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My 2001 MDX (base model, beige) with 6200 miles was rear-ended on 11/01. I loved that car but I think I'm going to bail and get a new 2002. There was slight frame damage ($300 frame pull charge by the body shop). Just not the same feeling after the accident.
Several dealers have told me I will lose about $3-5K trade-in value based solely on the fact that the car was involved in an accident with frame damage. I have one official appraisal that shows $3K difference in price (no accident vs. accident price).
Does anyone have any suggestions/experience for trying to get this difference back from the insurance company? After all, I am facing an acutal dollar loss in value and my brand new MDX can no longer be Acura-certified as a used car. Thanks for any ideas.
Several dealers have told me I will lose about $3-5K trade-in value based solely on the fact that the car was involved in an accident with frame damage. I have one official appraisal that shows $3K difference in price (no accident vs. accident price).
Does anyone have any suggestions/experience for trying to get this difference back from the insurance company? After all, I am facing an acutal dollar loss in value and my brand new MDX can no longer be Acura-certified as a used car. Thanks for any ideas.