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Old 07-06-06, 10:15 PM
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This is horrible.. I just got my car for 6 months and this had to happen. The guy in the pick up truck ran a red light and T-boned my car, on top of that, it was on 4th of July. So my holiday was ruined, my car is ruined, and I'm in pain. But all I have to say is I'm so happy I decided on this car, thank goodness for all those airbags, otherwise I could have been severely injured. Hopefully they will total out this car so I can go and another one.. definitely another IS.









Old 07-06-06, 10:18 PM
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wow, VERY sorry to hear that, but definatly glad that you don't seem to be seriously injured... Definatly go get yourself checked up though. Man, that sucks... What are you going to replace the IS with?

Do you have any shots of the inside? Be interesting to see how well it held up in there... How fast was the truck going?

btw, i don't see how they can possibly NOT total that car out... It is beyond fixing.
Old 07-06-06, 10:20 PM
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I'm going to get the same car again.. just a new one. I can't imagine driving any other car. I love this car so much.
Old 07-06-06, 10:20 PM
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oh man, that really sucks, can i get your spoiler? lol, hope you are alright bro
Old 07-06-06, 10:26 PM
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Wow sorry about your loss. Glad to know you were safe.

It's definitely comforting to know the 2 IS' did its job in allowing you to walk away from the accident. The 1st Gen IS is definitely a solid built vehicle from the many accident photos members have posted in the past. I'm very glad to know the 2 IS structurally does as well or better than the previous.
Old 07-06-06, 10:28 PM
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Default glad to hear you're ok

My wife had an accident several years ago and still has pain. You may not feel anything now but it can sneak up on you. I don't want to scare you but it's better to be safe than sorry - go see a doctor. I've had my share of accidents but not in anything like the lexus - airbags coming at you from every direction - that must have been reallly scarry.
Old 07-06-06, 10:29 PM
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wow...that is horrible. i'm sorry and feel your pain as i've had cars that look liked that in the past. they should def. total that car. feel better and good luck with the new IS search.
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Originally Posted by Ramon


Do you have any shots of the inside? Be interesting to see how well it held up in there... How fast was the truck going?

btw, i don't see how they can possibly NOT total that car out... It is beyond fixing.
I don't know how fast he was going. I think he was probably going about 45mph. It was raining that day too, so it made the situation worse. So far everyone said that they will total out, but I can't be too certain until they actually do. If I get a chance to go back to the wrecker lot, I will take pictures inside. But from what I remember, everything inside was OK..nothing was broken

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oh man, that really sucks, can i get your spoiler? lol, hope you are alright bro
I will sell my spoiler if it gets totaled out.
Old 07-06-06, 10:31 PM
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Ouch, those pics are painful to watch Glad you're OK though, & better luck with your next IS .
Old 07-06-06, 10:39 PM
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sorry to hear that, but it's definitely good news that you walked away. thats the most important

good luck with your next one!
Old 07-06-06, 10:43 PM
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sorry to hear about this. but glad you were not seriously hurt. thank god
Old 07-06-06, 10:52 PM
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Glad to hear you are ok and the bags did their job. Did you take any pics of the car so we can see how well the car stood up to the hit?
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All I see are red x's......where did you have your accident?? It was raining here in Austin, and Round Rock on the 4th also.
Old 07-06-06, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by trent
All I see are red x's......
ditto!

Glad to see you're ok though. Hope you get ur new baby soon!
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WOW!!!!! Good to hear you are ok.
Can you repost the pics?
Only seeing red x's


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