Totaled '03 Z71, already bought another

[B-train]

Glad it all worked out. I like both rides, but the white is nice. Super jealous that you can just run out and pick up a replacement vehicle for 4k. Those don't exist here in WI/IL

 

[Z71dreaming]

Glad it all worked out. I like both rides, but the white is nice. Super jealous that you can just run out and pick up a replacement vehicle for 4k. Those don't exist here in WI/IL

Thank you. I honestly feel I got lucky. I knew the replacement had to be a Z71 and the only other nice example in my area at the time was an '05 in black with 170k miles, two owner, with asking price of $7500. I probably would've went for it but the guy never got back to me.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Nice find on the replacement!

 

[Electrician]

That front end looks super clean man. The only thing I think would maybe do is paint the lower valance black. Strickly black and white looks mean! But hey, to each his own!
Oh and the blue fog lamps: nice!

 

[Miami-Dade]

That front end looks super clean man. The only thing I think would maybe do is paint the lower valance black. Strickly black and white looks mean! But hey, to each his own!
Oh and the blue fog lamps: nice!

I agree 100%!

 

[Z71dreaming]

While I agree black trim would look great, I'm kind of a sucker for that stock grey. I used cerakote on all plastics and it really brought it all back to life.

 

[chevymopar]

I wouldn't consider that Tahoe totaled but that's how insurance works

yeah the tahoe looks fixable......the other two the frame looks bent

the new white one looks great!

 

[Z71dreaming]

yeah the tahoe looks fixable......the other two the frame looks bent

the new white one looks great!

Thank you! The estimate to repair the black one was around $6k before any tear down or supplements. Unfortunately cost to repair was close to or exceeded the value so they totaled it. Had the value been greater it probably would have been considered repairable.

 

[EddieC]

All three of those cars will be back on the road and for sale, looking good as new soon. Well, as long as a professional rebuilds them and not some schmuck with bondo and newspaper.

Our state does not allow "totaled" vehicles to be put back on the road. Once it gets that designation it's salvage only.

 

[EddieC]

Did you get to negotiate the value or was it a "take it or leave it" deal?