Damn! Hit mule deer with "new" Turbo...
07-07-2009, 11:53 AM
#1
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Damn! Hit mule deer with "new" Turbo...
Car not driveable -- radiator busted and coolant leaked out.
Happened July 3rd 20 miles west of Ely NV on 50 highway.
Having heck of time with Allstate. Apparently car too far away from qualified Porsche repair shop so it balked at paying for any tow. Suggested I have car "temporarily fixed" there in town and drive car back to Livermore to have it fully repaired. Body shop where car towed not interested in fixing car and I would not have car fixed there even if body shop wanted to get involved. Not qualified to repair Porsches.
I could fill pages of the last few days' phone conversations with Allstate "adjusters", Allstate supervisors and tow companyies, dealerships, repair shops. Allstate apparently has not interest in helping me get car anywhere to be properly repaired.
If you own a Porsche Turbo or any Porsche car and have Allstate insurance you need to rethink your insurance company choice. I know I am after this over with.
Car on way back to Livermore with tow being paid out of my pocket. Will turn tow bill into insurance company.
Just got through dealing with Farmers with my 08 Cayman S which was hit and totaled May 1st by dumb *** driver in '89 Volvo and now this.
Sincerely,
Macster
07-07-2009, 01:48 PM
#4
Macster,
Sorry for the misadventure.
As you've now learned the hard way, it's not a good idea to travel across Nevada at night. The deer and worse yet, the horses, seem to be drawn to the roads at night. A Nevada state trooper explained this to us on a moto trip we were on once upon a time. Don't ask why he was talking to us.
He told one story of a trucker being killed at night when his rig struck a wild horse.
Thank goodness you and and any pass. survived the ordeal unscathed!
Things could be much, much worse.
Phil
Sorry for the misadventure.
As you've now learned the hard way, it's not a good idea to travel across Nevada at night. The deer and worse yet, the horses, seem to be drawn to the roads at night. A Nevada state trooper explained this to us on a moto trip we were on once upon a time. Don't ask why he was talking to us.
He told one story of a trucker being killed at night when his rig struck a wild horse.
Thank goodness you and and any pass. survived the ordeal unscathed!
Things could be much, much worse.
Phil
07-07-2009, 05:12 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Mac-
Sorry to hear. I nailed one a year ago in my (then new to me) 996TT.
Do keep in mind that a well repaired fender bender can be just as good as original- IMHO- there is nothing 'mystical' about factory paint.
This is not a 'collision' claim- animals are considered 'comprehensive', so it is not 'chargeable' against your policy history- (I also run really low deducts on comp since it is usually windshields I replace, seems one a year at least.
Oh, with mine accident I almost avoided it- I was doing 75 or so, and didn't hit the front, but got a bit sideways and he nailed me/I hit him right on the right turbo cooling inlet duct. Recovery from the slide was ...exciting.
Repairs uneventful- find the best shop, make your expectations known- and have them beat on the insurance.
GL:
A
PS First post from internet access on a commercial flight! AA from DFW to EWR. I was surprised- but very cool
Sorry to hear. I nailed one a year ago in my (then new to me) 996TT.
Do keep in mind that a well repaired fender bender can be just as good as original- IMHO- there is nothing 'mystical' about factory paint.
This is not a 'collision' claim- animals are considered 'comprehensive', so it is not 'chargeable' against your policy history- (I also run really low deducts on comp since it is usually windshields I replace, seems one a year at least.
Oh, with mine accident I almost avoided it- I was doing 75 or so, and didn't hit the front, but got a bit sideways and he nailed me/I hit him right on the right turbo cooling inlet duct. Recovery from the slide was ...exciting.
Repairs uneventful- find the best shop, make your expectations known- and have them beat on the insurance.
GL:
A
PS First post from internet access on a commercial flight! AA from DFW to EWR. I was surprised- but very cool
07-07-2009, 08:42 PM
#7
Racer
Ouch! Hate to see a car beat up like that. Not sure exactly what a mule deer is, but it must have been huge!
I would think that since the local shop would not even consider repairing the car, the insurance company would flip the bill for the tow. They are supposed to make whole your loss and that is what it takes. I would just get a statement from the local shop saying they would not touch it!
Good luck and glad you are ok!
I would think that since the local shop would not even consider repairing the car, the insurance company would flip the bill for the tow. They are supposed to make whole your loss and that is what it takes. I would just get a statement from the local shop saying they would not touch it!
Good luck and glad you are ok!
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07-08-2009, 02:36 AM
#11
Burning Brakes
In Texas, we can file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance if the insurance company is dragging their feet. The insurance companies can't stand open complaints (at least in Texas in the past) and they will speed up repairing the car. File multiple complaints if the service is not done as promised or on time.
07-08-2009, 10:19 AM
#12
Race Director
Thread Starter
Was aware of risk. Wasn't going fast and sort of thought risk passed...
Macster,
Sorry for the misadventure.
As you've now learned the hard way, it's not a good idea to travel across Nevada at night. The deer and worse yet, the horses, seem to be drawn to the roads at night. A Nevada state trooper explained this to us on a moto trip we were on once upon a time. Don't ask why he was talking to us.
He told one story of a trucker being killed at night when his rig struck a wild horse.
Thank goodness you and and any pass. survived the ordeal unscathed!
Things could be much, much worse.
Phil
Sorry for the misadventure.
As you've now learned the hard way, it's not a good idea to travel across Nevada at night. The deer and worse yet, the horses, seem to be drawn to the roads at night. A Nevada state trooper explained this to us on a moto trip we were on once upon a time. Don't ask why he was talking to us.
He told one story of a trucker being killed at night when his rig struck a wild horse.
Thank goodness you and and any pass. survived the ordeal unscathed!
Things could be much, much worse.
Phil
Guess this one overslept.
Sincerely,
Macster.
07-08-2009, 10:19 AM
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Sorry to hear (and see) this
Glad you are ok, sorry to hear your Allstate woes. I guess the Allstate TV commercials are indeed bogus -- what good hands?
Glad you are ok, sorry to hear your Allstate woes. I guess the Allstate TV commercials are indeed bogus -- what good hands?
07-08-2009, 10:25 AM
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Surprisingly worst thing you can do is swerve to attempt to miss....
Mac-
Sorry to hear. I nailed one a year ago in my (then new to me) 996TT.
Do keep in mind that a well repaired fender bender can be just as good as original- IMHO- there is nothing 'mystical' about factory paint.
This is not a 'collision' claim- animals are considered 'comprehensive', so it is not 'chargeable' against your policy history- (I also run really low deducts on comp since it is usually windshields I replace, seems one a year at least.
Oh, with mine accident I almost avoided it- I was doing 75 or so, and didn't hit the front, but got a bit sideways and he nailed me/I hit him right on the right turbo cooling inlet duct. Recovery from the slide was ...exciting.
Repairs uneventful- find the best shop, make your expectations known- and have them beat on the insurance.
GL:
A
PS First post from internet access on a commercial flight! AA from DFW to EWR. I was surprised- but very cool
Sorry to hear. I nailed one a year ago in my (then new to me) 996TT.
Do keep in mind that a well repaired fender bender can be just as good as original- IMHO- there is nothing 'mystical' about factory paint.
This is not a 'collision' claim- animals are considered 'comprehensive', so it is not 'chargeable' against your policy history- (I also run really low deducts on comp since it is usually windshields I replace, seems one a year at least.
Oh, with mine accident I almost avoided it- I was doing 75 or so, and didn't hit the front, but got a bit sideways and he nailed me/I hit him right on the right turbo cooling inlet duct. Recovery from the slide was ...exciting.
Repairs uneventful- find the best shop, make your expectations known- and have them beat on the insurance.
GL:
A
PS First post from internet access on a commercial flight! AA from DFW to EWR. I was surprised- but very cool
animal. I knew this and didn't, but not because of any superior car handling skill mainly I think cause didn't have enough time. Instinct is to try to dodge animal.
(NHP officer told me not uncommon for a tourist to end up off road trying to miss hitting rabbit or other small animal.)
No sign of deer on side of road before impact. Came right out from end of guard rail just as car moving past end of guardrail. All I saw was big head then felt solid impact as car and deer met.
My focus on keeping car under control cause I didn't know how bad impact was. Ready for tire blow out, wheel loss, you name it.
Car remained on course but heard noise that was damaged hardware rubbing against front tire. Then saw low coolant level light come on and knew my trip had come to an end.
Sincerely,
Macster.
07-08-2009, 10:33 AM
#15
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Mule deer damn big deer. Don't have details but they're a larger animal...
Ouch! Hate to see a car beat up like that. Not sure exactly what a mule deer is, but it must have been huge!
I would think that since the local shop would not even consider repairing the car, the insurance company would flip the bill for the tow. They are supposed to make whole your loss and that is what it takes. I would just get a statement from the local shop saying they would not touch it!
Good luck and glad you are ok!
I would think that since the local shop would not even consider repairing the car, the insurance company would flip the bill for the tow. They are supposed to make whole your loss and that is what it takes. I would just get a statement from the local shop saying they would not touch it!
Good luck and glad you are ok!
I saw one on Mines Rd behind Livermore one night and at first thought it was a horse. Then the deer shape became clearer in the dim light.
Also, what one doesn't realize is these are wild animals. They survive on their instincts and reaction times and strength/endurance.
In short if a deer's walking around it is damn healthy and powerful and solid. Not all soft and cuddly like.
Hitting one's like hitting sack of bricks.
Sincerely,
Macster.