Tis a sad day that I wish was an April fools joke.

[codereddew]

Video following collision (updated in original post as well)

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[kwpony]

(although ACC still worked)

Glad you are ok. ACC ? I guess Ford sorted out the ACC problems with the S550.

 

[codereddew]

Glad you are ok. ACC ? I guess Ford sorted out the ACC problems with the S550.

Thank you! And Sorry to clarify, ACC = accessory, not adaptive cruise control

 

[65straight6]

Assuming decision of Total: one thing that helped me, with insurance company settlement, when I was t-boned was going back to dealer where I bought the car and getting a letter stating what they would have given me as trade in value. Dealership will want your business so they will be inclined to put a higher number there even if in reality they wouldn’t give you that amount normally.

 

[Dr. Norts]

I wouldn't be too worried about it not driving right after a repair. Cars way way worse than yours get fixed every day. These cars can take a really good hit and get fixed up quite easily.

If frame measurements check out and a final alignment is able to get everything into spec you'll be good.

Use some of that diminished value $ for a gt500 bumper and make your car better in the process.

Also if it's getting repaired talk to the body shop and let then know you want OEM headlights / bumpers / parts. Nit sure about your state laws but up here they're allowed to substitute with aftermarket LKQ. Body shop can normally work with dealers and get the oem parts (lights/bumper covers) for the same price or close to aftermarket ones.

It'll all be ok whatever way it goes. Bolts, metal and plastic can easily be replaced. A fucked up body can't. Glad your ok and not hurt!

 

[kwpony]

Thank you! And Sorry to clarify, ACC = accessory, not adaptive cruise control

ok. thanks for clarification.

 

[fMErunnin]

Reset use to be in the trunk on the same side you put gas into your vehicle. Used to be just a button to push to reset it. You could take a hammer and hit it to set it off. lol

2005- 2010ish? It was in the driver kick panel. I think

Sucks about your car, but material doesn't matter as much as life. Glad you are good!

 

[Genxer]

I love old folks but some of them need their keys taken away. I had to take Mom’s away. Hard to do but necessary.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

Either way you're probably gonna have to sue that lady to get diminished value. Insurance won't cover it. That could easily be 10K.

Agreed - sue the old bat.

 

[codereddew]

If it does get repaired, I assume car will be sitting for a few weeks while they're being completed. About a half tank of E85 is in the car - when do I need to start worrying about E85 degradation and too much moisture collecting?

 

[Einstein_nikola]

I’m cruising down a city street and an elderly lady pulls out of a parking lot, darts across 4 lanes in order to try and get to the other side of the street. Unfortunately, there was no avoiding her and I end up T-boning her car.

Steering wheel, driver footwell, and pillar airbags deployed along with damaged seen here.

i was going ~25mph when I collided with her but fortunately we are both physically okay. She claimed fault at the scene and on the police report so hopefully I don’t have to deal with any BS insurance issues.

Posting this b/c wanted some opinions re: if it’s possibly totaled vs definitely totaled. Also, b/c my soul is crushed and need to vent

2020 GT base 301a package with digital cluster and 8” infotainment screen. 15k miles. This happened in south Texas.

Video after collision:

Hope you recover from this, I know it must be hard bro but trust me things will get better

 

[Garfy]

Yes, it sucks, big time. But be grateful that you’re OK and the other driver accepted fault. The car will either be fixed or replaced. If it is a total I do like the idea of a Mach 1. Or a GT500.

If it's anything like my area, that won't happen. A GT runs about $46K while the GT500 is stickered at $128K. Haven't seen the Mach 1 yet so not sure what it's stickered at.

 

[wilkinda65]

If it's anything like my area, that won't happen. A GT runs about $46K while the GT500 is stickered at $128K. Haven't seen the Mach 1 yet so not sure what it's stickered at.

Ummm, my 2020 GT500 stickered at $83k with Recaros and handling package. You would have to have a Double Golden Ticket GT500 to be stickered near $128, and I don't think they sticker that high minus ADM

 

[Matthewstorm]

A dealer near me has a 2021 GT500 stickered at $137k.

 

[BimmerDriver]

First, sorry for the loss, glad you are OK. And the old lady too. That's someone's grandma.

Never take insurance advice from strangers on the Internet. Laws vary between states and you have no idea who these people are and out of which orifice they are speaking. I include myself in this warning.

Most insurance adjusters are pretty good and they will be able to give a fairly accurate estimate of costs. Added to that are the costs that the company will incur, including rental car for you and diminished value if you go that route. The latter may push you over the edge, if you want them to declare it a total loss.

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