Re: Establishing Value For Insurance Settlement

[CaptWSims@domain.elided]

In a message dated 4/27/99 1:51:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

<< Subject: RE: Crunched Milano Woes
 
 > My request of this esteemed body is to give me suggestions on how to
 > prove to an adjuster how much the car is really worth.  What resources I
 > can refer to; what "books" other then the Kelly Blue book exist; etc.
  >>
Three years ago my GTV-6 was hit hard in the rear for the 2nd time in 2 
years.  Was drivable but about a foot shorter...was obviously totaled.  I 
established the car's value by bringing several copies of Alfa Owner for the 
appraiser to see.  He gave me extra credit for the Yokohama tires, factory 
alloys, new seats, etc. to get the price up to a fair market value on the 
national (United States) market, of $3600 USD.  I thought that was reasonable 
for an '83 that was due for an engine rebuild and paint job, and it was alot 
more than I could have gotten on the local market in Dallas.   Turned around 
and bought a Verde  that was in much better shape for another $500!
			
										
			Bill
			 

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