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bbjsw10 · 10-27-2008, 10:52 PM

Sorry to hear about your Misfortunes.

Glad you are ok and the car survived with minimal damage, Let's see a Prius do that.

cfg83 · 10-27-2008, 11:14 PM

basjoos -

Youch, that was a close shave!!!!!!!!!!!

Kudos on the attitude. I was side-smacked by a drunk while PARKED and I was in no way shape or form looking forward to getting it fixed (I hate filling out forms).

CarloSW2

Compaq888 · 10-28-2008, 03:57 AM

It's unbelievable how people have the nerve to hit and run. Especially parking, they will hit you, and just walk off like nothing happened.

TomO · 10-28-2008, 12:11 PM

Glad to hear that you're ok, and in good spirits. I commend you on your building skills and durability of your boattail!

Karma will prevail for the hit&runner, hopefully you'll be able to see it come to fruition.

basjoos · 10-28-2008, 01:54 PM

Here are photos of the damage.

trebuchet03 · 10-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Yowzer....

Sad sad pictures... I've been watching your progress since you started.... that totally sucks. But, hopefully it will be phoenix like, and be better in rebirth

Red · 10-28-2008, 02:14 PM

Wow on the damage, glad your ok basjoos

bryn · 10-28-2008, 02:24 PM

terrible news, glad you are ok.
i wonder if the width of your taillights threw him off. at 100+ mph, he probably thought he had more space to change lanes. i'm not excusing him but maybe some side markers, or something to show the full width of the car, would prevent future problems. as long as you have to rebuild anyhow.

trebuchet03 · 10-28-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryn

i wonder if the width of your taillights threw him off. at 100+ mph, he probably thought he had more space to change lanes. i'm not excusing him but maybe some side markers, or something to show the full width of the car, would prevent future problems. as long as you have to rebuild anyhow.

I don't necessarily disagree with full width markers.... But I don't think that's why it happened... I mean, it looks like epicenter of the hit is on the driver's side, sidemarker :/

99metro · 10-28-2008, 03:09 PM

Glad you're ok. That really sucks. It's good you were able to maintain composure as you were writing! Time to upgrade that boattail anyway, right?

My biggest fear are those who are still in my lane as they pass. Happens more often than I'd like.