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Old 09-18-2013, 01:56 PM
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Goodbye to a, albiet mechanical, friend

Last weekend I was driving home. I was just sitting in the left hand turn lane at a red light and the next thing I can remember someone was asking me if I was Ok. Evidently someone driving a Toyota Tacoma, wandered out of their lane and rear-ended me in my AB r56. UGH!!! I think I walked away from the car (can't remember), but I think this is the end for the car. Have a look!
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Old 09-18-2013, 03:29 PM
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OMG! glad that you are ok.
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 03:38 PM
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Ya glad you are OK and sorry for your loss
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 04:53 PM
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Wow, I am sorry for your loss, but am so happy that you are OK.
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 06:55 PM
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Glad you're O.K., chav but it looks like that MINI is toast. Now what?
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 06:57 PM
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Yep, that's a bad one. You are soo lucky to walk away.. that mini gave up it's life to save yours..
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 06:58 PM
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Yikes, they must have been going pretty fast to do that much damage...
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 08:38 PM
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Yikes, they must have been going pretty fast to do that much damage...
I was thinking the same thing. That looks like a really brutal hit. Thank goodness you're all right and there was no one in the back seat.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 03:30 AM
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How's your body feeling? I remember having a 250 lbs guy ram me from behind during a rugby game(cheap shot) and it felt like a train hit me and I blacked out. I'm happy you walked away from that! That's just scary!
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 05:58 AM
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Glad your OK.

Can you take a better pic of the back seat intrusion?

I normally keep my daughter in the front but sometimes do in the back.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 06:44 AM
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Wow. That's a heavy hit. Based upon your description, you were concussed. Did you go to the hospital? Having coached collegiate soccer for many years, I know there can be lasting effects of concussions which don't make themselves apparent right away. Be sure to check yourself out.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:36 PM
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Yea, I am feeling pretty rough around the edges. I do physical therapy for a living so I understand a lot of what is going on, and this is the second major concussion in my life. I thought I would just shake it off but wow more than about two hours sitting without support and my head feels like it weighs a ton! Thanks for all the concern! The insurance adjuster called today from the other driver company and gave me a low ball offer to total the car. I gave him and earful. I love that car, I'll tell him to just fix it then. I found a JCW Clubman not too far away that I'd like(if I can get the insurance to cooperate fast enough!). How many miles are these engines reliable for? I have tried to search and not found much on the topic. BTW, I don't know how fast they were going I haven't seen the report yet. Thanks again for all the concern!
 
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