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  • So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

    What a crock of sh*t.

    Back story, in September I was in a company car (Mercedes 2009 CLK350 Cabriolet) and got hit from behind at 40 mph - resulting in me having spinal surgery... but both my wife and I survived as Mercedes are AWESOME!

    While in recovery I wanted my wife to be safe so I got her a 2009 Mercedes ML320 diesel.

    Fast forward to May I took delivery of a Mercedes 2009 C300 4matic for me.

    3 weeks later I got OWNED! I was driving along and a jack@ss decided to make an illegal u turn across 4 lanes of traffic - he didn't look - never signaled - just floored it.

    Me and my new car were punted by an Infinite SUV into oncoming traffic. I tried my best to avoid the Infinite but because he floored it into my path, I got owned. He hit me on the passenger side rear door. The door is owned, rear quarter panel owned, rear differential owned, wheel n tire owned.

    I was taken to the hospital via ambulance, backboared and neck braced as I was suffering from neck pain (spinal surgery was december).

    I'm ok - just whip lash and aggrevated the surgery but nothing broken.

    As for the car..... body shop estimate is up to $10,000. I expect this estimate to go up significantly once the car gets back to the dealer. It is a all wheel drive car and the wheels don't turn - they are locked.

    As for pictures..... I gotta find them - I'll post them later.


    As with everything in life - when there is bad, there is always good.

    Here is my Enterprise rental car:
    http://www.bbbracing.com/12secondv6/challenger/

    I wish it was an R/T.... but I'm over it. I'm going to the track this Friday ;)

    I really hope it is totaled as the wifey says I can get an R/T ;)
    Last edited by 12secondv6; 07-01-2009, 08:55 AM.
    Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
    nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
    2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
    2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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    Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

    good to hear that overall you're doing all right. both of you in fact.

    Time to get away from the german cars, they seem to be accident prone, and you need to update your sig.
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    • #3
      Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

      glad you're ok man, sorry to hear about the accident. but like you said, for every bad there is a good---so u got a sweet rental whip lol.

      i guess u just werent meant to have a european ride, but since you're looking into the challengers now, do yourself a favor and go for the best, the srt8.

      i drove one a while back, and man, it's a sweet machine. i dont think i'd be happy with a r/t after that :cool:
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      • #4
        Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

        glad that ur ok, ild stay away from the mopar though, unless thats what u really want! they r slow, my friend in his 02 WS6 walked all over 1. good luck with what u get, make sure u post pix of ur new ride, congrats on the rental, sorry bout ur car!

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        • #5
          Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

          james you got yourself a string of bad luck lol

          and wtf, no rental places around here ever get cool cars. we get a bunch of janky *** kia's and hyundais.

          current car- 95 Trans am- bolt ons, parked and collecting dust. why? because **** it

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          • #6
            Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

            Glad you're allright James. I'm currently pimpin a 4x4 4 door Silverado LT rental right now. At least it's free while my warranty work gets done.
            ~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hope

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            • #7
              Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

              my freaking gosh james.....what did you do in your previous life....just glad your ok.
              WAWA-A-HOLIC

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              • #8
                Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

                You have some terrible luck. I think your back hurts again ;)
                2002 SOM Camaro- Sold
                2006 S60- Sold
                2000 Cherokee- The desert whip

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                • #9
                  Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

                  Hmmm....maybe you should take the bus from now on.


                  JK...glad you're OK.

                  1998 Firebird . 1989 Firebird XS . 1986 Fiero GT

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                  • #10
                    Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

                    Glad to hear your not back in surgery or worse!

                    If they don't pay for everything; I will help you kill them, their family and their dog...
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                    • #11
                      Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

                      Sorry to hear about this, James.

                      Keep looking up; it'll get better!
                      I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

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                      • #12
                        Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

                        I think I'll get me one of these as a new daily driver:

                        Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
                        nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
                        2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
                        2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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                        • #13
                          Re: So, my 3 week old brand new car got smashed

                          Originally posted by 12secondv6 View Post
                          I think I'll get me one of these as a new daily driver:

                          Are you talking about the bush or the tank?
                          Car expresses who you are. If you have a ****ty car, you must be a ****ty person;)<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/995979\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/995979</a>

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