it can still move and stuff, the right frame rail was slightly bent to the left. Seems most of the vital organs are saved. 6 airbags deployed, driver and passenger airbags with their accompanying footwell airbags And both side curtain Airbags on the passenger side. I love this car so I really hope it’s not done. What do you guys think. It’s a 2014 Cooper S 3 door hardtop, 35,700 miles. Oh yeah, the steering is fine too

 

My 2006 had similar damage in 2014, they estimated it at $7000 (Canadian), assuming the frame wasn’t bent. That was the value of the car.

I would guess another couple of thousand with the frame damage, a few more thousand for inflation, but a few thousand less when you convert it to USD. My air bags didn’t pop, either.

It felt like the worst decision of my life to let the car go and get a new MINI, but the CVT transmission would likely not have lasted a few more years.

If you were to get a new MINI, it would be very similar with some upgrades.

 

they totaled it or did you just decide to let it go

 

They gave me the option.

 

Probably total loss.

 

I want to agree but I’m just not sure, I’d hate for that

 

I hope you’re ok but I’m gonna guess with airbag deployment, it’s gonna be a write-off.

 

13K damage on mine!!
Yup yours is totaled, if you include 6 air bags, YUP!!

 

Ugh .... all these pictures make me want to cry. This thread should have a NSFW designation in the title

I hope everyone was ok.

 

NSFMO

Not Safe For Mini Owners!!

 

Bags out. Its toast.

 

When airbags are deployed, they almost always total the car. Sorry for the bad luck. Pull any mods for the next one.

 

what if you pay for the cost of the airbags out of pocket

 

You're talking 6-8 airbags. That's a lot of out of pocket cash.

 

Every time I get tired of a car, I dream of my car getting totaled or stolen because nothing pays more than insurance, so wouldn’t it be a plus if it were totaled?

 

Ouch, so sad to see this. Thank goodness your air bags functioned as engineered, since you cannot be replaced. Probably totaled as Mini resale used value is low.

 

We have vast deserts out here, lots of places to ditch your Mini!!


To the OP, good thing your air bags did their job.
Hope your insurance was as generous as mine.

 

I'd say, yes, and if I were you, I'd would hope my insurance agrees.

Personally would not want the car back when fixed. It may look fine, but would likely have a series of problems occur as time passes........ plus resale or trade would be hugely affected.

I'd be looking at a new one or of failing that, a nice CPO and be thankful not one was injured.