1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 this corner which is a blind one and snow I hit head on with a snow plow truck.. air bags went off.. I think they may total the car.. odd thing is my throttle pedal stuck to the floor after I hit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDfreak Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Poor thing... At least it did it's job and protected you (air bags, crumple zone and all). Yeah, that looks like an insurance company will consider it done. Is the unibody damaged? If so, then it's a total loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I did not get a good look I know everything is pushed inwards no fluid leakage that I can tell from a frame is bent under the car where the bumper is.. I'm not sure if that's part of the unibody or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Man that sucks.. i know i was heart broken the day my soob was taken out by larger vehicle.. are you thinking of buying back from insurance company ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I don't know waiting for them to come out and check it out.. I do know I need another Legacy wagon in about 9 weeks from now if they say it's a goner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 They may total is because of the air bags. They are often more to replace than the car is worth if the car is older. Glad to hear that you got out okay. A plow is pretty hard to hit and walk away from. Your subie did it's job and you are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 yeah he had like no damage.. only thing I did to the plow was i broke the chain so he was unable to raise and lower it but could still move it from side to side. At least the guy was cool with it because we both hit with some strong force. He asked if I was ok like 5 times and did I have my seat belt on (I always wear it) Natalie saved me so I can live another day the crashed happened with 236,917 miles on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 That sucks so much I'm so sorry to see your soob squished up like that. Just terrible :( I'm glad you're fine, and hope you find another one in good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 yeah I already miss the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Glad to hear you are okay. Crumpled cars can be replaced, crumpled people not so easily. Good that seat belts, and a well made car protected you. Looks like a total loss. Just too much damage to repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 dumb question time... So my emissions was due in April and my registration was due to be renewed now I don't have to worry about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would hold off until you find out what insurance is going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 ah crack, glad you're okay though. you've put a lot into that car, that's frustrating. that's definitely totaled. that would be easy to fix enough to get back on the road. hood, fender, air bags, maybe bumper, and windshield. with some chain/tow strap/come along, something to pull with you can pull that out in a matter of minutes to get everything to line up and work. it's hard to get it "perfect". often you can even just pull the hood out enough to get it working and the bumper away from the accessories as it's probably pushed into them. i pulled mine out a bit, beat the hood down, and drove it like that for a couple weeks before finally replacing parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 :-/ I not sure if I want to do all that just yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hope you get a good payout. seems like that is the current trend, as i know more people who have gotten crashed into and paid than i have had cars recently. should you decide to keep it, i do have a complete dashboard, airbag system, steering column fender and bumper for this car. It's yours for your offer if you want to make it an excuse to visit milwaukee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 On the plus side of things, the future Natalie II may be younger, have more power, and less mileage on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 On the plus side of things, the future Natalie II may be younger, have more power, and less mileage on her. Kinda like looking for a new girl friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 well just got off the phone with geico.. because I did not have collision on my car I would need to pay out of pocket with the damages... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 this is suck. Yeah it's totalled One reason the throttle stuck after is maybe you broke the engine mounts and the throttle cable was getting tight at the angle the engine slide. Hope you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 On the plus side of things, the future Natalie II may be younger, have more power, and less mileage on her. I think it's way too much damage.. and way more with out coll coverage.. I don't know how far back the engine got pushed.. I knew I was unable to move the shifter.. I'm about to head to the shop because my keys are still in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 this is suck.Yeah it's totalled One reason the throttle stuck after is maybe you broke the engine mounts and the throttle cable was getting tight at the angle the engine slide. Hope you are ok. yeah my nice JDM headlights smashed.. but it's ok.. lol.. I just got a new rear cat for the car sitting in my living room... amazing my radiator did not leak giving the damage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwheeldad Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Crap. Not having collision is going to really complicate things for you. Unless the other driver is found to be at fault there is not going to be any payment for repairs or a total loss situation. With the age and mileage of the car it is certain to be written off. The airbag matrix that has to be run on the car alone would probably write it off. They are horribly expensive and require not just the modules be replaced, but also the sensors, computer, and often the seat belt tensioners (if so equipped). I am really sorry to see this happen to you, but most importantly the car did what it was designed to do. But I am afraid to tell you that unless you have access to cheap replacement parts and facilities to do all the body work this is going to be a very cost prohibitive repair. I used to do estimates at a collision center and I can tell you there is almost certainly more damage that will be found once you get the hood and bumper off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efseiler Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Some people think it's just TV and medieval myths...but Kitt was deadly...and Karr was deadlier. Something to shiver about... --Damien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Headed down now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 few final pictures Thank you Subaru for building a great car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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