I got rear ended today
08-12-2012, 07:16 PM
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I got rear ended today
Going South on hwy 49 today I got rear ended when making a right turn . An older guy in a new Lexus hit me going about 65.
Thank goodness no one was hurt. My 996 took a hard hit but kept us in tact.
Thank goodness no one was hurt. My 996 took a hard hit but kept us in tact.
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08-12-2012, 08:40 PM
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Oh, crap. Glad to hear everyone is ok. Bumper, rear quarter, deck lid, can pointing the wrong way.... looks pretty serious. Surprised no air bag deployed in the lexus ?
08-12-2012, 08:58 PM
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wow, looks like a clear day, just bad timing on the other driver's part. hopefully, the other guy is fully insured and either the car gets properly repaired or if it's totalled, you get to upgrade.
good luck and look into a Diminished Value claim on top of the repair cost.
good luck and look into a Diminished Value claim on top of the repair cost.
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Glad everyone is ok. The engineers did their jobs.
08-12-2012, 09:33 PM
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Thanks everybody,
Yes the guy does have insurance, we both have State Farm, I don`t anticipate any problems.
I was surprised that the Lexus` airbag did not deploy also.
I`ll talk to State Farm tomorrow and go from there.
David
Yes the guy does have insurance, we both have State Farm, I don`t anticipate any problems.
I was surprised that the Lexus` airbag did not deploy also.
I`ll talk to State Farm tomorrow and go from there.
David
08-12-2012, 10:33 PM
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Glad you're okay. The damage to your 996 doesn't look as extensive as I expected for such a hard impact. I hope the repairs go smoothly.
I don't recall where I read this, but I thought that airbags had a speed zone in which they inflate. I know that an impact under 11 mph will not typically cause airbag deployment. I believe that there is an upper limit too. Over 60 mph (just guessing on the number) the airbag doesn't really add anything. If you aren't wearing a seatbelt at that speed, the airbag won't save you.
I don't recall where I read this, but I thought that airbags had a speed zone in which they inflate. I know that an impact under 11 mph will not typically cause airbag deployment. I believe that there is an upper limit too. Over 60 mph (just guessing on the number) the airbag doesn't really add anything. If you aren't wearing a seatbelt at that speed, the airbag won't save you.
08-13-2012, 02:03 AM
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It's hard to tell, but from the front picture it looks like your rear quarter panel is bent in front of the rear wheel? I hope that's not the case - might indicate a total loss....
08-13-2012, 09:12 AM
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Sorry to hear about the accident. I've seen very few 996's or any Porsches around here in MS. A few 944's.
Looks like a total loss with damage up to the drivers door, it doesn't take much with these cars. Sorry to hear, will you get another if it is a total loss?
Haven't ever seen you driving in the area. Would love to meet sometime for a fun drive around the Gulf Coast!
Looks like a total loss with damage up to the drivers door, it doesn't take much with these cars. Sorry to hear, will you get another if it is a total loss?
Haven't ever seen you driving in the area. Would love to meet sometime for a fun drive around the Gulf Coast!