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Death of a Dream...

Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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Death of a Dream...

Head on collisions suck, just on my way to practice (Texas a&m CC Runner) and some idiot in a stratus runs a stop sign. We both coming at each other round 50mph, legal limit, and he didnt even try to stop. The only trails from either car were from fluids as i slid across the road.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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Well the good thing is you can still tell the tale!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Exodus1021
Well the good thing is you can still tell the tale!
If it would have been a head on or drivers side impact id be learnin how to walk again after surgery. Wouldve broken at the knees and shins. Ankles and feet would be torn up too. Thats whats im most thankful for, i can use my legs.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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that looks horrible ...a car can be replaced but a person can't be, glad you are ok.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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that looks horrible ...a car can be replaced but a person can't be, glad you are ok.
Yea, thats actually one of the first things i told the other guy lol. Oh well, i should be getting about 8k from his insurance so its time to find a Mach, or maybe a Cobra! (;
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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good luck on the hunt and stay safe!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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good luck on the hunt and stay safe!
Safe is my middle name! Lol, and yea ill keep things updated. Already found a few cobras in the area. Ugly flames on a couple but nothin a paint job wont fix
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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wow that was a big hit. Glad your ok I bet your sore tho
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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wow that was a big hit. Glad your ok I bet your sore tho
Well lets just say i know what an 80 year war vet feels like everyday now. Plus my knuckles broken from hittin the windshield on impact
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Dang dude. Glad you're okay. It is such a shame to see any car look like that. Especially when you love your car. I've lost a few vehicles due to other people not paying attention and each time I send one off to the scrap yard it hurts like I lost a family member. I'm just a sentimental dork though. lol.

Good luck with your hunt and post pics when you get the new one!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Dang dude. Glad you're okay. It is such a shame to see any car look like that. Especially when you love your car. I've lost a few vehicles due to other people not paying attention and each time I send one off to the scrap yard it hurts like I lost a family member. I'm just a sentimental dork though. lol.

Good luck with your hunt and post pics when you get the new one!
Haha yea it was my first car, paid for it and everything! I kissed her goodbye :'(
And i found an 08 gt 5-spd manual that i might spring for
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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****, that sucks. Glad you're ok though, and glad you didn't have a passenger. Lookin' forward to seein' pics of the new ride.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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make sure to ask for some pain and suffering cash.

Its always sad to see a car go. Even more so when its your first love.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Holy crap man! Glad to hear your ok! Really puts some meaning to "Built Ford Tough".
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Headin to the doctor tomorrow, back smartin pretty good so not only is the other guys insurance gonna ahoot up, hes gonna be takin a big cash loss as well. Im tryin to get through college on my own so im taking every advantage.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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glad you're okay bro. That looks like one hell of a hit.

The cars give their lives to keep you safe, that's for sure. Mine certainly did.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Glad your o.k. Talk to a good Lawyer, they will tell you what to do.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Sometimes the cases take years to close but its worth it because of your future health. My brother got in a fatal accident a couple years ago that wasnt his fault (passenger in at fault vehicle died) and its still barely moved at all. Obvioisly fatalities take longer but its a pain in the ***. You will be to doctors surgeons physical therepy psychologists ect. Takes a ton of time
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Onesickstang01
Sometimes the cases take years to close but its worth it because of your future health. My brother got in a fatal accident a couple years ago that wasnt his fault (passenger in at fault vehicle died) and its still barely moved at all. Obvioisly fatalities take longer but its a pain in the ***. You will be to doctors surgeons physical therepy psychologists ect. Takes a ton of time
What he said. If things have to go to court, expect it to take a long time. Years can pass, before anything at all starts to get done.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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What he said. If things have to go to court, expect it to take a long time. Years can pass, before anything at all starts to get done.
Things usually happen pretty quick down here in Corpus Christi. Backs really startin to hurt so i might hit the emergency room tonight who knows.
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