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Old 11-17-2009, 07:01 PM
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Default Kia Optimas are built like tanks. UPDATE #1

Update #1 - The appraisal came in the other day, $875 and change for the repairs, should take about 3 days. Insurance still has to go through the paper work to find the kid at fault. We're finally getting somewhere.

My first accident today.

I was on a 4 lane road, 2 lanes each side, the kid in front of me was going into the right lane so I just continued on my way, when all of the sudden he takes a swooping LEFT TURN into me. I swerve to the left and hit the brakes but still managed to hit him.

Here's the damage!

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There was no damage to his driver side wheel well or anything, which is where I hit him. What an idiot.

Edit: What put a smile on my face during this whole ordeal was getting at least 4 compliments from different people and onlookers about how nice my car was . Also, looking back at Andrew149's accident thread and looking at this damage... could they total my car?
 

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Old 11-17-2009, 07:05 PM
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start buffing......

all kidding aside, I'll be the first to say it, Time for an S4 bumper!!!
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:07 PM
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Damn! That sucks man sorry to hear and see about that. I would be none to happy! And screw Kia! Hopefully his insurance will fix that damage.
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:15 PM
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At first I wasn't too happy shorty, but then a few minutes later I was thinking that she's going to look better after everything is repaired because I had some nasty scratches on the drivers side the the previous owner tried to fill in. So I'm pumped about that!
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:42 PM
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I doubt they will total the car.. a fender, couple brackets, bumper cover, little paint..

You should have the tire/wheel and suspension looked at..
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:54 PM
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I'll get everything checked out soon.
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:25 PM
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they might tottal it since to replace that bumber will be around 1500 with paint brackets supports and **** but my fenders were bent out
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:27 PM
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Sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad everyone's okay tho.

And yes, time for a new bumper!
 
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Old 11-19-2009, 06:47 AM
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Jeez this has been a month haha so many accidents. I doubt they will total it. I realllyyy hope you dont end up in the same boat as me. Looking for a new to me audi lol. Good luck with the car
 
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Old 11-19-2009, 02:26 PM
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I don't want to look for a new audi . This car runs flawlessly. It has 165k on it and still purrs. No CELs, nothing.
 


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