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Old 05-14-2004 | 11:40 PM
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Check your blind spot!

This is what happens when someone decides to make a lane change without checking their blind spot, turning on their blinker and then shoving their car into another lane.


Old 05-15-2004 | 12:16 AM
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Its time for new bodykit, new wheels!!!
Old 05-15-2004 | 02:55 AM
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aw that just hurts.
Old 05-15-2004 | 03:01 AM
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my condolence...
Old 05-15-2004 | 03:20 AM
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Its time for new bodykit, new wheels!!!
And Euro mirrors, too. Sorry to see this happen...
Old 05-15-2004 | 03:32 AM
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ouch...

good luck on dealing w/ his insurance company. it could take a long time...
Old 05-15-2004 | 06:32 AM
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ouch---

Ask your dealer for the best body shop they deal with to ensure they can match the paint....citron is a cool color, but it would look like crap if they botch the paint job.
Old 05-15-2004 | 07:55 AM
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Looks like you're out about $100-200 too. The impact strips and 211 blickers probably won't be covered under insurance, they will want to replace it with original parts!

I'd keep quiet about those items too, cause if the other drivr stated "I couldn't see his car" someone might catch on you're missing a side indicator and somehow you might be blamed partially for the accident.
Old 05-15-2004 | 09:24 AM
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I always do check my blindspot. BTW, Mazda Miatas are hard to see even when you check the blindspot. God help the poor motorcycle riders.

Anyone who can miss a car painted that color must be blind. . .forget the blindspot.

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Old 05-15-2004 | 10:30 AM
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is the headlamp damaged?
Old 05-15-2004 | 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by FrankW
ouch...

good luck on dealing w/ his insurance company. it could take a long time...
yeah its already been a week and its still sitting there waiting. ive called her insurance company all week and i havent heard back from them.

not only the euro mirror, there was W211 indicator and euro rub strip i have top replace as well. I have already contacted Steve about ordering them.

The body shop I havce my car at did the grill and the rear quarter panel when another lady backed into me. He matched it perfectly so Im not worried about that. I did get a quote of $4500 worth of damage and 3 weeks till I get my car back.
Old 05-15-2004 | 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by taylor192
Looks like you're out about $100-200 too. The impact strips and 211 blickers probably won't be covered under insurance, they will want to replace it with original parts!

I'd keep quiet about those items too, cause if the other drivr stated "I couldn't see his car" someone might catch on you're missing a side indicator and somehow you might be blamed partially for the accident.
my defense for that was it was a sunday afternoon. so my car is brighter than an amber lense on my front bumper.
Old 05-15-2004 | 03:44 PM
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ouch!!
Good Luck with Paint!
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Old 05-15-2004 | 06:08 PM
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that actually almost happened to me on thursday..but i dodged it in time..stupid fackin drivers!
Old 05-15-2004 | 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
.... $4500 worth of damage and 3 weeks till I get my car back.

And 3 weeks for the insurance to get the check to the body shop, 2 weeks to get the adjuster out there blah blah blah You will be lucky to see your car back in 2 months. Sorry to hear what happened bro. People are just fukin LAME at driving and caring.
Old 05-16-2004 | 05:54 AM
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4500. wow. that is the same price of the dmg to my car and i had more bruises.

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