A very sad day
04-30-15, 02:23 AM
#16
Nobody was in my car but my kids are sad too, especially my son. He keeps asking if we will be able to get the car fixed.
We'll get the car fixed first and will see how it is. Hopefully I don't have to trade it in for another one but if I have to, maybe it's time to step up to RCF
We'll get the car fixed first and will see how it is. Hopefully I don't have to trade it in for another one but if I have to, maybe it's time to step up to RCF
04-30-15, 05:38 AM
#17
Lexus Champion
So sorry to see that happen to your USB 2.0 RC F Sport. In the process of buying my USB RC the manager I deal with at my dealership tried to talk me out of the USB colour do to if this car has to get painted for what ever reason colour match is going to be very hard.
Let us know how it works out for you and from my family to yours I am glad everyone is OK.
Let us know how it works out for you and from my family to yours I am glad everyone is OK.
Last edited by 2SAVVY; 04-30-15 at 11:19 AM.
04-30-15, 08:10 AM
#18
Lexus Champion
Maybe try a Lexus Certified Collision Center for the intricate USB 2.0. They most likely have all the training to bring back the color to its original state. A lot of them are approved for the LFA, so they would probably do a great job. Too bad they don't have many locations.
https://www.lccc-online.com/owners/c...on_centers.php
https://www.lccc-online.com/owners/c...on_centers.php
04-30-15, 10:38 AM
#19
What I don't understand is how is this person still walking around. I guess the old saying is still valid "You can't fix Stupid" Good luck with the repair. When we go to Boston I'll remember to stay away from Schools, and shopping centers for sure.
04-30-15, 05:00 PM
#21
Balise Lexus is in Mass and it is one of Lexus Certified Collision Centers but it's 2 hours away. I did send a message to them to see if they have any loaner or service to pick up my car. I don't feel safe driving that car that far with the damage. Everything has been reported and the appraisal will be done on Monday. We'll see what happens...
04-30-15, 06:22 PM
#23
Sorry to see what happened but rest assured that the RC series of cars are to new for a shop to find aftermarket body parts yet. Second when you find a shop insist on new parts only and ask to see that they are Toyota parts. Considering the car is new that should not be a problem. I assume the other guys insurance company is paying the bill.
As far as a paint match is concerned there will be not problem with a match. If the car were a couple of years old that might be a different story. Normally if he match is not dead on they will blend from one panel to the next. You will never know BUT be aware that this repair will more than likely end up on CarFax. Just an FYI.
As far as a paint match is concerned there will be not problem with a match. If the car were a couple of years old that might be a different story. Normally if he match is not dead on they will blend from one panel to the next. You will never know BUT be aware that this repair will more than likely end up on CarFax. Just an FYI.
05-01-15, 08:24 AM
#24
I agree that the USB 2.0 color will be very hard to match unless you have it repaired by a Lexus Certified repair shop which are usually at the larger Lexus Dealerships. Since your car is brand new I would suggest you request painted by the factory parts. I did this with an Infiniti dealer once and was very satisfied. If that is'nt an option here I would go with your gut and upgrade to the RCF. You won't be disappointed.
05-01-15, 01:51 PM
#25
Lead Lap
Ouch...really sorry that happened. Agree with using a Lexus recommended body shop. Since the car is new, the color match should be good. Similar thing happened to me in the past when I had a new body style Mercedes, then only 8 weeks old. The subsequent result was great, and you couldn't even tell.
05-04-15, 01:25 AM
#26
Lead Lap
Here is the reality of what you're facing. The paint from Lexus is the highest quality production paint in the business. There is no body shop that will ever be able to replicate the phenomenal quality of the original paint. If you are at all like me regarding my meticulous nature about my cars, you will not be able to live with any repair work. Were I you, I would sell it immediately no matter how much of a loss I would take. It will never be the same.
Just look at the deep lustre in your blue 2.0 today and then look at the repaired parts and you will see what I mean.
No one could convince me otherwise. Sell it.
Just look at the deep lustre in your blue 2.0 today and then look at the repaired parts and you will see what I mean.
No one could convince me otherwise. Sell it.
05-04-15, 06:22 AM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
Peope are just stupid
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There was another parking space in front of my car so I guess she tried to park but I don't why or how she was getting so close and hit my car that hard. I was only a few feet away from my car but I didn't look at my car at that time. I heard a noise and I knew something happened to my car but didn't know it was that bad 
05-04-15, 07:41 AM
#28
1st off let me give you my condolences, & give you all the credit in the world.... Cuz living in MA as well i do understand the pains of driving a nice vehicle on these mean streets & if my GS F-Sport which is only a week old were to be in that situation..... MAN....
With that said I would take it back to the dealer Herb Chambers has a good body shop the only draw back is it might take a well or so longer that the average body shop only because of the volume of cars they fix....
Good luck my friend & glad no one was injured....
With that said I would take it back to the dealer Herb Chambers has a good body shop the only draw back is it might take a well or so longer that the average body shop only because of the volume of cars they fix....
Good luck my friend & glad no one was injured....
