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Thanks for that reply. The insurer called me today and has declared the vehicle a total loss. I can either take a check for $12,700 and they keep the vehicle, or I take $9,500 and I keep the vehicle. If I keep the vehicle then presumably it would be a salvage title meaning selling it on would be very difficult. I think I'm going to have to let her go and just look for an upgrade.

Thanks for the response. No, the airbags didn't go off...the side curtains didn't deploy either so that expense isn't present. The safety features of the car did exactly what was required and I got out of this with just some soft-tissue injuries that physical therapy will sort out. I guess my concern is that if the insurers decide to repair the vehicle how sure can I be that it will be as good as it was before the accident? Do I have the right to insist on some sort of safety inspection? The sell-on problem is another concern too. My intention was to drive this for a long time but you never know. The fact that it has had major front-end damage will certainly be disclosed so it may cause me a problem down the road with prospective buyers. I may get $13,000 for the wreck, but it will cost me $20,000 to get back into a car of the same level.

My beloved, perfect ES 330 (95,000 miles) was just smashed by a red-light runner and I'm waiting for the adjuster to determine whether they can repair it or not. It was valued at just under $13,000 by my insurer but there is damage to the sub-frame around the engine so it may not even be repairable. Does anybody have any advice for me in this situation regarding future safety if they do repair it? I'm also wondering if it would be worth me buying the salvage vehicle if it is is declared a total loss and trying to part it out. Everything but the front fenders and hood is in exceptional condition and the engine is running perfectly too. I just had the 90,000 mile service done a week before the accident (!Removed! typical) and had the belt and water pump replaced. Interior is flawless after having it fully detailed as part of the 90,000 service too.

The weatherstripping has come away from the strut between the drivers and rear door on my '04 ES330. Rather than go to the dealer, is there a recommended solvent that I can use to stick it back? Approximately 3 inches of the rubber is off of the metal, so it isn't a major issue but I'd like to get it sorted before it worsens.

Year - 1993 make - GS 300 colour - Dark Blue reason for listing - Total loss any accidents it had - one scrape in 2005, total loss smash 12/6/2007 mileage - 157705 State/province it is located - CA VIN # JT8JS47E9P0053506

Ha Ha. I've been using an old broomstick. I guess I don't spend enough time under the hood (it is a Lexus after all!) to justify spending on some new bits. Maybe I should just get a smart looking stick in keeping with the look of the car.

Whenever I pop the hood for anything I have to wedge a piece of wood under it because the pneumatic gizmos don't seem to be doing their job anymore. Am I stuck with an expensive parts replacement, or is there another solution?