| msett1 |
So I was in my first accident in my first car today. I have been driving my 01 MDX that my parents gave me when I started driving 3 years ago. I was making a left turn on a green arrow and this oncoming car came out of nowhere through the intersection and into the front drivers corner of the car. I am thinking its totaled but I am praying somehow it isn't. The tow truck driver laughed when I asked if it was totaled. Can you tell at all by this one picture? The car on the far right was the accord that hit me.
Matt
http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=car2ew9.jpg
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| hammermdx |
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Originally posted by msett1
So I was in my first accident in my first car today. I have been driving my 01 MDX that my parents gave me when I started driving 3 years ago. I was making a left turn on a green arrow and this oncoming car came out of nowhere through the intersection and into the front drivers corner of the car. I am thinking its totaled but I am praying somehow it isn't. The tow truck driver laughed when I asked if it was totaled. Can you tell at all by this one picture? The car on the far right was the accord that hit me.
Matt
http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=car2ew9.jpg
Hard to say, but if there is no structural damage to the frame or engine components you might be able to save it. What is that fluid underneath your X? Hope no one was hurt. |
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| midnightMDX |
| Wow the X looks pretty shiny. :p Without seeing a closer pic of the front end, its hard to say. It depends on how much your car is worth versus how much the damage will be. Insurance is going to decide this. |
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| wasjr |
| I am going to say totaled. I definitely think the car is repairable and usable if there is no structural damage. However, since you have an 01 (and given the cost of repairs these days), I suspect the cost of the repair will approach the wholesale value of the car. |
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| HuMan321 |
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Originally posted by msett1
So I was in my first accident in my first car today. I have been driving my 01 MDX that my parents gave me when I started driving 3 years ago. I was making a left turn on a green arrow and this oncoming car came out of nowhere through the intersection and into the front drivers corner of the car. I am thinking its totaled but I am praying somehow it isn't. The tow truck driver laughed when I asked if it was totaled. Can you tell at all by this one picture? The car on the far right was the accord that hit me.
Matt
http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=car2ew9.jpg
Sorry to hear of your misfortune.
I for one think you should hope they total it. Front end damage is the worst. Even repaired, it will probably never drive the same. Unfortunately, they never give you the true value of your vehicle especially if you took good care of it. |
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| msett1 |
Thanks for your guys replies so far. They brought the car down from LA to an auto collision facility near my home. Here are some better pictures. They collision place said it will be a very close call if its a total or not, they claim it might be salvageable.
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| polyian |
Bummer. But it does not look like it's totaled. It becomes a cost issue for the insurance company. If they write it off maybe you can buy it back and find someone to fix it with used parts.
Glad you were not hurt. |
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| midnightMDX |
| Thats alot of damage. Looks like the wheel pushed a bit back. |
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| hammermdx |
| Based on these pics I'd say totalled, replacing 2 air bags alone is incredibly expensive. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. |
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| Jin_Chris |
+1 to hammermdx
Consider it is totaled.
Actually, I would rather "ask" insurance to stamp it "totaled" if I can.
Front Airbag deployed, means "the car structure was likely compromised". In other words, even if it is repaired to be running again, the "Safety" of the car is difficult to be restored to the original spec of Honda engineering. I would let it go, and move on to the next car....
By the way, Good to know that no one hurts... |
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| drjay |
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Originally posted by Jin_Chris
+1 to hammermdx
Consider it is totaled.
Actually, I would rather "ask" insurance to stamp it "totaled" if I can.
Front Airbag deployed, means "the car structure was likely compromised". In other words, even if it is repaired to be running again, the "Safety" of the car is difficult to be restored to the original spec of Honda engineering. I would let it go, and move on to the next car....
By the way, Good to know that no one hurts...
+1. Glad you're OK. Let us know how this turns out. |
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| Sinecure |
I hate those cars that come out of "nowhere."
How do they get there in the first place? |
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| msett1 |
I wonder the same thing...The reason I believe we did not see him initially is because of the excessive speed he was traveling at. I did not see him until I was already in the intersection unfortunately.
Geico said the cost to repair is 10,500 which is about 79% of the value of the vehicle. My adjuster said if I want to total it, we can easily do that but if not they will need to take another look and it will be a close call.
So do you guys think we should just have it totaled? Its a tough decision. |
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| polyian |
How much do you love your MDX?
Can you find another with the cash they give you that will make you happy?
Hard to advise you...It's a 'Part money' 'Part heart' decision.
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| hammermdx |
| Total it, it will never be the same. |
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| midnightMDX |
| Total it. The car will never feel the same even after repair. Time to get a new ride. |
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| wasjr |
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Originally posted by msett1
Geico said the cost to repair is 10,500 which is about 79% of the value of the vehicle. My adjuster said if I want to total it, we can easily do that but if not they will need to take another look and it will be a close call.
So do you guys think we should just have it totaled? Its a tough decision.
Total it. The 10,500 is the adjuster's estimate. When the repair starts, this number could go higher. A small example: my son's Element was hit at Christmas. Adjuster's estimate of repair $800. Final total $2,850.
Also, no telling what deferred effects there might be from such a hard hit that won't show up for a while. |
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| Redwing |
It may not be the same, but too many folks rip on repairs. Technologies have really improved.
I'd do the repairs if you like the MDX. You won't find a vehicle for that price with what the REPAIRED MDX will offer. |
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| msett1 |
| Just updating you all. We decided the best option was to go through with the repair. Geico after a 2nd inspection said they didn't want to total the car anyways. It should be ready in another 2 weeks or so. I will post pictures after the work is all complete. Thanks for everyone's input. |
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| polyian |
Good News...I'm glad to hear your ride will still be with you. As previously stated, technology has improved and I'm sure you will be pleased with the repair.
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| hammermdx |
| Good luck and keep us posted. |
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| midnightMDX |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Good luck and keep us posted.
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| xoxx |
| off topic but damn does that gas price in the background say 4.99? |
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| midnightMDX |
| I think its says 4.59. I've seen it over $5. :( |
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| RN7676 |
ok, this thread is over a month old, ... but ooooh ooooh ooooh, I hvae a question!
BOTH airbags are blown. Was someone in the passenger seat?
If all of the fancy electronica was working right I'd say yes, someone must have been sitting there. The MDX should disable the passenger bag if nobody is in the seat (based on input from a few differant sensors).
Not that it makes any differance to anything, but I was just curious.
And since this is a month old, the total or repair debate should be over. My guess is that it was "financially totaled" (not that it was mechanically totaled by any means). If the original poster is still around, what does a 19-20 yo with cash in hand end up driving?
I'm going to stereo type you based on limited info and make my top 3 guesses:
1 - BMW 3-series 4door
2 - Lexus IS or GS
3 - Acura TL |
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| msett1 |
Well I finally have my MDX back after almost 6 weeks now! It is good to have it back but it is weird being in it again after the accident. It drives wonderfully and the front looks wonderful, makes it look brand new again. Final repair total came to about $12,000.
In response to RN7676, there was a passenger in the passenger seat at the time of the accident. Slightly off topic but my dad was driving his Ridgeline when someone in front of him spawn out of control back into him, the passenger airbag deployed but not the drivers. Does this make sense? The POI was passenger's front corner though. Just curious...This accident was actually just a month before mine.
 
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| midnightMDX |
| Looks pretty good. Glad to hear you are happy with the results. :4: :D |
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