This past Tuesday, June 28th, a doe decided it was time for my car to have a dent . Before Tuesday the only damage was one tiny door ding on the passenger door and minor rock chip damage on front end. The doe accomplished her goal. May she rest in peace.

 

glad you're safe!
she looks repairable!

 

If my '04 base wasn't totaled with the same exact panels smashed, I should hope your '07 Type S sure isn't.

 

Got her good! Glad you are ok.

 

That will buff right out doe.

Glad you're ok OP!

 

Plastidip it....I saw a Kia that looked just as bad...it buffed right out....

 

Poor dear and poor car. On a brighter note the A-spec lip survived

 

dangggg poor car but good thing you aren't hurt

 

Idk, it might be salvageable, but if there is damage beyond the cosmetics on the outside then it will probably be scrapped.

To the OP: How fast were you going when that guy jumped out on you?

 

idunno, if it were me, i'd fix that baby up!

you can even see some of bambi's fur.

 

I vote the thread title be changed. That deer didn't win anything.

 

i had a similar incident 2 years ago, insurance fixed it

 

Glad you're ok. That deer knew you had a rare color S with the Aspec kit. I would fix it if it isn't total. Did the fender scratch your door and pillar from being pushed?

 

DreenspadesL I was doing 60 to 65, U didn't even see the deer till it was inches from my car. It looked like she was sliding while trying to stop.

MBP_TL: The fender did scratch the door.

The car is at an ERIE recommended body shop. I'm waiting for an estimate.

 

wow fucked it up real good. May doe rot in hell for being a dumbass for ruining something more majestic than itself.

I'm legit sad even though its not my car...

 

that looks like a big azz deer

 

geeezus!

 

I wouldn't doubt about 4 grand in damage but that's just a guess.

 

^ at least

 

I think its closer to $6k thats a lot of damage

 

Lmao i dont mean to laugh but im a sucker for dry sarcasm. Gets me every time.

Not so bad though, should buff right out.

 

$6,001 Bob.

 

mine posted above was 9300 canadian to have fixed

 

That hurts like hell to look at...

For those of us that drive in deer infested areas, all I can say is do your best!!!

Best of luck with the insurance and reapir process, despite the damage, nice TLs!!!

 

That's a bummer! Hope it works out for you. I just recently bought my TL and THIS is what I worry about the most out here! Those deer bolt out so freakin quick!

 

Would I get any benefit if I paid extra for the body shop to use genuine Acura Parts?

 

Personally, since it's pretty much a ten year old car now, I'd use used OEM Parts.

Did they stipulate whether they were new parts of used ones? I wouldn't use after market parts. Those are shit compared to Honda OEM parts quality (generally). Get used OEM parts. You'll save a ton and get good parts that'll last a lifetime.

 

when it comes to aftermarket or oem, the customer has very little say, unfortunately. most likely there's going to be recycled(used oem) parts involved since there aren't any aftermarket bumpers for the type S.

 

Wow, that's a nasty hit. Sorry about your ride, but look on the bright side...free deer meat!!

 

The damage to my TL was set at $7500 and the insurance is paying to fix it. When I heard $7500 I figured the car would be totaled but because it was so clean inside and out it will get repaired.

 

 

Damn, sorry to see. At least it's not totaled!

 

that sucks.

 

I' ll take 2lbs of deer sausage and 3lbs of ground meat (paint chips optional)