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Old 05-04-2009, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by laythor
let me get this right.

You high centered your car and left it running?


just wow.

I'm glad no one was hurt, but Darwin catches the slow ones.
Yeah looking back I should have remember that right? Too bad I didn't but it's cool you came in here and reminded me that I was a retard. Appreciate it man.
Old 05-04-2009, 12:00 PM
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I'm really sorry for your loss I am...but you weren't paying attention and ran over a median. What if that were a person? I mean...I don't think the cops would enjoy that story. Or the person you ran over in flames...YIKES!
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pix/video or it never happens and be labelled as another troll post.
Old 05-04-2009, 12:47 PM
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OOO, I'd like to see those pics!

And if you can get enough insurance money you're definitely in a good spot for a new car purchase. Perhaps a rugged 4x4? lol
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Well damn, I didnt hear about this in the news or anything, what mall were you at?

Sorry to hear about it, get the pics up.
Old 05-04-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Dickinson
Yeah looking back I should have remember that right? Too bad I didn't but it's cool you came in here and reminded me that I was a retard. Appreciate it man.
you're welcome
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this thread is worthless without pictures.
Old 05-04-2009, 01:40 PM
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Totally sucks. I bet for now on you are going to avoid medians like a mother f***er now.
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hey now you can get the 09 rx8 hope you have full coverage on the car
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^or get a used 8 and put a custom lift kit on it for the medians and whatnot!!!!! lol lol

anyways sucks about the car hopefully everything works out1
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Old 05-04-2009, 04:20 PM
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You don't have to 'lie' about anything.

Insurance is there to cover your loss for your own acts or those of others, whether negligent or not.

Your acts would have to be intentional in order for the insurance company to deny your claim lawfully, based on the contract your insurance policy represents.

If you accidentally drove your car into a lake, your insurance would cover the loss. If you intentionally did so, it wouldn't.

Also, lying on a sworn statement for insurance claims is a felony in most, if not all, states.

You will be covered if you simply tell them what happened.
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Originally Posted by treyoh5

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But she apparently handled the situation better than the OP, hers isnt on fire...

Sorry, someone had to say it lol.
Old 05-04-2009, 05:02 PM
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Its kinda hard to drive over a median not paying attention. You lost control or something?
Old 05-04-2009, 05:22 PM
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I'd assume didn't see it going 20 and OOPS!
Old 05-04-2009, 05:38 PM
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I'd assume didn't see it going 20 and OOPS!
Going over a median isn't too bad. Leaving on/ running the engine is pretty bad if not stoopid (sorrydude). next time you shouldn't be so careless with an expensive car lol's, you should buy an FC3S rx7 instead of another 8. still good, just cheaper(that's what I'd get).

oh yeah! and screw insurance companies, over priced *****. they don't deserve sympathy, all they care about is money... their money.
Old 05-04-2009, 05:41 PM
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It's a mistake that i'm sure he has learned from. Good luck on a new car.
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That sucks!!! sorry to hear!! It was most likely caused by long grass burning from the bottom of the hot engine/underside that ignited while it was on the median.
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Originally Posted by kurtm92
That sucks!!! sorry to hear!! It was most likely caused by long grass burning from the bottom of the hot engine/underside that ignited while it was on the median.
He said there was only loose gravel/dirt on the median.

Good luck with the insurance dude
Old 05-04-2009, 08:32 PM
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It was the CAT.

Need pictures!
Old 05-04-2009, 08:42 PM
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I think you guys scared him away! Still no pics, Dammit
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did you just get your license or something?
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wow. that sucks.

did you rescue anything out of your car? i'd start emptying it right away.
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Hopefully yours was a automatic, because you may of done the 8 community a favor.
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that sucks were you straight? about 14yrs ago i ran over a parking median and small tree leaving a bar in a mall after 6 beers and 8 shots right after work. thank god it was dark out and the eclipse had all wheel drive All my stupidity cost me that night was a new tire and some super glue for the side skirt. i was sure i was gonna get a dui changing that tire, it must have took 45 min


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