Is my unicorn dead and what next?

[moore101]

2017 MS 75 with pano and cloth interior, upgraded sound/sub, front Expel, lifetime supercharging and EAP. Was rear ended hard by a dually pickup while in the carpool lane, car was in autopilot following the vehicle in front. My insurance AAA seems unsure on where the car should go to be “repaired”. I told them to see the car then decide, I think it is a total loss. It was a hard hit which broke the drivers seat and the rear passenger door is jammed shut. Car still drives surprisingly, with just a parking assist disabled warning.

If it is totaled, I can’t buy a new similar replacement (at the same price I paid for mine) which is a huge bummer. Glad I still have my old trusty 2000 CNG Camry! May wait 6-12 months to see what Tesla offers next.

The other guy:

 

[MP3Mike]

2017 MS 75 with pano and cloth interior, upgraded sound/sub, front Expel, lifetime supercharging and EAP.

If they do end up totaling it, which looks likely to me based on damage, time to repair, and DV, make sure you bring up that Tesla was refunding people $5k in exchange for turning off their FUSC on the Model 3 Performance vehicles. (It sets a value for a feature that you likely can't replace.)

 

[kev1n]

not something you want to hear but you could buy a used one around what they end up giving you.

 

[Bet TSLA]

Was rear ended hard by a dually pickup...

So sorry. Contact a Tesla Body Shop. There's one in Pomona. I suspect they'll tell you it's a total loss.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Sorry to hear about your accident.

There are a few other unicorns out there. I have an S90D with transferable lifetime Supercharging and AP2 up for sale if you are interested...at less than you would've paid new for your 75!

 

[UnderCharged]

that's most likely totaled, besides do you really want it back after seeing it in the condition its in right now. now granted this is a car forum, but the most import question here is.. "are you and the family ok?".

 

[jjlawyer]

PM me, i have some recommendations for you.

 

[Evil Twin]

Totaled? I could see the spirit of the car gently floating towards heaven in those pictures....

 

[UnderCharged]

is it too soon to ask where the coparts.com link is

 

[BrokerDon]

So sorry. Contact a Tesla Body Shop. There's one in Pomona. I suspect they'll tell you it's a total loss.

I agree 100%. Our "unicorn" Ludicrous 2015 Model S P85D+ got rear ended slightly last month and Tesla's Body Show in Pomona (Walnut) got it repaired to perfection in a week... and handled the ridiculous low ball estimate from the guy who hit us' insurance company (State Farm). AWESOME experience!

Here's THE GUY to contact:

Josh Enriquez | Collision Repair Estimator
3880 W. Valley Blvd, Pomona, CA 91789
m. (310) 365-0064 | [email protected]

 

[iRia]

Break out your recorder and talk to uncle rich...

And I hope you and the fam are Ok.

 

[Russell]

Definitely totaled. Be sure to keep your UMC and second remote for your next Tesla.

 

[BrokerDon]

Definitely totaled. Be sure to keep your UMC and second remote for your next Tesla.

How did you get Red CAV Decals for your 3+ year old 2014 or 2015 P85D+ ? My white CAV stickers just expired on our 2015 P85D+ 8-(

 

[PhilDavid]

Especially if you talk to a lawyer and go after the driver who rear ended you, you should be able to buy a new Tesla.

I don't think you want that amount of damage fixed and that might take 2 months to repair.

Do you have a front/rear dash cam?

 

[Russell]

How did you get Red CAV Decals for your 3+ year old 2014 or 2015 P85D+ ? My white CAV stickers just expired on our 2015 P85D+ 8-(

I bought it out of state last June to replace my totaled P85D+. As soon as I got it I applied for the Red stickers.

 

[BrokerDon]

I bought it out of state to replace my totaled P85D+

AWESOME !!! Way to Lemonade your totaled P85D+ !!!

 

[David.85D]

If you don’t mind, this collision is a good look at rear end damage and the rear facing seats.

Do you have rear facing seats?

Either way, can you see how much intrusion there was into the well in the trunk? (Where the kids feet would be)? Is it completely crushed?

 

[whitex]

Audi e-tron starts around $74K and is eligible for full federal discount. S75D demand should be able to shift to it fairly smoothly. My wife's S75D (also unicorn, solid roof, grey real leather - but all Tesla's are unicorns really) was totaled a year ago and we got another S75D to replace it. Today, we probably would have reserved an e-tron while driving something else in a short term.

 

[alloverx]

Wow, nasty crash there. Glad you are able to speak about it.
And Yes the other EVs are finally starting to come so other options will soon be available in volume.
That said, if you feel safe in the Tesla I might be tempted to get another one for just that reason