Why we can’t have nice things……

[Bryster]

i would cry and say "he hurt my baby"

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[FLtrackdays]

Great reminder to get that horn replace ASAP.

My little MX5 got pushed by a semi truck. Nice guy but didn’t see me at all down below him. I kept honking the horn, couldn‘t move out of the way with cars in front of me. People actually got out of their cars and started waving to the guy to stop. Could have completely rolled over me. Didn’t even know I was there and he kept creeping/lurching up at the light. Crunch, scrape, all kinds of trash compactor noises going on.… He did have great insurance and the car looks as good as new now.

Bonus, I’m glad to be alive

 

[Foogazzi]

After walking around car further. I can see the hood was pushed from passenger to driver side and no longer straight.

Hood, front bumper, and headlight are complete replacement items.

I will see what I can salvage.

I will post results of my destruction when I get it…


this is all on the other guys’s Insurance…
I am really only worried about down-time waiting on parts

 

[Rocses]

SELL IT

 

[Foogazzi]

Sucks!

Now's the time to invest in the low pitched bmw horn while under repair and the bumper is off.

Have a part number?

 

[Adrenaldestruction]

Ours is in the shop for the same issue. 11-12k on insurance - other drivers fault. (We were parked and away from vehicle - thank goodness for honesty)

Parts are more readily available than I thought but it will still take some time. Make sure they cover a rental for you!

Good luck!

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Have a part number?

 

[Neo1967]

Does anyone know or recommend any excellent body shops in Central Florida area?

 

[Foogazzi]

Ours is in the shop for the same issue. 11-12k on insurance - other drivers fault. (We were parked and away from vehicle - thank goodness for honesty)

Parts are more readily available than I thought but it will still take some time. Make sure they cover a rental for you!

Good luck!

Oh my oh my.

 

[Slybri]

i would cry and say "he hurt my baby"

You’re a kinder soul than me, I’d probably suggest a bus pass, eye exam and a swift kick in the ass!

 

[Slybri]

Oh my oh my.

You and adrenaldestruction both! Ouch! Both nice looking cars.

 

[Slybri]

Ours is in the shop for the same issue. 11-12k on insurance - other drivers fault. (We were parked and away from vehicle - thank goodness for honesty)

Parts are more readily available than I thought but it will still take some time. Make sure they cover a rental for you!

Good luck!

Not an A91-MT…Noooooo!!!

 

[Razors Edge]

What is the over/under on repair $$$$$)

any guesses?

Headlight alone is $2k+, I know from replacing my BMW’s …. Hood is $800+, and bumper similar. Then labor and painting you’re looking at $8,000-$10,000, not joking, when it’s all said and done. Tell me how close I am. These are California prices, if you live in a cheaper state, maybe $1-2K less.

 

[FLtrackdays]

After walking around car further. I can see the hood was pushed from passenger to driver side and no longer straight.

Hood, front bumper, and headlight are complete replacement items.

I will see what I can salvage.

I will post results of my destruction when I get it…


this is all on the other guys’s Insurance…
I am really only worried about down-time waiting on parts

I think it’s a beautiful car. If you like it, fix it. All cars depreciate. This was never a winning investment to begin with.

We have 5 cars and my kids bang them up from time to time. I don’t tell the insurance company if their fault (I also make them pay for it…). Find the best body shop and help them source the parts. You will save gobs of time! If something is “unavailable“ or on backorder that just means the place they use doesn’t have it. But you can locate it, paid out of pocket and then have body shop buy it from you. Talking independent body shop btw. The place I used for the little MX5 was the least inexpensive car in there But stellar work and hypercars sitting right next to her getting the same attention to detail.

Sorry brother! It is unfortunate However, you should be back on track in no time

 

[Foogazzi]

All parts ordered and car in shop mid next week.
Should be done in short order.

Changing to GRMN Horn

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