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Old 06-12-2017, 05:34 AM
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Hit a cat at 50mph


Driving in the left lane and all of a sudden a cat jumps from the bushes, guessing t was suicidal or just dumb stupid. anybody know where I can get an AMG bumper that would be an easy swap from the non AMG clk320 I have on now, but needs to fit the same fog lights also. Thanks
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No doubt your quick reflexes prevented this collision from being more serious, AMG. In your shoes, I'd file a robust lawsuit against that kamikaze driver, seeking damages to cover the cost of this repair, at the very least.
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No doubt your quick reflexes prevented this collision from being more serious, AMG. In your shoes, I'd file a robust lawsuit against that kamikaze driver, seeking damages to cover the cost of this repair, at the very least.
Are you doubting this even happened? Good joke...
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No sir I was not expressing doubt about the incident you have described. I merely stated that I would be tempted to sue, if another motorist hit my car through no fault of mine. I apologize for not having been clear enough in the way I expressed this thought.

Having had my car hit in the past by a careless driver, your experience was sadly familiar, and not something I would joke about.
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So in Ghana you can sue a cat? I think that's a good system.
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Ha ha I really do need a new pair of glasses. I totally mis-read your post, and thought your car suffered a minor fender bender with another CAR.

Glad at least you got a laugh, though obviously humor was not my intent here. I like the concept of filing lawsuits against house pets all the same. It has a nice ring to it.
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Originally Posted by Merc Mania
No sir I was not expressing doubt about the incident you have described. I merely stated that I would be tempted to sue, if another motorist hit my car through no fault of mine. I apologize for not having been clear enough in the way I expressed this thought.

Having had my car hit in the past by a careless driver, your experience was sadly familiar, and not something I would joke about.
the cat drove off in his brand new 2017 c63s. There's a search warrant out for his arrest. Hopefully I'll find this cat and sue him lol
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Originally Posted by Merc Mania
Ha ha I really do need a new pair of glasses. I totally mis-read your post, and thought your car suffered a minor fender bender with another CAR.

Glad at least you got a laugh, though obviously humor was not my intent here. I like the concept of filing lawsuits against house pets all the same. It has a nice ring to it.
Oh ok no problem, I was getting really confused. Like ummm I don't think we can sue animals here in the US.
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Just know that to go to the AMG bumper, or the "AMG Sport Appearance Package" bumper from the CLK500/550, you will need ALL the bumper parts including the skin, its internal stiffening and impact foam, fog lights, fog light grilles, and lower grille. My advice would be to find someone selling it as a complete unit from a part-out car. Even if you have to pay to repaint it to match color, it will be cheaper than buying all the parts.
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Originally Posted by Rudeney
Just know that to go to the AMG bumper, or the "AMG Sport Appearance Package" bumper from the CLK500/550, you will need ALL the bumper parts including the skin, its internal stiffening and impact foam, fog lights, fog light grilles, and lower grille. My advice would be to find someone selling it as a complete unit from a part-out car. Even if you have to pay to repaint it to match color, it will be cheaper than buying all the parts.
Alright thanks for the info, decided to just file a claim with the insurance. I've put way to much money into the same bumper after previous damage done to it. Seems like this specific bumper can't catch a break. Kinda hoping that they'll total it if it's too much to fix so I can get myself a 2012 c350 coupe

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