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That's just about what happened to me in my Miata, 'cept I got lucky and caught it. Or it caught itself. I parked it and went tire shopping immediately, but I'm not sure it was just the tires...
I'm guessing it's a total loss. Front bumper, 1/4 panel, door, rear 1/4, rear bumper, rim, tire, plus any hidden damage? On a Bimmer? Parts cost a fortune.
That happened to my Escort GT, except I was hit. They totalled it for $3000, I had damage to the same side, but door and front quarter only. Considering you have more than twice as much damage, I think they'll cut you a check and auction it off.
I was hit, so my insurance was not affected, but it was the most hassle-free way I have ever gotten rid of a car. Hope it works out for you that way (minus the higher premiums for the next 3 years, that is).
-juice
called in the claim, it's being towed to a preferred body shop.
-c
http://www.colinmcrae.com/
Colin Commits to Paris-Dakar - 19/11/2003
British star Colin McRae will contest the 2004 Paris-Dakar endurance event after signing to drive Nissan’s Double Cab 4x4.
The 1995 World Rally Champion had always said the event was something he would like to participate in and signing to drive for Nissan is a big day in the Scot’s books.
"It's something I've always wanted to do," said McRae. "I always enjoyed the Safari, especially the old Safaris, an event where you could pace yourself, but it's very much a learning year for me."
McRae’s co-driver for the event will be Tina Thorner, a veteran of the Paris-Dakar, and his team-mate is four-time winner Ari Vatanen.
BTW, this will again be on the Speed channel staring tomorrow (Sat. 1/3/04) ~ 9:00 - 9:30 pm.
Bob
-Ian
Any way, wow, was I underwhelmed. Worst vehicle I have test driven in...ever, maybe? So disappointing it's incredible.
The seats are spongy, mushy even. No thigh support, cushions too short. There are 20 adjustments yet nothing made me comfortable. At least the Columbia fabric was nice.
The brake handle is on the passenger side, Duh!
Worst part was the Quadra Trac II. The 4WD systems whines incessently, I've never heard more driveline noise in my life! It was awful. Whirr-whirr-whirr the entire time. Salesman said it's normal, but goes away when it warms up. Nope. Kept whining the entire time.
To give you an idea, it's louder than the fuel pump priming up on a Subaru. The entire time.
Besides that, wind noise is all over the place. The engine groans loudly. NVH control is the worst I've ever seen since a very old Grand Wagoneer I tried in the 80s. You can tell the same people assembled them.
OK, I gotta say something nice. The High Output V8 is torquey and when you want to hear the engine growl, it does.
Um, that's about it. The back seat is only marginally roomier than the Forester, and also spongy. The moonroof is so-so, does not reach the back seat. Buttons seemed "sticky", not smooth.
I bumped my head on the hatch when it was open, so it's not even tall enough. Cargo space is only so-so, and the spare tire cover is held in place by velcro (really).
At least finish was decent, materials, again, about average.
Handling was deliberate, tall and tippy but not as bad as the Liberty, I guess it's wider.
I have never seen a vehicle more overdo for a make over than this one. The sales guy said the new one will get bigger, with 3 rows of seats and get a Hemi option.
That's not what it needs, frankly. It needs a smooth AWD system, a smoother engine, and much better NVH control, all desperately.
Honestly? They could not have given me one for free to replace Sandy.
-juice
http://waw.wardsauto.com/ar/auto_magnum_classified_truck/index.ht- m
Bob
I heard CAFE is trying to close that loophole, there was an article in this week's Automotive News.
-juice
It's not a done deal.
Bob
Isn't this car, er, truck(?), supposed to replace the Intrepid?
Bob
This vehicle is in a grey area as are all minivans, some Subes, most sport-utettes and a plethora a new vehicles coming out (GST, Pacific, Freestyle). It really is a car but because the market is demanding the utility of removeable seats, the gov't says it's a truck. That's the ludricous part.
I don't know what the manufacturers have to do when they submit paperwork - is there a check off box for preferred classification? I mean the PT Cruiser is no more a truck than my Ody or any Forester is a truck.
-juice
Bob
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat- - - - _code=coverstory&loc_code=&content_code=02120930
Click on Chrysler ME412 Concept Photo Gallery for all the shots of this car.
http://www.autoweek.com/
Bob
-c
99% of the driving public won't even know and won't even care. Only us nuts on Edmund's would.
Bob
Bob
NO ONE is going to buy a Chrysler-branded supercar nevermind that this type of vehicle would have extreme trouble selling as a Mercedes. (they did a supercar not long ago!)
-c
As to whether it will sell, well, that's why it is a "prototype," and not yet signed off for production. Depending on the response at the car shows and in the press will determine if there's a business case to back it up.
Bob
http://autoweek.com/specials/2004_detroit/
Bob
http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_063777
Bob
Unlike the Baja, the size appears to be about right.
http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_063782
http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_063718
Bob
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/nissan2005/pathfinder.shtml
New Frontier
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/nissan2005/frontier.shtml
Bob
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2004-01-05-gm-giveaway_x.htm
DaveM
mmm... C6. although having a real hard time figuring out any other GM I'd want. I suppose if it were free I'd take a Saab 9-3.
-Colin
Actually, for me I'd take an AWD SRX V8. Grossly overpriced but if someone else is paying I'll gladly take it.
Solistice is a great idea. I hope they really do keep the price down, some say under $20k.
Highlander with 270hp sounds good to me. There is Subaru's target for their 7 seater.
-juice
Hmmmm - think they'd bring over and certify for me a Holden Commodore SS Wagon??
A reporter wants to interview Subaru Legacy and Outback owners. Please respond to Hakim@nytimes.com by Thursday noon Eastern Standard Time.
Let's see who in the "Crew" makes headlines next!
Loosh, any news re the head gaskets? or are you just going to uload it?
Cheers Pat.
they were closed friday, which was reasonable. I called them first thing monday and gave them my work number so they could let me know when the tow truck was coming. no response all day, so around 3 PM I call back... yeah, calling them right now. (grr!)
tuesday around 10 AM, nothing. call again. thought I embarrassed them, which they should be after this kind of lack of performance or at least timely updates, but apparently not... wrecker finally shows up at 7 PM last night.
I ask the driver if he needs me to pull out into the street, because while it's not real driveable it could be done. He says nah it's fine where it is in the garage. The garage floor is reasonably level but the driveway inclines a bit.
He gets the car winched up and starts to try to elevate the flatbed. The tow truck starts rolling a bit! When the bed goes back down, it stops. After a few attempts at this (and checking the parking brake in the truck, which IMO must've needed adjustment) he remembers he has a big wheel chock and stuffs that in front of a rear wheel. OK now we're cooking, gets the ramp elevated and...
Forgot to put the M3 in gear or set the handbrake. It rolls back another two feet thanks to the slope of the driveway and smacks the front guard on the flatbed. It was dark and I already had pics so I didn't care, but I think he got lucky and nothing besides the bumper cover was damaged. However if the rear decklid or anything else is damaged though, that'll be fun sorting it out between the towing company and my insurance... but really it's not my problem.
Just got off the phone with them checking to see if they're done with the estimate. ...They have it at $6100 right now. No structural damage, replace front and rear quarterpanels with new, replace both right side wheels and tires, replace hood and headlight trim (it's more like a fascia)-- all that new-- and replace rear bumper and passenger door, used. As I suspected no aftermarket parts available for any of it.
They're faxing over authorization to begin repairs so I don't have to go down there. Cool.
Oh and the guy seemed like a good man so I asked to PDR a quarter-sized ding on the driver's door. $50 or so cash on me, I'll pay that when I pay my deductable.
-Colin
Bummer about your M3. Sounds like about what you were expecting though. Heck and they'll even keep it until the snow melts so as to keep you from hitting any more guardrails. j/k ;-)
-Ian
Traditionally these ratios would spell write off, how do you feel about having it repaired Colin? will you have to reveal the repairs on resale? If you do this is bound to affect resale value.
Would have suited you better to have had it totalled.
Cheers Pat.
Pat- car has not overheated since. There's been some temp guage creep though, accompanied by loss of HVAC heat. ????? Wierd. I haven't had a spare second to deal with it and it is kind of stressing me out, to be honest. I don't like it when my things don't work, especially the things I really on so heavily. Year end was a madhouse, then off to TX, now back and knee-deep in new job description/responsibilities. No end in sight, either.
The thousand or so dollars in repair costs would be better spent on a new car.
BTW when you lost coolant when the car overheated you likely have an air bubble causing the loss of heat in the HVAC.
Cheers Pat.
Loss of heat only happens when the temp creeps up to maybe 3/4 hot. After a few seconds it returns to normal, along with the interior heat.
Cheers Pat.
Pat, regarding repairing the M3... I really don't care. Totalling it would be a bigger claim and likely bigger hit on my insurance. If the frame is intact, which I'm sure it is, then I have full confidence disclosing the repairs to a prospective buyer and would encourage them to pay for a pre-purchase inspection to validate my claims. IMO a new, freshly painted hood with no stone chips is more valuable than the original paint with 80k miles worth of chips. After this is done the roof and trunklid will be the only bits of the car with more than 18 month old paint.
It's still a fast, gorgeous car and I suspect that alone will be plenty to move it to the right purchaser. Plus I have reasonable expectations about what I can get for it.
-Colin