a techer got hit by adrunk driver
09-11-2008, 10:46 AM
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09-11-2008, 10:47 AM
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Sorry to hear about what happened. I'm not sure if you were expecting the air bags to deploy, because they wouldn't from a rear collision. They are controlled by an impact sensor in the front. In your case this is better, because they are expensive to replace/repair.
Unfortunately the car will probably be totaled, mostly due to the quarters buckling from the impact, but I guess you never know until you start going through the process with your insurance co. Not sure how many miles are on it, but a '97 TA with 14X,XXX miles is worth right around mid 6K, private party. So there may be some hope.
And you always have the option of buying the car back with a salvage title and getting it fixed. I know of a few good, cheap shops. If not, then you can step your game up to another car.
Unfortunately the car will probably be totaled, mostly due to the quarters buckling from the impact, but I guess you never know until you start going through the process with your insurance co. Not sure how many miles are on it, but a '97 TA with 14X,XXX miles is worth right around mid 6K, private party. So there may be some hope.
And you always have the option of buying the car back with a salvage title and getting it fixed. I know of a few good, cheap shops. If not, then you can step your game up to another car.
09-11-2008, 10:55 AM
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Lets see if you can understand this lesson in commonsense. If I didn't read the word TEACHER (its spelled teacher btw, not techer. Ill take a reading class if you take spelling), how could I have asked the question if she was one. Simple question, but for some reason you wanted to be a smart *** about it.
It's supposed to be Tech'er
09-11-2008, 11:03 AM
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Sorry to hear about what happened. I'm not sure if you were expecting the air bags to deploy, because they wouldn't from a rear collision. They are controlled by an impact sensor in the front. In your case this is better, because they are expensive to replace/repair.
Unfortunately the car will probably be totaled, mostly due to the quarters buckling from the impact, but I guess you never know until you start going through the process with your insurance co. Not sure how many miles are on it, but a '97 TA with 14X,XXX miles is worth right around mid 6K, private party. So there may be some hope.
And you always have the option of buying the car back with a salvage title and getting it fixed. I know of a few good, cheap shops. If not, then you can step your game up to another car.
Unfortunately the car will probably be totaled, mostly due to the quarters buckling from the impact, but I guess you never know until you start going through the process with your insurance co. Not sure how many miles are on it, but a '97 TA with 14X,XXX miles is worth right around mid 6K, private party. So there may be some hope.
And you always have the option of buying the car back with a salvage title and getting it fixed. I know of a few good, cheap shops. If not, then you can step your game up to another car.
But every carrier is different, so you won't know until they talk to you.
09-11-2008, 11:28 AM
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lol i know right? the cops were really cool, one came back and read me something about not talking about the case with witnesses and how the guy who hit me is presumed innocent blah blah then he told me they found open containers in his car and he blew a .23, i lost it, i got so upset i
in the bushes HA! (shoulda done it on his truck)seriously tho, is any one else damn impressed these cars can take a hit like that? that truck is F*CKED up! my skid marks are 25-30 feet long
09-11-2008, 12:24 PM
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lol i know right? the cops were really cool, one came back and read me something about not talking about the case with witnesses and how the guy who hit me is presumed innocent blah blah then he told me they found open containers in his car and he blew a .23, i lost it, i got so upset i in the bushes HA! (shoulda done it on his truck)
seriously tho, is any one else damn impressed these cars can take a hit like that? that truck is F*CKED up! my skid marks are 25-30 feet long
in the bushes HA! (shoulda done it on his truck)seriously tho, is any one else damn impressed these cars can take a hit like that? that truck is F*CKED up! my skid marks are 25-30 feet long
Second, great, fast thinking about using your line lock. Great idea!
Third, until I saw the creases in the qurater panel area, I was thinking, not much damage...nice!
Some young kid rear ended me in my old IROC on the freeway. Traffic was moving, then came to a quick stop. I was like "whew" when I stopped in time to avoid the guy in front of me then I heard screeeeeeeaaaach and BAM! I got rear ended by a new jag.
I got out looked at my car, everything was fine. Looked at his car (front was hanging down) and ended up just letting him go. He was sober, and I figure he was in a world of trouble as it was (I'm not a sue happy guy).
I hope everything works out for you, and you have uninsured motorist.
09-11-2008, 02:25 PM
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First of all, glad to hear that you are ok.
Second, great, fast thinking about using your line lock. Great idea!
Third, until I saw the creases in the qurater panel area, I was thinking, not much damage...nice!
Some young kid rear ended me in my old IROC on the freeway. Traffic was moving, then came to a quick stop. I was like "whew" when I stopped in time to avoid the guy in front of me then I heard screeeeeeeaaaach and BAM! I got rear ended by a new jag.
I got out looked at my car, everything was fine. Looked at his car (front was hanging down) and ended up just letting him go. He was sober, and I figure he was in a world of trouble as it was (I'm not a sue happy guy).
I hope everything works out for you, and you have uninsured motorist.
Second, great, fast thinking about using your line lock. Great idea!
Third, until I saw the creases in the qurater panel area, I was thinking, not much damage...nice!
Some young kid rear ended me in my old IROC on the freeway. Traffic was moving, then came to a quick stop. I was like "whew" when I stopped in time to avoid the guy in front of me then I heard screeeeeeeaaaach and BAM! I got rear ended by a new jag.
I got out looked at my car, everything was fine. Looked at his car (front was hanging down) and ended up just letting him go. He was sober, and I figure he was in a world of trouble as it was (I'm not a sue happy guy).
I hope everything works out for you, and you have uninsured motorist.