oh...and i had VERY similar damage about 2 years ago with a 2006 dak. front bumper, fender, hood, back fender, and bumper. After all was said and done it was just over 8k in repairs. I fought to have it totalled b/c in AZ if it's within a certain percentage of the value, they can total it and write you a check. It worked out in my situation and I got a dak with less miles and tons more options (4x4, v8, sunroof, quad cab, leather, etc)..

I hope all goes well with your insurance company. Don't let them or the other insurance company jerk you around. Just get a lawyer and have them deal with it. In the end the lawyer more than pays for their services, however I did have chiropractor appts, etc with mine.

 

Believe it or not, I had 2. Back to back...a 79 and an 81..one auto and one 4 speed...both with the awesome 1.8....

 

lol. Sorry to O.P.

 

Body shop estimate came back at $14,800. That will be non repairable at that price.

 

ouch...hope the insurance pays up if you own money on it...

 

Dearly Beloved, we are gather here today to mourn the passing of another Dakota, gone to the big pick&pull in the sky.

We shall Honor the memory of this noble dodge with the burning of a Chevrolet.
With the hopes that the dodge will live peacefuly in its next life.

 

Well it is paid for so don't owe anything.

 

Sorry to hear it's gone. I hate to see a Dakota like that, especially a nice red one!

 

Wow, sorry to hear the news. Too bad you just put on the new tires and shocks. I see a new Dak in the future!