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BigTDogg (MA) · 02-08-2011, 08:10 PM

All done. Leaving work, taking a left on to a very fast moving route, trying to see around a gigantic snowbank... BAM car coming from the left hits me just in front of the front wheels

Car is totaled, won't shift out of park, engine won't start I can't even get the key out of the ignition...

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted guys, thanks to everyone for your help and I hope I was able to help some of you out while I was here.

I'll be selling some parts in classifieds later in the week, like OEM alloys with new Avid TRZ and my K&N drop in. Nothing big, but some stuff.

-T

pyromonkey333 · 02-08-2011, 08:23 PM

Damn! that almost happened to me the other day here in michigan. no injures am assuming?

BigTDogg (MA) · 02-08-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pyromonkey333

Damn! that almost happened to me the other day here in michigan. no injures am assuming?

Nah, it was all in front, so I'm fine. Her car was barely grazed, not even the pass headlight was out. 01 Subaru Legacy. Just makes for a shitty day

***PhatRoyale*** · 02-08-2011, 10:04 PM

Sorry to see that happen, glad to hear you're okay though.

The question now is, what car is going to replace it?

Bitter · 02-08-2011, 10:57 PM

If I can't see around a snow bank I blare my horn for a few blasts and creep forward slowly, usually my horn slows traffic.

BigTDogg (MA) · 02-09-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Sorry to see that happen, glad to hear you're okay though.

The question now is, what car is going to replace it?

Looking at a few different cars, either an 05-07 Subaru Legacy GT wagon or a Subaru Forester XT. A turbo and AWD is in my future, so I guess that's the bright side. A higher car payment is the not so bright side.

The Corolla was a solid car and did a great job protecting me. If I lived in a less shitty-winter climate I'd get another as a DD in a heartbeat.

Phlingwinger · 02-09-2011, 07:47 AM

That sux BiggT, but at least you don't have to mess with that emission inspection anymore...

moviestar · 02-09-2011, 10:57 PM

hey can i get dibs on your AC vents? just the little bit you can direct the airflow with. Been the damndest thing trying to find a wrecked corolla around these parts.....

sorry to hear about your car though, shit happens. you have full coverage insurance?

Milky · 02-10-2011, 12:22 AM

Sorry to hear about your car's demise, but the good thing is that you are not hurt. cars are replaceable, people are not.

BigTDogg (MA) · 02-10-2011, 08:32 AM

Couple of more shots of the car. The hood actually opens, so I could snag my K&N. I don't know if I can snag the interior vents though, as I'm not buying the car back.

So basically I'll have for sale:

2001 Factory Service Manual
K&N drop in filter
JVC KD-HDR1 CD/MP3/HD-Radio with soldered harness for 98-02 Toyotas
Set of 4 factory alloy wheels with Yokohama Avid TRZ tires with 7K miles on them.

That's about it. Everything else is going to the 'yard. If I can snag the vents I'll let you know.

BigTDogg (MA) · 02-10-2011, 10:35 AM

FS: 2001 Corolla Parts: K&N, FSM, MP3 HD Radio HU, OEM Wheels

Classified ad is up

fishexpo101 · 02-10-2011, 11:00 AM

Glad to hear that you are OK. Looks to be a pretty substantial hit, I'm surprised the bumper is still on the car.