> Basically to recap: smashed bumper, rear hatch, and everything in the > rear up to the engine. $3200 of damage. > > My request is for advice. Do I take them up on the offer? Take a cash > settlement and fix it? Scrap it myself? None of the above? Alan, Tell them you want the $3,200 -AND- the wrecked van, don't budge on this! Buy yourself a new (different) van and if possible part the rear-ender out to US! We (The Listmembers) always need parts. For this wise counsel I'll take as compensation, say the rear bumper; oh bummer... Mark B. Magee 87GL 82 Diesel Westy (Needs Rear Bumper!) 96 Suzuki 4WD Kemah TX |
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