So it finally happened...
08-22-2006, 09:34 AM
#1
So it finally happened...
Well, I was on my way home on Sunday night when a deer jumped onto the exit off-ramp just as I took the exit. I swerved to miss the deer, and succeeded, but I didn't miss the bushes and trees located in the island next to the off-ramp. I am actually really lucky to not have any injuries except for like 3 scratches on my hands, being that all of my windows were down. Most the damage happened to the passenger side of the car. Honda engineering definitely saved me from a much worse situation!
On a side note, I took this pic of my taillight with my silverstar turn signal bulb, I thought it looked pretty cool:
Of course, this had to happen a less than a week after I put on my Comptech Axlebacks, so you may be seeing that and some other things in the Black Market soon.
I still don't know if it's going to be totaled, and if it is, I don't yet know what I'll be getting next, but I hope to come back to the AcuraZine family. I'll keep you posted. It was an awesome ride while it lasted!
On a side note, I took this pic of my taillight with my silverstar turn signal bulb, I thought it looked pretty cool:
Of course, this had to happen a less than a week after I put on my Comptech Axlebacks, so you may be seeing that and some other things in the Black Market soon.
I still don't know if it's going to be totaled, and if it is, I don't yet know what I'll be getting next, but I hope to come back to the AcuraZine family. I'll keep you posted. It was an awesome ride while it lasted!
08-22-2006, 09:57 AM
#2
Ouch! At least you're OK. That the important thing.
That would be a very expensive repair. It may very well be totaled. What year TL and how many miles do you have on it?
Were you able to drive it?
Bob
That would be a very expensive repair. It may very well be totaled. What year TL and how many miles do you have on it?
Were you able to drive it?
Bob
08-22-2006, 10:00 AM
#3
Originally Posted by Bob_F
Ouch! At least you're OK. That the important thing.
That would be a very expensive repair. It may very well be totaled. What year TL and how many miles do you have on it?
Were you able to drive it?
Bob
That would be a very expensive repair. It may very well be totaled. What year TL and how many miles do you have on it?
Were you able to drive it?
Bob
08-22-2006, 10:03 AM
#4
Thanks for the additional info. Best of luck with everything.
Bob
Bob
Originally Posted by AMGala
It's a 2000 with a little over 56k on the odo. And yes, I was able to drive it. It looks like all the damage is to the body, and none to the frame, engine and other mechanical parts.
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08-22-2006, 12:15 PM
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bummer! around here we try not to swerve for deer for that reason. hopefully you will get er fixed in no time
08-22-2006, 12:29 PM
#9
Originally Posted by CL Platano
That sucks but that won't get totaled. If you don't have any frame damage it looks like a simple fix.
08-22-2006, 12:30 PM
#10
Originally Posted by SiCrew
sorry to hear about that man, good thing ur safe though. car was coming along nicely too...
08-22-2006, 12:33 PM
#11
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
bummer! around here we try not to swerve for deer for that reason. hopefully you will get er fixed in no time
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08-22-2006, 01:02 PM
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you should be okay. i don't think they will total it. I had a simial accident with no frame damage but massive damage to the right side. It ended up costing around 7.5k I'm sorry that this happened to you, but you're safe and I doubt it will be totaled.
Good luck buddy.
Good luck buddy.
08-22-2006, 01:27 PM
#14
If you really want to keep the car, let your insurance company know that and they will sometimes work with you.
I once had a car that would have been totaled if it was rebuilt with all new body panels. But I approved the use of used body parts and that allowed for a complete repair. That worked out great since the KBB value for the car was really low even though the car was in really nice shape.
Bob
I once had a car that would have been totaled if it was rebuilt with all new body panels. But I approved the use of used body parts and that allowed for a complete repair. That worked out great since the KBB value for the car was really low even though the car was in really nice shape.
Bob
08-22-2006, 01:28 PM
#15
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I had damage down the entire right side of my car just like yours back in July but it was much more significant and mine didn't get totaled. Granted the TSX might be worth more, I doubt they will total it. Keep us updated. It doesn't look like a difficult fix. 
08-22-2006, 02:51 PM
#16
Originally Posted by ryebreadisme
you should be okay. i don't think they will total it. I had a simial accident with no frame damage but massive damage to the right side. It ended up costing around 7.5k I'm sorry that this happened to you, but you're safe and I doubt it will be totaled.
Good luck buddy.
Good luck buddy.
08-22-2006, 02:55 PM
#17
Originally Posted by acutee
Could have hit the deer and sell the meat to make up the damage. 
Glad you were okay. at least the front wasn't damaged.
Glad you were okay. at least the front wasn't damaged.
, but it's a good idea! The hood is pretty dented, but my front bumper is only scratched (although a lot). One good thing is that I have the OEM aero front lip and side skirts and a WW spoiler that need to be painted, so a) I wouldn't have to buy replacement non-aero underbody parts and b) I can just get them painted along with the rest of the car for perfect color matching.
08-22-2006, 02:56 PM
#18
Originally Posted by Bob_F
If you really want to keep the car, let your insurance company know that and they will sometimes work with you.
I once had a car that would have been totaled if it was rebuilt with all new body panels. But I approved the use of used body parts and that allowed for a complete repair. That worked out great since the KBB value for the car was really low even though the car was in really nice shape.
Bob
I once had a car that would have been totaled if it was rebuilt with all new body panels. But I approved the use of used body parts and that allowed for a complete repair. That worked out great since the KBB value for the car was really low even though the car was in really nice shape.
Bob
08-22-2006, 02:58 PM
#19
Originally Posted by Sclass88
I had damage down the entire right side of my car just like yours back in July but it was much more significant and mine didn't get totaled. Granted the TSX might be worth more, I doubt they will total it. Keep us updated. It doesn't look like a difficult fix.
08-23-2006, 10:23 AM
#22
If the repair cost and the settlement value are close you can also ask if you could pay the difference to keep the car.
You might also want to see if you could work out a deal to keep the car in its current damaged condition. You could offer them whatever they would get for it from a salvage yard. You could then see if you could find another body shop that could repair it for less. That might not be an option but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Remember that it's still your car and not the insurance company's.
Bob
You might also want to see if you could work out a deal to keep the car in its current damaged condition. You could offer them whatever they would get for it from a salvage yard. You could then see if you could find another body shop that could repair it for less. That might not be an option but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Remember that it's still your car and not the insurance company's.
Bob
Originally Posted by AMGala
They decided to total it...i'll update you guys once I know what's gonna happen
08-23-2006, 10:28 AM
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wow im amazed they would total it. i mean a good body shop would be able to pull all the dents out and just need to replace the fender. All the dents can be pulled. but yeah i guess i could see them totalling it based upon kbb and the air bag. that sucks man well i hope to see you back in an acura of some sort. great to see that you are ok.
08-23-2006, 10:55 AM
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Unbelievable. Those jerks. I'm really sorry that was their decision, but maybe some good will come of it...Maybe an 03 Type-s in your future Don't get down on yourself though buddy. No worries.
Don't get down on yourself though buddy. No worries.
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