A drunk Wrecked my baby!!!!!

#1 08-09-2005, 04:12 PM

Friday night I was going east into belvidere when I was struck by a drunk driver going west bound in the east bound lane, I tried to avoid but he still hit the left rear corner of beatiful pearl white 92. Here's the pics

I want her fixed in the worst way. Adn I refuse to hand her over to anyone else.

fait_svx · #2 08-09-2005, 04:26 PM

I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope your alright. It doesnt look too bad. Is your insurance gonna fix it?

TomsSVX · #3 08-09-2005, 04:31 PM

WOW, good thing u r ok. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but she is more than liklely totaled. You are better off cllecting the insurance for it, keeping it and parting it out and using the money from both to buy a new SVX. I hope all goes well and you are on the road quickly

Tom

ensteele · #4 08-09-2005, 04:53 PM

I am sorry to hear that too. I would have to agree with Tom on the condition of your car. A smaller problem on one that I bought was estimated at $14,000 to repair.

#5 08-09-2005, 05:00 PM

I'm fine a little soar, I will be fixing my car. I do not care what state farm says or the body shop. I want my SVX back. I am not letting them keep it just to turn around ant sell it for them selves.

#6 08-09-2005, 06:44 PM

Hey there. Yeah that looks like it was a bruser, no doubt. I hope you are able to get it repaired. If not please let me know if you are interested in parting with your windshield. $1100 from the Subie dealer is a nightmare.

- Jason

GreenMarine · #7 08-10-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RASchemel

I'm fine a little soar, I will be fixing my car. I do not care what state farm says or the body shop. I want my SVX back. I am not letting them keep it just to turn around ant sell it for them selves.

I would not advise this..... I did the same thing about a year ago and am just now getting my car back.... The hassle and wait and cost is not worth it.... (Unless you have alot of stuff done to yours like mine.... If you wanna know about my accident, look in my locker... There are pics from it... And just so ya know, GEICO decided to total it.... The damage was nothing.... Yours can be repaired but if there is any damage to the Strut Towers, I would just say, keep it for parts and get yourself a new one... You will be better off in the long run... Hope all goes well for ya!!

#8 08-09-2005, 08:43 PM

Time to let that one go. From first hand experience I bought a messed up 1992 Legacy it had such a little dent on her but the thing was when I tried putting some mods on my lights it just wouldnt fit since the metal was bent and must have effected the lights. Anyway I would strongly consider dumping the white car, but am glad that the SVX kept you in good condition. Hopefully they are all that way but who knows?

Chiketkd · #9 08-09-2005, 08:55 PM

I'm sorry to hear about the accident. Good luck with whatever you decide to do...but I would take heed to Ensteele's advice - he knows what he's talking about!

-Chike

#10 08-09-2005, 09:36 PM

I also share the unanimous sentiment in the fact you were not injured. I would also like to give you a piece of advice. The monetary damage to your car could well work in your favor if you sue for damage and reckless endangerment. Especially, if the person who hit you was issued a DWI or even a DUI for that matter.

Red SVX 92 · #11 08-10-2005, 10:25 AM

Definitely sue the guy's insurance company for personal injuries and damage to your vehicle. Use that money to get another SVX. I understand your sentiment about your SVX, because I've had to let mine go too, but it's probably better to get a fresh start rather than trying to fix that one up, whether that's with a new SVX or another car.

Noir · #12 08-10-2005, 02:55 PM

Let us know what the outcome is. See if you can get some free advice from some lawyers.

I was wondering. If a drunk guy hit and totalled your car, can or will his insurance still pay for the damages or does your insurance pay (if full coverage was purchased)? I've always wondered if there was a clause in the insurance policies that shielded them from drunk driving (if you drive under the influence, we won't pay and your policy is immediately cancelled).

SilverSpear · #13 08-11-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RASchemel

Friday night I was going east into belvidere when I was struck by a drunk driver going west bound in the east bound lane, I tried to avoid but he still hit the left rear corner of beatiful pearl white 92. Here's the pics

I want her fixed in the worst way. Adn I refuse to hand her over to anyone else.

WoooooW, glad you are fine buddy.

and your SVX... A shame. I wish your car was here, I guess it can be saved for no more than $1800.
My bodywork wizard can save her...

TomsSVX · #14 08-11-2005, 12:31 AM

Danny, thats not just cosmetic damage, thats structural as well. 1800 will buy the new lights, radiator, bumper, fenders, and hood not to mention the ton of man hours put into it to straighten out the frame. That is well over an 8k job without labor

Tom

SilverSpear · #15 08-11-2005, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Danny, thats not just cosmetic damage, thats structural as well. 1800 will buy the new lights, radiator, bumper, fenders, and hood not to mention the ton of man hours put into it to straighten out the frame. That is well over an 8k job without labor

Tom

Tom I know that some of you (if not all) are teased by me over here becasue of the low prices I keep telling you about, really manual labor is a loooot cheaper over here. But I swear on my SVX (

) that labor for this car is no more than $1500 including paint (pls no comment over this one, you get the best paint material and the best bodywork as I have seen done from many pictures of SVX's in bodyshops in your country. That guy I am telling you about had an offer from Saab but refused to leave becasue of his family and he used to make bulletproof peugeots for the French Embassy during the Lebanese Civil War). radiators + Hood + fenders +....= no more than $1000 if they are picked up from ebay...