Sad day, Volvo totaled!

Post by **cn90** » 22 Oct 2012, 08:55

Sad day, Volvo totaled! Car is old so I only have liability insurance.

I was at intersection pulling out from a stop, turning left. Dodge Ram 1500 hit me @ Left Front wheel. It was dark and I believe the Dodge Ram did not have his headlight on.
Immediately after the collision, I was OK but hazed for a few seconds (momentarily confused), throttle cable jammed (see pic), engine rpm revved to 4000-5000 rpm.
In the moment of confusion, I did not know why the engine revved to 4000-5000 rpm (see pic with throttle cable jammed), I stepped on the brake like crazy. Had I known this (cable jammed), I'd have turned the key off.

I managed to stop the car after 1/2 mile, stepping on the brake like crazy.

Anyway, car totaled. Thanks God I am still alive (right knee hurts but otherwise OK).

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BTW, the car has been meticulously maintained. There are many new parts: Bilstein TC, Coolant Reservoir/Cap, thermostat, ECT etc. etc.

Here are the questions for the guru.
1. What is the value of this car the way it is:
- Junkyard: $_______
- Some DIYer guru from this forum: $_______

I'd like to sell the whole thing as is (I don't have time to pull diff parts from the car).

2. Whoever needs engine/trans (auto), the engine/trans run perfectly at 120K miles.

R.I.P. my beloved Volvo.

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castconcrete · Post by **castconcrete** » 22 Oct 2012, 09:11

Thankfully you are OK. Something that I am often concerned about...the other driver.

Post by **erikv11** » 22 Oct 2012, 09:12

I'm so sorry to read this! Glad you are OK.

Tempted to buy your car because you aren't very far away and I know that EVERYTHING you did on it, you did well. But I have no room for another parts car ... if someone parts it, I am interested on some of the pieces.

Post by **cn90** » 22 Oct 2012, 09:21

Thanks erik,

If you want it, then you will need it towed to Iowa.

I hate to give this thing to the junkyard.
I'd rather turn this thing to someone from forum.

Post by **jimmy57** » 22 Oct 2012, 09:27

Was the other driver not found to be at fault? IF so his insurance company will pay you and take possession of the car or pay you a lesser amount based on average salvage sales price less handling fees for them transacting the disposal taken off the appraised value of the car.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 22 Oct 2012, 09:29

Very happy to hear that you were well protected by your trusty Volvo.
Tragic pic...Such a great looking car. It just sucks when that happens.

On the other hand - Have you given any serious though to finding another '98 and
making it your parts car? Even better if you could find the same color.
Just a thought. Best of Luck, CN!

Post by **jblackburn** » 22 Oct 2012, 09:53

Awww man. Poor Volvo. That really sucks - I know you took great care of that car.

I'm glad to head you're OK though. Glad the car protected you.

Post by **xHeart** » 22 Oct 2012, 11:50

O' Mr. CN90 you got to get another one, PLEASE!
Would this be a line in an episode of "Leave it to Beaver".

Our prayers are with you cn90.
How about moving to 2005-2007 XC70.
There is a purpose in loss.

Affectionately.

Post by **cn90** » 22 Oct 2012, 13:12

Thanks xHeart,

I forgot to mention that there are some new parts...
- Exhaust manifold (OEM Volvo) 1 yr old
- Ignition Switch/Tumbler 1 yr old

Anyway, if someone can take the whole thing as 1 piece, it is better for me...
Maybe I should post in Classified section.

Post by **rspi** » 22 Oct 2012, 15:22

I'm with Jimmy57, the other guys insurance should pay you blue book for the car. That has to be upwards of $3,800. You don't need full coverage unless he didn't have insurance.

Glad you're ok. Sad to see a Volvo smashed like that.