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  1. #1
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    Unhappy BAD News for me (Added pics 1st Page)

    I'm sort of new to the board but I've been around here reading and watching for about half of a year.So today I went to Pensacola,FL with my parents to check on some Marauders(they promised me one for a full scholarship).I found 3 '03 black ones.We got the one with 26 thousand miles for 19,000 even which is pretty good to me.I instantly fell in love with the car and on the way home trouble starts.As I'm coming around a curve following my mom, this car headed our direction is passing a truck connected with a trailer coming up the hill and around the curve.So she's in my lane but she nips the trailer and slides around to face horizontal in my lane.So I obviously have nothing to do so on impulse I hit the brakes and try to dodge her by going off road.NO GO though i hit the back side of her bumper with the driver's side fender in my efforts to dodge her.It seriously bends the fender and the light is broken out and the broken fender starts cutting the tire as I continue to roll to get off road.It's not super bad but I didn't have the car for more than 30 minutes no more than 15 miles.It made me cry.Hopefully I'll have it back by new year I already miss my baby.It was 2 good to be true.The images of that car in the middle of the road torments my mind.Anybody think it could of damage any of the engine/transmission?Also can someone explain the difference in the VIN MEHM or MHHM(?)Also will someone school me on some of the things I can get to accessorize my marauder such as door sills and emblems and SS inserts(AIM:EvrlstngAssa)?Plea se say a prayer for me.I don't know if the guy at fault even had insurance but will my insurance cover such a newly bought car?

    *Edit here's the picture it wasn't so bad when I checked it out in the daytime,it just seemed bad at night and since I didn't have the MM for very long made it seem even worse*

    You can sorta see the car I hit it's in front of the MM




    and now the damaged part

    I'm glad I tried to dodge her and got the fender mostly instead of head-on collision
    Last edited by LeviEA; 12-31-2005 at 10:20 AM. Reason: added pics

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    :(

    Bad news indeed. At least you and your family are OK. I hope for your MM to receive a speedy recovery.

    By the way, which school did you receive a full ride to?

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    That is truly a shame. Your insurance should cover anything you're driving regardless of fault. On a brighter note, it could always be much worse and no one was injured. That is a blessing! Best of luck with your new ride - enjoy!

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    Even though your MM got damaged, it is fixable. It is also good to know that you are ok from this. It will take some time to get this corrected but it will pay off in the end.

    BTW, Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site and your new ride when you get it back.
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    Sorry to hear about it, keep us updated.

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    Holy Crap! That sucks. Glad you weren't hurt. Hope things work out OK with insurance. It should be fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeviEA
    It's not super bad but I didn't have the car for more than 30 minutes no more than 15 miles.
    Dayum ... 30 minutes and 15 miles has gotta be a record. Glad that you are OK ... sounds like it could have been much, much worse. Don't worry, she'll be good as new when you get her back. You didnt have the MM long enough to develop a full grin so your separation anxiety should be minimized. Enjoy the holidays ... knowing that you have a really nice gift coming.

    BTW ... Welcome to the MM.Net
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    After seeing any sort of crash happen, my dad always said "That's how fast it happens."

    Sorry you had to experience that first hand, so soon into Marauderhood!

    Bright side... you've got a great car, and if you swung a scholarship, a great future with many more great cars ahead of you.

    My mechanic told me the "MEHM" was short for mayhem!

    I doubt you could have driven the car away from the dealership without coverage, and I'd think if you had Liability your Collision would be in effect too.

    Motor gently, stuff happens fast... even when you're in the right!
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    Bummer!

    Hang in there & Welcome to the machine.

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    Sorry to hear of your misfortune, but at least no serious injuries. The smile will return once you have your "baby" back in your hands. If you use the "search" tab there are many threads about accessories for you to see.

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    That sucks man, but hang in there. You will get her back as good as new! Then that grin can fully develop
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    Glad all involved are ok. The car will be ok, well more than ok as all Marauders are already a step up on everything else.

    As I recall the MHHM designates a Marauder with a factory moonroof. SS inserts are terrific and look great.

    Enjoy the ride when it gets back and welcome to MM.net.
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    Bummer

    Sorry for your "experience". It sounds like there was the potential for a fatality or two. Count your blessings. Get it fixed, then get it supercharged so you can blast away from any danger the next time. Good luck...
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    do the air bags work?

    Sorry to hear of your mishap...just wondering, did the "Air Bags" deploy?
    Keep the faith.....
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    That's a bummer. Glad no one was injured.

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