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It's not offical yet, but I think the Contour is totalled.
A guy driving a flatbed tow truck pulled out and went right over to the curb lane. I was going faster than another person in a pickup in the fast lane. I could not see the flatbed pulling out until it was too late and I think that he could not see me at all due to where the pick up was.
The car is pretty bad. I'm 99% sure its totalled. The A-pillar is bent, windshield smashed, rad was leaking all over, the engine looked a little taller so I think it got moved a lot. Both airbags went off but I wasn't going fast enough for myself to hit them. My nose was a little sore from just barely hitting the airbag.
I'm pretty brused up. Mostly from the seat belt I think. My best-bone hurts a lot, nothings broken though. I have a good cut on my left hand, I think from glass.
I'm going to take some pictures as soon as I can. I have to go there to get my headunit out, I won't let that go EVER. I'll keep you guys updated when I find out some info.
Brian W. -------------------- Black 1998 SE 5 speed - TOTALLED
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Well that stinks. Did the tow truck driver get cited for pulling out in front of you?
Glad you're not hurt more than bruises and a cut. Could have been worse if not for the seat belt.
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I'm sorry Brian!  Take it easy and get some rest. I hope you feel better!!
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I'm pretty sore and stiff this morning. I have two massages booked. The first one is tonight by a student, the GF of a friend of mine in her last year of massage therepy. The second is at a Chyroprators office. Its going to feel damn good. Here are a couple of pictures. I hit a flatbed single-axel truck. My a-pillar hit the bed of the truck and belt it good. Just above the bumper is where I hit the steel beem that runs the length of the truck and went right through the engine bay.   It will be missed 
Brian W. -------------------- Black 1998 SE 5 speed - TOTALLED
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Damn, that looks horrible. I'm glad you're OK.
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I think becaue it didn't hit the bumper, a lot of smaller parts had to absorb the impact. That's why it looks bad. Just a thought
Brian W. -------------------- Black 1998 SE 5 speed - TOTALLED
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Holy Cow!!!!!!!!!!
Good thing you are okay!
So what are you thinking of getting next for your daily driver???
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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Not sure. I don't really want to spend the whole insurance amount on a car. It would be nice to pay off the car a little bit(line of credit, no leins). Assuming I get around $5000. I'd like to spend $2000 or so on a car. I found a 1996 Sunfire GT 5-speed for $2500. Not sure how many KMs on it.
This is just a temporary car. Me and the other half plan on buying a new car when we move at the end of the summer and getting rid of both our current cars.
Any suggestions?
CDN dollars BTW.
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Lots worse damage than my little mishap with the '99. Your car is totalled. Fight the insurance settlement. They'll lowball you.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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good that you are OK. Go after the tow truck driver!
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