Author Topic: My whole car is a crumple zone (Read 8331 times)

burn_your_money · « **on:** January 21, 2009, 04:27:23 pm »

At least it was my gasser....

cyrus #1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2009, 05:23:02 pm »

Damn Tyler!!! :shock: What's the story?

blackdogvan · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2009, 08:00:26 pm »

Ummm..... you have (had) a gasser???!!!:shock:

hope everyone was ok.

shegel · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2009, 10:48:31 pm »

this truley sucks. i wish there were less idiots on the road. (unless it was your fault then things happen). the laywer says im not suposed to say what i would do to the kid that hit my golf and my mom if i ever see em

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2009, 11:09:02 pm »

:cry:

burn_your_money · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2009, 04:46:49 am »

This was my winter beater. The Golf (diesel) wasn't starting but it's going to have to now.

The other guy was at fault. I was east bound in the right lane, the other 2 left east bound lanes were stopped at the lights because they had no where to go. There was a 04 Nissan rogue West bound making a left. Both cars at the lights that were stopped waved him through so he took his chances. WAMO.

Then my car caught on fire. Luckily I keep a fire extinguisher in it so I put it out.

Right now I'm driving a 08 Pontiac G5. It's a piece of ***, don't ever buy one. The computer is telling me that I'm getting a lovely 11l/100kms on GM's new 2.2l Ecotech motor with the variable intake and valve timing. Good job GM.

No one was hurt, so that's all that matters. I'm just waiting for my low ball offer from the insurance company. At least I can buy the Jetta back. $125 and it's mine. The Recaros are worth a lot more then that...

DCC · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:16:44 am »

At least you're ok, Tyler, and that's what matters the most.

A friend of mine managed very well with the insurance company. He got his GTD (his first one of many) smashed by a guy. The company didn't want to pay much, but through some negociation he was able to make the insurance pay for another GTD (bargain price) and a new bilstein rear shock absorber. After that, he just put all the good parts (including the engine) from his old car into the new car.

I don't know if that's posible to do there, but I'd give it a try. (His claim: I had a working car, and I DESERVE a working car).

clbanman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2009, 07:10:44 am »

It's always tough to get a fair payout, especially if you got a deal on the car. They ask what you paid when you first get insurance, then if you file a claim, they say they can't pay out more than you paid for the car. Up to that point they may negotiate somewhat. I had one claim where they offered me $10 less than I paid or $200 less than I paid if I kept the car. I wouldn't accept their first offer immediately if I felt they were low-balling.

Kudagra · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2009, 07:52:11 am »

Mk2 crumple zones start at the front bumper and end at the front of the rear seat..the rear zone starts at the rear bumper and ends at the dash board.

Glad you are ok.

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:01:51 am »

crunch crunch. glad you're ok tyler. :mrgreen:

Turbinepowered · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2009, 11:56:37 am »

See what happens when you drive a gasser, you traitor? :evil:

Just kidding, glad to hear you're alright! Good luck with the insurance fight to come!

Dakotakid · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:17:14 pm »

If that was CIS-E, I might be interested in the two fuel pressure regulators.

jtanguay · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:25:59 pm »

gotta love when you hear "he waved me on" :roll:

i still remember a story here where a worker waved on an elderly couple (in their car) from road construction. so they proceeded, and were struck by a train.

moral of the story - TRUST NO ONE! and proceed at your own risk :wink:

glad your ok Tyler. the insurance company will try to give you the lowest settlement they can. even more so than normal in this economy...

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:12:39 am »

Is "WAMO" an acronym for "What A Moron, Obviously!"?

11L/100km !!!!!!!

What great mileage! I love the car commercials advertising like ... 26 and 30 mpg (hwy) as like break through technology.
There are some gassers however that get somewhat decent econ. I just love the stupid ones last year about like 20-30 mpg being incredible.

Ziptar · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:59:43 am »

OW!!

I am glad you are OK. As sad as it is to see an MkII Jetta meet it its doom (even if it is a gasser), there is a positive I think. Those pics are a testament that for a 20+ year old design they are well built. Add to the fact that rust and vibration weaken welds and joints. It held up pretty well.