Had a small accident on boxing day night, and the '2 is dead (well i say dead but the heart is still beating, but the body is battered into lots of pieces).
Anyway, 1 ambulance, 2 fire engines, 1 police car and a trip to A&E later and im fine, not even a scratch, only minor whiplash.
I cant remember much about the crash, i just lost the back end on a corner, only doing the speed limit (60), i can remember the airbags going off and ending up in a ditch, but thats about it for the crash itself. I dont even think i spun! i hit bushes on the right hand side of the road and then bounced off them into a ditch on the left hand side of the road. Its a good job it was late and nothing was coming the other way.
I was sat in the ambulance on the way to A&E and was totally gutted.
Heres a couple of pics anyway.
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I waiting for the insurance to give me a ring about whats happening, the engineer is supposed to be going to see the car tomorrow. I cant wait to get another '2, i miss it so much and its only been a week! s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
<Stock reply> That'll T-Cut right out! </Stock reply>
Ouch - that looks nasty, so I'm glad to hear you're OK (you know what everyone says - metal can be replaced, etc)..
Interestingly enough - in those pictures at least - the chassis damage doesn't seem too bad, rather mostly panel damage at the rear and maybe a little frame damage at the front.. It's probably salvageable..
It didnt feel like it was too hard an impact but I will have to wait and see.
To be honest though I would rather have a new car, rather than having that one repaired.
s:shock: :shock: s:shock: Nooooo - I loved that car! s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Good to know that you're OK and nothing/no-one else was involved though. Thats the important stuff. Let's hope you get fettled and back where you belong soon, either in this one or a new 'un.
Glad to hear you're safe and in one piece.
Those aren't the standard wheels are they? What tyres did you have on?
Quote from: "Sergeant Phil Esterhaus"Hey, let's be careful out there.
oh dear mate, fraid to say its easily done in a 2 at this time of year, trust me i know from bitter experience s:( :( s:( Still providing there isn't too much hidden damage she looks repairable
[another stock answer] at least your ok though Andy, car can be fixed[/stock answer]
andy... i'm glad you're ok mate.. hope you dont have too many cuts and brusies.
RIP red mr2..
Hope you get it all sorted as soon as, looks to me as if it will be written off mind looking aat the other crashes I've seen in the past.
The tyres were toyo's, fronts at 30 rears at 34, they had only done about 1000 miles, i had only had the wheels for about 1 month!
The road was really greasy and the gritters had just been out, so that might have had someting to do with it. Other than that though just a cr@p driver s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
the front crash bar looks completely bent in as it was on pauls and they wrote that off, at least your ok though.
Oh yeah forgot to mention, the front suspension was broken too so it will probably be a write off. (the front drivers side wheel was pointing in totally the wrong direction compared to the steering wheel) you can sort of see that in the dark picture.
As we say in France...Merde.... s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Glad you are OK, looking at the bits of car every where it could have been worst s:? :? s:?
Glad you are okay matey, sorry to see your 2 so mashed up.
Need to look at the positives now, if they write it off, it might be fun shopping around for the new one.
Hope it all works out okay. s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "loadswine"Need to look at the positives now, if they write it off, it might be fun shopping around for the new one.
Thats the thing though, it takes me ages to find the right car, I was looking for 3 months before I got that one! I just hope it doesnt take that long to find a new one s:( :( s:(
ouch, glad ur ok.
did u manage a couple of 360's before it came to a stop?
fingers crossed that you get it resolved to your satisfaction.
that picture of the bonnet just blowing in the wind is a belter.
suggestion - get an older one (less £) and have it turboed or sc'ed?
E
Quote from: "enid_b"suggestion - get an older one (less £) and have it turboed or sc'ed?
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Was thinking that, but i will have 0 no claims bonus, and an accident on my record so a turbo, will be out of the question for a while (well on the '2 anyway, my other, temporary, car already has a turbo and its not a diesel!)
did your strut braces/wheels survive...
(vulture swoops)
your other car is a turbo.. prey tell?
Quote from: "northernalex"did your strut braces/wheels survive...
(vulture swoops)
your other car is a turbo.. prey tell?
The wheels didnt, and neither did the front brace, the rear did but i didnt have chance to get it off, or the lovely wheel nuts.
my other car is nothing special
only a Saab 9-5 2.0 turbo
relievded you're ok mate. strange how what feels like a small accident is actually worse, show she did her job well protecting you!
I liked those wheels dammit, good luck with getting everything ironed out & replaced.
This new salt with molasses really makes the road slithery - not good.
shame... you will get a chance to go look at the car with the insuance adjuster if you want, then rip off all the bits you can .. and flog them. Take off your nuts too if you want.
OK, not being a vulture myself (this time), but i was wondering. s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Should this 2 be written off, is there any way to track it and obtain parts for members in need? I'm sure there are people on here who would make good use of the engine, gearbox, and any other bits that aren't mangled.
Just a thought is all.
thats a shame,
we should have a R.I.P. forum page where all the dead MR2's go to rest.
glad to hear your ok, will keep my eye open for any decent 2's about
Sorry about the car Andy but at least you're OK. Hope you get another one soon.
I know where the car is at the moment and will try to find out where it is going after the insurnace company are finished doing what they have to do to it, as there are a couple of bits that i would like to keep for myself. I willl keep you posted with how things turn out though. I hope it doesnt take too long thaough becuse i am itching to get back in the saddle! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "andy b"I know where the car is at the moment and will try to find out where it is going after the insurnace company are finished doing what they have to do to it, as there are a couple of bits that i would like to keep for myself. I willl keep you posted with how things turn out though. I hope it doesnt take too long thaough becuse i am itching to get back in the saddle! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
If they write it off then get as many bits from it as you humanly can.. radio, spare wheel, bincile, stuff you can get out easily.. when i had a claim a few years ago they actually asked me to come and remove all my personal belongings, so take whatever you can (within legality of course - take the whole car away in bits and then re assemble it? s:) :) s:) )
Quote from: "northernalex"Quote from: "andy b"I know where the car is at the moment and will try to find out where it is going after the insurnace company are finished doing what they have to do to it, as there are a couple of bits that i would like to keep for myself. I willl keep you posted with how things turn out though. I hope it doesnt take too long thaough becuse i am itching to get back in the saddle! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
If they write it off then get as many bits from it as you humanly can.. radio, spare wheel, bincile, stuff you can get out easily.. when i had a claim a few years ago they actually asked me to come and remove all my personal belongings, so take whatever you can (within legality of course - take the whole car away in bits and then re assemble it? s:) :) s:) )
I know where the spare wheel is, thats in a field where i crashed it, it must have flew out! I have got the passenger side rear number plate surround as a momento!
That's unlucky! - Nice pictures though, glad you're OK.
My '2 got the dreaded pre-cat failure on boxing day and has been off the road since too. Hopefully the engine is going to be OK s:cry: :cry: s:cry: .
Hope you get yours sorted/replaced soon.
Graeme
Quote from: "Graeme"That's unlucky! - Nice pictures though, glad you're OK.
My '2 got the dreaded pre-cat failure on boxing day and has been off the road since too. Hopefully the engine is going to be OK s:cry: :cry: s:cry: .
Hope you get yours sorted/replaced soon.
Graeme
Sorry to hear about yours,
If mine gets written off you might be able to get the engine from that if yours is no good. The engine in mine was in great condition. Hope you get it sorted though.
Whilst it's gutting to see an MR2 in a state like that, and I'm really sorry for you Andy, it's really good to see how well the important bit of the car (that's where us meatbags sit s;) ;) s;) ) holds up in a crash.
Good luck getting a replacement sorted soon matey! s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Ekona"Whilst it's gutting to see an MR2 in a state like that, and I'm really sorry for you Andy, it's really good to see how well the important bit of the car (that's where us meatbags sit s;) ;) s;) ) holds up in a crash.
Good luck getting a replacement sorted soon matey! s:D :D s:D
Yeah, thats exactly why im getting another one! s:D :D s:D
Toyota have done an excellent job on the passenger saftey aspect of the car, which shows because im still in one piece, even though the cars in millions (literally!) of little bits.
If things had turned out differently and I had been hurt I probably would not go near one again!
wow that looks like some accident you had mate, good to know your ok
made me gulp when i saw the photos s:shock: :shock: s:shock: i think we have all been in your position or close to it but not ended up in a ditch and managed to get away with just soiled pants s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
looks to me like a write off s:( :( s:( which in a way may be a good thing and you can move on to a new car hopefully a new mr2 s:) :) s:)
see you were listening to the radio everything was cool s8) 8) s8) then snap, im just a passenger who wants to get off
Cars are replaceable,,,,,,,,People are not s:!: :!: s:!:
im glad to here your ok s:) :) s:)
i know you carnt remember much! but do you remember that money you owe me?! about a £1000 was it not?! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
hope you get your car up n running soon!
Glad to hear your ok that looks like a nasty accident.
Im gunna be looking to sell my 2 in about a month's time maybe sooner,if your interested give me a PM. I will then give you some more details if you want.
The engineer from the insurance company phoned me last night on my way home from work.
The car is a write off (suprise there then!) and they are giving me £9060, which is more than i paid for the car (but im not going to tell them that!). After i have paid the excess on the insurance i should be getting £8790.
So Im on the hunt for a car again! s:D :D s:D
I cant wait to get rid off the Saab, its like driving on a cloud! theres just no steering feel at all, its so lifeless s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Thats a decent deal without having to resort to negotiation Andy. Who are the Insurers?
I know how much TLC you put into your '2 - lets hope you can find a nice example to go for it again.
Ste
I am with Norwich Union. They have been excellent throughout this terrible ordeal, and have dealt with it extremely fast considering the time of year.
It has only taken 1 week to get sorted, I just have to send some things off before I can get the cheque.
I hope I can find a car as good as that one, I am considering getting a pre-facelift model (red again of course!) so that I save some money for some small modifications (but mainly because of the expected massive hike in my insurance premium later on in the year!) I might go for a super lightweight model, ie. bog standard, no AC, no leather, etc. Im not sure yet though. I will have to wait and see what turns up.
I'd be tempted to negotiate that figure upwards, as that's what they expect you to do anyway, so you've got nothing to lose by trying! s;) ;) s;)
They offered £8790 (before excess comes off) at first and I said that it would cost me more than that for a similar one to what I had, so he offered me more and I accepted it. The offer of £9060 is more than what I paid for the car so I am quite happy (I would rather have not crashed it like!). I Just hope I can find another one that I want now.
Quote from: "andy b"They offered £8790 (before excess comes off) at first and I said that it would cost me more than that for a similar one to what I had, so he offered me more and I accepted it. The offer of £9060 is more than what I paid for the car so I am quite happy (I would rather have not crashed it like!). I Just hope I can find another one that I want now.
Good luck, be warey of the insurance hike though!
Quote from: "northernalex"Quote from: "andy b"They offered £8790 (before excess comes off) at first and I said that it would cost me more than that for a similar one to what I had, so he offered me more and I accepted it. The offer of £9060 is more than what I paid for the car so I am quite happy (I would rather have not crashed it like!). I Just hope I can find another one that I want now.
Good luck, be warey of the insurance hike though!
We must all be wary of the insurance hike..... s:( :( s:(
I recon my insurance will go up about £500 at least! s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Im back down to 0 NCB now too s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
bummer s:( :( s:( andy was your no claims not protected
I only had 2 years anyway, so no unfortunatley. s:( :( s:(
doh!
next time tick the box for the fixed NCB
you generaly cant get fixed/protected NCB unless you have 4+ years. I've lost 2 x 2 years no claims bonus due to vandalism and theft, its not nice. Especially when you're nowhere near the car when it happens.
Glad you walked away from that one matey in one piece s:shock: :shock: s:shock: There will always be another one somewhere that will be waiting for you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "heathstimpson"There will always be another one somewhere that will be waiting for you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I hope you are talking about cars there and not crashes s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "andy b"Quote from: "heathstimpson"There will always be another one somewhere that will be waiting for you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I hope you are talking about cars there and not crashes s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Just noticed that s:shock: :shock: s:shock: Yes was talking about another nice 2 to buy s:? :? s:?
All sorted now, the money is in the bank. s:D :D s:D
I cant believe how fast it has been, it only took two weeks after the crash and its sorted. All i have to do now is find the right car for me. s8) 8) s8)
ahem *cough*
lol
Quote from: "andy b"All sorted now, the money is in the bank. s:D :D s:D
Thats a good plug for Norwich Union - very speedy to get you sorted and a realistic deal.
Time to start shopping before the spring prices hit town s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "enid_b"ahem *cough*
lol
I am sure i read somwhere that you were thinking about keeping it!? lol
lol i am hoping to keep it for as long as i can,
but i am always open to suggestions.....
hope u find the right one. its defo a buyers market out there atm.
E
Quote from: "spit"Quote from: "andy b"All sorted now, the money is in the bank. s:D :D s:D
Thats a good plug for Norwich Union - very speedy to get you sorted and a realistic deal.
Time to start shopping before the spring prices hit town s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Churchill took around 8 weeks to settle my theft claim!!