Death of a Jap spec

Thomas · 18th June 2013, 19:49

This morning whilst driving to work a woman was too busy watching the bus behind me and didnt notice me driving in front of the bus.

This is the result

I cant get both front doors to shut and having a closer look the sill is bent and the b post has been twisted so I would say terminal unfortunately

The car was my pride and joy and I really loved every minute driving it so im really saddened that it will probably end up in the scrap yard.

I have my diesel facelift however its just not the same

I have whiplash and a sprained trapezial muscle however if it wasnt for the cars strength who knows what would have happened.

all in all im totally gutted.

Canonite · 18th June 2013, 19:51

Looks like it took a hefty thump.
Hope everyone is ok.

PS; Ithought all Jap exports were Dorchester Red?

MG Tom · 18th June 2013, 19:53

Ouch.

Absolutely gutted for you, and for the car.

Hope you are feeling better soon!!

RPWC · 18th June 2013, 19:54

Bad news Thomas

, hope you are ok, as for the car, you may be able to buy it back if it's a write off. Depends on how much damage to B post

Simondi · 18th June 2013, 19:56

Absolutley gutted for you, what a shame.

I hope you are not too badly hurt

Thomas · 18th June 2013, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canonite

Looks like it took a hefty thump.
Hope everyone is ok.

PS; Ithought all Jap exports were Dorchester Red?

No they were not all Dorchester there are a few different colours that went to Japan

Thomas · 18th June 2013, 19:58

Thanks for the wellwishes people, I had a lie under the vehicle tonight and its twisted slightly from what I can see, the B post is also kinked at the bottom, so much so that the rear door rubs against the inner wheel arch.

1gp · 18th June 2013, 20:00

The damage to the B post is very small , looking at what i can see , it will of also bent the hinges on the b post. its an easy repair trust me , for a decent panel man .. this is another contract repair , if you are going through insurance...

Thomas · 18th June 2013, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1gp

The damage to the B post is very small , looking at what i can see , it will of also bent the hinges on the b post. its an easy repair trust me , for a decent panel man .. this is another contract repair , if you are going through insurance...

Yeah im claiming her insurance as she has admitted liability (she drove into me!) what about the sill?

Ennine · 18th June 2013, 20:07

That's terrible. So sorry for you. For many years my car has just been a lump of metal and if it got hit so what? I must admit after all these years of accident free motoring I would be really upset if the 75 took a shunt of any sort.
Hope it can be sorted.
N

18th June 2013, 19:49	#1
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Death of a Jap spec This morning whilst driving to work a woman was too busy watching the bus behind me and didnt notice me driving in front of the bus. This is the result I cant get both front doors to shut and having a closer look the sill is bent and the b post has been twisted so I would say terminal unfortunately The car was my pride and joy and I really loved every minute driving it so im really saddened that it will probably end up in the scrap yard. I have my diesel facelift however its just not the same I have whiplash and a sprained trapezial muscle however if it wasnt for the cars strength who knows what would have happened. all in all im totally gutted. __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

18th June 2013, 19:53	#3
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Ouch. Absolutely gutted for you, and for the car. Hope you are feeling better soon!! __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

18th June 2013, 19:54	#4
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,196 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Bad news Thomas, hope you are ok, as for the car, you may be able to buy it back if it's a write off. Depends on how much damage to B post __________________ Cheers. Rich…

18th June 2013, 19:56	#5
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,052 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Absolutley gutted for you, what a shame. I hope you are not too badly hurt __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

18th June 2013, 19:58	#7
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Thanks for the wellwishes people, I had a lie under the vehicle tonight and its twisted slightly from what I can see, the B post is also kinked at the bottom, so much so that the rear door rubs against the inner wheel arch. __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

18th June 2013, 19:51	#2
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,030 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Looks like it took a hefty thump. Hope everyone is ok. PS; Ithought all Jap exports were Dorchester Red?

18th June 2013, 20:00	#8
1gp I really should get out more....... mgzt, 135 cdti , manual , in solar red.also own a mgtf. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: notts. Posts: 2,105 Thanks: 28 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	The damage to the B post is very small , looking at what i can see , it will of also bent the hinges on the b post. its an easy repair trust me , for a decent panel man .. this is another contract repair , if you are going through insurance...

18th June 2013, 20:07	#10
Ennine Posted a thing or two Ford Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Portmahomack Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 545 Thanked 317 Times in 193 Posts	That's terrible. So sorry for you. For many years my car has just been a lump of metal and if it got hit so what? I must admit after all these years of accident free motoring I would be really upset if the 75 took a shunt of any sort. Hope it can be sorted. N __________________ Ni9e How to: Replace touch screen Navall II [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]