August 11, 200916 yr I've already mentioned on the XT boards. but I figured I'd put it up here too. Last friday a woman made a left turn from the right lane in front of me. Car was towed, and is now at a body shop for an estimate for repairs. I'm not looking forward to the result pictures: passenger side wheel is pushed back noticeably, control arm looks mostly straight, couldn't see the leading rod. CV joint BROKE! like axle flopping around. would explain why it would roll a bit in park, but I could still drive it forward 10 ft or so out of the road.
August 11, 200916 yr woah! worse than i expected. the suspension stuff would all be simple - i've replaced a few of those. just swap out whatever is bent - control arm, rods, struts, hubs. that's rather easy. that freaking fender though, woo, that thing got plowed. not a horrific fix but not a party either.
August 11, 200916 yr there's one in my local parts yard that you could get parts off of......Not sure about the fender, but i am pretty sure the hood, lights, bumper, suspension is good. It might be a FWD model. they are pretty cheap. they give you a choice to pull it yourself or have them.
August 11, 200916 yr What was the excuse she gave you for hitting you? Edited August 11, 200916 yr by Durania
August 11, 200916 yr i feel your pain...or should i say your XT6's Pain. i know you posted on xt forum. trying to keep it cool over their with my posting. hope you can get it fixed...if not atleast part it out hopefully Fix.
August 11, 200916 yr Author What was the excuse she gave you for hitting her? she never even tried for an excuse. her account of what happened on the police report was completely wrong. thank goodness there were some pedestrians on the sidewalk to back up my story. Although, she had her mother at the car. Talk about a stereotypical truth
August 12, 200916 yr Geez! That was worse then I expectied. I'm glad you have by-standers to back you, Hope all works out, are you thinking about going to a boneyard for parts or what? btw, hows the X-member? Did it shift with the Control arm? Best'O luck, -Tom
August 14, 200916 yr Author still haven't gotten a good look at it. hopefully I'll get more info tomorrow.... BUT, I have hatched an evil plan that involves resurrecting the '6 with 100% more badass, and buying an '84 Audi coupe GT.
August 14, 200916 yr sue her for compensatatory damages and punitive damages for lying to the police. :mad::mad: Conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. Stuff like this is why I want onboard video in my car. Front, rear, left, right, and interior.
August 14, 200916 yr Author she admitted that I had the right of way in the statement, so she wasn't trying to get out of anything. she was just so clueless, she still didn't know where I came from. really no argument about who was at fault. and I'm sure the collision shop quote will be $2-3k. so I'm pretty sure they'll total it out. really the only thing left to argue is the value of the car so they can cut me a check.
August 14, 200916 yr she admitted that I had the right of way in the statement, so she wasn't trying to get out of anything. she was just so clueless, she still didn't know where I came from. really no argument about who was at fault. and I'm sure the collision shop quote will be $2-3k. so I'm pretty sure they'll total it out. really the only thing left to argue is the value of the car so they can cut me a check. #1 I am so sorry, that is a neat car and it isn't it's fault it got pranged up #2 I'm a motorcylcist my blood is absolutely boiling over her lack of attention, good people get hurt and killed by idiots like that but shooting her on the spot is still considered illegal #3 glad it wasn't something that hurt you or your passengers
August 16, 200916 yr Hey Chux, found something you might be interested in if you decide to repair the car - the body is straight - or close enough
September 3, 200916 yr Author Got a letter from the insurance company yesterday. Because the woman who was driving wasn't the owner or policy holder, and they haven't contacted the insurance company, they're assuming that she didn't have permission to drive the car, and as a result are "respectfully denying payment" on the claim. that all took long enough that I need to act very soon to sue her. So I need to raise some money.....so I'm offering a discount on EJ swap harnesses: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103170
September 3, 200916 yr Got a letter from the insurance company yesterday. Because the woman who was driving wasn't the owner or policy holder, and they haven't contacted the insurance company, they're assuming that she didn't have permission to drive the car, and as a result are "respectfully denying payment" on the claim. that all took long enough that I need to act very soon to sue her. So I need to raise some money.....so I'm offering a discount on EJ swap harnesses: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103170 Ouch! Sorry to read of your troubles. Poor XT6! :-\
September 3, 200916 yr Got a letter from the insurance company yesterday. Because the woman who was driving wasn't the owner or policy holder, and they haven't contacted the insurance company, they're assuming that she didn't have permission to drive the car, and as a result are "respectfully denying payment" on the claim. Wouldn't your insurance company treat her as a "uninsured motorist" at that point?
September 4, 200916 yr Darn insurance companies!! Glad you're okay man. Really sorry about your ride.
September 4, 200916 yr Hey Chux, found something you might be interested in if you decide to repair the car - the body is straight - or close enough how's the dash trim in that one??? and column covers big demand for those parts.
September 4, 200916 yr how's the dash trim in that one???and column covers big demand for those parts. covers are already gone, but everything else looked intact Chux, you mean, she stole the car? thats what they're saying? wtf is the point of having insurance... sorry man that's lame, and I hope you really stick it to them - the best part is, you probably would have been happy getting your car fixed, and any other bills paid - but by the time the lawyers get through fighting for their pay it'll add thousands and thousands of dollars I had a car accident go from 5K to 47K that way, if the damn company had been honorable in the first place instead of juking me around they would have saved 42K get em Chux!
September 4, 200916 yr *******!!!! Dude, that sucks. Hardcore. Have any EA81 parts hanging around? I'd be willing to buy some, can't afford to donate, but I'd love to buy something from ya... Twitch *Continues to circle the dying XT6*
September 5, 200916 yr I am not sure about your state laws with insurance, but here in Texas, as long as someone is not specifically excluded (ie listed as non driver on policy) then the insurance covers the car, and HAS to pay. Pursue the insurance company, their just trying to juke you
September 5, 200916 yr Author yea, the insurance company isn't in the clear, I'm making phone calls like mad lately......ugh... anyway, talked to the MN Insurance Commissioner, and they're going to put pressure on the company, but I might have to talk to the WA state one as the agent is based out there. I have called the company stating that if the car wasn't reported stolen, even though it received substantial damage, obviously she had permission. they talked me in circles for awhile, until I gave up. I have decided to get the ball rolling on the lawsuit, though, even though it might not end that way. Maybe if she gets served, she'll realize I'm getting paid, and I don't care who's pocket it comes out of, she'll do the right thing and contact the insurance company.
September 5, 200916 yr damn chux stick it to the man get whats yours there is no excuse for stupid drivers. Rob.
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