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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Saturday I was backing my black vert out of a McDonald's parking slot off I95 when another car decided to back out on top of me. I couldn't move and watched in slow motion while honking horn to no avail as the other car clipped me behind the right rear wheel.

I tried to stay cool as I got out of car. After the other car pulled forward, I looked to determine damage. There was none! Not even a scratch.

I should have bought a lotto ticket.

DBD
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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It was your Lucky day..........
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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May this be one reason insurance is reasonable of these cars?

p.s.-compare an 04 corvette v.s. a 04 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII @ geico.com and see what I'm talking about
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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Good to hear that there was no damage
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Wow, how in the world was there no damage? You are lucky!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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It was all a dream.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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I'm happy for you!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Very lucky. Glad there was no damage.
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I'd rather be lucky than good!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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I sent you an e-mail. I live in ST. Marys too.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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very lucky
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Good to hear no damage was done.
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Originally Posted by dunbindun(tov)
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I should have bought a lotto ticket.

DBD
That was your lucky day. Glad there was no damage. I probably would have died, or killed the other driver before I realized there was no damage.

Paul
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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I just had a pick up truck back over the hood of mine on Friday. Very little body damage - but hood, nose, quarter panel needs painting and a headlight door needs replacing. Glad to hear yours didn't sustain any damage.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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You should have bought me a lotto ticket! Glad you lucked out!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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Please tell me you dont eat McDonalds food in your car
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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Good for you.....Ahhh, I don't mean the accident, just that there was no damage
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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You're a cool guy! I don't know how I would have reacted if someone backed into my car.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I'd rather be lucky than good!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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That composite is definitely a high quality product. Sounds like it is your lucky day!
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