i hit a deer and had less damage

 

poor racoon!!!! He was probably kinda cute, if stupid and maybe a bit on the pudgy side!

 

I'm going the insurance route...it's covered...only need to pay $300 deductible. I'll find out the appraisal in a few days and will let you know.

 

Now the doctor came in stinking of gin
And proceeded to lie on the table
He said Rocky you met your match
And Rocky said, Doc it's only a scratch
And I'll be better I'll be better doc as soon as I am able

 

You know, that amount of damage really shouldn't surprise anybody. You've got a 3500lb car traveling anywhere between 40 and 45 mph. And raccoons are not particularly small animals either.

I'm actually surprised that more damage wasn't inflicted. Has anybody ever hit a 50lb dog at that speed?

As a test, and since Jimmy already needs to fix his car, I wonder if he would care to somehow launch a 20lb frozen turkey at the other side, at say around 40 mph? That would be fun.

 

Appraisal came in at $1,470....but they left out the cost & install for a new headlight...so probably $1,800-$2,000 total.

 

WOW...sorry to hear about the bad luck!

See what happens when Racoons feast on leftover donuts???

Seriously though, if you need a good body shop, shoot me a PM