Emilee, sorry to hear about the car but glad you're still alive. I heard about the wreck from a friend as we were driving past that exit...friend said it looked pretty bad. I can recommend a good chiropractor here in Boise, I used him after my wreck a couple years ago.

Tim Klena
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Found this thread from another thread linked on thecarlounge.net

 

thanks again everyone

 

Wow, after seeing those pics I was amazed you were able to walk away. On one of the side interior pics it looks like something is piercing thru the passenger seat and I almost choked looking at that.
Glad you are alive and in one piece!!!

 

Have you gotten a lawyer yet? I used whoever had the biggest ad in the yellow pages and got a decent deal, but probably could have done better if I wasn't so desparate for the money/car replacement.

 

Advantages of working at a Dealer, you can locate anything within a few mins:

Here are a few

2005 MUSTANG GT COUPE PREMIUM 26,125.00 23,918.00
2005 MODEL YEAR
D6 SCREAMING YELLOW CLEARCOAT
KW DARK CHARCOAL LEATHER
TRAILER AMOUNT 0
KEY STANDARD EQUIPMENT
.ORDER CODE 140A
.ORDER CODE 140A-PREM GT COU
.POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
.ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
.TRACTION CONTROL
.MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
.AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/M
.17" PREMIUM PAINTED CAST AL
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
99H .4.6L 3V OHC V8 ENGINE NC NC
44K .5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION NC NC
T4B .P235/55ZR17 A/S TIRE NC NC
918 SHAKER 1000 AUDIO SYSTEM 1,295.00 1,153.00
14A ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM 255.00 227.00
18G INTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE 450.00 401.00
13K REAR DECKLID SPOILER NC NC
17L WHEEL LOCKING KIT 50.00 45.00
43A FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS 370.00 329.00
64D 17" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM 195.00 174.00

TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS 28,740.00 26,247.00
DESTINATION & DELIVERY 625.00 625.00

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TOTAL FOR VEHICLE 29,365.00
U.S. GAL GAS Factory

1ZVHT82H855187698

Currently in Stock at:
Joe Rizza Ford Inc
(708) 526-0515
Chicago Region

 

2005 MUSTANG GT COUPE PREMIUM 26,125.00 23,918.00
2005 MODEL YEAR
D6 SCREAMING YELLOW CLEARCOAT
KW DARK CHARCOAL LEATHER
TRAILER AMOUNT 0
KEY STANDARD EQUIPMENT
.ORDER CODE 140A
.ORDER CODE 140A-PREM GT COU
.POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
.ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
.TRACTION CONTROL
.MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
.AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/M
.17" PREMIUM PAINTED CAST AL
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
99H .4.6L 3V OHC V8 ENGINE NC NC
44K .5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION NC NC
T4B .P235/55ZR17 A/S TIRE NC NC
18G INTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE 450.00 401.00
13K REAR DECKLID SPOILER NC NC
17L WHEEL LOCKING KIT 50.00 45.00
43A FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS 370.00 329.00
64D 17" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM 195.00 174.00

TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS 27,190.00 24,867.00
DESTINATION & DELIVERY 625.00 625.00

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TOTAL FOR VEHICLE 27,815.00

Vin:
1ZVHT82H655188784

Currently in Stock at:
Crown Ford
(615) 244-3615
Memphis Region

 

2005 MUSTANG GT COUPE PREMIUM 25,780.00 23,577.00
2005 MODEL YEAR
D6 SCREAMING YELLOW CLEARCOAT
KW DARK CHARCOAL LEATHER
TRAILER AMOUNT 0
KEY STANDARD EQUIPMENT
.ORDER CODE 140A
.ORDER CODE 140A-PREM GT COU
.POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
.ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
.TRACTION CONTROL
.MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
.AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/M
.17" PREMIUM PAINTED CAST AL
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
99H .4.6L 3V OHC V8 ENGINE NC NC
44K .5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION NC NC
T4B .P235/55ZR17 A/S TIRE NC NC
14A ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM 255.00 227.00
18G INTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE 450.00 401.00
13K REAR DECKLID SPOILER NC NC
17L WHEEL LOCKING KIT 50.00 45.00
41H ENGINE BLOCK HEATER NC NC
43A FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS 370.00 329.00
64D 17" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM 195.00 174.00

TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS 27,100.00 24,753.00
DESTINATION & DELIVERY 625.00 625.00

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TOTAL FOR VEHICLE 27,725.00


1ZVHT82H255142501

Currently in Stock at:
Morrie's Buffalo Ford Mercury
(763) 682-1622
Twin Cities Region

 

First of all thank goodness you are still around. I almost lost my supper after seeing those pictures.

Again as everone else has said the car can be replaced, there is only one Emilee who is not replacable.


I would take those pictures to your state councel and ask them if this is not enough of a reason to set a law for bumper height.

This also goes for anyone else who lives in a state that does not have bumper height laws. We do here in Ohio, though sometimes I think it is ignored with all the modded trucks I see.

What should also happen is to print off a mess of pictures and stick them on every truck that has been lifted and put a note on it saying What if your loved one was in the backseat of this car and you hit it with this truck.

Best of wishing for your recovery.

Better yet if one of your local news channels does things like getting involved with the community to help causes. Contact them for some help in getting your local or state government into some kind of action on setting some laws for this.

 

You are one very fortunate person to be alive!!!
As for the car, the good news is that Ford will build 192000 just like it this year, so you'll be able to find another.
Paul

 

OMG... Glad your okay and no one was in the back seat!

 

Wow, thank God that you're ok. Anyone in that back seat would have been dead for sure, unfortunately.

Did you get the keys out of the car? One of those pics shows them in it.

 

yeah i got my keys. My dad & friend Chris were taking the pics. THey got everything out of the car that survived

 

OMG Emilee!!! I hope you'll be ok. Looking at those pictures scares me to death. I too was sitting at a stop sign (instead of a stop light), in November, 2004 in my '05 GT and was rear-ended by a GMC Sierra pickup who was going 30-35 mph. It only put a couple of dents and tears in the rear bumper (although I think the air sound I'm hearing coming from the trunk floorboard is something that the body ship missed and is also from the accident). I ended up with 2 herniated discs. I am currently recovering from back surgery I had 1 month ago today. If you are having back pain, I strongly urge you to ask the doctor to get an MRI and an EMG. My x-rays didn't show the herniated discs.

Thank God you are alive and noone else was with you in the car. I'm really sorry about your car and hope you can find another one soon. If there is anything I can do, or if you just need someone to talk to who has has a recent similiar experience email me and let me know.

Elizabeth

 

You deserve all of that plus more imo

 

Emilee,

Thank goodness you are okay and escaped major injury.

I read the speculation that it was better for the truck to be at a higher ride height. Being in the automotive industry, I can tell you that the rear rails are designed to be the main load path for rear impacts. There is a government test for rear impacts and we typically design the rails to absorb all of the energy.

He missed your rails completely and the rear decklid (trunk) and rear quarter panels absorbed all of the energy. I know that you are bummed about your car being totaled but the design of the new Mustang saved your life. You can see that the front passenger compartment was totally intacted and the rear crumpled and absorbed all of the energy from that truck. You experienced just about the worst case scenario... you were stopped and he was going at a high rate of speed and he is much heavier.

We should also consider that the new Mustang has the gas tank ahead of the rear axle. I would hate to think what would have happened in the prior car...

 

My exact thoughts

 

I know, that stupid hiney jerk better! I'm glad ur still alive & ok...I am so sorry about your losses, your car is in a better place now (pony heaven 0:-) :cry: )....hope u feel better

 

Ouch! I am glad you are ok. I know that doesnt help but I understand your meaning that. I was totaled out pretty bad in November... Hope you NAIL HIM to the WALL!
Be careful the truck owner does not refuse coverage

 

If you need any physical therapy advice, i happen to be one and don't hesitate to ask ok?

 

Count your blessings! You are a very blessed person you didn't get hurt worse.
That car can be replaced. Hope you feel better soon. Good luck finding another
car.