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Accident :(
I was driving along, minding my own business on the Southern State Parkway last night and traffic comes to a stop. It wasn't even a sudden stop, it slowed down, then stopped. So I am at a complete rest when BAM! someone rear ends me. She said she looked down for a second and wasn't aware that traffic had stopped. ![slap](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/slap.gif)
According to my service advisor, the car might be totaled, it depends on the extent of the damage to the frame.
If it is totaled, I think I'll get it in black this time around![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
I wonder if anyone will notice the irony in my plates, lol.
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According to my service advisor, the car might be totaled, it depends on the extent of the damage to the frame.
If it is totaled, I think I'll get it in black this time around
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I wonder if anyone will notice the irony in my plates, lol.
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Sorry to hear that. Assuming you're ok.
i had a rear end. the other driving was talking on the phone and didnt see the red light..then emerged with no shoes on..and continued to yap on the phone while looking at the damage...
my bumper was absolutely fine. little scratch. i was amazed. the other car, a corsa, had a big front dent.
hope it works out
i had a rear end. the other driving was talking on the phone and didnt see the red light..then emerged with no shoes on..and continued to yap on the phone while looking at the damage...
my bumper was absolutely fine. little scratch. i was amazed. the other car, a corsa, had a big front dent.
hope it works out
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I hate that you had to be the poster child for how well built the C300 is, and I hope that you are OK. I think it's a testament to MB of just how well built these car are. I would assume that the other driver didn't even have time to brake, and that her car took just about the worst possible hit from behind. Yet, from the photos, there seems to be no intrusion into the passenger compartment. This is why I'll continue to put my family into a MB.
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I can only say...It would be totaled and you will get received black new one...
Anyway, you should go to hospital and check your neck...
Any Car accident can give some hurt to you in the future even though it is just little happening/accident.
Sorry to hear that....
I can only say...It would be totaled and you will get received black new one...
Anyway, you should go to hospital and check your neck...
Any Car accident can give some hurt to you in the future even though it is just little happening/accident.
Sorry to hear that....
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Ditto on getting your neck checked out. If you don't do that now, it will feel better but may not be. Very long term side effect here.
As to the car:
- Did the crumple zones protect you well from the impact? (Did you feel the collision?) I once had a Peugeot 505 that was crumpled up to the back tire, there was hardly a bump felt inside.
- Is the damage limited to just above the bumper? If it is, then the "frame" may be fine. I had an Accord "shortened" by this kind of impact, but the frame was still in perfect alignment.
I'd push to get it totaled. There's no way a body shop can properly restore the factory rust protection once this kind of impact has happened.
Maybe you could sell it as a parts car?
As to the car:
- Did the crumple zones protect you well from the impact? (Did you feel the collision?) I once had a Peugeot 505 that was crumpled up to the back tire, there was hardly a bump felt inside.
- Is the damage limited to just above the bumper? If it is, then the "frame" may be fine. I had an Accord "shortened" by this kind of impact, but the frame was still in perfect alignment.
I'd push to get it totaled. There's no way a body shop can properly restore the factory rust protection once this kind of impact has happened.
Maybe you could sell it as a parts car?
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Sorry to hear about the accident. But it is great that you can laugh about it and see some humor in it.
Hopefully no one was hurt.
On a different note ... I've noticed that any time there is an accident, Americans always are the first to say "go get checked out by a doctor".
(please relax folks ... just a little joke about the stereotype that Americans love to sue everyone)
Hopefully no one was hurt.
On a different note ... I've noticed that any time there is an accident, Americans always are the first to say "go get checked out by a doctor".
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Unibody, the entire car is the "frame". When they're talking about alignment, they're talking about the subframe pick up points; if those are moved out of spec then the "frame" is bent.
No matter what, with any unibody impact there's going to be cutting, welding, sanding and a whole lot of filler.
No matter what, with any unibody impact there's going to be cutting, welding, sanding and a whole lot of filler.
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Unibody, the entire car is the "frame". When they're talking about alignment, they're talking about the subframe pick up points; if those are moved out of spec then the "frame" is bent.
No matter what, with any unibody impact there's going to be cutting, welding, sanding and a whole lot of filler.
No matter what, with any unibody impact there's going to be cutting, welding, sanding and a whole lot of filler.
hey, if this drags on for few more months, you can get urself a 2009.
anyways, the important thing is that you were uninjured (hope so)
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Bummer glad to hear that you are ok. I hd the exact same thing happen to me last monday, my car was a 203 wagon, 6 months old I was glad the car did as designed and my wife and I were unhurt, big thumbs up for the mercedes design team. You can see photos ofmy damaged car here https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/234004-sold-my-soul-dark-side.html my car was written off.
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Sorry to hear about your accident. The important thing is your ok, like everyone is saying, get checked out by a doctor. You may not feel the effects of whiplash until weeks later.
Hope your insurance can pay for a brand new car.
Hope your insurance can pay for a brand new car.
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That sucks.. but atleast your in one piece... haha i just got what it said on the license plate..... hope it all gets fixed... and black is a really hot color.... what exit were you on? i drive it everyday and people always come right up to the bumper when you have that fast---full stop traffic...i hate it!
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Oh man... it always sad to see these photos
especially so close by
definatly get your neck checked even if your not in pain
that shot of your car piggie backed looks pretty bad.
but your in good shape and thats whats important. (it did its job)
I hate irresponsible drivers. you could be 150% aware and driving safely
its the others around you that are screwing the whole thing up.
especially so close by
definatly get your neck checked even if your not in pain
that shot of your car piggie backed looks pretty bad.
but your in good shape and thats whats important. (it did its job)
I hate irresponsible drivers. you could be 150% aware and driving safely
its the others around you that are screwing the whole thing up.
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Thanks for the well wishes, guys.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.
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Thanks for the well wishes, guys.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.
Anyways.. keep us posted on how the repair turns out!
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Thanks for the well wishes, guys.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.
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<<Thanks for the well wishes, guys.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.>>
You are also entitled to collect on reduced value which will probably be substantial.
It's easy to find out how much. Just ask the sales manager at your dealer what the comparative trade in value would be for a car that had been in a $20K accident versus no accident damage.
It will be a big number.
I was actually rushed to the hospital right after the accident because I was in a lot of pain. I was given Motrin and released right away. The pain didn't subside so I ended up in the ER again the next morning, and then of course I contacted my lawyer and a lawsuit is in the works.
I'm still in pain but the Vicodin and Flexeril work wonders, and I'm going to have to start physical therapy.
About the car, well, "unfortunately" the damage is equal to about $20k, and the car is worth around $40k so they will end up repairing it, since the damage has to be 70% of the car's worth for it to be considered totaled. That kind of scares me, I don't really want to get back in that car. I did request to be sent a detailed list of every tiny thing that has to be done to the car. Is there anything else I should request?
Also, I was told that the repairs will definitely take a while, as the car is an '08 and the parts are not readily available, and they must be ordered from Germany. And Merc doesn't give loaners for this kind of stuff, so I'll be stuck with an Enterprise car.
I have to say, the car is built well. When I was hit, the car went into neutral on its own and the headrests popped out. I felt really safe inside, and I don't think I'll ever drive anything other than an MB.
I just wish I could have had it totaled instead of repaired.>>
You are also entitled to collect on reduced value which will probably be substantial.
It's easy to find out how much. Just ask the sales manager at your dealer what the comparative trade in value would be for a car that had been in a $20K accident versus no accident damage.
It will be a big number.
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i think i saw your car at the dealer in massa...... pretty bad hit... glad your ok! Too bad they cant salvage it out...
tell them your trunk spoiler flew off in the accident... lol...
tell them your trunk spoiler flew off in the accident... lol...