Prime probably totalled

The total loss threshold varies by the state. In California:
"Total Loss – Damage or destruction to an automobile, to the extent that it cannot be repaired or restored to its condition prior to the date of loss, without unreasonable costs to do so. If the repair costs exceed or are within a certain percentage of the fair market value (see ACV) the vehicle will be totaled. Percentages established by the insurers generally range from 70% to 80% of the ACV (actual cash value). An unrecovered stolen vehicle is always a total loss."
Automobile Claims Mediation Program

Note that the actual cash value or fair market value is the used car sales value, not the wholesale trade-in value. If you still owe money on a loan or lease, we hope you bought gap insurance to cover the difference between what you owe and the market value.
"ACV – Actual Cash Value (ACV) unless otherwise defined in the policy, is defined in California, as fair market value. The fair market value of an automobile is the amount at which a knowledgeable buyer (under no unusual pressure) would be willing to buy, and a knowledgeable seller (under no unusual pressure) would be willing to sell."
ibid.

I agree with the posting above about repairs. If the car needs that much work, you don't want it. Add the possibility that there is something they don't find on the first or second repair try, and the car is in the shop more than you have it.

In any case, good for you to bring yourself and your passengers out of this without injury.

 

you paid $900 for tint?

 

The basic Toyota bumper to bumper warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles. The hybrid battery factory warranty in California is 10 years or 150,000 miles, and 15yr/150k on the rest of the electric power system.

The 2 year thing from Toyota is just free (actually prepaid) oil changes, tire rotation, and towing to the nearest dealership. (Toyota pays the dealer, and we pay Toyota as part of the purchase price. There ain't no free lunch.)

I think the extended repair contract (they legally aren't a warranty) can be either refunded or transferred to the new vehicle. Read the fine print in your contract.

 

There are some features of the Extended Repair Agreement that kick in immediately. Housing reimbursement if you are away from home is one that comes to mind.

 

I thought the prime objective was to go where no man has gone before seeking out other life forms...

 

Nope - see my avatar

 

A little off the subject, but the Prime Objective is not the same as the Prime Directive.

 

Still tho never heard of a 900 dollar tint job


iPhone ?

 

Your condemnation of all pickup trucks because of a few incompetent owners/users?

 

I would doubt it. You will get the low-ball offer. Things you added that are not personal property don't really add value to a used car. Especially not an extended maintenance insurance policy. That probably had near zero value when you purchased it.

 

Any word back from insurance on this? As for new part/repairs and stuff, when we got totaled, Geico gave us about 30% of what we paid for A/C repairs 6 months before and a new Toyota 12v battery the day before the wreck.

 

LOL, I stand corrected.

 

Kind of like saying..."This is the reason I hate all Prius. They all hyper-mile in the fast lane."

 

For you, yes. For us with our 12 year old car, not so much. It was just to illustrate that insurance is likely to give you back some of what you spent on improvements, but don't expect much.

Thanks for the update. Sorry this is taking so long.