Sad, sad day...
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Cruising
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From: Santa Clara CA
Sad, sad day...
Been awhile since I have posted, but thought I would post about my loss
My wonderful LMB '01 coupe was ran off the road, with me in it, right smack into a light pole yesterday morning. Thankfully I am ok, but the Vette is not.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59273405@N00/267296121/
I will never forget the day I picked up my Vette, my first. I thought I was going to keep this one for a long time... guess it was not meant to be.
RIP my friend, you were a great ride for a long time.
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:35 PM
Melting Slicks
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Ouch! Glad you're OK, though. There are lots more vettes out there.
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:35 PM
Instructor
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From: Ft Lauderdale Florida
I'm glad you weren't injured, and sorry for your lose.
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:38 PM
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
I'm sorry to hear about your accident
but thankfully you are ok
I hope you will take the time to look for another nice vette for yourself.
Lori
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Quote:
Originally Posted by 84vetwife76vetmom
I'm sorry to hear about your accident
but thankfully you are ok
I hope you will take the time to look for another nice vette for yourself.
Lori
Hope your insurance co. takes good care of you...
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:41 PM
Melting Slicks
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bummer.........did the other driver stop ? police report ? car can easily be replaced, much harder to replace you. good luck
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:42 PM
Safety Car
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From: Rochester MN
I am not sure that Zaino can get out all those marks in the paint
There are many C5's out there and I hope you find one soon!
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Sorry to see that. Hope you will find an excellent replacement soon. BTW just noticed, your profile has very few miles on it for the year
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Oct 11, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Good luck to you, glad you are ok
sorry it was a great looking car
Oct 11, 2006 | 06:52 PM
Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Well, I know I would be upset
if that were my car but all I can say is thank god your ok, thats really what matters.
Good luck,
Darion
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Is that totalled? Maybe the insurance company will fix it - most importantly is that you are still here to talk about it. Sorry for your loss.
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
Drifting
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From: Newport News va
Man that sucks. sorry to hear about your back luck. I hope you can get back on the road soon!!
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
at least your OK....hope everything works out for you
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi Manameister -
Very sorry to see that happen to you and your car.
It took care of you in the last seconds though.
My best wishes for a quick return to he open road for you and possible your car.
best regards -
mqqn
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Wow man, glad your OK.
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:19 PM
Racer
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From: Venice Florida
Sorry to hear about your accident. Do some research to find the best body shop.
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:29 PM
Instructor
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From: St. Louis MO
That looks like a bad one. I had a '02 Z28 and got run off the road on halloween 2004. The other driver didn't stop. The car had less that 10k on it, I had only made 1 payment. I replaced it with a '01 Z06 with less than 10k!
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:31 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Campbell CA
Dang! Is that him behind you?
Where did this happen? I work in Santa Clara.
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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From: Danville Virginia
Glad your ok!
Chuck
Oct 11, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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From: Dardenne Prairie Mo.
sorry about your car but glad your ok.