Got T-Boned Today
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Arizona
depends of where damage is/was done, and how severe, my car handles better now, then it did the day I bought it. His damages appear to be minor, imo he could get it fixed.
He might have to take a look into his suspension components. But I doubt its seriously damaged, aside from maybe minor components that are easily replacable.
He should be able to tell the severety of the damage, when I was rear ended in my sc300, there was extensive damage to the trunk area, but the car itself, drove and handled perfectly normal, as if noting happened. This is probably the best indication imo, if he should fix or scrap. Can he drive it perfectly normal? If yes then fix, if not, is the problem easily remedied, by replacing a damaged suspension component, or is it due to unibody being heavily tweaked?
This are all things to consider. Me personally Id fix it. Unless there is true "frame" damage. Ive tracked the car after my accident and maybe be due to more seat time, but it performed better then ever.
He might have to take a look into his suspension components. But I doubt its seriously damaged, aside from maybe minor components that are easily replacable.
He should be able to tell the severety of the damage, when I was rear ended in my sc300, there was extensive damage to the trunk area, but the car itself, drove and handled perfectly normal, as if noting happened. This is probably the best indication imo, if he should fix or scrap. Can he drive it perfectly normal? If yes then fix, if not, is the problem easily remedied, by replacing a damaged suspension component, or is it due to unibody being heavily tweaked?
This are all things to consider. Me personally Id fix it. Unless there is true "frame" damage. Ive tracked the car after my accident and maybe be due to more seat time, but it performed better then ever.
Last edited by Inabj2; Sep 15, 2006 at 07:01 PM.
For Mind Cruising
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: NSW
LOL 
Sorry to hear about the car mate, it really sucks when your pride n joy gets violated like that. My car was involved in a minor front ender but I hate seeing the car the way it is at the moment.
If insurance is going to total it take it and buy a late model SC
Sorry to hear about the car mate, it really sucks when your pride n joy gets violated like that. My car was involved in a minor front ender but I hate seeing the car the way it is at the moment.
If insurance is going to total it take it and buy a late model SC
man thats f 'd that she just ran into yuo like that. but some words of encouragement; when i bought my SC; i was sporting the same look in the same locaton on your car. does she know us or someting! my upper control arm was done and and the strut was done too..but i looked at her and considering that she ran like a champ and a genuine 5speed; i couldnt pass. i limped her 6 miles to the house and didnt care who saw me or who laughed. i was happy and that what mattered. if you share a bond with that car like i do mine; dont send her away like a used piece of metal; give her a second and make her stronger, better looking, and faster than ever.
keep it man
keep it man
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 706
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From: OR
I got t-boned back in April and it took forever to get out of the shop. Do it yourself and don't be like me and forget to do the 97+ conversion. Just make sure your frame is straight and get your alignment done.
The bastard who hit me went to the same high school and ever time I saw him I wanted to slash his tires.
Finding decent SC's are getting more and more difficult, keep your baby. It's terrible when you get hit when you are doing nothing wrong, but i'm glad you are ok.
The bastard who hit me went to the same high school and ever time I saw him I wanted to slash his tires.
Finding decent SC's are getting more and more difficult, keep your baby. It's terrible when you get hit when you are doing nothing wrong, but i'm glad you are ok.
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should i say your lucky or bad luck. 97 thru insurance thats pretty good but i think they gonna total your car. My car was kinda like that before too and they total it because the cost to fix is almost same value as the car to them. Good luck
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Joined: May 2005
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From: florida
Ohhh man what is going on here? The same thing almost happened to me on the way to work also! People should be more alert in the morning. Maybe there would be less traffic on the way to work in the morning.
