absent

Sorry for making this post here but this is the section where I post the most.
My son last week, on the way for a job interview at Binny's for Wine Specialist (he is a certified sommelier , lost his job because restaurant closed), was hit by uninsured truck running the stop sign at about 40mph.
My son is OK thanks to all the safety systems working fabulously, even in the"lowly" GLA250.
Some bruising from the airbags and anger for a lost opportunity (they hired someone else).
Be careful out there, enjoy every moment, we have no idea when it may be over for us, don't try to save $$ by driving a daily beater, your life and your health is more important then a few more bucks in your savings.

Streamliner

So happy to hear that your son was not badly injured. Yes. I so believe in modern safety systems. Just look at those photos! The car did exactly what it was supposed to do, crumpling up front, with the passenger compartment looking untouched.

absent

What's amazing is the fact that all doors open easily, no different then before the hit.
I remember a Toyota Camry recently, in much less severe accident and the passenger cabin had the floor and roof buckled, all doors had to be cut to open.
German cars may be less reliable but when the push comes to shove, I'd rather be in the cheapest Mercedes vs top of the line Toyota..

AR_motorwerkz

Glad your son made it out safe. It's incidents like this that really make you appreciate modern cars and their safety features

as.thompson

[QUOTE=absent;8169984]Sorry for making this post here but this is the section where I post the most.
My son last week, on the way for a job interview at Binny's for Wine Specialist (he is a certified sommelier , lost his job because restaurant closed), was hit by uninsured truck running the stop sign at about 40mph.
My son is OK thanks to all the safety systems working fabulously, even in the"lowly" GLA250.
Some bruising from the airbags and anger for a lost opportunity (they hired someone else).
Be careful out there, enjoy every moment, we have no idea when it may be over for us, don't try to save $$ by driving a daily beater, your life and your health is more important then a few more bucks in your savings.

Our sympathies go out to you and your son. I hope that your son has good insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage.

places

Thank God your son is safe and the car did in fact perform as it was designed. Amazing how much more safe these cars have become. Cars can be replaced, we can't.

hyperion667

Whoh! Really glad this had a happy outcome Absent! Many ways it could have gone. Glad your family is whole! Hats off to the safety of MB!

absent

Thanks everyone, as places said, you can replace the car but you only have one shot at life

ajm0623

i've always said these cars will give their life to save yours. i said that 30yrs ago; i say it today. and your son proves it once again. i'm chuffed to be able to say that today. aside - he'll find a better job than binny's. not meant to be apparently.

hyperion667

That reminds me: I have a bottle of Bollinger RD from 1985 Probably vinegar by now

Naserals

I'm glad that your son is safe.

chassis

Thanks for sharing this with the group. I’m glad to hear about you son’s condition.

stever500

OH... MY...G**. Wow, that is a really scary picture. I'm so glad you posted it. If friends are looking at used Camrys or Corollas or whatever, I'll remember what you wrote and let them know. Man, there by the grace of god go I. That could have been any of us, at any time, and the results may not have been as good as they were for your son. Just, wow.

hyperion667

Looks like the old man was taking a chance on the car hanging off the side there lol.