TangD

Do you guys think this is repairable?? the window airbags came out but the steering airbag didnt

TangD

Axel got destroyed too heartbrken Atm

Bankz

that looks like a right off too me

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

Sorry to hear, hope your ok. The pictures aren't working btw.

TangD

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Still nothing host them to photobucket and use the IMG code.

nj2pa2nc

Was able to view the pictures- ouch

IGGUS

Ouch, frame damage? With airbags, I'm guessing you've got 4~6 grand of damage?

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Damn!

Sotiris

sorry bro how did it happen? i would put it at right around 7500 in damages

Healingduck

Just click on the little broken link thing to view them.

Sorry to hear this Must have been a pretty good hit to make the airbags come out.

imj0257

iTrader: (1)

ouch. totalled.

UA6~RBP

Wow! That's one hard hit. Airbags and everything... hope that you are okay! Looks like it was an 07/08 TL so I don't think it will be a total loss (assuming the structure is still repairable) but I guess it depends on your insurance company and Texas regulations.

Really do hope you are okay though! Keep us posted!

DaeHanMeenGuk

for those who are lazy to click:







ouch....i'm glad that you're okay though.

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

Ouch. That sucks.

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

Damn thats a pretty hard hit! Make sure you get checked out to make sure everything's alright.

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

Ouch. Sorry :/

What's the story?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Whoa

wall e

dont repair it, juss get another car.

dschaos

sorry to see another one down...sucks man hope you can find another one

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

ouch. bumper, fender, axle, suspension, headlight, side marker...noticed a ding on the rear of the car as well (was that part of the accident?), side skirt, wheel, airbags...all this alone is probably $7-9k.

also noticed a nice puddle under the engine which means other stuff beneath the skin is damaged.

so what happened??? year and mileage on the car would help the census as to whether the car will be/should be totaled.

sorry to see...hope you're ok.

TangD

It had 60000km and its 08
i just got a quote for around 3000-4000 plus what ever is leaking under would be extra since only 1 air bag came out, definitely going to fix it though, i cant imagine parting this car..

TangD

Forgot to mention the quote was solely based on pictures from a mechanic who is a family friend :/

Tehvine

I am confused as to where the two pieces of 4x4 wood came from.

TangD

They used it to help tow it away

Healingduck

I imagine that price will go up considerably if there is axle damage and other things.

How'd it happen?

JJH

iTrader: (1)

It's not worth repairing the car. Report it to your insurance company assuming that you have full coverage. Glad that you're okay!

Seriously though, the car will never be the same. It's resale value will be diminished now because of the amount of damage that this wreck did.

This is all dependent on your current status with the car though. Are you still financing? How long until it's paid off? Do you have GAPP insurance?

Good luck with everything!

TangD

i dont have collision coverage, so basically liability, insurance will not cover my car, so its either i repair it or part it. and i own the car.

JJH

iTrader: (1)

Oh geez man....really, really sorry to hear that.

guitarplayer16

iTrader: (8)

Wow, sorry to hear about this AND about not being covered.

Care to share the story?

ch1zo

iTrader: (1)

^^ +1 on story
Were you injured in the accident?
I would think its a write off as well if the engine was damaged

mY sLOW UA6

Damn i hope everything is ok, sorry to see what heppened.

losiglow

iTrader: (1)

Wow. You're kidding . I sympathize with you here because you'll be paying a big chunk of change to fix a car that will never drive the same and instantly lose 25% of its value. But let this be a lesson to everyone. Once you own a car and no longer have to carry collision, consider the replacement cost vs. extra cost of insurance. I don't think I'd ever not carry collision for any vehicle that's worth more than $3000-$4000, let alone $15,000-$17,000 like a 07-08 Base TL. That of course depends on how much more collision is than basic liability but if you have a good record it shouldn't be much more than $20-$40 per month.

OP, I know it's insult to injury, but you really need to get collision on this car or whatever new car you get if it's worth as much as this TL is (or was).

RainSupreme

Hope everything works out for you! I'll second on the full coverage, I'd rather pay the extra per month and the deductible than be forced to pay a couple G's out of pocket

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

yeah man, never get insurance without collision/full coverage. If you can't afford it, don't buy a TL in the first place.

gwhizkid

Well, the money you'll be shelling out could have paid for 5-6 years of full coverage insurance.

dontTL'em'nothing

iTrader: (3)

i agree with everyone that said you need to pickup collision coverage. The most important part of the story right now would be is who was at fault? Just going off the OP's responses i would assume OP was at fault. Now i maybe wrong, which i hope for the op's sake that i am. Most importantly Im glad that you are safe and unharmed.

TangD

Yeah i was at fault, i slowed down coming off the highway facing west in the afternoon against the sun, i though it was a single lane street cause it was hard to see. Proceeded to try to go in the middle and a speeding mazda U6X hit me. :s

Lesson learned, though i would never hit anyone behind the wheels thats why i didnt bother getting collision cause its 90 extra for m with 1000 deductibles. But im adding that on ASAP when i fix my car. Now i have to tow this car all the way from waterloo back to toronto for fixing at my mechanic -.-

TangD

And thanks for being so friendly, i feel fine, but i will get checked up for after shocks and minor concussions just incase
Ill submit picture after it gets fixed. Hopefully they do good job Just the airbag being the most expensive to repack

TangD

The Other driver is fine too, just minor redness on her arm from the airbag. Thank god no one was seriously hurt :s