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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Got rear ended this morning by a 2008 Chevy Equinox.

I pulled up slowly and looked at my rear view mirror and saw his damaged front end.
I was already thinking I will have the same amount of damage just the way the impact felt.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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That is amazing....I think your trailer hitch took the impact....Better check it real close....
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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sucks to hear you got hit, but glad you hardly incurred any damage!
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Yes, I would agree that the Hitch saved me some major damage.

I looked underneath and behind the bumper and it seemed like everything is still intact.
No bent sheet metal or anything other than a busted reflector and minor hairline cracks around where it mounts.

Going to the Body shop tom.
Guessing bumper would cost $300-- unpainted
Reflector-- ~$30
Labor--???
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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I think with Lexus and Toyota, they often build in quality that you cannot see but shows up in this case while other cars are build more for show.
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Getting hit certainly sucks.....but it is nice to know that the RX is very solid built SUV!
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