Guys I'm Sick
6/10/12, 01:26 AM
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Firetruck, that just sucks... Completely. I also agree with Phiggs54. I too run around paranoid over the numbskulls, not only on the roads, but in parking lots, and well, anywhere. Had one try to take me out today, texting or something, started drifting over into my lane in a curve. Just missed.
Now, as for the damages, others here may be right about what this will do to your car's value, so what I suggest is that you part it out, starting with the engine, oh and that snappy little X-brace and seat delete, yeah, I might be willing to make you an offer... And that radiator? Sure, oh, and you have those brake ducts, right? Tell you what, why don't you just pull it on over to my place and I'll list for you all the parts I don't want...LOL
In all seriousness, it's not likely to be a big deal, and if I were you, I'd ask for the itemized list of parts replaced and work done. That's one way to establish the relatively trivial nature of a repair. In other words, do like my wife: Build a file on your car, and that way, if you ever DO decide to sell it/trade it, you have all the data.
Now, as for the damages, others here may be right about what this will do to your car's value, so what I suggest is that you part it out, starting with the engine, oh and that snappy little X-brace and seat delete, yeah, I might be willing to make you an offer... And that radiator? Sure, oh, and you have those brake ducts, right? Tell you what, why don't you just pull it on over to my place and I'll list for you all the parts I don't want...LOL
In all seriousness, it's not likely to be a big deal, and if I were you, I'd ask for the itemized list of parts replaced and work done. That's one way to establish the relatively trivial nature of a repair. In other words, do like my wife: Build a file on your car, and that way, if you ever DO decide to sell it/trade it, you have all the data.
6/10/12, 02:33 PM
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thanks guys. I'm keeping her. I did write a letter to the body shop, stating that since the rear plastic bumper was the only visible damage, no metal seemed to be involved, i'm hoping. I want to take pics of the damage behind the plastic stuff. just for future records. since i only use microfiber tiles on the finish, to just hose the dust and dirt off. don't wipe on it at all and no overspray. the bumper will most likely be preped and painted off the car. I'm hoping the damage is confined to just the plastic stuff.
6/10/12, 03:02 PM
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Firetruck, that's good. I'm glad it is minimal...but if you change your mind and decide to part it out...LOL
Seriously, I guess as good as the news can be in this scenario. Sorry for your troubles, but glad it wasn't worse.
Seriously, I guess as good as the news can be in this scenario. Sorry for your troubles, but glad it wasn't worse.
6/11/12, 09:53 AM
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6/11/12, 12:25 PM
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I had my whole front facia replaced (piece of sheet metal on the road damaged the original) and then when I did it I got a custom street scene facia. My front facia never showed up on the carfax. I think everyone is making a mountain out of a mole hill in this case since its the rear facia that got damaged and not even enough to crack it. Lucky for me I have a great body guy.
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6/11/12, 02:38 PM
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Sorry to hear about your situation. I also got hit (backed into front end) while parked. Ultimately the car came out better than new. How will that affect my carfax??? I have to assume when it's just a few k in damage, most people will know NO HARM NO FOUL. But, I'm most likely wrong. Good luck getting the level of repair that your fine automobile deserves.
6/12/12, 09:22 AM
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This makes me just want to take my car home right now (sitting in parking lot at work). I am absolutely sick for you, and I wish you the best. It made me think though, maybe it is time to consider leaving the gun at home while driving my Boss.
6/12/12, 04:37 PM
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I'm so sick of these ****ers running around with no insurance and mine just keeps going up and up. I better stop there, I don't want to offend anyone.
6/12/12, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown
Sons of *****es.
I'm so sick of these ****ers running around with no insurance and mine just keeps going up and up.I better stop there, I don't want to offend anyone.
6/15/12, 03:59 PM
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Don't know where you are from but my family owns and runs a body shop in central Ohio. We as many other shops take pride in doing great work on cars (especially nice cars) and often they do turn out better than original. I know it doesn't fix what's been done but the right shop will do good work. I would recommend a smaller well established shop over a large shop. I've seen a lot of poor work from larger shops. Good luck with all!
6/17/12, 10:31 AM
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The center trunk piece is replaceable. it's a seperate piece that has a removable seem and is ordered through ford. the the right and left light mounts (repair)have small, dents that can be taking out.
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