LOVEMYBS

Late this afternoon I picked-up my SL from the detailers who had just polished and seal coated the paint and tinted the windows. My car looked amazing! About a mile from their shop the car in front of me suddenly slammed on his brakes! I did the same, my ABS kicked-in and the SL came to a sudden but controlled stop. Safely stopped I glanced into the rear view mirror just in time to see the car behind me still at full speed (est. 45 mph) plow right into me (no skid marks, driver cited for following to close and reckless)! The momentum was so great my SL was pushed forward 3' into the car in front (Honda Civic). After taking stock of my condition (not injured) I got out of the car and went to see how much damage there was. The car behind me (late model Toyota Avalon) was wedged underneath my SL and the drivers side airbag had deployed. The driver was okay and shaken and her car had obviously sustained major front end damage and my rear end was a mass of twisted bent metal (what a car, they don't build them any better!). I then went around to the front end and discovered that I had sustained major damage here too (caved in). My Tele Aid (just activated yesterday) was active and the police had already been summoned. Needless to say my SL is now a total wreck IMHO! Ultimately my SL and the Avalon were not driveable and had to be forcefully pulled apart and towed. More on this later. Right now I'm just trying to put the pieces together. Hellva way to start the New Year!

W211 BEAST

At least your safe.
And think of it as a way to end this year. lol.

Have fun tonight (try to)

Fantasm

yeah, think of it as a NEW CAR for the NEW YEAR! LOL

Did any of your airbags deploy?

BeltFedBob

Sorry for your loss.

Only silver lining may be the replacement cost is less now, so an upgrade may be in order.

Brabus SL

I Feel your pain!!!!!!

PaulX608

OUCH man! Glad to hear you're OK! Was this local? Noticed you're here in Manassas. Hope everything works out for you.

LOVEMYBS

Thanks, had just left Auto Spa on Golansky and was on Prince William Parkway just before the Hillendale intersection.

PaulX608

That's an area I really hate drivng. My daughter used to go to the Chinn Center right near there. Those folks around there pay attention to nothing between the Old Bridge split and Potomac Mills.

khaz3al

in kuwait we say "khatak il so".. hope ur ok. injuries may not show at the same time, make sure ur ok!

carcommander

The only think that cannot be replaced is you.

moparrbust

The car did its job and you walked away.............you can't ask for anybetter results.

velvet fog

That's terrible, at least you didn't get hurt. Didn't you just get that car?

LOVEMYBS

Yes, in late November. I haven't even made the first payment! I'll post pictures of the before and after in a day or two.

velvet fog

Ugh, that's got to be some kind of record. Hopefully it's totalled and your payout will cover a new one with change left over due to rapidly dropping prices.

Rick SL55

You're still alive and can buy another SL55.
God Luck!

Timeless

Hopefully has gap insurance also.

To the Op, I am glad you walked away without any injuries.

G_KATS

bigben320e

Wow, just got the car and now it sounds like a total loss. It's a sickening feeling, but you are ok which is most important.