Topic: Well...She's dead :( (Read 645 times)

colorado_vr6 · « **on:** December 21, 2008, 03:22:49 PM »

Today at around 2pm, my mk4 vr was killed on Circle right at I-25

This asshole in a Pontiac came out of nowhere, across two lanes of traffic (so I never even saw it coming) and right in front of me. I didn't even have time to react so I t-boned him, air bags going off and my dog flying from the back to the dash in about a half a second. Worse part about it is the fact that I just put about 4k into her and now she is dead. So, here is a minute of silence for the black beast's sister.

fotograf · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2008, 03:28:37 PM »

Bummer

Are you and your dog ok?

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2008, 03:37:36 PM »

i think i broke my finger but the dog is ok. just sucks is all, people need to learn how to drive.

Nate · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2008, 03:48:12 PM »

were you at falt?? or was he??

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2008, 03:51:25 PM »

he was at fault, even got a ticket for it. Plus I have gap insurance so I should get a new car. I'm just bummed about all the work that was just put into it. Only thing that survived was my new rims since I took them off a week ago. So, if anyone is looking for some black 18's with red lip, hit me up. Same wheels as in my avatar

Nate · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2008, 03:57:27 PM »

if you have receipts for Wat you had done show the insurance company, they should reimburse you for it!

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:00:59 PM »

I actually threw out the receipts a few days ago thinking "I won't need these, just a bunch of clutter" God damn stupid self

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2008, 05:15:44 PM »

any parts still usable from the car? glad to hear youre ok. was the guy running a light?

ianacole · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2008, 05:16:13 PM »

Sorry to hear about the loss - but glad you and the pooch are okay.

What size are the wheels, weight, and offset?

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2008, 05:43:32 PM »

they towed the car so I am not sure if I will have a chance to part it out but yes, there are good parts. The front end is the only part that was demolished. I would assume the intake is good, the suspension is questionable but is only 2 weeks old, the interior is nearly mint, amp and monsoon are probably ok. one week old tires that might be alright (rear's are good), hella smoked tails, the hid's got killed, stock 16's are most likely alright, rear windows are 2% tint and fronts are 10% all are good, still have stock headlights as well. full size 16" spare tire brand new ( I could grab that tomorrow when I go clean out the car) This car just had a lot of work and money go into it and there are a lot of good parts but I don't know if the insurance company will let me part it or if they will just send it away.

As for the black wheels, they are 18 5x100. I don't know much about them but here is the link to them. http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tires-packages/TENZO-Type_M%20Version%201-Black%20w|%20Stripe.html

slownomore · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2008, 06:15:02 PM »

Holy shit dude im glad you are ok... If you want to fight the insurance company on all the work I did I will be more then happy to type up a receipt and vouch for it all. If they want to get picky I can present whatever certifications they may want as well...

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2008, 07:00:18 PM »

Thanks Ryan, yeah I may need something typed up. I am going to see what I can do, I'll let you know.

Someone should tell me how to post pics and I will get some up tomorrow

Nate · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2008, 07:10:00 PM »

use photobucket.co m to host them. then use the link with the [img] things on the end and copy that url code and paste them in you post

The Asshole · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2008, 08:12:50 PM »

sorry to hear that. glad you and the dog are ok.

Smokestack · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2008, 08:39:32 PM »

Damn that sucks. I went through something similar earlier this year on a jetta, but on a whim I made copies of the receipts and gave them to my insurance agent. You might be able to go back through your bank statements and get the charges against the account printed up to show the purchase. You might even be able to ask the company(s) you bought the parts from for copies of the receipts. Tow companies won't let you pull stuff off in their yard. You have to pay them to tow the vehicle out of the yard to the side of the road to get your parts off. Dumb, I know.

I'm glad to hear that you and the dog are ok. I just wish people would pay attention to where they are going. I've been dealing with a bunch of losers doing dumb shit all day on the roads.

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2008, 09:07:49 PM »

I was going to try to get a hold of the companies and get the receipts. Ahh, Christmas time comes again...

SwiftMKIII · « **Reply #16 on:** December 21, 2008, 10:43:05 PM »

Dude, that sucks. Glad to hear you and the dog are ok

LOS · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:56:14 AM »

Ditto on the ok... be thankful for that. Now you can shop for another vw...

brandonb85 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:11:19 AM »

Or buy mine

I want to sell it so i can start over with a 24v GLI and go BT

Nate · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2008, 12:14:05 PM »

hey brandon we have a 24v gli on our lot at my work! its red and sexy!!

brandonb85 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2008, 12:24:56 PM »

Quote from: Nate on December 22, 2008, 12:14:05 PM

hey brandon we have a 24v gli on our lot at my work! its red and sexy!!

Well get me a deal so i can get outta Hatchbacks and into a sedan!

Nate · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2008, 12:29:03 PM »

welll drive up to wheat ridge and come to medved, i know the pre owned manager he will work a good deal!

SwiftMKIII · « **Reply #22 on:** December 22, 2008, 12:55:25 PM »

Quote from: brandonb85 on December 22, 2008, 12:24:56 PM

Well get me a deal

Brandon, it's Christmas time, economy's in the crapper...

... you, as the buyer, have the power to require a great deal from a seller.

If they don't like your [rediculously low] offer, walk.

[/ threadjack]

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 22, 2008, 01:29:38 PM »

i would love to have another murdered gti but then again, it would be nice to get a new r32

brandonb85 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 22, 2008, 01:36:21 PM »

If you go .:R ... go mkiv.

LOS · « **Reply #25 on:** December 22, 2008, 03:23:52 PM »

Agreed. Mkiv is where it's at for r's

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #26 on:** December 22, 2008, 06:01:06 PM »

Quote from: brandonb85 on December 22, 2008, 01:36:21 PM

If you go .:R ... go mkiv.

The dream car for me!!!

Get an R you will be happier than ever man. I have driven one 100% Stock once... i was in love

slownomore · « **Reply #27 on:** December 22, 2008, 06:04:49 PM »

.:R's are sexy... Only at sea level though

Macktastic · « **Reply #28 on:** December 22, 2008, 06:12:27 PM »

Colorado does have some of the dumbest drivers. when i lived there, i got rear ended twice in 3 days.

and of course, some one has to post this, sorry, i am a troll......

Smokestack · « **Reply #29 on:** December 22, 2008, 07:49:50 PM »

Quote from: LOS on December 22, 2008, 03:23:52 PM

Agreed. Mkiv is where it's at for r's

I agree. Even though I love MKVs, you'd have to practically give me an 08 R for me to consent to own one. Hopefully the MK6 will redeem the R.

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 22, 2008, 07:52:23 PM »

well i should have pics up tonight. Had to clean her out and say my goodbyes.

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 22, 2008, 08:05:35 PM »

Here they are (hope this works) Also, the black and red wheels are what I fortunately took off a couple of weeks ago so they are for sale and the roof rack is also for sale.

ianacole · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2008, 08:07:28 PM »

They're gorgeous, but I need an 18x9 or 18x10 with 25mm offset.

colorado_vr6 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2008, 08:16:38 PM »

yeah I am pretty sure these are 18x8

slownomore · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2008, 09:00:33 PM »

From a quick glance of the pictures that doesnt look totaled... id say buy it back cheap and slap a rad support on it with some body parts and you should maybe pocket some cash for your trip to france lol...

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #35 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:01:34 PM »

depends how much they say it was worth. My jetta was going to be 4 grand at a minimum to buy it back and I owed 6,500 on it. I did good though, they settled like 8000 I think or something like that? All I know if I paid off my Jetta, and bought the Passat that had less miles and my payments are less than my dirtbike payments.

You might be able to do pretty good yourself man! I still wish that I had sprung for a 24V VR6 or a 4.2 Audi instead.

Best of luck, and I could start looking for cars online. It would be a good time to buy a VR MK2

kutark · « **Reply #36 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:43:18 PM »

First and foremost i'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad the dog is ok for sure, and luckily you only came out of it with a broken finger. That being said, i want to clarify a couple things i read in the thread.

Quote from: colorado_vr6 on December 21, 2008, 03:51:25 PM

he was at fault, even got a ticket for it. Plus I have gap insurance so I should get a new car. I'm just bummed about all the work that was just put into it. Only thing that survived was my new rims since I took them off a week ago. So, if anyone is looking for some black 18's with red lip, hit me up. Same wheels as in my avatar

Just wanted to clarify that the GAP will simply pay off your loan. So, if for example your car is worth 18k (not including your custom parts), and you owe 22k on your loan, they will pay your loan off rather than just the value of your car.

Quote from: Nate on December 21, 2008, 03:57:27 PM

if you have receipts for Wat you had done show the insurance company, they should reimburse you for it!

No, most policies include only $1000 USD in ACPE (Additional Custom Parts & Equipment). Unless he specifically called his insurance company and requested additional ACPE he can pretty much kiss any of his custom stuff goodbye.

slownomore · « **Reply #37 on:** December 23, 2008, 06:49:37 AM »

Quote from: kutark on December 22, 2008, 10:43:18 PM

First and foremost i'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad the dog is ok for sure, and luckily you only came out of it with a broken finger. That being said, i want to clarify a couple things i read in the thread.

Quote from: colorado_vr6 on December 21, 2008, 03:51:25 PM
he was at fault, even got a ticket for it. Plus I have gap insurance so I should get a new car. I'm just bummed about all the work that was just put into it. Only thing that survived was my new rims since I took them off a week ago. So, if anyone is looking for some black 18's with red lip, hit me up. Same wheels as in my avatar

Just wanted to clarify that the GAP will simply pay off your loan. So, if for example your car is worth 18k (not including your custom parts), and you owe 22k on your loan, they will pay your loan off rather than just the value of your car.

Quote from: Nate on December 21, 2008, 03:57:27 PM
if you have receipts for Wat you had done show the insurance company, they should reimburse you for it!

No, most policies include only $1000 USD in ACPE (Additional Custom Parts & Equipment). Unless he specifically called his insurance company and requested additional ACPE he can pretty much kiss any of his custom stuff goodbye.

There was only about 1000 in custom parts on the vehicle... The rest was repairs made WHICH an insurance company will sometimes pay you for major repairs that were just done.... And since i recently pretty much rebuilt the entire car they should give him a lil sumpin sumpin...

lpshade · « **Reply #38 on:** December 23, 2008, 03:23:48 PM »

glad you and the dog are ok

kutark · « **Reply #39 on:** December 23, 2008, 10:49:16 PM »

Quote

There was only about 1000 in custom parts on the vehicle... The rest was repairs made WHICH an insurance company will sometimes pay you for major repairs that were just done.... And since i recently pretty much rebuilt the entire car they should give him a lil sumpin sumpin...

All depends, if it goes over a certain threshhold they'll just total the car. Anyways, i just wanted to set expectations as there is just way too much misinformation floating around the public regarding auto insurance.

gogotekno · « **Reply #40 on:** December 24, 2008, 12:46:41 AM »

sorry to hear about your wreck..Why dont you use this oportunity to get quattro

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