rockg55

I have owned 4 G55's, a 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008. I have driven these vehicles in all conditions over 300K accident free miles until this past Tuesday.

Driving to work early am in heavy traffic the fast lane rapidly slowed to a stop, cars behind me pealed off to the right lane which was still moving. I slowed to a stop checked fwd, right, left, and rear view Holy Shi_ in an instant with no warning my rear view showed a vehicle and BAM! I was hit with tremendous force from behind. Somehow I exited the interstate to the left catapulted by the impact 160 ft to the center median, maintaining control. The driver of the full size van never even put on the brakes I surmise he was going 55 to 60 MPH. My vehicle stopped, it took about a minute to take stock of the situation. I had been hit so hard my seat back was in the full recline position(safety feature to limit whiplash). yet I was still holding the steering wheel (go figure). I found my phone and noticed that afterthought cup holder still cradled my travel cup of coffee (whew). I made my way up to the offending vehicle, and found the driver semi conscious. The drivers vehicle was demolished and he was ultimately airlifted to a local hospital. All I can say is I am absolutely amazed that after such a violent accident I was walking around and went to work that afternoon. Obviously I will get a full checkout as believe me you will feel the effects of such a violent and sudden rear end collision. One hour after the accident I was sourcing a 2009 G55 to replace my 2005.

Rock

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Behike

My Godness!!! Good to hear (read) you're ok.

I had my G55 stolen 2-3 weeks ago. I was not thinking to get another one but I miss it too much and I decided to buy one again.

It's one of a though car, that's for sure. You're the living proof!

Enjoy once again in good health!

Behike

I re-read this thread.

Man! 4 G55s! that's awesome! you must love the G55 a lot.

llcd

Glad you're ok. I am still wondering why the backseat went into a reclined position.

rockg55

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xoauIutCmc&NR=1

The Mercedes technician stated that the seat does give in an extreme rear end collision to lesson the effect back and neck.

Andyman746

wow that minivan has severe damage. Glad to hear you are ok. Though the rear is not too bad you can def see that the frame is out of whack...
WOW.. thanks for sharing.

-ANdy

Hiper

Glad to hear you're ok. The minivan looks like it went through a wall while the G doesn't look too bad, though as Andyman said, I'm sure the frame has been damaged.

The G is one tough SUV! You definitely have to get another one.

tc1728

Glad you are safe, but are you are saying you would have not been alive in any other vehicle? TC

djamer

Glad to see you walked away okay.

rockg55

Not at all, as the titles implies Buy a G55 stay alive! I can only speak from my experience in this vehicle under these conditions. Had I been in a sedan, coupe, the outcome I believe would have been quite different.

Rock

Behike

The G is a tank.

Grid Skipper

Thank God for the miraculous escape. Hope the offending driver is OK too. It's interesting how your priority was to source a new G55 over getting yourself checked out

Behike

That's the difference between a man passionate about his car(s) and a man who just has cars.

CakeDaddy

wow Glad you were able to walk away. The G has proven once again to be a very tough unit