O/T - Ever have oneof those days???

[Powermetal Rebel]

My much loved totally restored 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (First year classic) is now in Heavy Metal Heaven thanks to some F$%#@&ing IDIOT in a stolen SUV!!!! (At least she got her 15 minutes of fame).

For more pix & story...
http://dailybulletin.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=291475

 

[delize]

OH MY GOSH! I'm so sorry! At least you were not in the car when it happened.

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

Thanks. It is a good thing noboby was seriously injured (except maybe the driver of the SUV hehe).

 

[Glenn Fricker]

The accident truly sucks, no question. I'm glad nobody was hurt.
However, I hate to kick you when you're down but have you ever considered it's bad karma to be driving an import? I'm a North American autoworker, & I'll be honest, I don't have much sympathy for the loss of a Mitsubishi.

-0z-

 

[sixxswine]

I hope like hell you weren't in the car when it was struck?!

 

[molochete]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I Hope Your OK

 

[carnut]

Ouch, that's an ugly looking accident. Hopefully you're able to recover some money from insurance, but with that stolen car, that's certainly gonna be a hard job . Too bad it's a car you've put in time and money to restore, I hope you can find a replacement for it.

 

[delize]

Thanks. It is a good thing noboby was seriously injured (except maybe the driver of the SUV hehe).

I'm sure you aren't as calm as you sound. Did you see it happen?

 

[Hawk]

Thanks. It is a good thing noboby was seriously injured (except maybe the driver of the SUV hehe).

OMG!! I am glkad you were not in the car. And I hope you feel alright.

 

[kittybeast]

DAAAAAAAAAM! sorry to see those pics. as all have said, glad you were not in it. I hope all works out for you in replacing and the upcoming lawsuit if there is to be one.

 

[Wyvern]

Fucking shit! Thanks God you were'n injured PMR, material things as hard as they are can be reagain (even a classic Eclipse ), life is not.

I hope the broad get the whole book throw at her: grand theft, destruction of private property, portential injury to innocent bystanders, just send her up the river for the next 50 years or so in general population.

NP: Omen - 'Burning Times'

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

Fucking shit! Thanks God you were'n injured PMR, material things as hard as they are can be reagain (even a classic Eclipse ), life is not.

I hope the broad get the whole book throw at her: grand theft, destruction of private property, portential injury to innocent bystanders, just send her up the river for the next 50 years or so in general population.

NP: Omen - 'Burning Times'

I'm very fortunate I wasn't near the wreck - I'd just got home from work about 15 minutes prior & was out at the car for a good 5 minutes at that time. The driver of the SUV was actually a 19 YO male car thief & unfortunately by law the worst they can charge him with is GTA & wreckless driving(from what others have told me). The 'she' I referred to in the 15 minutes of fame is my car making the headlines of the local newspaper.

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

However, I hate to kick you when you're down but have you ever considered it's bad karma to be driving an import? I'm a North American autoworker, & I'll be honest, I don't have much sympathy for the loss of a Mitsubishi.

-0z-

LOL - I guess you can look at it that way. I prefer to think the bad karma here was with the 19 YO idiot with the cracked skull who attempted to steal the American made Ford Explorer with questionable suspension. BTW - My Eclispe was built in Detroit in July 1989 and is part of the Crysler family-Many of my after market parts are manufactrued by Crysler. The Plymouth Laser was almost identical to the Eclipse during the first few years.

 

[carnut]

LOL - I guess you can look at it that way. I prefer to think the bad karma here was with the 19 YO idiot with the cracked skull who attempted to steal the American made Ford Explorer with questionable suspension. BTW - My Eclispe was built in Detroit in July 1989 and is part of the Crysler family-Many of my after market parts are manufactrued by Crysler. The Plymouth Laser was almost identical to the Eclipse during the first few years.

I was going to mention the American link of Mitsubishi. I quit like the Dodge version of the 3000GT, the Dodge Stealth !! But if I would live in the US, I would definitely go for a "real" American car...What about a new Mustang ? or wait a bit for the new Challenger ??
http://www.dodgechallengercountdown.com/

If it weren't for the sky high taxes on bigger engines, I would drive a Mustang right now.

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

I'm sure you aren't as calm as you sound. Did you see it happen?

lll You're right. I was in panic mode for about 15 minutes after it happened & after quite a few choice words & a bit of rational thinking I was able to calm myself down. I didn't see it - I was in the house making lunch & heard it. Before I even looked - I knew it was my car. I thought somebody tried to steal it and crashed.
I was shaken through most of the day but it's wearing off now and I'm concentrating on several things I've really got to be grateful for... Like..
I wasn't in the car at the time - And in retrospect, I think of all the very close calls when I avoided accidents on the freeways at very high speeds. I could have ended up in a mangled mess like that very easily.
The car & all the work I've done on it is all paid for so I don't have to continue to pay for for something I can't use.
I've got full coverage insurance so I'm guessing the insurance company will settle for 800 to 1,200 dollars (and although that's a lot of CD's - it's is nowhere near what the car was worth) plus rental fees & storage expenses. It would have been more if if the car had achieved 'classic' status - but that coverage is only available for cars 20+ years old.
I'm also grateful there is no option to repair the car. It really opens the door to move on.
I do have another car (2006 Toyota Matrix) so I am not at a loss for transportation & I can still collect the rental allowance which covers the period between the accident & settlement.

There are many things I prefer to think about rather than concentrating on the loss or anger - I even went to Rhino Records for some CD buying therapy- That seems to help in any situation.
Thanks for your concern

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

I was going to mention the American link of Mitsubishi. I quit like the Dodge version of the 3000GT, the Dodge Stealth !! But if I would live in the US, I would definitely go for a "real" American car...What about a new Mustang ? or wait a bit for the new Challenger ??
http://www.dodgechallengercountdown.com/

If it weren't for the sky high taxes on bigger engines, I would drive a Mustang right now.

I always liked the sleek look of the 300GT rather than the muscle looking Stealth. The rear spoilers were the only major differnce but they really changed the overll appearance. I think the Stealth was actually a bit quicker but they were both great cars. Too bad they stopped making them. I really like the new Mustangs too - My first car was a 67 & I've always regretted getting rid of it. Fortunately I don't have to rush into anything - I've got another car and after seeing the Eclipse & Infinity after this high speed impact - I might just get a Hummer.

 

[Wyvern]

The driver of the SUV was actually a 19 YO male car thief & unfortunately by law the worst they can charge him with is GTA & wreckless driving(from what others have told me).

Anyway, send him to the slammer a 19 yo will make a pretty girlfriend for some gangsta in general population .

Can you also sue the guy for emotional distress due to the loss of the car?

NP: Trouble - 'Pray For The Dead'

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

Anyway, send him to the slammer a 19 yo will make a pretty girlfriend for some gangsta in general population .

Can you also sue the guy for emotional distress due to the loss of the car?

NP: Trouble - 'Pray For The Dead'

He's got a hard road in front of him, that's for sure. I don't envy him one bit but at least they've caught him which helps to bring closure.

From what I understand - In a situation like this I am only entitled to monatary value of the vehicle which will be covered by the insurance company. Since it was a 1990 with almost 300,000 miles, it will bring a very low settlement. The insurance company can sue him for their losses, but I don't think they'd get too much in this case.

 

[delize]

lll You're right. I was in panic mode for about 15 minutes after it happened & after quite a few choice words & a bit of rational thinking I was able to calm myself down. I didn't see it - I was in the house making lunch & heard it. Before I even looked - I knew it was my car. I thought somebody tried to steal it and crashed.
I was shaken through most of the day but it's wearing off now and I'm concentrating on several things I've really got to be grateful for... Like..
I wasn't in the car at the time - And in retrospect, I think of all the very close calls when I avoided accidents on the freeways at very high speeds. I could have ended up in a mangled mess like that very easily.
The car & all the work I've done on it is all paid for so I don't have to continue to pay for for something I can't use.
I've got full coverage insurance so I'm guessing the insurance company will settle for 800 to 1,200 dollars (and although that's a lot of CD's - it's is nowhere near what the car was worth) plus rental fees & storage expenses. It would have been more if if the car had achieved 'classic' status - but that coverage is only available for cars 20+ years old.
I'm also grateful there is no option to repair the car. It really opens the door to move on.
I do have another car (2006 Toyota Matrix) so I am not at a loss for transportation & I can still collect the rental allowance which covers the period between the accident & settlement.

There are many things I prefer to think about rather than concentrating on the loss or anger - I even went to Rhino Records for some CD buying therapy- That seems to help in any situation.
Thanks for your concern

I was in an accident so I know how you feel. It's something you don't get over overnight. I wasn't hurt, just my pride. (it wasn't my car I was driving I hope you don't have any trouble with the insurance companies. So just hang in there. I'd say you are one lucky man! Better the car than you!

 

[Wyvern]

I have collisioned cars (not seriously) like 5 times in my lifetime. Sometimes my fault some don't. Everytime is like delize says a pride thing, life and physical integrity worth all.

Mom just have a collision some days ago so I have her car in the repair shop (rear fender) waiting for fixing and the insurance to pay (minus the deductible). But she's alright and that's what it counts.

A friend of mine was running his modified Toyota Starlet several years ago on a rainy night...you can get the result of it. He loss half his face to be reconstructed after the accident (and he was damn ugly before). He sware never to run again in his life...and I ended in a rally as his copilot. We got third place amateurs, still have the trophy

Humans in the Western Civilization and their cars: chronicles of an uneasy relationship

NP: Hammerhawk - 'Low Rider'