Hit a deer

glad you're okay, and just for the record, the deer hit you. but seriously, it's hard to tell from a picture. generally speaking, when you have a loan, they require full replacement cost insurance. my daughters '04 suffered serious damage from a deer at 65 mph, luckily, no one hurt, and they put it all back together for about 5 grand. still, i think you're better off if you can get a new one. all the best!

 

mmmm, venison meat.!!!

 

homeless shelters get first dibs.

 

Bummer.

The accident looks repairable, which in your case might actually be a better thing since you're about to find out how much your car has depreciated in the first three months of ownership.

The most important thing is that the people are OK.
You can fix the car, and eat (some parts of) the doe. and her fawn(s) are probably old enough to take care of themselves by now.

If you keep the car for 8-10 years, and don't hit any more deer, then you're only out of pocket for your deductible.

Good Luck!

 

I don't know. On one level, almost any amount of damage can be repaired.
Glad you're not hurt.

Actually my fear if I was in your situation, is that as a new vehicle the value will be such that they will fix it.
That the damage will be extensive but repairable at a cost that makes that the choice of the insurance company.

Then, I'd never feel as good about the vehicle again.

BUT the first step is to see what the Insurance company decides. The cost of body work can add up quickly.

Everything after that becomes your choice. That is...how long do you generally keep your vehicles, and assuming you get a quality body shop, and repair work being done at the highest level, how comfortable would you be with keeping the vehicle?

Start researching body shops now. Even if it turns out you don't need it. You want one with the best reputation. I know in Oregon you do NOT have to take it to the one or ones that the Insurance Company will inevitably recommend. If forced to make a decision in this regard, at least knowing the reputation of the body shop you are going with is a good thing.

Insurance companies will often offer their "Recommended Shops" with the carrot being they will back the repairs for the life of the vehicle under your ownership. But the further truth is that most reputable, quality shops do that anyway. The recommended shops aren't necessarily bad...they might even be a great choice, but you want to know the reputation of the shop that will ultimately do the work in any case.

I'm not really familiar with any choices in Eugene. But I'd guess there are several.

 

its totaled so let the insurance company buy you a brand new one...
it will never be perfect again so why would you want it back?
be sure to break a few extra parts like the LCD screen and head lights so theres no doubt its totaled..
even if they rebuild it the value will be about 1/3 of one that wasn't wrecked..

odds are you will owe money on it either way the insurance pays the value today not the loan value when new

 

Glad you're all ok and didn't have the defective airbags!

 

Start shopping for a new 2015 Three. It may be totaled but I've seen vehicles rebuilt although all the airbags deployed. You may have taken out the inverter if the hit is more toward the left side.

I would have a Toyota dealer's collision shop do the work. I've had good experiences with Liberty Toyota & Holman Toyota but that's not going to help you.

Rent a Prius from the dealer.

That'll buff right out.

 

Glad everyone made it through a horrible experience alright. Best wishes for a speedy and painless recuperation.

 

Glad you're okay, and the car safety systems functioned! I think you're also lucky because the deer did not jump into the air and come through your windshield. Did you really have to show the picture of the deer?

 

Let us know.
I'm really curious as to whether it get's totaled or not.

With airbag deployment. I bet it's right on the line.

I'd actually hope they decide to total it. But I think it's close.

 

that depends on what insurance you got ... I also got GAP insurance on my first and cancelled at the beginning of the third year ...

 

i think the deer pic is an important part of the evidence. at least he made you click on it for a good look, with a warning.

 

perfect scenario, congratulations.

 

A good ending to a bad experience.

Waiting for pics of new Prius.

 

wanna sell the tail lights? and the center console from that prius?...

 

and if you can throw in the whole wiper assembly with wiper blades in there too would be sweet...