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Last fall I posted a message about my new TL that got flooded out during a hurricane on Sept. 28th. Then two days later it broke loose as it was being removed from the flat-bed, rolled 100 yards, and hit a building. It took 3 months to complete all of the repairs. It was not until the 2nd month that they discovered that the car would need a new motor which delayed its return a month. I was happy to get it back about a month ago and so far everything is perfect with no rattles or smells. I'm breaking in the new motor and then am switching to synthetic oil. I even got a new driver's seat cover and so far, no butt prints! I thought some of you would like to see what our airbags look like when they deploy and some other before/after pix. Pardon the quality of the pix, I used a phone camera. Lessons I have learned:

1. Don't let small scratches, dings, rattles, etc. bother you too much. Look at the big picture. We have a fabulous car at a reasonable price that gives you good value for the money spent.

2. If you are ever caught in a complicated insurance situation involving two companies and two claims, make sure that you have someone competent advising you (could be a knowledgable family member or a lawyer or a car mechanic friend). After the flood there were so many claims that my company only did a cursory exam of the car due to being so busy. I wish now that I had made them open the engine up earlier in the process, in which case they may have decided to total the car rather than fix it.

3. Above all, I was able to re-experience that fantastic feeling you get when you first slide behind the wheel of the TL. I guess absence really does make the heart grow fonder!

right after hitting the Comfort Inn next to the Acura dealer

Believe me, it wasn't hard pulling the bumper off for this shot
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looks like I've been popping some serious popcorn



airbags back where they belong

back to normal

cliff

my question is..why didnt they total it? it seems like the whole front end was pretty much wrecked

AA7483

ouch. My car recently got hit while parked in front of my house. I have been without it for 17 days now and im a mess. They just started working on it today. Refer to this thread for pix.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=week+hell

cM3go

glad to see it back in 1 piece!

Lore

So now if you have any problems in the front / dash area, is that covered under the manufacturer's warranty or is it completely covered by the insurance/body shop warranty now? Does your manufacturer's warranty get voided when you get into an accident like that?

Brewmaster

Welcome back!!! I'm sure your happy to be back in the saddle.

J RIDE 81

How does it drive after all those repairs. Glad to hear you've it back.

PoochaKannInc

Glad to see you are taking it in good spirits. Good luck with the ride...

Bluenote

It's great that you have your car back, but, IMHO, a flooded car should be totalled. I would have INSISTED. Water intrusion is insideous, and can wreak havoc for years.

Just how much water got inside the car, anyway?

I10O0I1

iTrader: (1)

welcome back to the forum and to the road... nice revival on the tl...

MR1

Glad you got it back and are happy. Sell it quick and get a NEW '05. Why tempt fate if you don't have too?

miiipilot

I am amazed that it wasn't totalled and given a "salvage title" for being flooded. I think I would go back and speak with your insurance company about this. If you ever go to sell it and not tell the buyer what had happened, you might be liable down the road.

OMG My other car had minor paint damage repair and it was a chore to sell since I was upfront about it. OUCH

miiipilot

DarkWraith33

Not totalled... I too am amazed, along with the others...

The big question... Does it feel the same???

mickey3c

You've got to be kidding there was nothing there for damage to come close to being totaled...

There are so many people that want to think a year old car is worth 28-29K. When it comes time to fix them they will put 80% of the value into the car. The nose damage was nothing.

DarkWraith33

It was UNDER WATER. My home town of Carnegie, PA was flooded with about 4 ft of water this past September. (First time EVER). There were 2 car lots full of cars totalled and over 100 other cars totalled that weren't moved in time. Almost all were considered a complete loss. My friends brand new Jeep Liberty... Totalled... As well as all my other friends nice pickups at my fire station. I understand the "damage" wasn't 28k, but being flooded wreaks havov on everything in that car... Wiring, seats, etc... Not to mention this poor guys resale value should he try to sell the car!!! I woulda been at church praying for it to be totaled!

TBone2004

kinda makes me feel like a baby complaining about anything now...

if that car could talk...damn...well, I am glad it came back A-OK...find it hard to believe, but hey, miracles do happen i guess.

good luck - she looks like new