MS3 accident

[serialtoon]

Well i smashed up the front pretty bad. The 2 front beams that hold the bumper are almost torn off the frame. the bumper and all the front end is smashed up, the doors are fine but what i want to know is what will the insurance adjuster say. What do you think might happen? I'm just trying to figure out what "might" happen from past experiences by you guys.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/th_IMAG0003.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/?action=view&current=IMAG0003.jpg)

[GoFast]

first..glad you are ok. second..any pics? It is possible that it could be totaled but without pics, it's hard to say one way or the other.

[Circle9]

Pics and what happened please.

[serialtoon]

Pics and what happened please.
How about just pics, i dont wanna say what happen until its settled with the insurance co.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/th_IMAG0003.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/?action=view&current=IMAG0003.jpg)

[Circle9]

I say its totaled, looks like there is some serious frame damage.

[Kain]

Whatever you did, don't do that.

[GoFast]

hmmm it could be totaled.

[robin2660]

How about just pics, i dont wanna say what happen until its settled with the insurance co.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/th_IMAG0003.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/?action=view&current=IMAG0003.jpg)

The damage shows you rear-ended someone which makes it your fault, sadly. Good luck.

[GoFast]

or it could show that he was driving and some one pulled out in front of them.

[Circle9]

OR, someone could have thrown their car in reverse and hit him in the front. But probably not.

I agree with Gofast's opinion, the front frame is bent to one side.

[serialtoon]

The damage shows you rear-ended someone which makes it your fault, sadly. Good luck.

Dont you know it all? I didnt hit anyone...just a wall :-D

[Element]

How fast were you going?

[GoFast]

i am guessing that is something he wont want to divulge until everything is wrapped up with insurance.


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How about just pics, i dont wanna say what happen until its settled with the insurance co.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/th_IMAG0003.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/serialtoon/?action=view&current=IMAG0003.jpg)

[Kain]

I didnt hit anyone...just a wall :-D

Advice: next time you see a wall charging at you, swerve around it.

[serialtoon]

Advice: next time you see a wall charging at you, swerve around it.
I thought i would be able to win.....guess not (rofl2)

[Circle9]

Advice: next time you see a wall charging at you, swerve around it.

+1 but its also a good idea to lightly tap the brakes before swerving to avoid walls.

[mazdaspeedster3]

I hit a curb with the passenger side front about a month ago. I was amazed at the cost and the frustration of still finding things damaged that the body shop didnt find or fix making it even more costly. I had the whole front passenger side replaced including drive shaft but minus strut tower, front bumper, radiator, rocker, fender, fender guts, washer fluid reservoir, ect... The total came to $7500. I only owe double that and really thought it minimal damage. I never would have thought it would have had that price tag. Funny how we share parts with Ford, the standard 3 and Volvo with this car. Any how... I would almost say if you get up over 10k they will total it, I dont know. My frame was not bent though, I think that will be your deciding factor.

[Circle9]

Just the cosmetics on the front of the car, headlight assemblies, bumper and bumper grills, left fender, and paint are going to add up like crazy.

[Sphincter]

Dude, did you hit Chuck Norris or something?

[serialtoon]

Dude, did you hit Chuck Norris or something?

Best response.....EVER!!!!!!

[squidmotion]

i hope you don't mind, but i sent this image to a buddy that is an adjuster... the driver's side area is well into the 'crumple zone' portion of the car, it appears, and that should be enough to total it out...

at least that was his off the cuff opinion...

i don't think i would want it back, if they decided to fix it, that's for sure!



sorry about your car, bro. are you going to replace it with another?

[lynnriderm6]

ouch

[sp33dy6]

my cuzin got into a similiar accedent but his was a little worst and they repaird it.... and most likely 90% they will repair urz... good news is when they do repair it they do a prety good job and secoundly u can bust mazda's balls for aslong as u live since they were responsible for ur repairs ahhahah.. BRING IT TO A MAZDA DEALER FOR REPAIRS!!!! and make buddy buddy with service manager ahhah

[sp33dy6]

my cuzin did that and now lets just say he has warrenty and then sum
ahahhaha

[Mistersix]

wow that sucks!!!!!! sorry bout your car. but IMHO, that thing is totaled.

did your airbags deploy?

[BlueWagon]

Sorry about your car dude. Walls/trees always win.

[Moody]

man... a wall?? you never saw it coming did you? lol

Did the mods delete your fs thread earlier? I pm'd about a part and never got a reply.

[serialtoon]

my cuzin got into a similiar accedent but his was a little worst and they repaird it.... and most likely 90% they will repair urz... good news is when they do repair it they do a prety good job and secoundly u can bust mazda's balls for aslong as u live since they were responsible for ur repairs ahhahah.. BRING IT TO A MAZDA DEALER FOR REPAIRS!!!! and make buddy buddy with service manager ahhah
I dont think you saw the picture correctly. I inspected it myself and the left side of the car is pushed back...how can i tell? The tire is rubbing with the fender and the top left motor mount is pushed UP...the engine isnt even sitting correctly..


my cuzin did that and now lets just say he has warrenty and then sum
ahahhaha
^^^^^^^^

wow that sucks!!!!!! sorry bout your car. but IMHO, that thing is totaled.

did your airbags deploy?
Air bag DID deploy.


man... a wall?? you never saw it coming did you? lol

Did the mods delete your fs thread earlier? I pm'd about a part and never got a reply.
Yea they closed it cause of lack of pictures....weak.

[Jasnall]

Well It may not be totalled, I hit a mountain and $21k later I'm still driving
the car, no issues.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/jasnall/MyCar122.jpg
My Bags Did not deploy, but I think since yours did it may be heading towards totalled. I can tell you those Frame rails in the front that are all crumpled are supposed to do that, the just replaced mine and the laser frame aligner showed no frame damage.
It all will depend what the body shop finds, you could have some messed up suspension and maybe your frameis bent.

My original estimate was 8k, when they were done final bill to the insurance was 21,000. Part and this car are expensive, and mazda takes for fuking ever to ship them out, they shipped parts for a regular 3 about 5 times.

My car was in the shop for 2 months, and my INS didn't cover rental cars (smash)

Best of luck, If you have any more ???'s PM me.
Here's what it looks like now
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/jasnall/jaysphotoshopv7.jpg

[Hank3]

Looks much better now, Jasnall.

[serialtoon]

Well It may not be totalled, I hit a mountain and $21k later I'm still driving
the car, no issues.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/jasnall/MyCar122.jpg
My Bags Did not deploy, but I think since yours did it may be heading towards totalled. I can tell you those Frame rails in the front that are all crumpled are supposed to do that, the just replaced mine and the laser frame aligner showed no frame damage.
It all will depend what the body shop finds, you could have some messed up suspension and maybe your frameis bent.

My original estimate was 8k, when they were done final bill to the insurance was 21,000. Part and this car are expensive, and mazda takes for fuking ever to ship them out, they shipped parts for a regular 3 about 5 times.

My car was in the shop for 2 months, and my INS didn't cover rental cars (smash)

Best of luck, If you have any more ???'s PM me.
Here's what it looks like now
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/jasnall/jaysphotoshopv7.jpg
Well that part you say is supposed to crumble, doesnt stop there. It goes as far back as the motor mount on the left side. The wheel on the left side is also rubbing against the the wheel well. When i start the car it sounds like SHIT!

Edit : Also the insurance isnt towing it a body shop...its going straight to the junkyard and they will inspect it there. They are picking it up later today.

[Sport6]

Well It may not be totalled, I hit a mountain and $21k later I'm still driving
the car, no issues.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/jasnall/MyCar122.jpg
My Bags Did not deploy, but I think since yours did it may be heading towards totalled. I can tell you those Frame rails in the front that are all crumpled are supposed to do that, the just replaced mine and the laser frame aligner showed no frame damage.
It all will depend what the body shop finds, you could have some messed up suspension and maybe your frameis bent.

My original estimate was 8k, when they were done final bill to the insurance was 21,000. Part and this car are expensive, and mazda takes for fuking ever to ship them out, they shipped parts for a regular 3 about 5 times.

My car was in the shop for 2 months, and my INS didn't cover rental cars (smash)

Best of luck, If you have any more ???'s PM me.
Here's what it looks like now
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/jasnall/jaysphotoshopv7.jpg

Did you jump it and land nose down?
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/05/That_Will_Buff_Out.jpg

[serialtoon]

Did you jump it and land nose down?
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/05/That_Will_Buff_Out.jpg

lol(hand)

[MikeHTally]

Looks like there was some sideways Delta-V.

[serialtoon]

Well....its been announced that my MS3 is....TOTALED! :-(

[Moody]

Sorry to hear that... This would be my reaction had it been mine... (bang)

Any idea what move is next?

[mazdaspeedster3]

that can be good and bad... If they just pay off your loan then you have to start all over again, losing down payment money and mods... What are you going to do?

[serialtoon]

that can be good and bad... If they just pay off your loan then you have to start all over again, losing down payment money and mods... What are you going to do?
Mods were sold. Down payment? Didnt have one. i had GAP insurance and its pretty much just sqaured out to nothing. :cool:

[BlackCherry06]

Good for you. That car, if fixed, would've likely never driven down the road straight again.

[Jasnall]

As strange as it may sound, Its good it was totalled. You'd hate to be driving aroudn in your car the was "fixed" up from be almost totalled. You gonna replace it?

[serialtoon]

Yea, im not upset about it. Im going to buy me a beater and save some serious money for something NOT FWD.

[HOBDisease]

Man wtf happened??? Why don't you want another FWD car?

[MikeHTally]

Man wtf happened??? Why don't you want another FWD car?
He wants a real car.

[HOBDisease]

Lol...a real car...

[Falango]

FWD = bad luck yo.

[I`m Batman]

... for something NOT FWD.

It's called understeer... watch your corner speed and keep off the gas (and hard breaking) when turning... LOL.

Sorry to hear about your accident dood!

[Falango]

FWD is the number one cause of accidents...........amirite??

[I`m Batman]

FWD is the number one cause of accidents...........amirite??

I think it's a P.E.B.S.A.C. issue not a FWD issue.


(Problem Exist Between Steering wheel And Car)

[serialtoon]

I think it's a P.E.B.S.A.C. issue not a FWD issue.


(Problem Exist Between Steering wheel And Car)
Riiiiight. Looking at RWD or AWD cars now. Have fun in all your endeavors guys and gals. It was fun while it lasted. (drive)

[340CID]

Riiiiight. Looking at RWD or AWD cars now. Have fun in all your endeavors guys and gals. It was fun while it lasted. (drive)

Any chance you'll be taking a driving course as well?

[Mistersix]

Any chance you'll be taking a driving course as well?

+ muther effin 1

MS6 FTW BTW(rockon)

[SHaW]

Glad your okay. And I hate to see my car like this. Good luck looking for a new car.