She was only 3 months old

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She was only 3 months old

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Mike and I were on the way to the grocery store when some asshat ran a stop sign going at least 40mph and t-boned my FR-S. :(

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I don't think the guy who hit me even touched his brakes.

Thankfully, we're ok aside from being sore and bruised, but I'd be shocked if the car isn't totaled.

Saturday night in the hospital I was just glad we were unhurt, but now I'm really pissed about the whole situation. This was my first brand new car, and I loved it. It took me 6 months to find, and now I have to start the hunt all over again as soon as I get a check from my insurance company. Thinking of getting a BRZ this time instead of the FR-S, so that will probably be even harder to find.

Mike and I were supposed to do FATT this Friday, but that's obviously out now. Hopefully they'll refund our money. We would reschedule, but I have no idea when I'm going to be able to find a BRZ, and then of course I have to break it in before I take it to the track.
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:shock: :cry:
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The most important thing is that you and Mike are OK.

I know how upset you must be (I've been in lots of accidents and just dealing with the insurance companies can be a pain, especially when it wasn't your fault). If its any consolation be glad that after it's all over, this incident will be a bad memory and not a permanent injury that you have to live with your entire life.

Having said that, it sucks to lose a new car...
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Sorry about your loss. But the car can be replaced. You can't be :).
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Was it an auto or stick? There is a red fr-s on a used car lot here in hagerstown, but it is an auto.

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konkilr wrote:Was it an auto or stick? There is a red fr-s on a used car lot here in hagerstown, but it is an auto.

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It was a stick. I'm guessing the car is totaled, so I'll probably be able to buy another new one after all the insurance BS is done.
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For anyone who would like to see how the car held up, I managed to take a few pictures at the junkyard. They're at the end of this album: http://imgur.com/a/FQ0LF
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Prime12 wrote:Sorry about your loss. But the car can be replaced. You can't be :).
this!

glad you are ok!

when i opened up this thread...i went "oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit" :o :o :(
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Got a call from the insurance company today. My car is officially totaled. Probably for the best since it would never be right after that amount of damage. They gave me a payout offer, but I can't say I'm pleased with it. A manager is supposed to call me on Monday, but the agent said they're not likely to increase the offer :(
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Happy ending time!

Went yesterday and picked up my new BRZ Limited :D

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Now I just have to break in the engine before I can come to an autocross!
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That's great! I hope you didn't get jerked around too much with the insurance companies.

I'm also glad that you didn't give up with the BRZ and get a completely different car, like a Volvo sedan or something!
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I'm glad it worked out. I like the new color better.
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Kinickie wrote:Happy ending time!

Went yesterday and picked up my new BRZ Limited :D

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Now I just have to break in the engine before I can come to an autocross!
LOL break in? I'ts long since broken in.

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That's some insane stuff.
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