Well, they're like a normal-sized school folder. And to be fair, one of those wouldn't really fit in the miniature preschooler backpacks without crushing the top of it. The problem is there isn't much in the way of "in-between" sized backpacks.

Would one with wheels help? And do you think he'd be amenable to that? (That's what PRincess had for Kindergarten.)

I'm getting 4 grand less than I paid for the car. Fucking fucker fuck insurance motherfuckers. The law makes you have insurance, but they'll screw you over if you try to use it.

What a disappointment to come back to after a lovely lunch.

:(

What? How/why is that?

My attorney says Geico says that "that model depreciates pretty quickly." 4 grand for two weeks and 507 miles? What a fucking crock.

I'm so upset. I guess I won't be replacing it with the same car, unless Saturn can find me a really good deal. :(

For something that wasn't even remotely MY fault. All I ever did was work my ass off. Fuckin' world.

You have the option of not settling for that amount and pushing for more. Ask that they replace your vehicle with one in the same condition. Have your attorney push harder.

I tried, lawyer says no go.

I'll just have to work with what I have. Oh well. It's not the worst thing that could ever happen, just disappointing.

Fuck that - Tell the scumbag, punkass mo fo's insurance company - NOT YOURS!

Shawnee-I just saw the photo of your new car. Then I found this thread. From happy to sad in a couple of seconds flat. I feel like cussing. I'll spare you guys......this time.

When you get insurance over there, do you have the option of new for old replacement if the vehicle is written off within the first two years?

It's pretty common place over here, although it is fairly recent (last few years). I suppose I figured it would be pretty much the same most places.

That's a bummer Shawnee, can you maybe get the same model and just extend the loan or something?

I was a bit uninformed about what I was covering, and never expecting this to happen. I set it up online, without the knowledge of an insurance expert. So, I will take the fault for that.

They are trying to get rid of the Astras, as they are not shipping them over anymore and they need the lot space. I might be able to replace it. If not, I have a Plan B. I just never expected any of this.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. :)

In the grand scheme, it IS just a car. Just so very disappointing.

And Cic? Please, cuss away. I have! :lol:

Shawnee, I'd encourage you to fight. Your lawyer is a pansy. You do not have to accept the insurance company's offer.

Maybe you could get an "ex-demonstration" model from a dealer, with a few months use on it.

I like my salesperson, and think he will help me out. If not...I will.

My lawyer was highly recommended. But what money is there in a tiny property claim? Sigh...

I should get The Tiger on my side. Bri will know what I'm talking about. :)

Oh, I see. I like your game plan. It will work out with nary a notice, I'm thinking.

Shawnee, Minifob has autism. He will notice. He will not like change. There will be tantrums. It will have to be managed.

Teacher could have done better.