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Old May 14, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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i got some bad news,this friday the 13th i got into a fender bender on the palmetto on my way to work. man my box looks like crap. the dude hit me from the back broke my driver side tail light and ripped the bumper apart. lucky he had insurance so i'm taking my car to toyota this monday to see if they can start working on gettting it repaired. man i hate driving a banged up car, you guys wouldn't see me if i don't have my box repaired........... ..i guess i'll miss Naples and the beach this weekend hope you have fun and tell the others what happen,have a nice weekend and keep safe.........
(he was going to this weekend's Scion Evolution Miami photo shoot at Hobie Beach and also do the club-run to Naples)
Old May 14, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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I do humor. Let's make happy.









it could have been worse!



















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Old May 14, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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damn that sux
Old May 14, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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it could have been worse!









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Old May 14, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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it could have been worse!











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Old May 14, 2005 | 05:00 AM
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ok wise guy...........
Old May 14, 2005 | 05:02 AM
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this monday 16 th my box will be at the dealership fist thing in the morning buddy, it should get done in about a week i guess.............
Old May 14, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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First thing to do: find the best bodyshop in town.

You are not obligated to go to the dealer.

This is important: Find the best bodyshop.


























































































more seriously now





to tell the story: the guy on the Palmetto Expressway was tailgating your car. You had to jam on your own brakes because the truck in front braked suddenly.

The guy behind you tried to evade hitting your Thundercloud by veering left, and so you were hit only a glancing blow.

This angle of collision is good; about the best kind of hit to take.

The fix is EZ:

http://tinyurl.com/azopr









Old May 14, 2005 | 05:57 AM
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Sorry to hear this.




You got pics?
Old May 14, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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Wellie, go to "imageshack.us" and see how ez it is to post pictures. It's free and no registration. choose "hotlink for forums (the topmost of the menu returns) and paste that into your posting form


http://www.imageshack.us/


there is no better, easier or more versatile free hosting service


btw: I get all of my comic pictures by using google image search and google keyword search

http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&ie=UTF-8
Old May 14, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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thanks for the info SciFly but don't you guys think the dealer would do a better job than the other body shops,what you guys think,oh and don't forget it's not my fault and the dude got very good insurance....STATE FARM...
Old May 15, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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State Farm the best? Probably. But I'm in dispute with State Farm for 18 months now.
Have not gotten a dime yet and am not enjoying the experience

Yes, I suppose you do best with the dealer's body shop.. You'll want to ask questions and see their crash repair work and -painting skills-

Just keep in control of the process, stay calm with them but let them know you know that less than undetectable repair shall not be good enough for you.

But say that with a smile if you can.. and I think you'll be ok!
Old May 15, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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hmm did'nt think about all,monday i'll pay the dealership body shop a visit and ask all those questions lets hope the answer i get is the whole truth and nothing but the truth....... http://img166.echo.cx/my.php?image=picture0202ix.jpg
Old May 15, 2005 | 03:26 AM
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it's my first time posting a pic....kinda suck.. [url][/url]
Old May 15, 2005 | 03:52 AM
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You need to remember that a reputable independent body shop stays around because of quality work and customer recommendations. A dealer body shop is around because people don't know any better.

I say go independent. I did, and was very happy with the $4900 in work they did. Just make sure they use OEM parts, any good shop will. They guy at the shop looked at me weird when I asked, he said they always do. Also, the paint is perfect, I have the same color.
Old May 15, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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maybe i'll shop around and ask questions first before i make my choice,another thing i hope i did'nt get any frame damage,after the accident my box started burning gas like crazy,if there is any frame damage i think i'll have to do a trade in......,,,
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