Muenkel 0 #1 May 26, 2002 I just got the appraisal on the damages to my car...$4400.00. I have two choices: Get the car fixed or just have them give me the cash which could pay for a schweet new rig.But I know what my decision is: The car is only 6 weeks old and I can't open the passenger door which would be a problem if any skydive ladies wanted to go for a ride.But I have to admit, the temptation for a new rig is there.If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #2 May 26, 2002 dude, you got 2 doors.......I want to be just like Truman Sparks when I get big... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #3 May 26, 2002 Oooh, what a choice. I'd be hard pressed to make that call. Wonder where I can find someone to wreck a non-vital part of my truck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #4 May 26, 2002 Ooooh, that's a tough call. You certainly can't have a nice new car all dented up though. Hard to say without seeing the damage. You probably should get the car fixed and start saving for the rig, since you can't jump right now anyway! Just my opinion. Any chance of getting a lower bid somewhere else?J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 May 26, 2002 well there nothing safer then a NEW RIG. the door is aready tried an true. skydive ladies dont date you for your car! its the gear you got that they want. a new rig will impress them too!Life's a bitch, and I'm her Pimp!JThttp://community.webshots.com/user/jtval100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #6 May 26, 2002 well said...I want to be just like Truman Sparks when I get big... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #7 May 26, 2002 you'll be driving more than diving, looking good in the air is great, but having to drive down the road embarrased is something else again. if the car if financed (you mentioned it was six weeks old) the insurance will cut the check in the insurance company's name, sometimes the body shop's name, and yours, and they generally have an inspector come out after repairs are facilitated to make sure the money was spent on repairs to the automobile. i had a tornado hit my house not long ago, lost a 40' X 30' steel building, and the roof on my house, all of it, the insurance cut the check and i had the insurance guys all over the place, i told them "what? you think i don't want a new roof, or what?" would be nice if you could have both! Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #8 May 26, 2002 If you can still get to the DZ with the car in the shape its in then buy the rig .... You can't jump without one !!! As for the ladies ... I hope you don't have to use your car to get one (because if that's all she's after then she's NOT WORTH IT !!)As for being confused, always about all things except jumping ... ha ha ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #9 May 26, 2002 Quotethe insurance will cut the check in the insurance company's name, sometimes the body shop's name, and yours, and they generally have an inspector come out after repairs are facilitated to make sure the money was spent on repairs to the automobileEven if they don't have an inspector out to check repairs, the check will come with a statement to the effect that you will use the money for its stated purpose, i.e. repairing the car. If you sign the statement by signing the check, you will be liable for insurance fraud if you use the money for the rig. That would put you in trouble with the law, the insurance company and the leinholder on your car! No rig is worth that hassle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #10 May 26, 2002 the check will require an endorsement from everybody it's made out to as well. ie: lien holder, bodyshop, owner. insurance companies caught on to this quite some time ago. that is if the car is financed, in the beneficial event your car is paid for, you can do what you want with the money, but who wants to drive a 6 week old wrecked car?Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #11 May 27, 2002 Quotebecause if that's all she's after then she's NOT WORTH IT Are you sure? I don't mind, haven't had a girl for a year now, I would sure love one of those right about now.I drive a Chevrolet S-10 double cabin pickup 4X4, any chicks interested in something casual? I have a feeling I have a anti-ladies car..."Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 May 27, 2002 Quotedude, you got 2 doors.......But then she would have to climb over me and over the stick shift......Oh, I see your point.If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #13 May 27, 2002 Do what most other skydivers do - drive a beat up heap held together by duck tape, and get that perdy new rig Ook Ook Ook !! - The Librarian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
