Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Had a crash this morning. Back end spun around on the exit of roundabout and did 2 360's and hit white van and was pushed onto the central reservation. In short front quarter panel is damaged as is front bumper and headlight etc. The main problem would appear to be the rear which on inspection looks untouched, but the alloy and tyre are bent. In short, Budget, underwritten by Fortis reckon it will be written off!!!! - Surely this car can be saved and have insisted that an engineer inspect and report back as to the costs. In short it was my mistake as i lost control (traction was off - which was my mistake). I am thinking take the money which i would assume to be £5k plus (It's a UK TT Auto with SH and 135k on clock on an Aug 93 plate) and perhaps buy back to either see if i can repair or sell as parts? What do you think it is worth and should haggle on..........such a shame as it's a lovely unmolested UK Spec and there aren't many left!!!!!!!!!!![sAD][/sAD] PS on inspection when it was towed away, there does not appear to be any underneath damage, although until it is inspected you never know.. I do not have pictures as it's at insurers garage, but do have a few on camera phone, but you can't really see the damage that well - it really ain't that bad, but i suppose the issue is always cost/value, and not the fact that it's a car that has nearly exinguished from History!!! Edited September 24, 2008 by Stevie72 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ouch sounds nasty, Hope everyone is ok, end of the day the car can be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Yes it's a lump of metal, but it's my pride and joy!!!!!! My better half has said that's it, i can't have another one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 arse Bet you're gutted, glad you're ok. But will say that although people slate the traction control, Toyota did spend a fair whack on it and put it in the car for a reason...lesson learnt the hard way unfortunately Fair play for being honest about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Glad your ok. Where did it go? I wouldnt waste your time with stripping etc, not worth the time and hassel. There will also be recovery and storage to pay now that its gone away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSupTT Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Had a crash this morning. Back end spun around on the exit of roundabout and did 2 360's and hit white van and was pushed onto the central reservation. Jesus, thats sounds scary! What speed was that at!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 As i am fully comp, i believe the current strorage is covered until full inspection is made. It was pretty foreceful in saying that i want it repaired, but as i am at fault, i am at the mercy of the insurers (i believe). If I were to get around £5k i think i would take it (although obviously not 1st offer). I would also consider buying back, as i'm sure it could be saved, but yes i don't think really stripping it would be that easy and would be time consuming. It really is a lovely little example (even considering its milegae) but at the end of the day is a piece of metal and i thank god that noone was hurt... 36 years of age and still learning how to drive!!!! That's the problem a moment in lapse of concentration and bang it's all over and it just swang out so quick, i don't even thing the Stig would have stopped it (mind you he probably wouldn't have got himself/herself in that situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 2 * 360 = 720 Sounds like a nasty one mate, are you dizzy from all the spinning? Sorry to hear about the car. Were you going silly speeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Jesus, thats sounds scary! What speed was that at!! I was accelerating from the roundabout and was changing up from 1st to 2nd in manual mode, so probably 40mph at the most. Actually probably must be more like 50mph as to spin like that, even in the wet was pretty harsh. PS the road is national speed limit 60mph Edited September 24, 2008 by Stevie72 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Blimey, unlucky fella, whatever happens, I hope you get a decent result... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Unlucky dude. Hope you get it back!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 What do you reckon i should do, or is it a case of wait for the engineers report????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Atleast you survived with no serious injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 manu mode in wet ? 40/50 mph before changing up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 sorry to hear this hope all goes well and you can get it back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Sorry to hear this i hope everything works out for you and the supe matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 glad ur ok mate hope u get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I imagine storage will be from day one, it would be at my repair shop. As i am fully comp, i believe the current strorage is covered until full inspection is made. It was pretty foreceful in saying that i want it repaired, but as i am at fault, i am at the mercy of the insurers (i believe). If I were to get around £5k i think i would take it (although obviously not 1st offer). I would also consider buying back, as i'm sure it could be saved, but yes i don't think really stripping it would be that easy and would be time consuming. It really is a lovely little example (even considering its milegae) but at the end of the day is a piece of metal and i thank god that noone was hurt... 36 years of age and still learning how to drive!!!! That's the problem a moment in lapse of concentration and bang it's all over and it just swang out so quick, i don't even thing the Stig would have stopped it (mind you he probably wouldn't have got himself/herself in that situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 I imagine storage will be from day one, it would be at my repair shop. Sorry, you own a main repair shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 manu mode in wet ? 40/50 mph before changing up ? Yes i can do over 40mph in 1st in an Auto, i beleive official is something like 45mph, and was changing up and it happend when the change was made.......don't know what speed exactly, but 1st was topping out, so probably over 40mph and yes i know it was wet and i confessed was a mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Sorry, you own a main repair shop? No work for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Sorry, you own a main repair shop? he struts around in it like he owns it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well PIG, I may need your assistance Sir if they write it off!! If you don't mind..... Perhaps a little business your way?? Could I take the liberty of PM you when i know more? Anyway feeling the delayed reactions of accident, so a night cap and some ZZZZZ Thanks to one and all for kind words. Be safe, as even the most experienced and middle age people, make careless mistakes ----- just glad all are safe and that i've learned something i should already have known - LEAVE TRACTION CONTROL ON IN WET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 The surface must've been very slippy to spin twice. When you feel the back end slide out, don't take your foot off. This unloads the back end and you start fish tailing. Keep the power on and turn opposite lock and only when you're going straight and steady, can you relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Unlucky fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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