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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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Default So I crashed today...

Blew a red light. Don't know how I missed it. Probably still the most frustrating thing.

I'm sure it's totaled. The a Jeep Cherokee hit it in front left doing about 35. It drove just enough to get it into a Walmart parking lot. Luckily, no injuries.

I have Grundy classic car insurance. They told me someone should reach out within 24 hours. Not sure if I should get it towed somewhere or just wait.

I'll have some pics up later. Considering buying it back if the price is right since the engine has just under 45k miles. I just did the IMS bearing, coils, plugs, RMS, AOS, WP, LT therm - you know all the good stuff. Feels like a waste to let all the documented work go to a junkyard.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 05:00 PM
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best of luck, hope it can be saved. glad you're not hurt.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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What year is it?

I might want the engine... https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...as-failed.html
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 05:32 PM
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Sorry about the loss....real bummer. You should definitely buy back and part out or sell to NorSpec dismantling who has paid other RL members a premium over buyback price. This way you get a few extra bucks. Especially with low mileage engine.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 05:32 PM
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So sorry!
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 06:08 PM
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Sorry to hear and glad you are not hurt.
Do you have agreed value coverage?
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Damn! That sux! Glad you were not injured.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 06:22 PM
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Accidents happen, people make mistakes and no one was injured. I've definitely had a few times where I feel like I just zoned out driving.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 06:34 PM
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Sorry to hear but good that everyone is okay. Keep us posted on what happens next.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 06:46 PM
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It's a 2000. Here are some pics. I have I think 15k agreed upon value. Should have made it higher.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Will let you know how it goes down from here. Will definitely be looking into the buyback options.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 07:03 PM
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Ouch...sorry about your car, but glad you were OK.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 07:09 PM
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Sorry about the car; glad you walked away.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 07:09 PM
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Glad you are OK. I think I would try to salvage a known good engine.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 07:16 PM
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Ohhhhhhh so sorry!

But, lemonade we'll make, if you want to sell the engine let me know. I'm just down the road.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 07:24 PM
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Sorry about what happened.
As OP have stated you are ok and other folks ok.
Definitely buy your car bsck, your rear spoiler is a minimum $1500 resale if, not $2000.
Even your exhaust tips could bring $400-$500, if those are factory quad tips
Your engine should bring a decent amount.
Main thing, nobody hurt.
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