Look at what my friend did to my poor tsx
Look at what my friend did to my poor tsx
07-27-2003, 10:46 AM
#2
I love my TSX!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: GTA....Ontario
Age: 49
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
that sucks!!! a lot of my friends ask me to test drive it....i go if you wanna test drive the tsx go to an acura dealer. i'm just being an ass right now cause it's brand new. but still...if the accident was worse and you go through insurance to fix it. your rates can go up so you'd get screwed even more. i'd get your friend to pay for that out of his own pocket.
07-27-2003, 11:05 AM
#4
Racer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Toronto, On, Canada
Age: 55
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
sorry, but no test pilots...
I let my friend drive it the past Friday, and would've had the same outcome as you had he not smash the brakes. It wasn't his fault, the driver made a right on a red, at snail pace speed while watching us coming at her...
I'm sorry to hear about your incident...I hope your car will be okay after coming out of the shop.
I let my friend drive it the past Friday, and would've had the same outcome as you had he not smash the brakes. It wasn't his fault, the driver made a right on a red, at snail pace speed while watching us coming at her...
I'm sorry to hear about your incident...I hope your car will be okay after coming out of the shop.
07-27-2003, 11:05 AM
#5
5th Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Age: 48
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well i told him that he could take my tsx out for a drive because i was sick of him begging me every second.( i didnt go with him on the drive). after 3 hours, when he still wasnt back with my car, i got suspicious and called his cell phone. Thats when i learned that he ran face first into a truck. Luckly he wasnt injuried but look at my 2 weeks old car, its rulened 
Trending Topics
07-27-2003, 11:46 AM
#8
Nuke
Originally posted by TsXerz
well i told him that he could take my tsx out for a drive because i was sick of him begging me every second.( i didnt go with him on the drive). after 3 hours, when he still wasnt back with my car, i got suspicious and called his cell phone. Thats when i learned that he ran face first into a truck. Luckly he wasnt injuried but look at my 2 weeks old car, its rulened
well i told him that he could take my tsx out for a drive because i was sick of him begging me every second.( i didnt go with him on the drive). after 3 hours, when he still wasnt back with my car, i got suspicious and called his cell phone. Thats when i learned that he ran face first into a truck. Luckly he wasnt injuried but look at my 2 weeks old car, its rulened
07-27-2003, 12:01 PM
#10
5th Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Age: 48
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by nuke
That looks like the passenger side airbag went off. Was there a passenger in the car at the time?
That looks like the passenger side airbag went off. Was there a passenger in the car at the time?
07-27-2003, 12:16 PM
#16
3rd Gear
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: California
Age: 42
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry about your car bro, that shit sucks! The only question I have for you is, what did your insurance company say about your friend driving the car. Are they still going to cover you and repair your car? And, how much is your deductable, because I would have my friend pay for that shit!!!!!
07-27-2003, 12:29 PM
#18
Instructor
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Age: 58
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by TsXerz
my friend is paying for all the damage and etc.... wont cost me a penny, but it will take up to a month before i can drive my car again
my friend is paying for all the damage and etc.... wont cost me a penny, but it will take up to a month before i can drive my car again
You said he was the only person in the car? I am asking because both front airbags went off and I wondered if there was a sensor that would turn off the passenger airbag if no one was sitting there?
07-27-2003, 12:35 PM
#19
SHIFT_over.so.I.can.see
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens. Sheesh. Not like his friend dropped the clutch and aimed for a brick wall.
Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa. Damn, it's just a car.
Question for you readers though: If your friend has full coverage insurance, wrecks your car, does your insurance cover the damages or does his insurance? I know his insurance covers the damages on the other car for liability but what about your own car that he wrecked?
It was an accident and it happens. Sheesh. Not like his friend dropped the clutch and aimed for a brick wall.
Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa. Damn, it's just a car.
Question for you readers though: If your friend has full coverage insurance, wrecks your car, does your insurance cover the damages or does his insurance? I know his insurance covers the damages on the other car for liability but what about your own car that he wrecked?
07-27-2003, 12:56 PM
#20
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Northern VA
Age: 43
Posts: 7,601
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by JeffPhx
WOW, this just sucks. Sorry! Your friend has some big bills to pay now, this won't be cheap to fix.
You said he was the only person in the car? I am asking because both front airbags went off and I wondered if there was a sensor that would turn off the passenger airbag if no one was sitting there?
WOW, this just sucks. Sorry! Your friend has some big bills to pay now, this won't be cheap to fix.
You said he was the only person in the car? I am asking because both front airbags went off and I wondered if there was a sensor that would turn off the passenger airbag if no one was sitting there?
well atleast for the cl-s and tl-s this was the case
07-27-2003, 12:58 PM
#21
Yeah..
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Age: 51
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by civic4982
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens...
..Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa...
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens...
..Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa...
07-27-2003, 01:12 PM
#22
More On
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Larchmont, NY
Posts: 4,388
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by civic4982
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens. Sheesh. Not like his friend dropped the clutch and aimed for a brick wall.
Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa. Damn, it's just a car.....
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens. Sheesh. Not like his friend dropped the clutch and aimed for a brick wall.
Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa. Damn, it's just a car.....
Nobody has asked to borrow or drive my car yet, and if they did, I wouldn't be thrilled about it -- but, we have to overcome that. It's like civ said.
07-27-2003, 01:29 PM
#23
Advanced
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: St Augustine, Fl
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I see our BMW friend came back.
I let friends drive my car but always ride the co-pilot seat to keep
them out of trouble.
I'm also surprised that you let him out while car was still in the
break-in period without supervision.
I'd think twice on that since most people will abuse the vehicle
when it's not theirs and nobody is around to squeal on them.
JMO though.
I let friends drive my car but always ride the co-pilot seat to keep
them out of trouble.
I'm also surprised that you let him out while car was still in the
break-in period without supervision.
I'd think twice on that since most people will abuse the vehicle
when it's not theirs and nobody is around to squeal on them.
JMO though.
07-27-2003, 01:57 PM
#24
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SGV, CA
Posts: 1,070
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had an acquaintance who "borrowed" my motorcycle (CBR F4i) and lowsided it. He promised he'd pay for every penny.
Six months later and I had nothing but excuses.
Three months later and I had successfully sued him and suspended his license. He is not paying me $350 a month for the next 18 mos.
Six months later and I had nothing but excuses.
Three months later and I had successfully sued him and suspended his license. He is not paying me $350 a month for the next 18 mos.
07-27-2003, 02:31 PM
#25
Pro
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
Age: 46
Posts: 630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry to hear about the accident. I have a few friends that have driven my TSX since I have bought it. However, only friends that I trust, and only one of them has taken it out on the road, and I was with everybody in the car when they drove it.
I am not a big believer on borrowing people's cars though, unless I just really have to, and vice versa. Most of my friends are the same way, and are very understanding. Hope he pays to get it fixed and your insurance does not take a hit.
I am not a big believer on borrowing people's cars though, unless I just really have to, and vice versa. Most of my friends are the same way, and are very understanding. Hope he pays to get it fixed and your insurance does not take a hit.
07-27-2003, 03:15 PM
#26
Pro
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Henderson, NV
Age: 49
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by civic4982
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens. Sheesh. Not like his friend dropped the clutch and aimed for a brick wall.
Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa. Damn, it's just a car.
Question for you readers though: If your friend has full coverage insurance, wrecks your car, does your insurance cover the damages or does his insurance? I know his insurance covers the damages on the other car for liability but what about your own car that he wrecked?
what're you ppl talking about "learning your lesson" and "got what you deserve" ??? That's just f*ckin' wrong to say sh!t like that.
It was an accident and it happens. Sheesh. Not like his friend dropped the clutch and aimed for a brick wall.
Friends let me borrow their cars and vice a versa. Damn, it's just a car.
Question for you readers though: If your friend has full coverage insurance, wrecks your car, does your insurance cover the damages or does his insurance? I know his insurance covers the damages on the other car for liability but what about your own car that he wrecked?
At least your friend is alright and not badly hurt, or worse yet...
07-27-2003, 03:32 PM
#28
No Longer a Poseur
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Alberta, Canada
Age: 45
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wow....that sucks bigtime!It's so new you haven't even taken off the passenger side Airbag tag!
Well, hopefully your friend is a true friend and *will* come through with all the repair costs. I guess he'll owe you for a long time!
Look on the bright side: at least he didn't total the car, I guess (and he wasn't injured severely). And, you know your airbags work.
07-27-2003, 03:55 PM
#29
GEEZER
Sorry..I say this story is TOTAL B.S. Take a close look at the picture. The "MSRP Sticker" is still on the back window. Yellow crayon and bar code sticker on the windsheild tells me this car is at Port or the Dealer. Notice on interior pics that the "Airbag Warning" thingy is still hanging on the glove box.
My guess is this is a Test Drive Accident.
Maybe I am wrong...but I just don't buy it.
My guess is this is a Test Drive Accident.
Maybe I am wrong...but I just don't buy it.
07-27-2003, 04:12 PM
#31
Instructor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Age: 45
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh, well he linked directly to the pictures from that site. Here's the url.
http://www.midwayauto.com/aamidway/CAR.htm
http://www.midwayauto.com/aamidway/CAR.htm
07-27-2003, 04:32 PM
#32
Racer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 62
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by shaf
Oh, well he linked directly to the pictures from that site. Here's the url.
http://www.midwayauto.com/aamidway/CAR.htm
Oh, well he linked directly to the pictures from that site. Here's the url.
http://www.midwayauto.com/aamidway/CAR.htm
07-27-2003, 04:34 PM
#33
Instructor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Age: 45
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The airbag alone will take about 2k to replace. It looks like both fenders are damaged, as well as the bumper (and possibly parts behind the bumper) I'm sure there's more damage there than it seems. It certainly doesn't look like 14k worth though.
07-27-2003, 04:38 PM
#34
Racer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 62
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by shaf
The airbag alone will take about 2k to replace. It looks like both fenders are damaged, as well as the bumper (and possibly parts behind the bumper) I'm sure there's more damage there than it seems. It certainly doesn't look like 14k worth though.
The airbag alone will take about 2k to replace. It looks like both fenders are damaged, as well as the bumper (and possibly parts behind the bumper) I'm sure there's more damage there than it seems. It certainly doesn't look like 14k worth though.
07-27-2003, 05:20 PM
#35
GEEZER
Originally posted by shaf
I saw these pictures on some auto salvage website, and it was definitely more than 2 weeks ago. I think the person is full of it.
I saw these pictures on some auto salvage website, and it was definitely more than 2 weeks ago. I think the person is full of it.
I saw that story as BS a mile away.:P
07-27-2003, 06:56 PM
#37
I kAnt Spel guD
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 1,319
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by joeandcarol2
I assume you are fairly young. Hope you learned a valuable lesson.
I assume you are fairly young. Hope you learned a valuable lesson.
I'm not too young, but I have some friends I would easily trust my car with. The list is very short--but I respect there driving ability and to be honest one in particular may even top myself in level of quality defensive driving.
So, I don't question his motives.....Take it easy on the dude.
Your car doesn't look too bad. Looks like any easy fix and the car should be as good as new in a few weeks easy.
07-27-2003, 08:33 PM
#40
Moderator Alumnus
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Windsor-Quebec corridor
Age: 47
Posts: 7,709
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
4 Posts
Originally posted by larchmont
Some people think he should be banned. I say, let him flame himself out.
Some people think he should be banned. I say, let him flame himself out.
