Possibly the end of my G
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Possibly the end of my G
Well, I started here with a post of my new car about 5 years ago so it seems almost fitting that I post up possibly the last pictures of my car here as well.
I was unfortunately on the receiving end of a rear end collision on the way home from work yesterday while I was stopped at a red light. The 2010 Toyota Corolla hit me hard enough that I in turn hit the car in front of me. I had her towed home so I’m now waiting for the insurance companies to do their thing. Not really the way I envisioned spending New Year’s Eve.
I’m pretty sure that my car will be getting totaled, so I anticipate parting her out before I have to turn her over. I have most of the factory parts so I’m hoping the insurance company will let me replace the big ticket items and put on the OEM parts.
I was unfortunately on the receiving end of a rear end collision on the way home from work yesterday while I was stopped at a red light. The 2010 Toyota Corolla hit me hard enough that I in turn hit the car in front of me. I had her towed home so I’m now waiting for the insurance companies to do their thing. Not really the way I envisioned spending New Year’s Eve.
I’m pretty sure that my car will be getting totaled, so I anticipate parting her out before I have to turn her over. I have most of the factory parts so I’m hoping the insurance company will let me replace the big ticket items and put on the OEM parts.
Last edited by terrycs; Jan 1, 2013 at 06:30 PM.
Ahh dang Terry, that sucks; soooo sorry man! 
Glad you are ok though; another 'my G kept me safe in a collision' testimony there.
IF it were mine, I'd definitely be looking to MAKE them total it if at all possible. Even if they could do some straightening, hang new parts, and paint her up, I just wouldn't trust her going forward. I say that largely based on the degree of deformation to the left rear C-pillar; that unibody did it's job well to distribute the collision forces, but in doing so, IT GOT TWEAKED! Definitely a cut-out-and-weld-in scenario on that whole rear quarter. I wish you well in parting her out and do hope the insurance company does right by you.
If you're up to the task, and the insurance company prices it favorably, you might be able to total it, get a settlement, buy it back from them, and part it out.
Glad you are ok though; another 'my G kept me safe in a collision' testimony there.
IF it were mine, I'd definitely be looking to MAKE them total it if at all possible. Even if they could do some straightening, hang new parts, and paint her up, I just wouldn't trust her going forward. I say that largely based on the degree of deformation to the left rear C-pillar; that unibody did it's job well to distribute the collision forces, but in doing so, IT GOT TWEAKED! Definitely a cut-out-and-weld-in scenario on that whole rear quarter. I wish you well in parting her out and do hope the insurance company does right by you.
If you're up to the task, and the insurance company prices it favorably, you might be able to total it, get a settlement, buy it back from them, and part it out.
Last edited by vqsmile; Jan 1, 2013 at 10:50 PM.
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thats terrible terry but glad youre ok. like VQ said given the rear end damage especially to the c pillar i think the insurance company will deem it totaled compared to the value of the car.
Hope everything turns out the way you prefer, good luck and keep us updated if and when possible.
Hope everything turns out the way you prefer, good luck and keep us updated if and when possible.
Another nightmare!
Terry I hate to see anyone's G destroyed like this, every pic left me feeling 
. There's little doubt your insurance company will total what was once a beautiful sedan, they've totaled our cars with far less damage...."Sorry!"
Gary
. There's little doubt your insurance company will total what was once a beautiful sedan, they've totaled our cars with far less damage...."Sorry!"Gary
Horrible way to end the year, always one of my fav Gs on the site. Hope you're able to get it back like new or end up with a worthy replacement (although that will take some work). Cheers to a much better start for your New Year!
OH NOO!!! Hate to see my Fellow BS G...Like this!! One of the First 2nd Gen V36 to be FI!! Damn...But glad u are OK!
But at my wrkplace...we repaired a G sedan like yours...where it was rear ended Square! Both Qtr Panels had to be cut and changed...Trunk, ....along with the Rear Frame rail sections and floor! It was like 23K in damage..and was an 08 Journey! But I guess depends on how many Miles u have...And if the Front is badly damaged? Looks like jus the Bumper Cover, Reinforcement,,Intercooler...? Damn this sucks! If Was my car...I would want it fixed...u put too much wrk to have it tottaled!
....But it mite be...Hope the best of something comes out of this! Damn driver don't pay attention! Happens way too often!
But at my wrkplace...we repaired a G sedan like yours...where it was rear ended Square! Both Qtr Panels had to be cut and changed...Trunk, ....along with the Rear Frame rail sections and floor! It was like 23K in damage..and was an 08 Journey! But I guess depends on how many Miles u have...And if the Front is badly damaged? Looks like jus the Bumper Cover, Reinforcement,,Intercooler...? Damn this sucks! If Was my car...I would want it fixed...u put too much wrk to have it tottaled!
....But it mite be...Hope the best of something comes out of this! Damn driver don't pay attention! Happens way too often!