Sweet82 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I got backed into by a newer VW Bug. The Bug was only 2ft away and then put it into reverse so he didn't get much of a run at it. Consequently the damage is about as little as you could hope for... ...if you could really hope for these things... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=9080&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 No paint broken, just a dented door and a popped of plastic panel. Now the door doesn't close right. The side nerf bars seem to have held up without a scratch. Just whinning... Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester--dented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thats too bad!Good thing it stayed to only 1 door hopefully.Looks like you may need a new door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruChild Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I got backed into by a newer VW Bug. The Bug was only 2ft away and then put it into reverse so he didn't get much of a run at it. Consequently the damage is about as little as you could hope for... ...if you could really hope for these things... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=9080&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 No paint broken, just a dented door and a popped of plastic panel. Now the door doesn't close right. The side nerf bars seem to have held up without a scratch. Just whinning... Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester--dented Glad the Forester is ok (well, relatively speaking). Now go wipe that bug off your windshield Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Yeah, on VW's reverse and 1st are right next to each other and people occasionally interchange them Glad he didn't get to much of a running start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Preliminary estimate was around $1,700. Ouch! They should be replacing a bunch-a-stuff for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrian Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Feel free to whine. I'm going to whine, too: $1700?! You could get 90% of the way with a $100 used door, plus $200 for labor and whatnot. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Preliminary estimate was around $1,700. Hmmm. I've never paid that much for a car period.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Preliminary estimate was around $1' date='700.[/quote']Hmmm. I've never paid that much for a car period.... that's how much i paid for 94 leg how'd the bug hold up,i'm sure it'll cost more for the bug to get fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 how'd the bug hold up,i'm sure it'll cost more for the bug to get fixed Who wants to bet the bug is a total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 The Bug backed into the Forester Door. The Bug hit the Forester with one of the strongest parts--the bumper. The Forester got hit in one of the weakest places--a door. There was little to no damage on the Bug bumper. Were talking less than 5 mph. I finally saw the actual estimate last night. The bill was actually $1,800. A door shell was $495! Then there was paint and labor. The "Forester" words on the side were $40 or roughly $5 a letter. Gurrr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hklaine Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I finally saw the actual estimate last night. The bill was actually $1,800. A door shell was $495! Then there was paint and labor. The "Forester" words on the side were $40 or roughly $5 a letter. Gurrr.... Can you get the $1800 from the bug's insurance and pick up the door at a yard? I realize the car's an '01, so maybe you want to go the "get it fixed right" route, but just curious. I've never owned a car worth fixing at that price. Friend of mine got a check for $500+ when someone rubbed the paint off his old jeep Cherokee's bumper while parallel parking. Needless to say the paint is still missing and he's $500 richer. -Heikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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