would have been a concern. So in this case, the current owner could still be identified by following the paper trail, right?
 
At least you lived to talk about it. Sorry to see that. Degenerates are rampant on the roads, but be thankful that rear quarter panel wasn't damaged because that repair is the killer. You can and will be able to find a new rear end so I wouldn't even try salvaging that. Could be bent but hard to identify. Rear ends are cheap enough to avoid that headache.
 
thennen said:
I see. Wasn't aware of that. Might even be that way here in Ohio, as I've never been in a situation where that would have been a concern. So in this case, the current owner could still be identified by following the paper trail, right?
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It would depend. Since it is the buyer's responsibility to file the paperwork for the change of ownership and clearly they failed to do so (Possibly to avoid paying sales tax if the OP is is California or a state with similar laws where the buyer pays sales tax at time of registration), that would mean that the state has no information as to who owns the vehicle. Theoretically, if the previous registered owner has copies of the bill of sale etc., and the information on them isn't bogus, it would be possible to find out at least who the car was sold to. But since it was never registered to that person, and there is no way of knowing if they actually still have it (They could very easily just dump it now and it would be impossible to prove they had done anything beyond failing to register the vehicle), or that they were the driver at the time of the hit and run. It would be a lot of work with little likelihood of anything actionable coming from it. I'm sure the cops aren't interested in taking it on. For something worth more than a 3rd gen 4runner, I suppose the insurance company might decide it was worth it to see what they could find out to try and sue someone to cover their losses, but there's no way a car with such a low value would be worth that to them.
 
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