How much does stupidity cost?

untitledblue · 10-07-2009, 07:19 PM

I just backed into a pole while trying to park....can anyone give me a rough estimate of the damage cost? My deductible is $500. Ugh, this stinks.

philobeddoe · 10-07-2009, 07:35 PM

don't be too hard on yourself, everyone makes mistakes

anyway you cut it, you're out five hundred bucks, so overall cost shouldn't matter

good luck

**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-07-2009, 09:23 PM

It should buff out.

Ok, seriously, yeah, it'll cost you around $500.
Besides, you should see my hood. There's a reason I haven't posted any front-end pictures of my car in a while.

Fstr911 · 10-07-2009, 09:28 PM

No big deal....everyone has done something like that at one time or another.

It will only cost you your deductable. I'm sure you've wasted more money on other stuff you didn't need in the past.

Get that sweet machine back to wear it needs to be!

ceric · 10-07-2009, 09:29 PM

It will cost about $1000 for the bumper + $300 for the tail light (parts+labor) if you replace them with new parts. Of course, in reality, it could be just your deductible.

Salsawonder · 10-07-2009, 11:01 PM

It's just a little inattention don't beat yourself up so much! That being said, I love my back-up camera!

blueumbrella · 10-07-2009, 11:14 PM

Ouch! I do appreciate you sharing your story and photos, even though I know it hurts. My take away is a reminder for me to slow down and to look a number of times whenever I back-up. I still find seeing clearly a little challenging when backing because of the very different perspectives you get from the back-up camera, the rear-view mirror, and turning around and looking.

I was getting out of my car in the parking garage (several days ago) and could not help but admire the pristine Blue (the color I wanted) 2010 Prius just getting ready to back out. I turned to get something out of my car and noticed it moving pretty fast (beyond my comfortable level) and then heard a very loud bang. The lady driving had backed into one of the 5 foot wide concrete support beams. She was OK, but in tears talking about what her husband would say when he finds out what she did to his car. I don't know if she learned anything, but I am more careful then ever.

2009Prius · 10-08-2009, 10:24 AM

I am not sure about the lens/cover, but the bumper is plastic so you can just leave it alone if you want to save money. Good luck!

untitledblue · 10-08-2009, 02:37 PM

I'm just wondering if I bring up a claim, won't my insurance go up after an annual review?

MJFrog · 10-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by untitledblue

I'm just wondering if I bring up a claim, won't my insurance go up after an annual review?

Usually not the first time. Just don't do it again!

10-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
untitledblue Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	How much does stupidity cost? I just backed into a pole while trying to park....can anyone give me a rough estimate of the damage cost? My deductible is $500. Ugh, this stinks.

10-07-2009, 07:35 PM	#2
philobeddoe ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 500 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 32 Thanked 88 Times in 68 Posts Friends: 6	Re: How much does stupidity cost? don't be too hard on yourself, everyone makes mistakes anyway you cut it, you're out five hundred bucks, so overall cost shouldn't matter good luck

10-07-2009, 09:23 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,517 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	Re: How much does stupidity cost? It should buff out. Ok, seriously, yeah, it'll cost you around $500. Besides, you should see my hood. There's a reason I haven't posted any front-end pictures of my car in a while.

10-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
Fstr911 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 84 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 20 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 1	Re: How much does stupidity cost? No big deal....everyone has done something like that at one time or another. It will only cost you your deductable. I'm sure you've wasted more money on other stuff you didn't need in the past. Get that sweet machine back to wear it needs to be!

10-07-2009, 09:29 PM	#5
ceric Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,042 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 16 Posts Friends: 0	Re: How much does stupidity cost? It will cost about $1000 for the bumper + $300 for the tail light (parts+labor) if you replace them with new parts. Of course, in reality, it could be just your deductible.

10-07-2009, 11:01 PM	#6
Salsawonder Silver Lining Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,621 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 36 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 0	Re: How much does stupidity cost? It's just a little inattention don't beat yourself up so much! That being said, I love my back-up camera!

10-07-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
blueumbrella Member of Prius Regeneration Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 139 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 48 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 2	Re: How much does stupidity cost? Ouch! I do appreciate you sharing your story and photos, even though I know it hurts. My take away is a reminder for me to slow down and to look a number of times whenever I back-up. I still find seeing clearly a little challenging when backing because of the very different perspectives you get from the back-up camera, the rear-view mirror, and turning around and looking. I was getting out of my car in the parking garage (several days ago) and could not help but admire the pristine Blue (the color I wanted) 2010 Prius just getting ready to back out. I turned to get something out of my car and noticed it moving pretty fast (beyond my comfortable level) and then heard a very loud bang. The lady driving had backed into one of the 5 foot wide concrete support beams. She was OK, but in tears talking about what her husband would say when he finds out what she did to his car. I don't know if she learned anything, but I am more careful then ever. __________________ I mostly drive with my engine off! Beautiful Barcelona Red 2009 Pruis Replaced both front seats with two king size Lazy Boy Recliners Last edited by blueumbrella; 10-07-2009 at 11:16 PM.

10-08-2009, 10:24 AM	#8
2009Prius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 441 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 246 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 19	Re: How much does stupidity cost? I am not sure about the lens/cover, but the bumper is plastic so you can just leave it alone if you want to save money. Good luck!

10-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#9
untitledblue Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: How much does stupidity cost? I'm just wondering if I bring up a claim, won't my insurance go up after an annual review?

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