I just totaled my car!!!! I have to wait a few days for the official word from the adjuster. The accident was bad and my fault. I was not paying attention when i crossed into an intersection. I swerved to miss the truck and hit a telephone pole straight on.

My Car: 04 TL Anthricite, Camel, 6mt, Navi, Front, Rear and Side Spoilers

 

Sorry to hear this, Nick. Are you OK physically?

Did the airbags deploy?

 

Lucky to be alive and only a few litle scratches. I do fell like someone beat me with a bat however. as for the airbags yes they deployed because the front end was nearly taken off the car.

 

Glad you are OK. If you are in serious pain, though, you definately should follow up with a doctor. It can take injuries a while to show up. And as you may know, insurance companies are THE DEVIL so you want everything documented asap.

I've been in two accidents in the past that were my fault for being a bonehead and not paying attention. Fortunately they weren't nearly as serious as yours. The part I had a hard time dealing with was feeling like an idiot, feeling like I was a bad driver.

Well, it happens to the best of us, man. Just be glad you are uninjured and insured

 

damn dude glad you weren't seriously hurt.

 

yeah glad ur fine man.....

keep us updated on ur situation ok

 

Glad to hear your safe and all.. but what everyone wants to know is... where are the pics? Only for educational purposes "wear your seat belt", "don't drink and drive"....

 

My mom works for an insurance company

 

Can we have aftermarket parts off your car...???





I'm just kidding man... sorry to hear that...

I too am glad you are alright...

 

What about the telephone pole? Doesn't anyone care about it?

j/k... hope you don't have any serious injuries and hope your NJ insurance doesn't go up much higher than it already is...

 

Glad to hear you weren't hurt. Another Anthracite! This is getting spooky!

 

I have to go to the lot that is holding my car tommorrow. I just could not take pics yet because I could not even look at my car yesterday. I will need someones help on posting the pics when I get them. Thanks for everyones concern on my well being. It is very much appreciated! Enjoy your cars with any luck the insurance will give me enough to order an 05 just like it. Hell I will take another 04 if they can find one!!

 

Hey Nick .. hang in there man .... Just glad you're okay!

 

car can be replaced, glad you are ok

 

Nick,

Where was the accident? I'm in that area too.

 

Total lost?

 

glad your ok, hang in there. now you can buy the 05!

 

Happy to know a TLer is in good health. What speed did you drive in the pole to total it?

 

I will find out tomorow if it is a total loss. The people at the impound lot all think the car has no chance. The accident was at the intersection of Rt 77 & Finley. I was going between 45 to 50 MPH.

 

It's good to hear that you're OK.

From the sounds of it, the damage sounds bad.

I too know the pain of a damaged TL but at least I got my deductible back; I was declared not at fault.

Keep it safe.

 

good to see you made it out alive thats all that matters, keep us updated

 

Glad to hear you only had minor scratches.. Good luck with the adjuster as I'm sure it will take a few months to settle.
Add that to the list of Acura's that save lives.. I personally can atest to this as my 89 legend saved my life..

 

That sucks we have all been there. I am just glad to see someone admit the accident was at fault. Most car forums it is the brakes, the tires or something else. Good luck with the insurance.

 

Thank god your alive. My TL saved my life when a lady ran a stop light and into my TL Drivers side

 

any pics?

 

Got a couple picks but how do i post them? By the way the car is totaled I am just waiting to get a dollar amount from the insurance company. I already ordered a replacement and it wont be in until mid DEC.

 

Email them to me if you want...
salut88888@yahoo.com

or

You could always post yourself with sites like:
www.imageshack.us

Let me know...

Salut

 

Glad you are ok Nick, but I really can't wait for the pics.

What is it about a perverse need to see the same kind of a car that I have totalled?
Few weeks ago I found a short video clip of 04 TL being crash tested. Must have looked at it 20 times in a row..... freeeky...

 

Glad you're ok.. guess the 5-star frontal crash rating is pretty acurate.

Hope you weren't playing with your navi while driving! I catch myself doing that way too much

 

Glad you are alive.


BTW, This thread is worthless.....

 

What is it with us Anthracite TL'ers always getting in accidents? I think the color is cursed!!! You can see pix of my crash by searching CRASH!

Hope you get a new TL soon

BB

 

Mid DEC!?!?!?! Hop across the Hudson and get your TL from NY. As soon as you get your check from the ins. co., you can buy your TL off the lot over here.

 

Posting for NICKBORRERO

The second pic he sent me did not come all the way through... (hence the chop)...






Here you go guys...

I cried a tear for you Rick...
I'm so sorry bud...
I hope insurance can cover it all...

Best of luck bud...
Salut

 

Well, I can definitely attest to the 5-star crash rating... I survived a horrible accident this week with only a few bruises, airbag burns, and plenty of sore muscles. Just glad to be here, and I have this car to thank.... it took a beating for me.

Doing 65+ on the 405 freeway in Los Angeles... this is what happens to your TL when someone tries to come in your lane and you swerve only to hit a disabled vehicle on the shoulder:









I must say it held up very well... esp. the passenger compartment. However, after the accident it wouldn't even power up for the insurance co. to get the final mileage...

Now I wait for my '05 to arrive...

 

Ouch...

Please god.... never never never......

Thanks

Salut

 

Another Anthracite.

If this keeps up, a fully working Anthracite is going to be very rare.

 

damn, it got messed up pretty bad. Good to see you are fine. The inside of the car held up real well, very good for a high speed crash.

 

Glad to hear you are ok..

That'll buff out.

 

Nothing a little Zaino cant handle!

Glad everyone in this thread is OK.

I am relived that I am buying a NBP and not Anthracite!

 

Here are a couple more Rick sent me...





Peace...
Salut