RIP C230 :(

MBNiko · 04-19-2012, 04:32 PM

And just like that.... My C230 is now gone. I got into a fairly big accident with a F150 by my university on tuesday. The guy who hit me was going 45 mph when he rear ended me without even touching his brakes. Apparently he was looking down..... As of a couple hours ago, it seems as though the car will be marked as totaled.

I got placed in a stretcher and taken for tests and they cme out negative. I just have some bad whiplash. Head neck and back pains.

So now I wonder to myself, what's next? And how much should I expect from insurance?

She was such a pretty C class too :-(

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LILBENZ230 · 04-19-2012, 04:43 PM

I bet it didn't have a lot of lag in the heat when it got slammed by an F-150..

I jest, I jest - glad you're okay. Cars can be replaced very easily. If an F-150 had hit you at 45mph there would be no doubt, the car would be completely destroyed. Post up some pics.

MBNiko · 04-19-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILBENZ230

I bet it didn't have a lot of lag in the heat when it got slammed by an F-150..

I jest, I jest - glad you're okay. Cars can be replaced very easily. If an F-150 had hit you at 45mph there would be no doubt, the car would be completely destroyed. Post up some pics.

Lol you funny guy. You're lucky I take jokes well

pics coming in about 15

hcoronado · 04-19-2012, 05:23 PM

sorry to hear that. I am glad you are ok.

MBfinatic · 04-19-2012, 06:20 PM

There is a c350 6MT for sale! good timing!

kirax2 · 04-19-2012, 06:37 PM

damn... lucky to be alive...its good that u are in the benz, funny how i also had an accident with in F150 pick up truck early this year... i wasn't thinking well and i crashed into him with my accord coupe.. both car were total..

as for replacement

why not think of a Lexus this time

samaritrey · 04-19-2012, 06:37 PM

That sucks glad you are ok

kenlaw04 · 04-19-2012, 07:21 PM

Terrible man. Get well. Crazy drivers out there.

RedStripe · 04-19-2012, 07:23 PM

:-( R.I.P.

UPGRADE TIME!

ncmudbug · 04-19-2012, 08:16 PM

That's really bad news! I'm glad you're ok. Be sure to check with a doctor and a lawyer about your neck. I don't usually suggest that for things like this but I had whiplash once and it really did come and go over the next ten or so years - and my accident doesn't sound nearly as bad as yours. I hope and expect that your neck will be fine.

The fun part may be picking out the next ride! Good luck!

MBNiko · 04-19-2012, 08:33 PM

Here's the damage...

I really hope I can upgrade but I am not sure what kind of compensation I can get. My head back and neck still hurt!

04mbc230 · 04-19-2012, 09:00 PM

Glad you are okay and still take jokes.

It sucks that it's total, as it seems, it would be. Too much structural damage to the frame.

How many mileage was on it?

I am sure you can get another replacement of the same model. Upgrade, I don't know, you might have to throw some in. It sucks that our cars depreciate real fast. I am wondering if it has to do with all the mechanical issues as the mileage racks up.

Are you going to sell some of those aftermarket parts???

Peydidy · 04-19-2012, 09:04 PM

Wow that sucks, Glad your ok which is what matters most. Hey maybe you can pick up that C350 6 speed thats for sale in the bay right now. That would be a nice upgrade

04mbc230 · 04-19-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Peydidy

Wow that sucks, Glad your ok which is what matters most. Hey maybe you can pick up that C350 6 speed thats for sale in the bay right now. That would be a nice upgrade

She's in the East Coast. Pretty far for a C350. But then again, it's a rare car.

Peydidy · 04-19-2012, 09:09 PM

I mean if you get it shipped its not that much different how far its going, you still have to go threw the same hassle. But then again it would cost more to have it shipped farther

04mbc230 · 04-19-2012, 09:11 PM

Or. We can help her buy it and drive it over to her? + a return plane ticket back? haha

Peydidy · 04-19-2012, 09:13 PM

Driving across the country in a C350 would be so dope!

RedStripe · 04-19-2012, 10:31 PM

The freight cost of shipping a car isn't that bad.

Dealer paid to ship the last car I purchased, half-way cross country.

JcbyFong · 04-19-2012, 11:03 PM

its good that u are in the benz

MBNiko · 04-19-2012, 11:33 PM

It only had 68k miles on it and I literally JUST got her retuned before that accident...

That C350 would be AWESOME, but the bay is pretty far and I still have no idea how much I will have to play with. I have had 4 accidents in the past 8 months... and all 4 have not been my fault and I was stationary, not even moving at all, during all 4. I have awful luck

lol

Hopefully they dish out around 15 for the car and some more for the pain&suffering. That would be nice.

C55?

ncmudbug · 04-19-2012, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBNiko

It only had 68k miles on it and I literally JUST got her retuned before that accident...

That C350 would be AWESOME, but the bay is pretty far and I still have no idea how much I will have to play with. I have had 4 accidents in the past 8 months... and all 4 have not been my fault and I was stationary, not even moving at all, during all 4. I have awful luck

lol

Hopefully they dish out around 15 for the car and some more for the pain&suffering. That would be nice.

C55?

Saw the pictures in your earlier post. Man that's sad...

Uh... Don't take this the wrong way... but with your luck, I'm glad you live several states away!

I hope your luck improves!

MBNiko · 04-19-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04mbc230

Are you going to sell some of those aftermarket parts???

The only thing I could have sold was a Carlsson rear spoiler and black side markers.. The Carlsson spoiler cracked

Peydidy · 04-20-2012, 02:38 AM

I think if they give you 15 that would be pretty fair. Throw 6k on top of that and you've got your self a nice C55

Tri-Star · 04-20-2012, 09:48 AM

I'm glad you are ok. Let us know what you end up purchasing.

Hogger · 04-20-2012, 10:47 AM

Wow! Glad your OK.
Gotta say, our cars hold up pretty well for getting A-holed by an F-150 doing 45.

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04-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#6
kirax2 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 878 Drives: I drive a Toyota Hybrid...	damn... lucky to be alive...its good that u are in the benz, funny how i also had an accident with in F150 pick up truck early this year... i wasn't thinking well and i crashed into him with my accord coupe.. both car were total.. as for replacement why not think of a Lexus this time __________________

04-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#7
samaritrey Super Moderator 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: McLean VA Posts: 3,694 Drives: THE C320	That sucks glad you are ok __________________ Trey's Car History 87 Suzuki Samurai Gone :( 99 KIA Sportage 2Door Sold July 20 2009 97 J30 given when 16 Has been passed down to sibling 01 C320 Got at 16 as of 2-22-13 has 189,000 miles with Eurocharged Tune, AMG Style Trunk Spoiler, BIX, NAV 2.0, Tein Springs with Renntech Shocks Next car G55 or SLK55 All About Trey and Cars Thread

04-19-2012, 08:16 PM	#10
ncmudbug Super Member 1974 Lotus Europa Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 996 Drives: 2005 C230K, 2006 C230	That's really bad news! I'm glad you're ok. Be sure to check with a doctor and a lawyer about your neck. I don't usually suggest that for things like this but I had whiplash once and it really did come and go over the next ten or so years - and my accident doesn't sound nearly as bad as yours. I hope and expect that your neck will be fine. The fun part may be picking out the next ride! Good luck! __________________ Mercedes Benz World Owner's Gun Club, Member #91 2005 C230K (Diamond Black Metallic) 2006 C230 (Iridium Silver) 1974 Lotus Europa (White)

04-19-2012, 08:33 PM	#11
MBNiko Senior Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northwest Indiana/ Chicago Posts: 296 Drives: 2005 C55 AMG	Pics Here's the damage... I really hope I can upgrade but I am not sure what kind of compensation I can get. My head back and neck still hurt! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2005 C55 AMG Mods: Kleemann Headers + Downpipes* Resonator Delete* Secondary Cat Delete* K&N Filters w/ Modded Air Box* Eurocharge Tune* 20% Tint on all windows* Carbon Fiber Front Lip* *"There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz.."*

04-19-2012, 04:43 PM	#2
LILBENZ230 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,132 Drives: 2011 C300	I bet it didn't have a lot of lag in the heat when it got slammed by an F-150.. I jest, I jest - glad you're okay. Cars can be replaced very easily. If an F-150 had hit you at 45mph there would be no doubt, the car would be completely destroyed. Post up some pics.

04-19-2012, 06:20 PM	#5
MBfinatic MBWorld Fanatic! 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,393 Drives: e36 318i, 2004 sti	There is a c350 6MT for sale! good timing!

04-19-2012, 07:21 PM	#8
kenlaw04 Junior Member 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Augusta, GA to Savannah, GA Posts: 48 Drives: 2004 C240	Terrible man. Get well. Crazy drivers out there.

04-19-2012, 07:23 PM	#9
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04mbc230 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 588 Drives: 2006 C230 Sedan	Glad you are okay and still take jokes. It sucks that it's total, as it seems, it would be. Too much structural damage to the frame. How many mileage was on it? I am sure you can get another replacement of the same model. Upgrade, I don't know, you might have to throw some in. It sucks that our cars depreciate real fast. I am wondering if it has to do with all the mechanical issues as the mileage racks up. Are you going to sell some of those aftermarket parts??? __________________ 2004 C230k - SOLD 2006 C230 - owned since 10/4/11 Last edited by 04mbc230; 04-19-2012 at 09:03 PM.

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Peydidy MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay area Posts: 1,480 Drives: 2006 CLK500 Coupe,2005 C230 Kompressor SS, 2002 C230 Kompressor coupe, 2010 Mazda 6, 2008 Mazda 3	Wow that sucks, Glad your ok which is what matters most. Hey maybe you can pick up that C350 6 speed thats for sale in the bay right now. That would be a nice upgrade __________________ Peydidys CLK500 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-...ml#post5407677 Peydidys Pewter C230 Sedan Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...ml#post5099624 Peydidys C230 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...230-coupe.html PARTS FOR SALE: http://mbworld.org/forums/parting-ou...arts-sale.html

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Peydidy MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay area Posts: 1,480 Drives: 2006 CLK500 Coupe,2005 C230 Kompressor SS, 2002 C230 Kompressor coupe, 2010 Mazda 6, 2008 Mazda 3	I mean if you get it shipped its not that much different how far its going, you still have to go threw the same hassle. But then again it would cost more to have it shipped farther __________________ Peydidys CLK500 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-...ml#post5407677 Peydidys Pewter C230 Sedan Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...ml#post5099624 Peydidys C230 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...230-coupe.html PARTS FOR SALE: http://mbworld.org/forums/parting-ou...arts-sale.html

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04mbc230 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 588 Drives: 2006 C230 Sedan	Or. We can help her buy it and drive it over to her? + a return plane ticket back? haha __________________ 2004 C230k - SOLD 2006 C230 - owned since 10/4/11

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Peydidy MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay area Posts: 1,480 Drives: 2006 CLK500 Coupe,2005 C230 Kompressor SS, 2002 C230 Kompressor coupe, 2010 Mazda 6, 2008 Mazda 3	Driving across the country in a C350 would be so dope! __________________ Peydidys CLK500 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-...ml#post5407677 Peydidys Pewter C230 Sedan Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...ml#post5099624 Peydidys C230 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...230-coupe.html PARTS FOR SALE: http://mbworld.org/forums/parting-ou...arts-sale.html

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RedStripe Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 182 Drives: 2010 SLK350	The freight cost of shipping a car isn't that bad. Dealer paid to ship the last car I purchased, half-way cross country.

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JcbyFong Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9 Drives: bmw	its good that u are in the benz __________________

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MBNiko Senior Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northwest Indiana/ Chicago Posts: 296 Drives: 2005 C55 AMG	It only had 68k miles on it and I literally JUST got her retuned before that accident... That C350 would be AWESOME, but the bay is pretty far and I still have no idea how much I will have to play with. I have had 4 accidents in the past 8 months... and all 4 have not been my fault and I was stationary, not even moving at all, during all 4. I have awful luck lol Hopefully they dish out around 15 for the car and some more for the pain&suffering. That would be nice. C55? __________________ 2005 C55 AMG Mods: Kleemann Headers + Downpipes* Resonator Delete* Secondary Cat Delete* K&N Filters w/ Modded Air Box* Eurocharge Tune* 20% Tint on all windows* Carbon Fiber Front Lip* *"There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz.."*

04-20-2012, 02:38 AM	#23
Peydidy MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay area Posts: 1,480 Drives: 2006 CLK500 Coupe,2005 C230 Kompressor SS, 2002 C230 Kompressor coupe, 2010 Mazda 6, 2008 Mazda 3	I think if they give you 15 that would be pretty fair. Throw 6k on top of that and you've got your self a nice C55 __________________ Peydidys CLK500 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-...ml#post5407677 Peydidys Pewter C230 Sedan Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...ml#post5099624 Peydidys C230 Coupe Thread: http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...230-coupe.html PARTS FOR SALE: http://mbworld.org/forums/parting-ou...arts-sale.html

04-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#24
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