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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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that sucks. hate to see that.

not trying to be pessimistic, but I hate to say that it sure looks like more than cosmetic to me. I kinda doubt it can ever be 100% again. even if the frame is ok,there are alot of subtle lines back there will be very hard to make perfect again.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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damn that's a lot of damage, i am sorry sorry to see that

good luck man, and hope you get it back soon!
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Don't you like Tanabe Medalion Hyper, i think it sounds great, think about that AZ
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Don't you like Tanabe Medalion Hyper, i think it sounds great, think about that AZ
I'm gonna get the best, most expensive exhaust they make..........on the house
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
that sucks. hate to see that.

not trying to be pessimistic, but I hate to say that it sure looks like more than cosmetic to me. I kinda doubt it can ever be 100% again. even if the frame is ok,there are alot of subtle lines back there will be very hard to make perfect again.

I agree with you.....we'll see how good of a job this place can do. They are definately reputable with all the Lexus dealers here in town.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Ouch AZ!!!
$15,000? Man, that's about the price of my GS3
Glad you're ok
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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whoa!!

Sorry to see/hear you got in an accident. I "kinda" know what you're going through - been rear ended twice in the past year. it sucks.

Glad to hear that you have it at a top notch body shop. Which one did you go with? Scott's Coachworks downtown is good and Autobahn Collision in north scottsdale is good as well.

Too bad the trunk lid is trashed - you could have had one of these:



It was one of my souvenirs from my first accident.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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at least you're alright.

When the bodyshop fixes your car. Just see if you can get them to use the money for aftermarket bumpers instead. I'm sure they would since it's much cheaper than brand new oem bumpers i believe.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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damn bro, atleast youre ok right?
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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wow i cant believe thats repairable...
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
I'm gonna get the best, most expensive exhaust they make..........on the house
I'd get teh Carson tuned exhaust. top quality piece and you 'll still sav the ins. comapny money
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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Those pictures are painful to look at. That is a lot of damage. But Im sure you will have it looking as good as new in no time
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Glad your ok buddy. Does the 15 grand worth of damage include the aftermarket parts? Usually insurance companies don't cover aftermarket add-ons. Hope they do in your case.
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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Wow, that's substantial damage! He wrecked 4 cars, were you the fist to get hit or in the middle of the mess? Good Luck with the repairs, I too would be looking for the best of the best for repair parts.
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cliffud
whoa!!

Sorry to see/hear you got in an accident. I "kinda" know what you're going through - been rear ended twice in the past year. it sucks.

Glad to hear that you have it at a top notch body shop. Which one did you go with? Scott's Coachworks downtown is good and Autobahn Collision in north scottsdale is good as well.

Too bad the trunk lid is trashed - you could have had one of these:



It was one of my souvenirs from my first accident.
Yep...it's at Scott's Coach Works.....Have heard good things
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