Got into a three car pileup

[Motorhead350]

I'm fine, the Marauder seems just fine. Looks like I need a new bumper guard and my Proguard is shot. I was the final car hit. We were in stop and go traffic. I was going 0MPH when I was hit. Becky was with me and she's says it hurts to fart and we probably can't do the Hanky Panky tonight.

By the looks of it the Honda that hit me had my car up on his bumper for a second.

I am going to request a rental car, but here is the issue. I really want a GM or Town Car. To get one of those you must be 25 last time I tried. I need the trunk space for gear for my band. Here is the other issue: My dad said not to mention "Musician" to the insurance companies because we are "higher" risk... whatever.

The police officer that showed up was a pretty cool dude. When he asked what the car was I said "Marauder." "Marauder hua? That's a cool name." "Thanks." "Thirsty?" "I could use a water." "No the car." "Oh. Yeah 17mpg at best dude." "I bet you have a V8 under that hood, maybe some work too?" "Yup. Supercharger, headers, 4:10 gears. Everything to help the gas mileage."

He just smiled was on his way. The 08 Impala that hit us really had no damage. The driver said he had had the same accident twice this year. Even showed me his last write up for the repair. :eek:

Looks like I might need a new bumper guard, but I was told the plastic could be "fiberglassed" back into shape. Do you guys think I need a new bumper guard?

[1 Bad Merc]

I would want a new bumper cover and I would want to see what the damage underneath was. I bet your trunk bottom got smashed in especially if the other car rode under you. Dont be so quick to brush this off till you get underneath and see what has really happened.

Glad the both of you were not seriously hurt.

[DOOM]

Dom I'm glad you're ok!

[LANDY]

well at least you are ok. the mm could be easily fixed

[thathotrodlincn]

BAD LUCK!!! Glad no obvious serious injury. As previously stated, have the car checkerd for concealed damage. Try to hold out for new bumper cover. Best of luck.

[Rocknthehawk]

Any bodyshop worth their time will replace the cover. get an estimate through your insurance adjuster, and go from there. Nobody here can give you a definite answer without inspecting the car in person.

CAN the bumper be fixed? Yes (not correctly with fiberglass), but is it worth the time for a shop? NO. I've fixed plenty of torn bumpers (and a marauder). A two part epoxy is used. On a crack, you'll use a die grinder to rough up the back, then apply the epoxy, a special tape, and more epoxy. Then flip it to the front, grind out the edges of your crack, and fill from the front. You're looking at 3-4 hours just to repair the tears and cracks. That's like $250-300+ in JUST shop labor, plus time to paint prep? No dice.

I'm assuming the front bumper is the first picture? That for sure needs replaced.

What everyone else mentioned, look for secondary damage. When you pull the cover off, check the support bar behind it. Make sure everything is still lined up, any bent brackets, broken tabs, etc.

[RoyLPita]

GLas to hear that you are okay. Keep us posted on any updates.

[MM2004]

Dom,

Sorry to hear and glad no one was injured.

Was it really necessary to add?:

"Becky was with me and she's says it hurts..."

Mike.

[Bigdogjim]

Get GF to a Doctor and get her checked out, file a report with your insurance company and most times they will recommend a body shop, at least in New Jersey they do, however you {should} have the right to have the car fixed at a shop you choose. Read your policy and see if the insurance company is allowed to use used parts for repairs, some insurance companys state this in the policy.

Best of luck with the repairs.

As for a replacement car while your's is beening fixed it up the rental company the insurance sends you to. Most have small cars.

[rayjay]

Glad to hear you and Becky are ok Dom. I'm confused, who hit who?

[SILVERSURFER03]

good thing you an becky are good .... have them repalce bumper it cant be repaired

[Vortex]

No tingly intermittent neck pain issues?

[CBT]

I think airbags should have 2 setting. If you get hit in the back bumper and shoved into the car in front of you, air bags should deploy normally. If you are the idiot who caused a pile-up and your car's sensors only pick up front bumper impact, two arms should come out of the steering wheel and choke you to death. I know, I know, I'm a dreamer.

[MMarauder03]

I think airbags should have 2 setting. If you get hit in the back bumper and shoved into the car in front of you, air bags should deploy normally. If you are the idiot who caused a pile-up and your car's sensors only pick up front bumper impact, two arms should come out of the steering wheel and choke you to death. I know, I know, I'm a dreamer.

Hahaha! How do you come up with this stuff? :lol:

[FordNut]

New bumper cover. Inspect underneath, the bumper itself or the trunk floor may be damaged, as well as the bumper cover support brackets.

[CBT]

Hahaha! How do you come up with this stuff? :lol:
Stupid people annoy me and when I read stories like this, where 2 of my friends could have been seriously injured and a Marauder was damaged, i just get angry. Plus, I'm bored.

[DarthMarauder]

If whoever was at faults insurance is covering your repairs they will also have to cover the rental car. I believe your car has to be in your name as its your car that was damaged. I had someone hit my car when I was 20 and was really worried about having something to drive while it was getting fixed. It was her fault and my car was in my own name so they said they have to give me a rental no matter what my age was. Then its just a matter of getting them to give you an equal to yours car.

[Doohicky]

Get GF to a Doctor and get her checked out, file a report with your insurance company and most times they will recommend a body shop, at least in New Jersey they do,

I guess if they recommend a body shop...OK...But I recommend a doctor...just my 2 cents

[Black_Noise]

if it wasnt your fault I say make howevers insurance buy you new

[Mike]

BAD LUCK!!! Glad no obvious serious injury. As previously stated, have the car checkerd for concealed damage. Try to hold out for new bumper cover. Best of luck.


^^^I agree 100%^^^ Glad everyone is fine (for the most part :D)

[Motorhead350]

What happened was I was the last car hit.

The 08 Impala hit the 96 Honda and the Honda was pushed into me. I can't believe I bent his hood that bad and all I have is bumper cover damage... or at least it appears that way. This was in rush hour traffic on I-90 toward O'Hare Airport. The Honda wouldn't start after the crash so Becky and I pushed it off to the side within 20 seconds of getting hit. No we didn't get a thank you. That guy was livid for a few minutes anyway so I don't blame him. The funny thing is the Impala had the least damage and was the one that did all of this.

We were on our way to see Back To The Future at a drive in! That ruined our night, but they are playing it again tonight.

I am 100% fine, Becky on the other hand is still in pain. She needs helping picking socks off the floor and cannot reach around to attach her bra. So I gotta help her with all of this.

I contacted our Doctor and he said to take Advil with every meal for five days. Or we could go to the ER right now. We can at least say we contacted a Dr. within 24 hours of the accident now.

Drive fast, take chances, but look out for the other guy.

BTW thanks for all of the kind words guys. I'm still driving the car around too. I would take the K5, but the top is off and it's raining today.

[FormulaMarauder]

Becky was with me and she's says it hurts to fart and we probably can't do the Hanky Panky tonight.




She needs helping picking socks off the floor and cannot reach around to attach her bra. So I gotta help her with all of this.

You HAVE to be the most juvenile person on this board. You remind me of this every time you post. Oh my Gosh, you have a girlfriend! Would you care for me to send out a press release and send off a blimp professing this? Perhaps a billboard on the interstate, or bumper stickers we can all put on our cars. That would be swell..........

And let me tell you; It's so smart to tell your insurance agent that your car is heavily modded. Actually, that is the LAST person you should be telling.

And your dad telling you not to tell your agent that you are a "musician" because of higher rates is the absolute STUPIDEST thing I have heard in years. Thank you for this laugh. It's obvious where your brains come from.

[Doohicky]

Front ends of cars are designed to absorb most of the impact. And remember, your car has a full frame.

[RacerX]

Dibs on the floor ma... Oh, the cars ok... As soon as I read the title, all I could think was "Oh damn! How fast was he flying?" then I saw 0mph! At least you're all safe.

[kernie]

You HAVE to be the most juvenile person on this board. You remind me of this every time you post. Oh my Gosh, you have a girlfriend! Would you care for me to send out a press release and send off a blimp professing this? Perhaps a billboard on the interstate, or bumper stickers we can all put on our cars. That would be swell..........

And let me tell you; It's so smart to tell your insurance agent that your car is heavily modded. Actually, that is the LAST person you should be telling.

And your dad telling you not to tell your agent that you are a "musician" because of higher rates is the absolute STUPIDEST thing I have heard in years. Thank you for this laugh. It's obvious where your brains come from.

And i bet you missed his classic "period blood all over my apartment when i came home from marauderville" thread that was quickly deleted, properly so, by the mods a couple days ago, ya...

:beer:

[Motorhead350]

You HAVE to be the most juvenile person on this board. You remind me of this every time you post. Oh my Gosh, you have a girlfriend! Would you care for me to send out a press release and send off a blimp professing this? Perhaps a billboard on the interstate, or bumper stickers we can all put on our cars. That would be swell..........

And let me tell you; It's so smart to tell your insurance agent that your car is heavily modded. Actually, that is the LAST person you should be telling.

And your dad telling you not to tell your agent that you are a "musician" because of higher rates is the absolute STUPIDEST thing I have heard in years. Thank you for this laugh. It's obvious where your brains come from.

I wasn't going to tell the insurance agent about what's under the hood. I was hit from behind smart guy. I agree that the musician thing is dumb, we can agree to something.

You sound like a total child in your posting and hope you posting is from a side effect from your medication. If it isn't please get on medication so people like you no longer exist.

The reason to post info on the GF is because a few have met her at meets. They know who she is. I am not saying looking at me I have a GF. Get outta here with that and how dare you judge before you know or even met me. Taking about people makes you the most juvenile of them all. As far as the MODs go, that's a whole other issue. You must not like the way I describe injury's for soar muscles. I don't care, I didn't write it for your liking. I was mature once, but decided to enjoy life.

Next time you have a thought just keep it to yourself. You will do us all a favor.

[FormulaMarauder]

You sound like a total child in your posting.

Taking about people makes you the most juvenile of them all. As far as the MODs go, that's a whole other issue.

You talk about your girls period, the fact that she cant snap her bra, and you can't do the "hank panky" with her as you call it. Listen to what you are saying. YOU are the one that sounds like a child in your post.

And from a recent conversation, as well as tons of other posts here, it is obvious that many other members here echo my sentiments.

What I'm saying is, maybe you should keep your inside voice to yourself.

[TAKEDOWN]

I'm glad to hear you're okay!

[Mac-MerC]

MotorHead u are cool as hell in my book
hopefully your old lady feels better soon

and there will always be someone being negative towards u for no reason... its life... some ppl are just born a-holes, born or bred
someone just needs to slap them in the mouth so they can learn when to shut up

[Big Black Beast]

At least the guy that hit you had insurance and didn't weasel away while you weren't looking. It looks like probably the malibu and civic hit bumper to bumper, where as the civic rode under your bumper, hence more damage. Also, if the civic was a manual, he may not have had the brake on if he was operating the clutch in stop and go like you say. Anyway, good luck with the repairs.

[Motorhead350]

You talk about your girls period, the fact that she cant snap her bra, and you can't do the "hank panky" with her as you call it. Listen to what you are saying. YOU are the one that sounds like a child in your post.

And from a recent conversation, as well as tons of other posts here, it is obvious that many other members here echo my sentiments.

What I'm saying is, maybe you should keep your inside voice to yourself.

Dude, girls deal with their bras everyday. We all fart everyday too. The average person does it 12 times a day. These are all normal things. Wait till you have to help someone do something that's normal. Go to an old folks home, those people need help wiping. Sad, but true. You have a lot to learn in this world. Hanky Panky is the nicest way I can say it dude, you want detail? I could teach you a few things. It wasn't my GFs period the other day... it's a longer story than that, that will not be posted because "we don't wanna hear it." :rolleyes:

Your voice echos on a message board and you are calling me dumb? :shake: Those that share the same opinion of you are very few. Maybe three out of 4,000 members. And like some people here want me to change down to their ways and logics. Quit trying to change people. If you don't like them stay away or don't post. Simple as that. I would use the ignore feature on you, but I figuring you are just having a bad day. We are both here because of the Marauder, maybe I can learn something from you someday, but not today.

Also I think you're single and not in the way you would enjoy. Have a good day.

[kernie]

Dude, girls deal with their bras everyday. We all fart everyday too. The average person does it 12 times a day. These are all normal things. Wait till you have to help someone do something that's normal. Go to an old folks home, those people need help wiping. Sad, but true. You have a lot to learn in this world. Hanky Panky is the nicest way I can say it dude, you want detail? I could teach you a few things. It wasn't my GFs period the other day... it's a longer story than that, that will not be posted because "we don't wanna hear it." :rolleyes:

Your voice echos on a message board and you are calling me dumb? :shake: Those that share the same opinion of you are very few. Maybe three out of 4,000 members. And like some people here want me to change down to their ways and logics. Quit trying to change people. If you don't like them stay away or don't post. Simple as that. I would use the ignore feature on you, but I figuring you are just having a bad day. We are both here because of the Marauder, maybe I can learn something from you someday, but not today.

Also I think you're single and not in the way you would enjoy. Have a good day.

Ha! You are funny!

Should we conduct a count?

Just having fun...
:beer:

[Motorhead350]

Ha! You are funny!

Should we conduct a count?

Just having fun...
:beer:

Go for it. Even if you prove me wrong it won't change anything. Resulting you and other members wasting their time, proving your all people that would rather change someone than ignore them. Making you the weakest of them all.

The Honda Accord wasn't manual BTW.

[kernie]

Go for it. Even if you prove me wrong it won't change anything. Resulting you and other members wasting their time, proving your all dumb.

The Honda Accord wasn't manual BTW.

I can't counter that, you win.

[Motorhead350]

Big Black Beast made the mistake, not you. Now he knows. :P

[CBT]

You HAVE to be the most juvenile person on this board. You remind me of this every time you post. Oh my Gosh, you have a girlfriend! Would you care for me to send out a press release and send off a blimp professing this? Perhaps a billboard on the interstate, or bumper stickers we can all put on our cars. That would be swell..........

And let me tell you; It's so smart to tell your insurance agent that your car is heavily modded. Actually, that is the LAST person you should be telling.

And your dad telling you not to tell your agent that you are a "musician" because of higher rates is the absolute STUPIDEST thing I have heard in years. Thank you for this laugh. It's obvious where your brains come from.

He gets in an accident that doesn't seem to be his fault, and you slam him and basically insult his dad. I don't get it. :confused:

[FastMerc]

Approx 1800 dollars to replace both bumper covers! To fiberglass them they will pop eventually.Figs that a little jap crap hit you!Good luck glad you ok. :)

[rayjay]

Dom turn it into insurance and let them deal with it. You were not at fault and thats what you pay for insurance for in the 1st place. Sounds like Becky has the typical post fender bender bruises. Be a good guy and help her out.

[Motorhead350]

Be a good guy and help her out.

You know it man. She didn't know I could cook so well and we had one heck of a night last night. You'll see in the first picture we are still driving the car around. Went to our first drive in ever. Double feature. Goonies and Back to the future for $4 a person! :eek:

In the second picture you guys can really see the damage. Not really all the bad if you ask me. My biggest concern was finding another bumper, but it came across me much easier than I anticipated.

Thanks for the kind words from most of you.

Watch out for the other guy.

[Gryphonzus]

Glad to hear you are OK! As for your girlfriend she should have been taken to the emergency room or doctor right after the accident. Insurance companies will have a field day over pain and suffering not seen to after the accident. I know from many accidents of my own how they work. I have had two major accidents and it took years to settle one of the accidents because of the medical issues. I really hope she is not seriously hurt. Take care and good luck!

[Motorhead350]

Now I have a problem. I am 100% fine, but my girlfriend is getting worse. The reason I didn't take her in after the accident was because she wasn't in pain. As the days have gone by she is feeling worse. She believes this is all muscle related and thinks she was hit harder than me. I had the steering wheel to hang onto and if you guys look at the damage we were hit more so on the passenger side. I don't think that really has to do with anything, but the steering wheel does. At least from my point of view.

She is now worried she will be missing work due to the accident. I might her to the doctor in the morning, but we'll see how she feels at 6am. She'll be taking some meds at 4am. Either way I'm taking her in, she just doesn't wanna miss work, not even for a day to see a Dr. The only reason she is so shy to miss was because she used her vacation to make sure I could go to MV8... yes I know she's a keeper.

We'll see how the story unfolds. Also I have to contact the insurance companies tomorrow. This will be fun.

[fastblackmerc]

Get a lawyer first, then go to the doctor.

Been there, done that.

[Ken]

MotorHead u are cool as hell in my book
hopefully your old lady feels better soon

and there will always be someone being negative towards u for no reason... its life... some ppl are just born a-holes, born or bred
someone just needs to slap them in the mouth so they can learn when to shut up+1

Glad to see the car damage isn't much, it did its job well. Besides that cover needed a new paint job. ;)

Get Becky to the Dr. I understand not wanting to miss any time, but.. Why suffer any longer than she has to. You got hit hard enough that she was thrown forward and wasn't braced against the steering wheel.
,
BTW, looks like your tailpipes got moved forward... (hint, hint);)

Give Becky a hug from us.

Ken

[Bigdogjim]

I have seen worst on cars in NYC as far as your rear bumper goes, did you get to body shop yet to check the for hidden damage?

How is GF?

[3CzSCrewHead*]

that suCcs man hope all will be well

[PonyUP]

Sorry to hear about the accident Dom, that sucks when something like that happens and your just sitting there. Sorry to hear Bec's is ailing though. Definite plus 1 on the lawyer, protect yourself, especially if there's injuries, and once you take her to the Doctor, definitely notify the offenders insurance company.
This happened to me once (Though in my case the woman I tapped at 3mph had a BS injury.) She went tot he Doctor 5 days after the accident and my insurance company filed it as a bodily injury claim. Obviously I dumped them, but the point is,e ven though it's after the accident, the insurance company may still cover it.

[PonyUP]

You HAVE to be the most juvenile person on this board. You remind me of this every time you post. Oh my Gosh, you have a girlfriend! Would you care for me to send out a press release and send off a blimp professing this? Perhaps a billboard on the interstate, or bumper stickers we can all put on our cars. That would be swell..........

And let me tell you; It's so smart to tell your insurance agent that your car is heavily modded. Actually, that is the LAST person you should be telling.

And your dad telling you not to tell your agent that you are a "musician" because of higher rates is the absolute STUPIDEST thing I have heard in years. Thank you for this laugh. It's obvious where your brains come from.

That's kind of an unprovoked attack. Plus insulting his Dad, if his posts make you that angry, suggest the ignore button or just don't read the threads.

[MM03MOK]

You HAVE to be the most juvenile person on this board. You remind me of this every time you post. Oh my Gosh, you have a girlfriend! Would you care for me to send out a press release and send off a blimp professing this? Perhaps a billboard on the interstate, or bumper stickers we can all put on our cars. That would be swell..........

And let me tell you; It's so smart to tell your insurance agent that your car is heavily modded. Actually, that is the LAST person you should be telling.

And your dad telling you not to tell your agent that you are a "musician" because of higher rates is the absolute STUPIDEST thing I have heard in years. Thank you for this laugh. It's obvious where your brains come from.
Do me a favour, please. It's obvious you don't like Dom or anything he says. Please put him on Ignore. Your replies to him are stupid and juvenile.

[Egon Spengler]

Dom, sorry to hear about your accident and your girlfriend. Accidents suck and I hate going through all the steps with insurance etc. After an accident, that is the last thing you want to do.

Someone flipped his lid just now! I love busting your balls, but will not do so in this case like above. That isn't ball busting, that is just flipping your lid!

Good luck with everything Dom.

[thathotrodlincn]

Do me a favour, please. It's obvious you don't like Dom or anything he says. Please put him on Ignore. Your replies to him are stupid and juvenile.

Amen to that!!!!

[Egon Spengler]

Do me a favour, please. It's obvious you don't like Dom or anything he says. Please put him on Ignore. Your replies to him are stupid and juvenile.
On a lighter note, I think it is so cool when people spell color and favor with a "u" in it like that! I was taught without the "U". Favour and Colour... SO COOL! :beer:

[Motorhead350]

Well I made a trip to the body shop and I was told something strange. They can still get the OEM bumper for $900. I would almost bet money that it's for a CV. Last time this place worked on my car they put a CV side mirror on it. It was an honest mistake and was taken care of as soon as I mentioned it. My total for redoing everything amounts to $2,200. A rental car is given by the insurance company, but they said I would have to pay for insurance, possibly $25 a day! :eek: I'll deal with that when I get to it. If that's really the case I am putting the top back on my truck and driving that rig. I just don't want to because of how bad the transmission has gotten. The shop can get to the car in two weeks which is fine with me because I have some racing to do this weekend! :burnout:

As far as the GF goes we went to a hospital. Took some x-rays and everything is fine, it's just muscle problems. So we got a prescription and were off to Wallgreens. The insurance company said they would cover everything. Everything from the meds to days missed from work... we even kept the ticket for the $29 parking downtown. So she is doing better and the Marauder should be fine within a month or so.

I'm still doing fine. I haven't noticed anything else wrong with me or the car. The shop said they would take the bumper off to look for additional damage. So all is well. Just a little concerned on the woman, the car is a piece of cake. With the bumper the way it is, it really looks like a city car now. ;)

[Rocknthehawk]

$900 sounds right for an OEM bumper. a couple years ago a local shop priced one out for my brother at $800.

[rayjay]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 693&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1284919594 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 693&d=1284919594)

Man this brings back memories... A half keg on tap between a bunch of cars, partying till the wee hours, after hours XXX movies with the staff, finishing off the keg, free food, sleeping it off till 1-2 the next day. Good, good times. :beer: ( early70's, not recent, I couldn't survive it now...)

[Motorhead350]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 693&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1284919594 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 693&d=1284919594)

Man this brings back memories... A half keg on tap between a bunch of cars, partying till the wee hours, after hours XXX movies with the staff, finishing off the keg, free food, sleeping it off till 1-2 the next day. Good, good times. :beer: ( early70's, not recent, I couldn't survive it now...)

:lol: LOL Ray.

I still have a tendency to be watching XXX movies at night and sleeping until 1-2. The torch has been passed. ;)

[Motorhead350]

Here is the rental car I kept bugging the company to give me.

Push enough and you can make anything happen. Not my house BTW.

[CBT]

Here is the rental car I kept bugging the company to give me.

Push enough and you can make anything happen. Not my house BTW.

CBT is out of the pocket, he drops back, lets go with a "That's what she said!", it's good, SCOOOOORE !!!!!

[dakslim]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 693&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1284919594 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 693&d=1284919594)

Man this brings back memories... A half keg on tap between a bunch of cars, partying till the wee hours, after hours XXX movies with the staff, finishing off the keg, free food, sleeping it off till 1-2 the next day. Good, good times. :beer: ( early70's, not recent, I couldn't survive it now...)

Is this when you were on the night shift patrol?:confused:

[Black Dynamite]

CBT is out of the pocket, he drops back, lets go with a "That's what she said!", it's good, SCOOOOORE !!!!!


:lol::rofl::lol::rofl:

Just made my morning!

[rayjay]

Is this when you were on the night shift patrol?:confused:

I can not comment on such illegal activities.

[PonyUP]

CBT plays in his pocket, he slides back, lets go with a "Two Ball Corner Pocket!", it's good, SCOOOOORE !!!!!

Fixed it for ya

[Motorhead350]

I miss my Marauder!

[rayjay]

I miss my Marauder!

Patients is a virtue grasshopper, Good things come to those who wait, and last but not least, you want it fixed right, not FAST...

[Motorhead350]

Got it back today. Pictures to follow later.