Hit by a big rig today

just_marci · 03-13-2007, 06:08 AM

Ouchie...

At least you're ok, but still...

itsme · 03-13-2007, 08:10 AM

Sorry to hear that, and glad to hear you are ok, a car is replaceable, life however is not, well until cloning comes around.

Delta Flyer · 03-13-2007, 09:17 AM

I really don't worry about head-on collisions - it's the distracted guys from behind that concern me....and they struck again.

edselpdx · 03-13-2007, 10:58 AM

Ouch! Glad everyone's OK, though. Just got my baby back after a smashup, so I know how it hurts to see your Pri hurt. Don't forget to make them pay for the reduction in value of your baby after they fix it.

cireecnop1 · 03-13-2007, 04:49 PM

sucks dude, sorry to see.

but atleast it wasn't faster and no one got hurt.

KTPhil · 03-13-2007, 06:49 PM

I would insist the dealer do the repair, and that they FULLY check out the rear wheel alignment. There are threads about how Toyota will not shim or replace the rear axle if it can't be aligned correctly (at least not under warrantee). Be SURE that they check all angles (toe, track, camber) before you accept the car, and I would get the readings in writing.

Skynight · 03-13-2007, 08:46 PM

Glad you are o.k.

seasidetraveler · 03-13-2007, 11:12 PM

Thank you for the kind words and the advice everyone.

eclectcmoi · 03-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh... OUCH! Were you on the Vincent Thomas Bridge when he hit you? That would NOT be a fun place to get into an accident. That bridge is scary enough as it is! There are so many big rigs in that area too with all the port deliveries. Good luck to you!

dmckinstry · 03-14-2007, 08:52 AM

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Well folks, I was on my way to work today in my Prius, and got hit by a big rig!

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That is a bummer. Sorry you're going to be without your Prius for awhile. Hope it isn't too long.

Dave M.

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03-13-2007, 06:08 AM	#11
just_marci Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 49 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Ouchie... At least you're ok, but still...

03-13-2007, 08:10 AM	#12
itsme Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 68 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Sorry to hear that, and glad to hear you are ok, a car is replaceable, life however is not, well until cloning comes around.

03-13-2007, 09:17 AM	#13
Delta Flyer Honda Enzyte Driver Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisville, TX (Dallas area) Posts: 1,008 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I really don't worry about head-on collisions - it's the distracted guys from behind that concern me....and they struck again.

03-13-2007, 10:58 AM	#14
edselpdx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 184 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Ouch! Glad everyone's OK, though. Just got my baby back after a smashup, so I know how it hurts to see your Pri hurt. Don't forget to make them pay for the reduction in value of your baby after they fix it.

03-13-2007, 04:49 PM	#15
cireecnop1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 289 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	sucks dude, sorry to see. but atleast it wasn't faster and no one got hurt.

03-13-2007, 06:49 PM	#16
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,213 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I would insist the dealer do the repair, and that they FULLY check out the rear wheel alignment. There are threads about how Toyota will not shim or replace the rear axle if it can't be aligned correctly (at least not under warrantee). Be SURE that they check all angles (toe, track, camber) before you accept the car, and I would get the readings in writing.

03-13-2007, 08:46 PM	#17
Skynight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MIDDLESBORO, KY (SE KY, WHERE KY, TN., AND VA. MEET...NEAR HISTORIC CUMBERLAND GAP) Posts: 65 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Glad you are o.k.

03-13-2007, 11:12 PM	#18
seasidetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So~Cal Posts: 614 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thank you for the kind words and the advice everyone.

03-13-2007, 11:41 PM	#19
eclectcmoi Muffinologist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lakewood & Torrance, CA Posts: 6,200 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh... OUCH! Were you on the Vincent Thomas Bridge when he hit you? That would NOT be a fun place to get into an accident. That bridge is scary enough as it is! There are so many big rigs in that area too with all the port deliveries. Good luck to you!