Another DTR lost........(not for weak stomachs)

[wchain]

X682110 has headed for the Garage in the sky.

Without going into too much detail, I was involved in an accident last Sunday, after the Houston lunch meet. I was traveling alone, headed home, and on the feeder road, the rear of the Marauder got fishy on me and I lost control, making contact with a concrete construction barrier, three times. The driver and passenger bags deployed, as well as the driver side impact bag.

The car gave herself to save my life. I walked with minor burns from the Airbags, thats it. Over two years of ownership and 10,847 Miles of pleasure, and it ends in 10 seconds. I have been reassured that the car will not see the road again, someone out there is gonna end up with a nice, low mileage engine and transmission.

I found out Friday, that she's a total loss, over 18K in damage. Every panel except the roof and trunk is damaged, all four wheels, rear axle, etc are all hosed.

I have been low key on the whole issue for obvious reasons, but I wanted to let everyone know, that I am ok, and the Garage Queen is not.



In any case, heres the car:

http://images19.fotki.com/v35/photos/4/41821/1902023/DSC04883-vi.jpg

http://images14.fotki.com/v377/photos/4/41821/1902023/DSC04880-vi.jpg


Thank you to everyone with your PMs and E-Mails. Astrovic posted about the wreck the day it occured, but I wanted to keep it quiet until things died down.

Thanks to SD210SA and The Big Stu for coming back around and giving me a ride home. It's greatly appreciated.

[RoyLPita]

Oh, Man. Glad that you are OK. The car can be replaced. Friends here cannot. PM me with what future vehicle might interest you.

[KillJoy]

Glad you are okay bud......like Brian said....friends CANNOT be replaced...cars CAN.

Now...you can get a BLUE ;)

:D

KillJoy

[bigjon]

glad you are okay!

the whole car is a wreck? from the 2 pics, it looks like just the front end...

what made the rear go squirrley?

[BAD MERC]

That is one of the saddest things that my eyes have seen in awhile. I cannot believe she's totalled. Buy her back with a salvage title and fix it. Those body panels are inexpensive and I assure you that the Marauder community WILL help to put her back on the road. Remember - only 980 DTR's were made.

[wchain]

The car is a total loss, if you look at the pics, the rear axle is moved over about 4-5" to the driver side.



glad you are okay!

the whole car is a wreck? from the 2 pics, it looks like just the front end...

what made the rear go squirrley?


Thanks but no thanks. Its too painful to try to rebuild it, or part it out like people suggested. Both rear quarters have to be replaced, along with the entire rear axle/drivetrain/suspension, not to mention everything else. She looks MUCH worse in person.

That is one of the saddest things that my eyes have seen in awhile. I cannot believe she's totalled. Buy her back with a salvage title and fix it. Those body panels are inexpensive and I assure you that the Marauder community WILL help to put her back on the road. Remember - only 980 DTR's were made.

[94_302]

Sorry to see that, but the important thing is you are ok. I hope the insurance company will take into account the rarity of the car.

[BAD MERC]

It looks like the air suspension is trying to level the car. That's all.
The car is a total loss, if you look at the pics, the rear axle is moved over about 4-5" to the driver side.

[wchain]

It looks like the air suspension is trying to level the car. That's all.

I assure you, the axle is hosed. I thought the same thing as you until I heard the right side wheel is grinding into the frame.

[FordNut]

Really sorry to hear the news, glad you're ok.

I've seen a whole lot worse than that get fixed, look for it to show up with a salvage title on ebay in a few months.

Did it have heated seats? I'm still looking for some door panels.

[wchain]

Thanks. No heated seats, sorry. The cars gone already, I released it last week. I certainly don't hope to see it on ebay, but if it does, I hope someone gives it a good home.


Really sorry to hear the news, glad you're ok.

I've seen a whole lot worse than that get fixed, look for it to show up with a salvage title on ebay in a few months.

Did it have heated seats? I'm still looking for some door panels.

[mrjones]

Sorry about the car Wes, but glad that you're OK.

[MM2004]

Wes,

My thoughts are with you, and glad you are here to talk about this.

Matters could have been much worse.

I do hope you plan on purchasing another MM.

Keep us up to date please?

Best,

Mike.

[ckadiddle]

Glad you are OK Wes. There are more Marauders available, but only one Wes.

[Black_Noise]

bad deal. but your ok, and now free to start from scratch

[cruzer]

As the others said, the car can be replaced. Please keep up the good work you have been doing for MM owners--we really need you. Hope to see you in the future, Maury

[FordNut]

What a coincidence, ebay has a new listing of a DTR. Totally stock, babied, garage kept, 6000 mi. Here's a replacement for you, Wes.

[snowbird]

Wes,

Sorry to see and hear about the car misfortune, but i'm glad you're OK.

After dust settle, you could always take a look for another one.

[stryker]

:o Thanks to God you're alive don't worry that is material and can be recovered Life don't. Now if you will sell in parts I want the front & rear seats, the 4 rims and tire too if they're in good condition,trunk organizer,alarm beepers,complete exhaust(if is in good shape) I'm looking for those parts a long time ago, these parts are the most wanted.

:xtree: STRYKER. :wreath:

[supa_carrot]

Wow, man, wow. Good to hear you are okay, these cars do crash well, ask me how I know. Unfortunately, yours is totaled, but ultimately cars can be replaced. I hope all turns out well.

[txmarauder]

Glad to hear you are ok and in good spirits considering, what made the rear end lose it that caused you to crash?

[Rider90]

I can't believe I am seeing and hearing this.

I'm very sorry to hear about it Wes...What a shame. It's a great thing you were in a large car. Us MMers "Play" in large cars just in case something were to go wrong, we could be spared. I'm glad to here you walked away from it.

[wchain]

Here she was a couple summers ago....
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/216412/fullsize/wesfrontangle.jpg

[stryker]

:cool: !THAT! is why I preefer the big Panther cars SECURITY thanks to that I still alive thanks to God and the size of the car so the size matters . Well in this case.


:santaw: STRYKER. :wreath:

[martyo]

Thank God you are okay Wes!

[pantheroc]

Wes, glad you were able to walk away. That's gotta hurt parting with the car. Hope you get another!

[stryker]

:cool: Here in Puerto Rico most of the Fatal crashes are from small cars specially the so called "sport compact" ones due to speed which they're will survive if they we're in a big car many people like small cars looking for gas economy, more agile to move in traffic or for parking but they forgetthe security in an accident.


:xtree: STRYKER. :santa:

[RedMerc04]

Ouch! Thats really crappy, it was hard to look at. On the bright side she did her job and kept you safe...
Best Wishes,
Matt

[stryker]

:rolleyes: OK all Marauderers specially you WESCHAIN Mang. Let's see this from a positive side of view

1- The Panther sacrifice to save you and keep you safe & alive.

2-Life is one after is losted there's no break to be back.

3-No one else was hurt.

4-You can adopt other Panther abandoned by a miserable in a car dealer

5- You're here with us telling your experience.

And Sorry for that terrible lost I saw the pic of your Panther when it was in envyable shape/condition and if that was happened to me I was still criyng but S:censor: t happens.


:santa: STRYKER. :santaw:

[The Big Stu]

I could not believe it when I saw it, I am just glad you were OK and I could be there to lend a hand. For anyone who thinks the pics don't look "that bad," I saw it in person...a couple times. It almost made me cry just to look at it...imagine how Wes must have been feeling. Hope to see you in another one soon Wes, either way, I hope you don't part from our community.

[Rollin'Thunder]

Wes, I'm really sorry to hear about your accident. Those pictures nearly made me cry. Glad to hear you are ok. Hope you can find another MM to your liking.
Bill

[ctrlraven]

Glad to hear your ok Wes. I am truly sorry for your loss, I hope you can find a replacement soon to continue to keep you safe on your travels.

[LVMarauder]

I am glad to see you are ok Wes. Thats what they are there for, we give them all the attention and respect in the world, but they will give themselves, as designed, to protect you. It worked the way it should have. There are always more Marauders out there.

[Ryans PI]

The Panther did its job and protected you and that is what's important. Glad you made it out ok, physically. Sorry, Wes.

[Marauderjack]

Glad you're OK Wes but I wonder what the heck happened to cause you to lose control like that??:confused: Maybe you don't want to elaborate on a public forum and I can understand that!!:(

Good Luck.....AND be careful out there!!;)

Marauderjack:burnout:

[Bluerauder]

X682110 has headed for the Garage in the sky.

... the rear of the Marauder got fishy on me and I lost control, making contact with a concrete construction barrier, three times. The driver and passenger bags deployed, as well as the driver side impact bag.
Sorry to hear about the damage to your MM, Wes. :( Glad that you are OK.

[LordVader]

Wes,

Let me join the others in saying we are all glad that you are okay! So sorry about the MM, she did what she was designed to do and that was to protect you. Hope you will be able to find something that gives you the same pleasure as the MM did.

[Zack]

Sorry to hear Wes, really a shame.
Please let us know where the car ends up for the parts.

[fastblackmerc]

Sorry to hear about it Wes... glad to hear your OK, cause that's what matters....

[RUSTY]

Glad you are OK. My wife and three year old drive around in the MM most of the time,so when i see a post like this i am glad to see the panther platform is solid

[00 Aggie]

Here

Sorry Wes!

[Raudermaster]

Damn Wes, I'm glad you're okay! Like everyone else said, a car is replaceable, you are not. The whole car is completely gone though? Did you take anything out of it?

[LUCKY GENE]

I'm glad you are here to tell the story. Sorry for your loss.

[SID210SA]

I just wish there was more I could have done....Important thing is that you are ok.....

I too saw the car in person and it was much worse than the pictures show....the tow truck that it was originally on could not tow it...they had to call another to tow it....but I dont know if that happened as I was forced to leave due to no room to sit on the two lane feeder road.

[the_pack_rat]

I'll just repeat what everyone has basically already said ... sorry for what happened, but most importantly you are ok. It's extra painful for me to look at the DTR's when this sort of thing happens, it's like looking at my own car.

Hopefully you can find another & get back in the saddle again.

[SHERIFF]

I too am sorry to hear. :eek:

[FastMerc]

Wow glade you are ok,thats a shame so much damage.

[stryker]

:o Now if you will sell in parts I want the front & rear seats, the 4 rims and tire too if they're in good condition,trunk organizer,alarm beepers,complete exhaust(if is in good shape) I'm looking for those parts a long time ago, these parts are the most wanted.

:xtree: STRYKER. :wreath: :cool: If you have in plans to sell parts remember me I was looking for those parts just let me know and I call you Mang.


:santa: STRYKER. :burnout:

[jgc61sr2002]

Wes - Glad to here you are OK.:D You are correct the Marauder did it's job keeping you safe from serious injury.

[RCSignals]

:cool: If you have in plans to sell parts remember me I was looking for those parts just let me know and I call you Mang.


:santa: STRYKER. :burnout:


Stryker, You'll have to watch for the car at auction. The Insurance company will auction it as salvage