So i backed into a pole
08-05-2007, 12:25 PM
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So i backed into a pole
I was in a beach access parking lot last night and backed in a metal pole!!! I could not be more mad at myself. I am looking at a new rear tail light assembly and bumper cover. Do you guys think i should just eat the cost and try to find these parts and pay someone to put them on or just turn it into my insurance. And please spare me i know i am freaking idiot!
08-05-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by davepaul033
I was in a beach access parking lot last night and backed in a metal pole!!! I could not be more mad at myself. I am looking at a new rear tail light assembly and bumper cover. Do you guys think i should just eat the cost and try to find these parts and pay someone to put them on or just turn it into my insurance. And please spare me i know i am freaking idiot!
08-05-2007, 02:15 PM
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Yeah i have to wait til monday to get estimates. I only have one pic, just click the link. http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p...t=DSC00262.jpg
08-05-2007, 03:44 PM
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Ugh... that sucks, but I guess it could be worst...
Get estimates and then figure out what your deductible is... Figure that if you put in a claim, your rates will go up too for a few years, so it might be cheaper to just pay for it out of pocket...
Get estimates and then figure out what your deductible is... Figure that if you put in a claim, your rates will go up too for a few years, so it might be cheaper to just pay for it out of pocket...
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08-05-2007, 04:15 PM
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Try Ebay for a replacement taillight. They can be much cheaper than any other source I've found. Check seller's creds carefully..... you may luck out... (got my left taillight for $15.00!)
Make sure you enter "Ebay sellers" also on taillight/bumper cover searches.
Make sure you enter "Ebay sellers" also on taillight/bumper cover searches.
08-05-2007, 08:33 PM
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davepole033...that sucks. Luckily, I'm selling some rear tail lamps off my 01 CL Type S: https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sold-fs-2001-cls-tail-lamps-%2A%2A%2Anew-price-%24125-both-tail-lamps-%2A%2A%2A-369556/
PM me if you're interested in 1 or both.
I'd at least have my insurance look at it. If the cost is a lot more than your deductible (at least $500) I'd have them cover it, and hope your premiums don't go up too much. Otherwise, blackmarket/eBay's your friend. Good luck, bro.
PM me if you're interested in 1 or both.
I'd at least have my insurance look at it. If the cost is a lot more than your deductible (at least $500) I'd have them cover it, and hope your premiums don't go up too much. Otherwise, blackmarket/eBay's your friend. Good luck, bro.
08-05-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by studebaker
Try Ebay for a replacement taillight. They can be much cheaper than any other source I've found. Check seller's creds carefully..... you may luck out... (got my left taillight for $15.00!)
Make sure you enter "Ebay sellers" also on taillight/bumper cover searches.
Make sure you enter "Ebay sellers" also on taillight/bumper cover searches.
08-06-2007, 12:47 AM
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lol, happened to me with my previous CL, the pole was dead center and i was using my sideviews to back out. Sometimes I think to myself, I am such a retard. But I look at it this way, these smaller things keep you on your toes so no Huge catastrophic things can happen.
08-14-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
lol, happened to me with my previous CL, the pole was dead center and i was using my sideviews to back out. Sometimes I think to myself, I am such a retard. But I look at it this way, these smaller things keep you on your toes so no Huge catastrophic things can happen.
sooo very true
08-15-2007, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by davepaul033
lol yeah thats pretty much what happen. There were a bunch of people outside my car trying to get me to sign autographs and BAMM!! That sucker just jumped out infront of me.
But seriously where could i get this bumper cover?
But seriously where could i get this bumper cover?
signing autographs? are you famous? hah
08-16-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Garkon
Pics are posted above, post 5.
In any case, sorry that this happened, I know whenever I've done anything to my car, even just tiny scratches I get pissed at myself so I can only imagine how you feel.
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