rossv1

Saw it on facebook.

Is the rear quarter panel the only visible damage?

CLtotheTL32

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Yeah that's it. Luckily the bumper nor taillights were damaged.

KJ TL-S

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Damn, that blows. At least you shouldn't have a problem getting it taken care of.

Steven Bell

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Buddy, I'm so sorry to see this. They are taking care of the fix, yes?

CLtotheTL32

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As of right now I'm not sure who's paying. My coworker was driving a company vehicle, so I'm not sure if he's personally held liable or if the dealership is. The TL hasn't moved since Saturday and won't be until I figure out who's paying.

My general manager is out of town but is aware of the situation. I'm just waiting to see what he says.

Flipster23

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That effin blows. How the hell did he not see your car sitting there?

CLtotheTL32

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I have no clue

Sad thing is that I was parked in the middle of nowhere. This was also the one day that I didn't park in my normal spot

Steven Bell

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Keep us updated, buddy.

CLtotheTL32

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After nearly 7 weeks, the car is finally on its way to the body shop. What a fuggin hassle.



I'm also pleased to announce that I'm a homeowner! This was the "big" thing that I mentioned earlier in the thread



Here's the thread if you want to see more and keep track of our progress: https://acurazine.com/forums/home-ga...-house-928444/

I'm VERY excited to finally have a garage!

tweeder82o

nice

rossv1

That Lexus looks right at home at the new house. :wink:

ebelp

7 weeks? WTF. When will you get her back?

Steven Bell

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I hope you can see the finish line on your TL, Tyler.

Slpr04UA6

Congrats on the House!



Hope you get the TL back Soon!

DarkTower19

Congrats on the house! Dat new siding and roof


Glad to see the TL finally getting taken care of

Steven Bell

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....and tell the builder to pave the rest of that driveway too!

CLtotheTL32

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Thanks everyone

The house was actually built in 1991! The previous owners took great care of it. We are still changing some things here and there though

I have no idea how long the repair on the TL will take. I would guess at least a week

MAS

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Congrats!!

Aman

Congrats on the house!!

eyedrop

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Congrats on being homeowner! That is very exciting. Now you're going to do routine runs to your local home depot.

CLtotheTL32

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I feel like I've spent more time at Lowe's than the actual house recently

It's really exciting but we are trying to find a good balance of enjoying the house for what it is and customizing it to truly make it our own. A lot of the big stuff is done, but the little stuff really adds up and takes forever. I was in the garage ALL afternoon and I still feel like nothing was accomplished

Still no updates on the TL I really hope this doesn't take too long. I finally have a garage to store my car and now I don't have the car

TBT to when the TL was still operable. Big thanks to Undying Dreams for this picture; certainly one of my favorites.

Steven Bell

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Tyler, post your EPIC video here!!!!


I won't spill the beans on what it's all about.......

CLtotheTL32

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I'm too lazy to link it here. They can go to the house thread since it's more relevant there!

Stephen00TL

Congrats on the house, hope you get the tl back soon.

CLtotheTL32

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Thank you! I'm really hoping to have the back within a week, but we'll see what happens. To be honest, I've gone so long without it now that I sort of want a new car

Aman

I wish we could trade shop turnover times. The Passat has been in for less than a week and it's already ready. I don't want to give up satellite radio.

CLtotheTL32

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XM is fuggin fantastic! I love it but don't want to pay for it

Undying Dreams

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Glad you like that pic so much, Tyler. I hope the TL is back on the road soon!

Steven Bell

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Just tell them who you are.....you'll get it for free!

guitarplayer16

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whuh you're getting married?

congrats dude

i remember seeing your age as 22 not too long ago, then realized wow, 5 years on acurazine has passes quick.

CLtotheTL32

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Yeah, I've been on this site for nearly 7 years

Getting married in October! Veddy excite. 2015 is going to be a hell of a year.

Steven Bell

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^^^^ And don't forget-you're coming to the National Meet too!

cjTL

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Ehh, sorry to hear the TL's repair has taken so long. I'd be livid. At least your loaners haven't been complete piles.

Oooh. Such as? IS F-Sport?

This. I was 15 when I joined this place. Turn 22 soon.

CLtotheTL32

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After 70 days, the TL has returned! Now it's garage kept too

Before:



After:



The original plan was to cut out the damaged fender and weld in a new replacement, but the shop was able to push out the original fender and smooth it down.

Hooray for a garage! (pardon the mess)



I've been driving various Lexus vehicles for over two months so needless to say the TL felt weird yesterday

The steering was heavy, the exhaust was loud, and I didn't exactly miss swerving around potholes. However, it's great to have it back! It's like having the new car feeling without car payments I do miss the ventilated seats, XM, and back up camera though.

Craig, IS350 F-Sport would be ideal, but I can't justify it with the house purchase. Maybe in a year or two!

N1h1l1ty

I reaffirm what I said in my thread CL, you have one of the cleanest WDPs ever

Was following the thread from earlier on and really happy to see her back in your hands

Steven Bell

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Tyler, glad you got her back! Now it's time to get reacquainted with her!

MEKO

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Miss seeing this car

rossv1

It looks right at home in the second and third pics.


Glad you finally got it back. Celebrate by doing something new to it.

swoosh

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WOOT..

thats effin awesome Ty...she looks gorgeous...

Steven Bell

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Tyler, how is the color match?