Wrecked!
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Really sorry to see that, Tom. And like the others, relieved to hear that your wife is okay. Keep an eye on her over the day though. She may feel it more than she realizes right now.
That looks like a total loss to me.
That looks like a total loss to me.
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For once I agree with everything you said. Glad she's ok, Tom. (as we'd say in the Army..."That'll buff right out")
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The important thing is that she's OK - imagine what would have happened if she was in a Honda? 
(Not so much the car damage, because the Honda is so much lighter, it would decelerate much faster and not cause as much body/frame damage as you'd think, but in terms of deceleration of her body, versus the seat belt, etc.)
(Not so much the car damage, because the Honda is so much lighter, it would decelerate much faster and not cause as much body/frame damage as you'd think, but in terms of deceleration of her body, versus the seat belt, etc.)
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It was towed to a body shop today, I'm hoping to have an estimate by tomorrow.
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I'm glad she's ok as well! However the one thing that has caught my eye (engineer, sorry) is how well the truck held together. From the pics i looked it you're facing essentially cosmetic damage aside from the steering linkage/ wheel damage. The engine bay sub frame (grey tube frame members behind fender) did its job and looks like it didn't deform, and the truck just got skinned. Did the airbags deploy?
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You make a great point . . . but I also drive a Suzuki Intruder!
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Looking at the damage, I'd say she glanced it so it would be minimal...depending on the length. DOT's have standards for accidents based on speed in the zone. IOW, they would have had several water-filled barrels if there was a chance of a head on, or crumple zones in the guard rails if it was permanent.
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I hit a concrete barrier at 50 mph and walk away fine in a civic. Also flipped a Prelude and shoved the engine block through the fire wall and only had bruises from the seat belt. Also hit a 15" diameter tree at 50mph in an Accord and walked away... many years ago...
It is weird to get out of a front end collision regain your thoughts, and notice the force you hit with actually knocked your truck lid open. On most of those cars you could actually see ripples in the rear quarter panels.
I would say the puddle jumpers are safe; however this truck will be fixable, a puddle jumper would be totaled, but safe.
Important thing is that crazy's wife is safe and sound. The truck will be fixed.
It is weird to get out of a front end collision regain your thoughts, and notice the force you hit with actually knocked your truck lid open. On most of those cars you could actually see ripples in the rear quarter panels.
I would say the puddle jumpers are safe; however this truck will be fixable, a puddle jumper would be totaled, but safe.
Important thing is that crazy's wife is safe and sound. The truck will be fixed.
WTF...Are you a stunt driver?? Man you're lucky. Seriously though, trucks can be fixed or replaced. Not people though
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Seriously, I'd rather hit something with my 250 than my Fusion or any of my Stangs.
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I'm glad she's ok as well! However the one thing that has caught my eye (engineer, sorry) is how well the truck held together. From the pics i looked it you're facing essentially cosmetic damage aside from the steering linkage/ wheel damage. The engine bay sub frame (grey tube frame members behind fender) did its job and looks like it didn't deform, and the truck just got skinned. Did the airbags deploy?
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Then you can get a 2011 and end the other thread we all love so much.
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Virtually none.
I was mistaken when I said concrete retaining wall. It's solid rock where they cut through the hill for the road, will post a pic if I get the chance.