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Old May 31, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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Default my C5 is gone!!!
they totaled me out today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
went though some water brakes got wet and ran into another car.
little damage to their car but mine is gone. everybody Ok! well.Name: IMG_3734 (2).jpg Views: 737 Size: 121.2 KB

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Old May 31, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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That is a shame, get a different one or move up C 6 or 7 ???? Best of luck and I take it you were not injured most important !!!!
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Old May 31, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Ouch...that hurts just to look at
Glad you are OK though!
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Old May 31, 2016 | 10:58 AM
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That is a shame, get a different one or move up C 6 or 7 ???? Best of luck and I take it you were not injured most important !!!!
not hurt !!!!!!!! looking for another one as we speak
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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I know of driving in puddles and wet brakes....South Florida and rainy season. Glad all is OK injury wise.
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:19 AM
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Glad everyone was ok

Best of luck finding another one
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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Glad your okay - sucks about the car.
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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The important thing is you're OK, but it is a hard thing to see a nice car end up like that.
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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Glad you are ok, but what are water brakes?

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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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I am glad that you are OK. So sorry to hear of your accident.
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Glad you are ok, but what are water brakes?

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they mostly come on boats
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Old May 31, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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they mostly come on boats
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Old May 31, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Glad everyone is okay. Cars can be replaced.
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Old May 31, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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Glad no one was hurt. Sucks losing a car that you're fond of and put money into making it your own...but on a positive note, you get to do it all again!
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Old May 31, 2016 | 01:04 PM
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Old May 31, 2016 | 01:38 PM
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Glad you are ok, sorry about the vert. Good luck !!!
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Old May 31, 2016 | 02:05 PM
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i am looking at a C6 but i am concerned how much my insurance will go at up at mt next renewal
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Old May 31, 2016 | 02:09 PM
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Get slotted rotors - they shed water faster - I have them on both my '00 FRC and my '02 4runner....
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Also I hope they gave you a fair shake - could you have kept it and parted it out - that might come to a pretty penny. Any idea where it will wind up?
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Oh man! Thats a heartbreaker, one less nice C5 on the streets. On the up side, you weren't hurt and the car, as hard as it is to say, can be replaced. Hope it all works out financially for you! Take care!
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