GF ran into a blocked exit with the 05
12-19-2005, 07:53 PM
#1
GF ran into a blocked exit with the 05
I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Basically the GF was heading back to her dorm and she mistook a blocked entrance (wasnt a exit) for an exit on I95 near Natick,MA.. She tried her hardest to stop but she ended up hitting the barricaded entrance at 30mph. That was the result. My worry is would there be structural damage to the car? If you look at the picture it seem the metal barricade bashed into pillars (where the A-pillas are located?) Do you also think I have to replace the whole hood or could the mechanic just pop out the dent and fix it? We are not reporting this to the insurance agency thus I will be paying for it.
Last but not least, anyone know of a good place in MA. to get this fixed? I know sh*t happens but the biggest thing that was bugging me the whole night was the amount of glass on my leather seats and floor. Its going to be a b*tch to get it all out.......
Basically the GF was heading back to her dorm and she mistook a blocked entrance (wasnt a exit) for an exit on I95 near Natick,MA.. She tried her hardest to stop but she ended up hitting the barricaded entrance at 30mph. That was the result. My worry is would there be structural damage to the car? If you look at the picture it seem the metal barricade bashed into pillars (where the A-pillas are located?) Do you also think I have to replace the whole hood or could the mechanic just pop out the dent and fix it? We are not reporting this to the insurance agency thus I will be paying for it.
Last but not least, anyone know of a good place in MA. to get this fixed? I know sh*t happens but the biggest thing that was bugging me the whole night was the amount of glass on my leather seats and floor. Its going to be a b*tch to get it all out.......
12-19-2005, 08:15 PM
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Holly ****, that s ks. The hood looks repairable, the pillar looks more tricky. Get a shop VAC to get all the glass out. Your GF must of really been distracted "CELL PHONE" to run into a closed barrier.
Hope your GF will be picking up some of the tab because it will not be cheap if you get it fixed by a good shop. Actually the window is probably the cheapest, however the pillar will need to be straighten before a new one can be put in. Good luck...
Hope your GF will be picking up some of the tab because it will not be cheap if you get it fixed by a good shop. Actually the window is probably the cheapest, however the pillar will need to be straighten before a new one can be put in. Good luck...
12-19-2005, 08:24 PM
#6
Originally Posted by chernmax
Holly ****, that s ks. The hood looks repairable, the pillar looks more tricky. Get a shop VAC to get all the glass out. Your GF must of really been distracted "CELL PHONE" to run into a closed barrier.
Time for a new g/f.
12-19-2005, 08:51 PM
#8
lol.... i hope she doenst see this. 
yeah well, since she does have insurance, i was thinking i get the hood sanded, filled and repainted, the pillars fixed and then use my insurance for the free windshield repair.
thats what i have going so far. if the repairs cost > $2000 i rather go through the insurance agency.
i just dont want her points to go up.
yeah well, since she does have insurance, i was thinking i get the hood sanded, filled and repainted, the pillars fixed and then use my insurance for the free windshield repair.
thats what i have going so far. if the repairs cost > $2000 i rather go through the insurance agency.
i just dont want her points to go up.
12-20-2005, 05:15 AM
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I can assure you the repairs are going to far exceed $2000 if you want it to look right.
Also, unfortunately all that glass in your AC vents is going to suck. There is no way to get it out of there and you will ALWAYS have noise (and little pieces of glass) coming out of your vents. I know this because this happened to my wife's Murano. I ended up selling it and getting her into a Lexus GX 470.
I am sorry to tell you this, but you have a really big problem on your hands getting your max done right...regardelss of the cost you are willing to accept.
Also, unfortunately all that glass in your AC vents is going to suck. There is no way to get it out of there and you will ALWAYS have noise (and little pieces of glass) coming out of your vents. I know this because this happened to my wife's Murano. I ended up selling it and getting her into a Lexus GX 470.
I am sorry to tell you this, but you have a really big problem on your hands getting your max done right...regardelss of the cost you are willing to accept.
12-20-2005, 05:25 AM
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I've had bad experiences with body shops, but I've found one that is more **** than anywhere else. Lenny's AutoBody in Middleboro, it's far from you I know, but you'll be more satisfied than going elsewhere. He only does insurance work though.
At least noone got hurt, except your g/f's feelings when you dumped her.
At least noone got hurt, except your g/f's feelings when you dumped her.
12-20-2005, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by nismos14
Good thing you're not going through the insurance, some companies will not allow you to repair the pillars/roof components and will total out the car. GL on getting it fixed right.
12-20-2005, 05:54 AM
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A little glass cleaner and some rubbing compound should do the trick. It would be easier to dump your girlfriend and walk away from the whole situation. If she could do this sober, god forbid if she ever gets behind the wheel after having a few, or ??? 
All kidding aside, glad she and her friend are OK, whatever came through the window on the passengers side, if I where sitting there, you would have been cleaning up more than just glass!!!
All kidding aside, glad she and her friend are OK, whatever came through the window on the passengers side, if I where sitting there, you would have been cleaning up more than just glass!!!
12-20-2005, 06:11 AM
#15
Originally Posted by nismos14
Good thing you're not going through the insurance, some companies will not allow you to repair the pillars/roof components and will total out the car. GL on getting it fixed right.
Hopefully he can sort it out... I don't know if there's anything he can do now because he's waited a couple of days and he didn't report it or call the cops (from what I can see).
12-20-2005, 06:39 AM
#16
it happened last night. the cop was the guy who told my girl not to report it. lol its weird too because he basically said " its not my right to tell you what to do but u should have a mechanic look at it. If you take it to a insurance agency they will most likely jack up your points and say its totalled."
*just wondering... how many step points is this kind of accident? 3? *
this sucks a lot because the car only had 1500 miles on it.... i rather have my 03 take that kind of beating and keep the 05, but then again, i love my 03 and my girl. Cant dump either...
*just wondering... how many step points is this kind of accident? 3? *
this sucks a lot because the car only had 1500 miles on it.... i rather have my 03 take that kind of beating and keep the 05, but then again, i love my 03 and my girl. Cant dump either...
12-20-2005, 06:48 AM
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Again...if it is totaled its totaled. Points or no points you dont wanna half A** fixing a new car and be driving around in a vehicle that is not safe. Another thing to think about is resale...if you don't fix it right you will take a beating when you sell it because any good "car guy" will be able to tell its been wrecked.
Good luck bud.
Good luck bud.
12-20-2005, 06:54 AM
#18
Right On The Money Vig
Originally Posted by viguera
Most insurance companies would look at the damage to the A-pillar and say the roof strength is compromised and total it rather than take a chance with a rollover later on. Hitting something at 30mph and having the bumper/absorber (or crumple zones) take the most of it is one thing... having the car stopped by jamming the A-pillars into a barricade doing 30 is another thing altogether...
Hopefully he can sort it out... I don't know if there's anything he can do now because he's waited a couple of days and he didn't report it or call the cops (from what I can see).
Hopefully he can sort it out... I don't know if there's anything he can do now because he's waited a couple of days and he didn't report it or call the cops (from what I can see).
Right on the money, I saw an 2004 Impala with damage to front drivers pillar at the local autowreckers. I asked them whats wrong with the car, they told me it was a write off cause of structural failure. I couldnt beleive it :O
Id be lookin at getting another car bro, sorry about your fate.
Kam
12-20-2005, 07:31 AM
#19
hey thanks for the feedback guys. i needed it because ive been stressing out at work about what to do. I guess the best thing to do is take it to the insurance co. and have them pass judgement on the max. I dont want to put anyone in jeopardy because the repair was half a$$ed.
12-20-2005, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by maximo-SE
hey thanks for the feedback guys. i needed it because ive been stressing out at work about what to do. I guess the best thing to do is take it to the insurance co. and have them pass judgement on the max. I dont want to put anyone in jeopardy because the repair was half a$$ed.
12-20-2005, 08:59 AM
#25
That sucks man about your car....but it's good to hear that your girl and her friend is ok. Hearing that they are all right is what matters. If you lived down this way i would try to help you out because i got shop. hope everything goes well with fixing car.
12-20-2005, 09:30 AM
#27
holy crap!.... my girl also banged up my 02 maxima to the point I thought was totaled, I was mad and all, but still with her man, no need to get rid of her lol. **** happens, we all have to learn one way or another, is too bad thats the result you ended up with.
get it fixed no matter what and have great sex after HAHAHAHA... she will appreciate you more if you keep your cool..
get it fixed no matter what and have great sex after HAHAHAHA... she will appreciate you more if you keep your cool..
12-20-2005, 09:47 AM
#28
Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
holy crap!.... my girl also banged up my 02 maxima to the point I thought was totaled, I was mad and all, but still with her man, no need to get rid of her lol. **** happens, we all have to learn one way or another, is too bad thats the result you ended up with.
get it fixed no matter what and have great sex after HAHAHAHA... she will appreciate you more if you keep your cool..
get it fixed no matter what and have great sex after HAHAHAHA... she will appreciate you more if you keep your cool..
12-22-2005, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonjm
This is the reason why you have Car Insurance.
So don't be scared. Use it.
So don't be scared. Use it.
12-22-2005, 05:29 PM
#36
Originally Posted by maximo-SE
I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Basically the GF was heading back to her dorm and she mistook a blocked entrance (wasnt a exit) for an exit on I95 near Natick,MA.. She tried her hardest to stop but she ended up hitting the barricaded entrance at 30mph. That was the result. My worry is would there be structural damage to the car? If you look at the picture it seem the metal barricade bashed into pillars (where the A-pillas are located?) Do you also think I have to replace the whole hood or could the mechanic just pop out the dent and fix it? We are not reporting this to the insurance agency thus I will be paying for it.
Last but not least, anyone know of a good place in MA. to get this fixed? I know sh*t happens but the biggest thing that was bugging me the whole night was the amount of glass on my leather seats and floor. Its going to be a b*tch to get it all out.......
Basically the GF was heading back to her dorm and she mistook a blocked entrance (wasnt a exit) for an exit on I95 near Natick,MA.. She tried her hardest to stop but she ended up hitting the barricaded entrance at 30mph. That was the result. My worry is would there be structural damage to the car? If you look at the picture it seem the metal barricade bashed into pillars (where the A-pillas are located?) Do you also think I have to replace the whole hood or could the mechanic just pop out the dent and fix it? We are not reporting this to the insurance agency thus I will be paying for it.
Last but not least, anyone know of a good place in MA. to get this fixed? I know sh*t happens but the biggest thing that was bugging me the whole night was the amount of glass on my leather seats and floor. Its going to be a b*tch to get it all out.......
12-22-2005, 07:30 PM
#37
HOLY CRAP!! Wow.. I am glad that everyone inside is ok.. Thats almost a nightmare.. I hope you get everything fixed bro.. Good Luck.. If you were in the Dallas TX area i could help you out.. Take Care, andhopefully it wont hurt your pocket book too much..
12-23-2005, 06:55 AM
#39
Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
What exactly was the object that struck the windshield?
I mean...whatever it was, wasnt it sitting on the ground and bashed the front bumper and grille too?
I mean...whatever it was, wasnt it sitting on the ground and bashed the front bumper and grille too?
12-23-2005, 07:14 AM
#40
hey guys, here is a update. The car isnt totalled. Pillars were not compromised. Cost will not be more than 2500. I guess thats a good thing since all I cared about was the people in the car. I was so psyched about getting a 2006 325XI too...... 
oh well. I still love my maximas. thanks for all the support, advice and kind words.
oh well. I still love my maximas. thanks for all the support, advice and kind words.