SL/R129: Really Bad Day; I probably Killed my SL500
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1996 red SL500
Really Bad Day; I probably Killed my SL500
I'm trying to have a little humor about this, but it's not easy. I crashed my 1996 SL500 today and really hurt it. The whole thing was my fault. I wasn't paying close enough attention and I ran right into the car in front of me (A big Yukon). I wasn't on the phone or changing radio stations. I as simply having a conversation with my daughter, turned a corner, and looked away for just a second or two.
I'm sad and angry with myself. I think the car is dead (which actually makes my wife happy). Fortunately, nobody got hurt (a state trooper was also involved. I hit the Yukon and she hit him. Talk about having a cop when you need one). The best thing is that everyone is ok (except my car).
Coincidentally, I decided to film my ride through the countryside today (I've only mounted a GoPro on the front of the car one other time. Wouldn't you know that it was a day in which I crashed.
Here is the video.
And.... I hated Mondays before. Now they are my sworn enemy. I'm betting the car is a total loss considering it will probably cost more to fix than it's worth.
In another cruel irony, this crash happened less then five miles after I filled up the gas tank (Last week I bought a new $125 battery, and a couple weeks before that new tires. Not good).
I'm sad and angry with myself. I think the car is dead (which actually makes my wife happy). Fortunately, nobody got hurt (a state trooper was also involved. I hit the Yukon and she hit him. Talk about having a cop when you need one). The best thing is that everyone is ok (except my car).
Coincidentally, I decided to film my ride through the countryside today (I've only mounted a GoPro on the front of the car one other time. Wouldn't you know that it was a day in which I crashed.
Here is the video.
And.... I hated Mondays before. Now they are my sworn enemy. I'm betting the car is a total loss considering it will probably cost more to fix than it's worth.
In another cruel irony, this crash happened less then five miles after I filled up the gas tank (Last week I bought a new $125 battery, and a couple weeks before that new tires. Not good).
Last edited by MikeFairbanks; Jan 12, 2016 at 01:45 AM.
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From: Chula Vista, California
1992 400E, 1997 SL500, 2009 R350, 1998 SL500 (for sale)
Mike,
Another aspect that was not your fault is that you were behind a big, view-blocking SUV and couldn't see what was going on ahead. Even sedan-sized automobiles can't see around those road hogs. I try to give them a wide berth.
Another aspect that was not your fault is that you were behind a big, view-blocking SUV and couldn't see what was going on ahead. Even sedan-sized automobiles can't see around those road hogs. I try to give them a wide berth.
