wingman25 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I never thought i would become one of these sights on a highway... http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/wingman25/sooby_acc/DSCN1426.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas751 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Sorry about the wreck. Hope that you and your passengers are OK. Driving past Toronto on the 401 scares the heck out of me. Too many recent migrants from places where driving is not part of the culture. Too many cell phone drivers. No respect for left lane passing. Love Toronto, hate driving there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 did you spin? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman25 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 no spin - he hit me while i was stopped - i let the brakes go and darted left as much as i could a split second before - but couldn't save it. He hit me at > 70 kph. His was totalled. I had his pic on the cell but i lost it during data transfer. I hope my 4wd is ok. Passengers are fine. Lucky - it would have been much worse if he hit me dead centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 That sucks, but at least you are all OK. Where abouts were you ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman25 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Just south of the Airport - between Renforth and Dixie going East. Traffic - all lanes - had come to a stop before me - nothing sudden though. And he was nowhere behind me when i began slowing down. Came from somewhere behind me - and by the time he realized it - it was too late. he pretty much fell out of his car. People stopped to help him out. His airbag never went off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8ingvector Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 That sucks but glad you are OK! Any ripples in your roof and how are the gaps/body lines on the rest of the car? Looks like it is still relatively straight; did it break the rear glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Ouch. That's the car that has now my former momo steering wheel! Glad you're okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman25 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Can't tell about how far the ripple's gone into the roof. I couldn't check much since the damage was much on the side where traffic was flying by and i was quite shaken up anyway. The glass is intact. I am not sure how they'll fix the internal crumbled metal though - all that stuff that's on the inside. Glass was intact. I am kinda sad about my car. Just three months old. Just put a leather wheel in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman25 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Glad you noticed <unclemat> - Yes - that's the one - barely a couple of weeks since i put the wheel in. It's amazing how this happened. He had a choice of three lanes and he chose mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I hope your Legacy will be alright, but in case you want to sell the wheel... I'll buy it back! Stupid, stupid me - I am in the market for a 2.5i Legacy for my wife now.... I can imagine how you feel. I was pissed off when some jackas destroyed the roof of my car just 2 weeks after I bought. Probably was jealous seeing a new car. But that was nothing like the injury to your Leggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman25 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 LOL - and this time we have to refrain from pay pal! Well i hope they can fix it - apparently went to the top body shops in the area. I wonder if they will write it off. If they do - then do i get a chance to get stuff like my mirror, wheel, SAT radio wirings, and shifter out of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I am sure you should be able to get that stuff back, methinks. These are "aftermarket" parts, and the insurnace covers your car in stock form (unless you got special endorsments for extra equipment). Given it's a new car, they will most likely fix. If the suspension subframe was moved, than I am sure, but really does not look too bad. Damn Tercels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You should be saying DAMN F-ING IDIOTS THAT DON'T PAY ATTENTION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_templer_102 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Damn man that sucks! I hope repairs and stuff aren't too expensive....! Excuse to go JDM bumper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Not again! Does anyone know how many Legacy accidents there has been on this site in the past 3 months? ...I feel like a target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Indeed. Since I got my Legacy I see more cars drifiting towards and doing other stupid things. My wife independenly said that, too. Is it the color? The car blue, while out previous car was gold - much lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 That is sad, and it sucks big time, but I think you would have been better off if it was dead center from behind. You'll be amazed as to how strong the back bumper/support beams are on a legacy. plus it is all plastic and metal that can be easily fixed/replaced. Rear quarter panel crashes have to be one of the worst ones IMHO. Good luck, and make sure you do not have any neck pain a couple of days after the accident. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRock Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thank god you weren't driving a Pinto! Uncomfortably close to that gas tank filler neck. Glad to hear everyone is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman25 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks everyone. I will keep you posted. The only news so far is that the replacement rental (a CTS) is gulping gas up. And it's supposed to be a luxury car? Handling and drive comfort is horrible to say the least. I am calling State Farm to get me another car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Not again! Does anyone know how many Legacy accidents there has been on this site in the past 3 months? ...I feel like a target. I'm starting to believe that my self..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Does anyone know how many Legacy accidents there has been on this site in the past 3 months? I haven't counted... but I've saved the pictures of most of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 ouch! This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutter2k Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 My wife's tsx was also hit by a tercel. One of those panic highway stops and those econo cars don't have good brakes/tires. At least it wasn't a hummer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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