oasis3582

So, I just got rear-ended this Friday night. The RDX held up like a champ. The guy hit me about 20 mph in a pickup truck, and I came away with minimal damage - bumper is screwed and hatch got punched it. Otherwise, car was/is driveable, so no complaints. Now just to get it fixed!

Pics below:

XIS

Bummer!

Glad you are OK. They will fix that up and you will be as good as new.

Nyjumpman23

Get that fixed up YO~
Sorry to hear that happened to you car
but HAPPY to know "YOU" are okay.
Keep it easy.

RDXJohnny

Glad to hear you're well and the RDX held up great. Hope the guy was insured!

Nyjumpman23

And tell him he's a wifebeater..and get him to pay for every lil thing..
and add a IPOD adapter and some KFC.

INSPIRE 32V

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I Would Rear End Your Car Too If It Was That Dirty.. But seriously that just sucks hopefully you will be up and running in no time. good luck with everything

AbovePrime.

All the damage is behind the bumper, so how much $$$ is it going to cost?

Stevenm

doesn't look too bad, curious about the bucks myself

oasis3582

Thanks for the support guys!

Estimate from insurance says ~$1400. We will see what the body shop says - need to make sure it is quality work.

JMJ3rd

All that dirt came from the other car, right?

JJog23

This will cost aleast $2300. Will need A new Bumber. IMO Also The paint is 3 stage. Big bucks here.

sasair

$1400 seems about right to me. Assuming that it is all cosmetic and that he didn't hit you hard enough to bend anything up underneath.

Looks like lower tailgate, bumper cover, all the emblems on the lower tailgate, maybe a right tail light. The lower tailgate comes painted so the only part that needs paint is the bumper cover. I hope it matches good after its all done and make sure everything lines up to your satisfaction.

Nyjumpman23

Tell to Replace te whole back if possible.
n have the dude suffer for the "YOU OWE ME A CAR WASH FOR LIFE" haha

AbovePrime.

$1400 seems a bit low, once you factor in at 20MPH there will be damage behind the bumper.

oasis3582

Haha, in everyone's defense, it had been raining all week (aka what contributed to the accident). I usually keep that nighthawk black gleaming!

oasis3582

That is exactly what the appraiser quoted for. He is of course taking the el cheapo route and assuming no damage behind the panels to keep the estimate at minimum. If they find more, they can obviously bill the other guy more.

I do hope as well that the body work is satisfactory - I am a tough customer on things like that, so it should be. The dealer I bought from has a DuPont certified paint shop so I think it ought to work out. *fingers crossed* I will take after pics as soon as I get the car back.

Nyjumpman23

Don't wait for them to bill the other guy more, Get total ratio of damage, and get the full LUMP SUM OF IT.
You don't want to pay anything out of your pocket, when it's the other guy's fault.
Give or take, I say it's around 2500-3000 in damage.

sasair

I'm not sure what you are basing your 2500-3000 dollar estimate on. The parts are under $800. And the bumper underneath is under $200 if that has any issues. The paint for nbp is standard paint and clear coat. Labor is a question mark but most shops do it for the rates and times the insurance companies estimate.

Nyjumpman23

but you also have to include LABOR, in effect don't you?

visuelz

I don't think a TSX or a TL would look as nice in a rear end collision...=D

sasair

Labor is included in the insurance estimate.

neo1738

ouch either way hope all gets fixed up to your liking!

drtdvl

i am also interested in the repair costs as Acura advertises that the back hatch is plastic and should be cheaper to repair if damaged.

F.Rizzo

I strongly suggest that you sue.


Sue everybody.

For punitive damages



Glad you're OK

GTSX-05

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I am not comparing the TSX to the RDX In any way I know they’re similar designs, but make sure you do a thorough inspection of your vehicle check all the body lines on the rest of the car. My TSX was hit at rolling speed and it shifted my rear body lines, and door gaps significantly.

GTSX-05

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sorry edit for the last post: "they're NOT similar designs"

oasis3582

Yeah, it looks like it might just be a panel that pops off - I am sure it took less damage this way.

oasis3582

Thanks!

I think I need a few weeks off work, too eh?

turboted

Amazing with a PU truck hitting you at 20 MPH there is not more damage. The RDX is built like a small tank.

SwampGas

Was that fast enough to activate the headrest safety feature?

kamaaina

Glad you are ok and the RDX looks good, considering. I was rear ended last fall in 04 TSX (I was stopped at a red light and hit from behind by other car going 30 mph) - serious frame damage and I had 3 herniated discs and nerve damage in my neck. I had surgery on my neck; TSX not so lucky. Some advice - make sure your body shop uses OEM parts and paint. Replaced TSX with 08 RDX - very happy.

elcheapo

sorry to bring up an old thread but am just noticing this too - so is the tailgate completely "plastic"? a big chunk of the rdx seems "plastic" ranging from the bumpers, lower parts near the doors, tailgates. as well, the fenders (front driver, front passenger, rear passenger, rear driver) seem to be "modular" pieces (eg. 4 pieces). am i imagining this or is it really resin based?

elcheapo

after further research, yes, lower part of the tailgate is made of polyurethane material. supposedly to make it cheaper for replacement parts should it get damaged. other portions of the body are made of the same material too. fenders are still same ol material - i would have preferred the fender outline (eg near the wheel/tires) be protected with polyurethane similar to how honda did it with the cr-v. dont get me wrong, i love the rdx but as the months go by, and as per what i read in another thread here in the rdx forum, it does seem that the cr-v has better build quality.

007Acura

both inner taillights looked sightly damaged, make sure they are replaced. Good luck with everything

princelybug

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Ouch. Sorry.