Class C rear ends a Ram 3500 Mega Cab

Doesn't sound like he liked it, of any new vehicle for that matter.

" I especially like the kook who apparently doesn't like Dodge/Ram/Fiat trucks, but spends a lot of time and effort talking about them."

Yes, he is a bit unhinged or to give him the benefit of doubt maybe he had someone take him on a test ride in a "RAM" and he LIKED it.

Lots of interesting opinions on this topic. I especially like the kook who apparently doesn't like Dodge/Ram/Fiat trucks, but spends a lot of time and effort talking about them.

As the OP, I can tell you the diminished value claim is happening. When the truck is fixed, and the claim is settled, I can let everyone know the outcome (win or lose) (dollar amount) for this particular truck. The impact lifted the bed off of the frame and pushed it into both sides of the cab denting both sides. The front of the truck is damaged from being pushed into the F150 in front of me which had a hitch/ball protruding from the receiver. There is a lot of damage not visible from the few pictures I posted.

After the truck was disassembled for the body shop to provide it's estimate, they discovered the hitch took the blow after the bumper and tailgate intrusion. The hitch itself bent, but didn't damage the frame.

Bottom line, the truck kept the four kids relatively safe (seat belt abrasion, cut lip). I'll thank my devalued, run of the mill, headed for the scrap heap in a few years Dodge truck for that.

dodge guy wrote:
A salvage vehicle is completely different than a properly repaired vehicle.

The only difference between a properly repaired salvage titled vehicle and a properly repaired carfax vehicle is who paid for the repair. Both pieces of paper indicating the vehicle was in a wreck. I will leave it at this. I am surprised some are debating the fact consumers will and do pay less when deciding between similar choices but one is known to have had significant repairs.

BTW I have purchased salvage titled vehicles that were very good and also vehicles with not so clean carfaxes that were very good. But consumers purchasing behavior is well documented and these vehicles on average are valued lower than comparable choices.

A salvage vehicle is completely different than a properly repaired vehicle. And the title will show that. And there are many older cars out there that have salvage or rebuilt titles that sell for the same price as a non salvage vehicle. You just have to know how and what you are looking at!

mich800 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

1Adam12 wrote:
Body shop estimate is $10,800. 20 business days to repair. We will be looking into diminished value claim once it's complete.

Sounds good. but there will be no reason for diminished value if its repaired properly!

Yes there is reason with people looking to Carfax and getting an "accident" on the report.

Exactly. It is not, is the vehicle in the same condition as before the repair. But given two identical used vehicles but one was wrecked to the tune of $10k but repaired properly would you pay the same price for it? I wouldn't.

I would if it was the better car! I've seen Carfax show some problems that were never an issue. I've even seen them reported improperly. So Carfax isn't the end all be all!

Again, repaired properly, a vehicle in an accident is worth no less than one that wasn't!

You didn't read what I wrote. Two identical used vehicles but one was in a major wreck a some point in its life. This by definition is diminished value. To take it one step further. What if the insurance company totaled the vehicle due to cost relative to value. But a body shop repaired it to as new condition. Would you pay the same price for that vehicle with a salvage title?

I've never seen two identical used vehicles. specially in the same space where I could choose.

dodge guy wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

1Adam12 wrote:
Body shop estimate is $10,800. 20 business days to repair. We will be looking into diminished value claim once it's complete.

Sounds good. but there will be no reason for diminished value if its repaired properly!

Yes there is reason with people looking to Carfax and getting an "accident" on the report.

Exactly. It is not, is the vehicle in the same condition as before the repair. But given two identical used vehicles but one was wrecked to the tune of $10k but repaired properly would you pay the same price for it? I wouldn't.

I would if it was the better car! I've seen Carfax show some problems that were never an issue. I've even seen them reported improperly. So Carfax isn't the end all be all!

Again, repaired properly, a vehicle in an accident is worth no less than one that wasn't!

You didn't read what I wrote. Two identical used vehicles but one was in a major wreck a some point in its life. This by definition is diminished value. To take it one step further. What if the insurance company totaled the vehicle due to cost relative to value. But a body shop repaired it to as new condition. Would you pay the same price for that vehicle with a salvage title?

mich800 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

1Adam12 wrote:
Body shop estimate is $10,800. 20 business days to repair. We will be looking into diminished value claim once it's complete.

Sounds good. but there will be no reason for diminished value if its repaired properly!

Yes there is reason with people looking to Carfax and getting an "accident" on the report.

Exactly. It is not, is the vehicle in the same condition as before the repair. But given two identical used vehicles but one was wrecked to the tune of $10k but repaired properly would you pay the same price for it? I wouldn't.

I would if it was the better car! I've seen Carfax show some problems that were never an issue. I've even seen them reported improperly. So Carfax isn't the end all be all!

Again, repaired properly, a vehicle in an accident is worth no less than one that wasn't!

mich800 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

1Adam12 wrote:
Body shop estimate is $10,800. 20 business days to repair. We will be looking into diminished value claim once it's complete.

Sounds good. but there will be no reason for diminished value if its repaired properly!

Yes there is reason with people looking to Carfax and getting an "accident" on the report.

Exactly. It is not, is the vehicle in the same condition as before the repair. But given two identical used vehicles but one was wrecked to the tune of $10k but repaired properly would you pay the same price for it? I wouldn't.

Some one will.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

1Adam12 wrote:
Body shop estimate is $10,800. 20 business days to repair. We will be looking into diminished value claim once it's complete.

Sounds good. but there will be no reason for diminished value if its repaired properly!

Yes there is reason with people looking to Carfax and getting an "accident" on the report.

Exactly. It is not, is the vehicle in the same condition as before the repair. But given two identical used vehicles but one was wrecked to the tune of $10k but repaired properly would you pay the same price for it? I wouldn't.