I got sideswiped by a potato truck (no joke) - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

dknv · 2004-09-25, 02:30 PM

Here we go again. I must be extraordinarily unlucky this year. Rachel & I were in Winnemucca this morning, and got sideswiped by a potato container truck.

He was in the left lane and I was in the right at an intersection. He turned right at the light, and as soon as I saw him doing so, I laid on the horn and tried to get away to the right, but did not have enough time or room. His truck scraped along the driver's side of the car and dragged us against the curb. At least he stopped the truck before the rear wheels drove up on us!

I was able to drive it to a body shop and was hoping to get the fender walls banged out enough to limp it home. However, a mechanic looked at it, then recommended not driving it due to damage in the engine compartment near some of the airbag sensors. Bah! I had to rent a car there to get home. And now I need to return the car to Winnemucca and get another ride home.

Tyson, are you in Reno this weekend, or could I have gotten lucky & you are in Winnemucca, coming home tomorrow?

ArthurS · 2004-09-25, 02:42 PM

Holy :shock:

So sorry Debbie. Hopefully it will be all good in the end.

Nick Koan · 2004-09-25, 03:20 PM

Thats no good.

MikeSTI · 2004-09-25, 03:21 PM

Glad to here everyone is ok, poor car

well whats you review of the RX-8? Any other rides you might want to try next?

MikeK · 2004-09-25, 04:56 PM

Ouch! At least no one was hurt

Kostamojen · 2004-09-25, 07:11 PM

OMG!!! :shock: I'm going to cry...

JC · 2004-09-25, 09:49 PM

sucks

sperry · 2004-09-25, 10:58 PM

I'm sooo sorry to see that poor blue car!

If I had been in Reno, I would have gone to pick you up, no problem. Hopefully your insurance company will cover the rental.

Thank God no one's hurt. As nice as that car was, it's just a car. Maybe a blue STi next? Or maybe you should look into building yourself a nice STXL WRX!

Libila · 2004-09-25, 11:48 PM

I'm sorry to see that. It's good you are ok though. Best of luck with whatever car you choose next.

murphy · 2004-09-26, 09:33 AM

man thats sucks..Its good that everyone is arlright. Well hope you got all the drivers info and all that..Was it a large truck (cdl lic. type?) well either way you still have him pretty good making a right from a left lane.

sti deede · 2004-09-26, 09:40 AM

OMG I'm so sorry for you. Glad to hear you guys are ok. Were you able to get the rental car back yet. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I'd be happy to take you back there.

LetItRev · 2004-09-26, 02:42 PM

Sorry to hear about this Debbie.

BOO · 2004-09-26, 04:09 PM

So sorry to hear about that Debbie, Maybe that was God saying, Hmm YOU should have gotten an STi instead.. lol .. all joking aside I am glad no one was hurt... ...
WAIT!!! Maybe join the mike and I clan and get an EVO

dknv · 2004-09-26, 06:31 PM

Hey, thanks everybody for your condolences and offers of help, and joking. I needed some smileys ...
An angel came through and gave me a ride back from Winnemucca today. Thank you angel! Cack, what a long drive both ways in one day.
Now comes the hateful wait to find out what it will cost to repair, and what insurance is going to do with that information. I'm guessing it's gonna cost alot to fix - left side body panels, side mirror, front bumper, xenon headlight, windshield, rear door is stuck shut, and torn metal on both fenders scraping against the tires. We were also pushed up & over the curb - so the alignment and frame will need to be checked, and all 4 wheels are damaged.
I love that car! I love its looks, and it is wonderfully fun to drive on the streets, but was not as competitive as I hoped it would be in autox. As many of you know, I had also been concerned about taking it to a track, and the Fernley incident only served to amplify my concern. But if it can be fixed - then I just hope it won't take too long. If its totalled - I don't have any idea what I'll do next.

qksubi · 2004-09-27, 06:26 AM

Order a EVO-MR in gunmetal

That car rocks deb and you wont have to do anything to it. Well maybe a catback so you arent so silent on the track on the track!!

sybir · 2004-09-27, 06:41 AM

Sorry to hear it

Glad you're ok, as that's the only important thing.
You need another wagon, though......

MattR · 2004-09-27, 07:45 AM

Man, there is a lot of Damage to the car...I'm not so sure they're going to fix it.

ArthurS · 2004-09-27, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Man, there is a lot of Damage to the car...I'm not so sure they're going to fix it.

I agree. I think this might be a total loss.

Dean · 2004-09-27, 08:26 AM

From what I can tell, it is motly cosmetic, but we shall see... If they do total it, I'm pretty sure someone will do th body work and put it back on the road...

My guess at parts...

Left Rear Quarter
Both Driver side doors
Left Front Quarter
Left door sil ?
Windshield
Hood
Front Bumper cover
Driver side mirror
Left headlight ?
Wheels, 2-4?
Passenger side suspension?

sperry · 2004-09-27, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

From what I can tell, it is motly cosmetic, but we shall see... If they do total it, I'm pretty sure someone will do th body work and put it back on the road...

My guess at parts...

Left Rear Quarter
Both Driver side doors
Left Front Quarter
Left door sil ?
Windshield
Hood
Front Bumper cover
Driver side mirror
Left headlight ?
Wheels, 2-4?
Passenger side suspension?

If one of the doors won't close, I can almost guarentee the "frame's bent". Plus the cost of the Xenon headlight from the dealer alone (probably in the neighborhood of $3000) will quickly add up to total the car. And like Dean said, there's only like 2 or 3 parts on the body that aren't damaged.

To be honest, just like the WRX wagon, you probably don't want that car back if they repair it.

The good news is that once again, the wreck isn't your fault, and I would guess that since a trucking company caused the wreck, their insurance is just going to want to settle ASAP and make you happy, so you shouldn't have a big problem getting the car's value.

Perhaps you can get enough to buy a WRX wagon straight up? Maybe an '03 or '04? I'd like to see a rebirth of "Debbie's Blue Wagon... now with STXL!!"

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-09-27, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

If one of the doors won't close, I can almost guarentee the "frame's bent".

Not necessarily.. just the door bending up can tweak it so it won't close. Plus, door hinges seem to usually just mount into sheet metal, so if those mounts are bent they could just be bent back into place.

Sorry to hear about yet another accident Debbie.

Dean · 2004-09-27, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

If one of the doors won't close, I can almost guarentee the "frame's bent". Plus the cost of the Xenon headlight from the dealer alone (probably in the neighborhood of $3000) will quickly add up to total the car. And like Dean said, there's only like 2 or 3 parts on the body that aren't damaged.

Remeber, the doors lock to each other, no B Pillar, so doors not closing right does not mean frame damage.

Since speeds were so slow, I think sheet metal, probably took the brunt of the damage, and possibly the control/connecting/suspension arms on the passenger side from the curb hit.

I can't actually see from the picture if the light itself is damaged, or just everything around it...

I guess we will see though...

Don't forget, she has those WRX stockers with hoosiers... G or H Stock Ladies Automatic Legacy Wagon...

ScottyS · 2004-09-27, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

You need another wagon, though......

I think Sybir's an Oracle. (no, not this!)

Wow. A rear dual set across the roof might have sucked. Glad you're OK!

STIwish · 2004-09-27, 10:09 AM

ouch hun

Im gonna have to agree with Sperry though, even if it can be fixed, I don't think you want it back... car shopping time again!

dknv · 2004-09-27, 10:33 AM

What's a cdl lic. type truck?
Here's a picture of a truck that looks similar. I just don't remember the potato truck having fenders over the tires.

2004-09-25, 02:30 PM	#1
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I got sideswiped by a potato truck (no joke) Here we go again. I must be extraordinarily unlucky this year. Rachel & I were in Winnemucca this morning, and got sideswiped by a potato container truck. He was in the left lane and I was in the right at an intersection. He turned right at the light, and as soon as I saw him doing so, I laid on the horn and tried to get away to the right, but did not have enough time or room. His truck scraped along the driver's side of the car and dragged us against the curb. At least he stopped the truck before the rear wheels drove up on us! I was able to drive it to a body shop and was hoping to get the fender walls banged out enough to limp it home. However, a mechanic looked at it, then recommended not driving it due to damage in the engine compartment near some of the airbag sensors. Bah! I had to rent a car there to get home. And now I need to return the car to Winnemucca and get another ride home. Tyson, are you in Reno this weekend, or could I have gotten lucky & you are in Winnemucca, coming home tomorrow? Attached Thumbnails

2004-09-25, 02:42 PM	#2
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Holy :shock: So sorry Debbie. Hopefully it will be all good in the end. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-25, 03:20 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Thats no good. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-09-25, 03:21 PM	#4
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	Glad to here everyone is ok, poor car well whats you review of the RX-8? Any other rides you might want to try next? __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-25, 07:11 PM	#6
Kostamojen EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 380	OMG!!! :shock: I'm going to cry... __________________ K-man

2004-09-25, 04:56 PM	#5
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Ouch! At least no one was hurt

2004-09-25, 09:49 PM	#7
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	sucks __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-09-25, 10:58 PM	#8
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I'm sooo sorry to see that poor blue car! If I had been in Reno, I would have gone to pick you up, no problem. Hopefully your insurance company will cover the rental. Thank God no one's hurt. As nice as that car was, it's just a car. Maybe a blue STi next? Or maybe you should look into building yourself a nice STXL WRX! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-25, 11:48 PM	#9
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I'm sorry to see that. It's good you are ok though. Best of luck with whatever car you choose next.

2004-09-26, 09:33 AM	#10
murphy EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: RENO Posts: 484 Car: 03 evo, 06 R6	man thats sucks..Its good that everyone is arlright. Well hope you got all the drivers info and all that..Was it a large truck (cdl lic. type?) well either way you still have him pretty good making a right from a left lane.

2004-09-26, 09:40 AM	#11
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Re: I got sideswiped by a potato truck OMG I'm so sorry for you. Glad to hear you guys are ok. Were you able to get the rental car back yet. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I'd be happy to take you back there.

2004-09-26, 02:42 PM	#12
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	Sorry to hear about this Debbie.

2004-09-26, 04:09 PM	#13
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	So sorry to hear about that Debbie, Maybe that was God saying, Hmm YOU should have gotten an STi instead.. lol .. all joking aside I am glad no one was hurt... ... WAIT!!! Maybe join the mike and I clan and get an EVO __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2004-09-26, 06:31 PM	#14
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Hey, thanks everybody for your condolences and offers of help, and joking. I needed some smileys ... An angel came through and gave me a ride back from Winnemucca today. Thank you angel! Cack, what a long drive both ways in one day. Now comes the hateful wait to find out what it will cost to repair, and what insurance is going to do with that information. I'm guessing it's gonna cost alot to fix - left side body panels, side mirror, front bumper, xenon headlight, windshield, rear door is stuck shut, and torn metal on both fenders scraping against the tires. We were also pushed up & over the curb - so the alignment and frame will need to be checked, and all 4 wheels are damaged. I love that car! I love its looks, and it is wonderfully fun to drive on the streets, but was not as competitive as I hoped it would be in autox. As many of you know, I had also been concerned about taking it to a track, and the Fernley incident only served to amplify my concern. But if it can be fixed - then I just hope it won't take too long. If its totalled - I don't have any idea what I'll do next. Attached Thumbnails

2004-09-27, 06:26 AM	#15
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	EVO-MR Order a EVO-MR in gunmetal That car rocks deb and you wont have to do anything to it. Well maybe a catback so you arent so silent on the track on the track!!

2004-09-27, 06:41 AM	#16
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Sorry to hear it Glad you're ok, as that's the only important thing. You need another wagon, though...... __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-09-27, 07:45 AM	#17
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Man, there is a lot of Damage to the car...I'm not so sure they're going to fix it. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-27, 08:26 AM	#19
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	From what I can tell, it is motly cosmetic, but we shall see... If they do total it, I'm pretty sure someone will do th body work and put it back on the road... My guess at parts... Left Rear Quarter Both Driver side doors Left Front Quarter Left door sil ? Windshield Hood Front Bumper cover Driver side mirror Left headlight ? Wheels, 2-4? Passenger side suspension? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-09-27, 10:09 AM	#24
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	ouch hun Im gonna have to agree with Sperry though, even if it can be fixed, I don't think you want it back... car shopping time again! __________________ STIwish

2004-09-27, 10:33 AM	#25
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	What's a cdl lic. type truck? Here's a picture of a truck that looks similar. I just don't remember the potato truck having fenders over the tires. Attached Images

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