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03-22-2009, 08:32 PM
#54
You Dumbass!!!
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I'm glad you're alright.
as a precaution I refuse to follow anyone onto the parkway for that exact reason. I usually wait until I everyone in front of me has gotten on the parkway, so I can hit 60 and merge into traffic like you're supposed to.
Especially on our insane *** parkways with damn turn style on ramps... Especially Northern state headed out east.
Long story short, be wary of on ramps, they are worse than intersections.
Once again, glad you are alright bro and I say total it.
as a precaution I refuse to follow anyone onto the parkway for that exact reason. I usually wait until I everyone in front of me has gotten on the parkway, so I can hit 60 and merge into traffic like you're supposed to.
Especially on our insane *** parkways with damn turn style on ramps... Especially Northern state headed out east.
Long story short, be wary of on ramps, they are worse than intersections.
Once again, glad you are alright bro and I say total it.
03-22-2009, 09:37 PM
#57
Thanks everyone for their support and input.
I have to honestly say I was atleast 6-7 feet behind the guy I hit.
The other driver actually said in the police report that there was contact between him and the OTHER drive in front of him.. the other guy apparently drove off.
If the car is totaled.. I don't have GAP coverage.. I will have to pay the car off and the difference depending on how much it is I could use for a downpayment on something else I guess. I don't know how I will feel if they want to repair it.. like has been said with double digit damages in thousands.. this car is going to be stuck with me my whole life. That and I have a bad feeling about how the repair itself may turnout.
I will post new pics up tomorrow when I go check out the car and take real pics.
I guess I have to start considering a possible part out.
Once again guys thanks immensly for your support.
PS: Anyone in the NYC metro area have a stock exhaust?
I have to honestly say I was atleast 6-7 feet behind the guy I hit.
The other driver actually said in the police report that there was contact between him and the OTHER drive in front of him.. the other guy apparently drove off.
If the car is totaled.. I don't have GAP coverage.. I will have to pay the car off and the difference depending on how much it is I could use for a downpayment on something else I guess. I don't know how I will feel if they want to repair it.. like has been said with double digit damages in thousands.. this car is going to be stuck with me my whole life. That and I have a bad feeling about how the repair itself may turnout.
I will post new pics up tomorrow when I go check out the car and take real pics.
I guess I have to start considering a possible part out.
Once again guys thanks immensly for your support.
PS: Anyone in the NYC metro area have a stock exhaust?
03-22-2009, 10:06 PM
#59
Thanks everyone for their support and input.
I have to honestly say I was atleast 6-7 feet behind the guy I hit.
The other driver actually said in the police report that there was contact between him and the OTHER drive in front of him.. the other guy apparently drove off.
If the car is totaled.. I don't have GAP coverage.. I will have to pay the car off and the difference depending on how much it is I could use for a downpayment on something else I guess. I don't know how I will feel if they want to repair it.. like has been said with double digit damages in thousands.. this car is going to be stuck with me my whole life. That and I have a bad feeling about how the repair itself may turnout.
I will post new pics up tomorrow when I go check out the car and take real pics.
I guess I have to start considering a possible part out.
Once again guys thanks immensly for your support.
PS: Anyone in the NYC metro area have a stock exhaust?
I have to honestly say I was atleast 6-7 feet behind the guy I hit.
The other driver actually said in the police report that there was contact between him and the OTHER drive in front of him.. the other guy apparently drove off.
If the car is totaled.. I don't have GAP coverage.. I will have to pay the car off and the difference depending on how much it is I could use for a downpayment on something else I guess. I don't know how I will feel if they want to repair it.. like has been said with double digit damages in thousands.. this car is going to be stuck with me my whole life. That and I have a bad feeling about how the repair itself may turnout.
I will post new pics up tomorrow when I go check out the car and take real pics.
I guess I have to start considering a possible part out.
Once again guys thanks immensly for your support.
PS: Anyone in the NYC metro area have a stock exhaust?
This is one depressing day
Hope all goes well. Just be glad you're okay. A car is replaceable...
03-22-2009, 10:41 PM
#61
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Al, REALLY sorry to see this happen to you. How are you feeling? (physically) Take care of yourself, and good luck with the insurance
03-23-2009, 03:48 PM
#67
If it was a GM product, I'd call that "front clip and hood" replacement, along with incidentals like the UIM. As long as it didn't hit the shock towers and lower suspension tie-in points, you're looking at some serious cosmetic damage only.
I'm still nauseated by the pics though. That crap should never happen to a -8.
I'm still nauseated by the pics though. That crap should never happen to a -8.
