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"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
09/19/2015 at 01:33 • Filed to: None

Car’s damaged more than I thought... Engine moved forward in engine compartment since the side with the exhaust was hit. Pics of the car as it sits

DISCUSSION (25)

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 01:47

Well that sucks.. Jetta down for the count?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 01:47

Possibly totalled. Time for a ‘94 Celica or perhaps a Dodge Neon.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
09/19/2015 at 01:50

I will know on monday

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/19/2015 at 01:51

If it isn’t (I’m hoping to god) it’ll be fixed.

If it is, I’m most likely going to find an E90 328 coupe or something like that.

I can’t believe that it got totaled from a 20-ish mph shunt from behind though

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 01:58

Maybe one day you’ll know the joys of owning a 80s or 90s vehicle with an oversized Nadar bumper.

Screw the car. The only thing that matters is whether you are okay. I know it sucks but I assure you life will go on.

Noah - Now with more boost. > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 02:00

What an awful circumstance. Death to the rear-enders. Totaled or not, I can’t even imagine how stressed out you might be... hang in there man, Monday (and maybe an insurance payout?) will come.

CalzoneGolem > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 06:34

You’re going to need to put on your patient pants. Regardless of the outcome this process will probably be long and slow.

Funktheduck > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 07:35

At least you’re all right.

The good thing with new cars is you'll survive any crash a lot better than an old car. The bad news is the car probably won't.

davedave1111 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 08:02

Is it just a broken engine mount, or a bent frame? Make sure you pull the carpets etc from the boot (trunk) and check for crumpling in that region.

jariten1781 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 08:07

I have much experience with being rear ended. Really doubt that’s totaled. Bumper cover, bumper bar(maybe), alignment check, new exhaust run (or straighten, but don’t accept that), inspect engine mounts (they’re likely fine, just under tension cause the bent exhaust is applying forward pressure through the hangers), paint...~3k

Make sure you check the fender liner and trunk fit/gaps when you get it back...even good repair shops skimp there.

Good luck.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 08:36

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 08:42

Damn..maybe thats why you actually felt a bit of pain..

Dont be scared to check the frame and stuff yourself... do you really want to be driving a poorly repaired car

crowmolly > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 10:00

Quarter panels have any buckling?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 12:43

Sucks man! They’ll prob total it... :( Good luck!!!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Noah - Now with more boost.
09/19/2015 at 13:51

turns out I missed a call from my adjuster yesterday because I was asleep, so I gotta wait till Monday, and re-schedule the meeting with the other guy’s adjuster....

We’ll see what happens.

I love the car, and I’m hoping she’s not totaled.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/19/2015 at 13:55

yeah I know... I’m glad I’m mostly fine.

And heh, yeah, hopefully it's fixed/replaced soon though. being carless sucks

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > jariten1781
09/19/2015 at 13:56

thanks... I’m hoping it’s not totaled, but one of the C-pillars in the back is a bit bent as well. not much, but maybe that compromises rigidity....

idk.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
09/19/2015 at 13:57

yeah... it was a shunt all right....

and I’m not. i'll be there with them as well

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Funktheduck
09/19/2015 at 13:58

yeah. I’m glad I’m good, but I’m hoping the car isn't a write off....

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > crowmolly
09/19/2015 at 13:58

a small amount on the back drivers side one.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
09/19/2015 at 13:59

hopefully they don’t, but if they do, it’s an excuse to get something different, right?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > CalzoneGolem
09/19/2015 at 13:59

yeah..... fuck me this week will suck ass

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > davedave1111
09/19/2015 at 13:59

I don’t know, and I don’t want to check myself TBH. I’m too scared to find out more...

davedave1111 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/19/2015 at 15:10

Scared? As long as it’s someone else’s insurance paying, a write-off is better than a repair, generally.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > davedave1111
09/19/2015 at 15:11

yeah... even if the car’s fixed, odds are I’m going to sell it and replace it. I don’t want to drive a car that’s been seriously damaged and fixed.