by "EL_ULY" (uly)
Published 05/08/2017 at 11:54
by "EL_ULY" (uly)
Published 05/08/2017 at 11:54
Tags: r3kt
STARS: 1
She is 100% ok, but her beloved W210 might be ded :’(
She was at a stop sign just after leaving her job. She stated to go forward when a older Silverado that was behind her drove around her, R3KT the rear side of the bed all over her front bumper as he turned right. The truck then hopped a curb going to the opposing lane then hopped the curb back to the right lane and into an AutoZone parking lot hitting 2 more cars. Once the truck knew there was no exit, he got back on the road and took off now with 2 punctures. The truck had an old paper tag. Police wrote the indecent as a criminal something or whatever. They are reviewing the cam footage from AutoZone.
I got her this W210 a couple years back so she could use it to get to and from school (UHD). Ever since she was little and back when I was still a cliche auto enthusiast, she really enjoyed leaning about auto maintenance, car wash, general upkeep. She quickly found her favorite brand, Mercedes-Benz. The first W210 I got her was totaled over a relatively small hit, but it was in that sweet spot where some coooler lines run, condenser, radiator, along with a lot of individual panels.
I got that first 00' E320 for $4500, insurance company totaled it and paid $5500, purchased this latest one for $5000. It was lower miles, cleaner overall, with Nav, and it was an 02'.
Not sure if this car will see the same fate. What is tru fax is that my little sister was suuuuuuper bummed out :’(
She genuinely loves her tank. I wish I felt that way about my vehicles. I mean, she kept it clean always, oil changes and all maintenance on time. The car didn’t have one issue and is perfectly dry underneath. Not even the classic rear main is leaking lol :] Such a fine example of what makes a W210 legendary. Finger’s crossed this one doesn’t get totaled.
EDIT: Totaled :’(
"PatBateman" (PatBateman)
05/08/2017 at 12:01, STARS: 4
That sucks. I’m presuming drunk driver.
Fuckers. Did this happen on Friday?
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
05/08/2017 at 12:13, STARS: 0
Sorry and glad that nobody was hurt. Drunk driving is a scourge.
"$kaycog" (skaycog)
05/08/2017 at 12:21, STARS: 0
Poor car, but your little sister is 100% okay. That’s the main thing.
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
05/08/2017 at 12:40, STARS: 0
Reason #8747 why I hate people. What kind of asshole does that kind of shit? This guy is a danger to everyone on the road. And he’ll probably never be caught either.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
05/08/2017 at 12:45, STARS: 1
throw up a Craigslist add. say your parting out a silverado and list 2 tires and some other stuff. i’m guessing he is not going to a bodyshop for that see if you bait him in.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 0
Silverado is literally the most common vehicle in Houston. Hopefully the po-pos got some sort of lead. Pretty good idea :]
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 0
it’s very possible. That dude gave and will forever give zero fucks
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 12:48, STARS: 1
very true, rather bummed out that hurt always
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 12:49, STARS: 0
hopefully they catch this numskull
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 12:56, STARS: 0
Sunday. She said he looked like some dumb kid
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
05/08/2017 at 13:06, STARS: 0
Damn, that sucks. At least your sister is ok, that’s the most important part. After all, it’s just a car (I know, that sounds weird coming from a Jalop). Metal and plastic can be replaced, flesh and bone is much more tricky.
That being said, stuff like this makes me glad that we don’t have paper tags and other such nonsense. Driving around without insurance takes some serious criminal energy, not just negligence.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 13:24, STARS: 0
I’m getting a whole “drunk/high just stole the truck” vibe here
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
05/08/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 0
definitely totaled. My W210 took a tap and came in at around $2k. That’s probably $6k. Even if $3-3500k I think they would total it based on the calculations they use.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
05/08/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 0
indeed buddy, I agree completely
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
05/09/2017 at 05:02, STARS: 0
as long as she is fine, shrug your shoulders and say shit happens