Wrecked 914 part 2: The insurance offer, Hold your nose |
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Wrecked 914 part 2: The insurance offer, Hold your nose |
Dr Evil |
May 5 2008, 11:34 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I just got a call from my insurance company. For a 73 914 with an estimated 144,000mi, bucket seats, targa top, power steering, power breaks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
$4770 with $500 taken away if I keep it for salvage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I am not accepting this.....time to check my options. |
Joe Bob |
May 7 2008, 12:10 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
I'm curious....DOES the insurance policy specify a 914 4 cylinder or just a 914?
If not then the previous poster may have a point. Beyond the VIN, there's really not much diff between a conversion and a factory 914/6.... I looked at my old policy on The Rocket and it was insured with my 914/4 VIN and listed as having a six cylinder motor. It was wrecked in a hit and run with damage to the front left fender and flare. The adjuster took the same low ball POS VW attitude but backed off when I said...hey stoopid, it's a six.....it's been 13 years, so I forgot all about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Wanna9146 |
May 7 2008, 12:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 19-January 08 From: Florida Member No.: 8,595 Region Association: South East States |
I'm curious....DOES the insurance policy specify a 914 4 cylinder or just a 914? There is a check-box on every insurance application that asks: "Has this vehicle been modified from stock. If "yes", please list modifications below". If no modifications are listed on the application, you are covered for the stock configuration only. Three words to remember for those shopping for insurance (especially if you have an exotic or modified vehicle): "Agreed Value Policy". If you have a "Stated Value Policy", you will go through the scenario highlighted in this thread every time. Agreed Value? Collect your check and go spend it. |
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