Got rear ended by a Tahoe while coming home yesterday. I was able to control the vehicle and steer it to the median so I didn't hit the car infront. Good thing is no one was hurt, infact even the Tahoe didn't have much of damage (just a broken light and bent fender. It was an older couple who were on there way to a family gathering 4 hours away and they were able to make it. I was on my way to get the kids from the Daycare so I am so thankful that I didn't have the kids in the car. Had this happened 10 mins later, it could have been worse.

State trooper deemed the Tahoe operator at fault. Haven't heard from the adjuster from the their insurance yet. I have a feeling the insurance company is going to give the run around. Hoping this get's resolved fair & fast....



Here are some pics.

 

 

Ouch!!! Glad everyone was ok.

 

What year RL?

Im guessing they will total it out.

 

It's a 2000 . The damage looks to be north of $4K so I am also thinking it will be totalled. Also in the second pic you can see the frame so it might be a costlier repair.

If it is totalled then I hope they settle fairly.

 

Does anyone know how good (or bad) Vermont Mutual Insurance is ?

 

That sucks.

 

Sux. Looks like it's total loss

 

glad you didnt have the kids and you are fine. i'd say about 8k in damage, but totaled even if the bags weren't deployed

 

Ouch...Time to change your tagline under your username....

 

that sucks but i'm glad no one got hurt

 

Damn, got hit hard from behind, like first day in prison with a big black cell mate

 

ouch that hurts me looking at it

 

lol

 

That sucks dude. Glad no one was hurt.

 

Glad you're safe!! That looks pretty bad Hope all goes well.

 

I hear rear end collisions account for more injuries than those from the front

 

\

 

Speaking from personal experience I assume

 

sorry to hear that...

 

dont settle for their first offer

 

Probably some cunt on her phone and doing make-up

 

sucks hard. Hope you get this settled right. If it's totaled, what would be your next purchase?

 

The OP said it was an older couple on their way to a family gathering..

Glad no one was hurt....I'm the first: That'll buff out.....

 

Fixed !!

Glad some one said it, cuz while taking the picturs I was thinking some one's gonna say that ....

 

Sorry to hear about the accident, let us know what the outcome is.

 

I haven't heard anything from the adjuster or the appraiser, but the tow yard guy said that the appraiser said to them it is totalled. Their claims dept seem to be closed until 1/5 so won't know until next year errr I mean next week.

 

Adjuster called today to inform that the car was totalled. She said the repair were aprpaised to be in excess of $12,000.....

 

I am sorry any ideas on what is going to replace it?

 

SNAP! Are you getting a decent amount for it?

 

Been looking at some RL, 740il and 540i. But most likely I will get another RL.

 

The were offering NADA value, and I countered with avg of NADA and KBB which was $400 more than what they were offering. We agreed to meet mid way and decided $200 more than NADA + taxes.

 

^ Nice. I'd stick with the RL. I don't know how much you want to spend but a cheap 7 series is going to cost you a lot of $$ in repairs and upkeep

 

Looks like it is going to a 02 RL ....

BTW if anyone can do a VIN check please PM me ....

 

Congrats. Post pics when you get it.

 

The one I was looking at earlier had a major accident, and we found that (thanks to Carfax) we dropped the deal. Then we found another 02 RL but that had some paperwork error and I wasn't interested in getting a car with NAM title.

After going through a couple we finally picked up a NBP/Ebony 02 RL with 120K. I need to get some major maintenance items taken care of. Other wise it has been well kept and had newish Toyo Proxes on it and also came with a remote start.

The 02 RL drives so much different than our older 00 RL. Its feels almost like a different car.

 

congrats on the new car!

 

Seems like you're happy with your new car and everything is taken care of. Congrats!

 

Congrats

 

nice choice, hate to see a perfectly good car get totalled