Viper got hurt today

[StoleIt]

Well I was involved in the tail end of a 3 car. Lead panic stopped, next was a Lincoln that was snoozing and braked late and slapped into them at probably 40 mph, with the delayed time for braking I locked up and slide into the Lincoln at probably 25 mph or so.


My right ankle hurts a bit but nothing major.


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Honestly, I hope it's totaled just so I don't have to deal with trying to eventually sell a car like this with damage. Odometer just rolled over 18k while on this drive too.


Anyone more in the know with insurance have any thoughts? Hood is jacked up, front bumper and everything on it is ruined, car was leaking oil, radiator also looked beat up, not sure about frame damage but who knows.

 

[BlackSnake99]

Totalled.


Sorry for your luck.

 

[Fatboy 18]

So sorry to hear this

Looks like your looking at
New front nose
Fog light / fog light housing
Side marker
Replacement front bumper
Hod latch mechanism
Replacement Oil cooler and lines
New Radiator
New overflow bottle
Front frame alignment / front clip
Hood?
Suspension alignment?
Did the air bag release?
Possible fractures to A arms
Steering rack?
Anti roll bar
New fasteners / various

Paint for new parts.

I bet they Total it!

 

[Fatboy 18]

Hope your foot feels better, but sorry your pride has taken a dent

Buy the car back from the insurance company and part it out

 

[tbsviper]

Sorry to read this. Hope your foot feels better and you may be sore elsewhere in 24 hours. Don't ask me how I know. I am glad it was not worse.

 

[Viper98912]

There goes a beautiful 96

But, we all know it's reality. Time for another one!

 

[BlackSnake99]

Dibs on the driver's door stanchion.



Too soon?

 

[pdub]

Dibs on the driver's door stanchion.



Too soon?

Yeah, wait at least an hour.

 

[Bonkers]

Sorry to hear about the wreck, but at least you weren't seriously
hurt in it. The car is probably totaled, but as bad as it looks it
can be fixed - people however tend to be less rebuildable. Glad
youre okay - good luck with it!

 

[StoleIt]

Airbags did not go off.

Never too soon!

Wonder how much they would ask for if I buy it back and how much I could get...the CCW rims are still in great condition, brake kit (arguable if it helps after this incident...I kid, I kid...but seriously), exhaust, engine (it was leaking oil so dunno on that)

 

[Synergy]

I know what you mean! Lucky for me (I think?), I didn't have to think twice about my accident... I knew it was totaled!

I'd take a sludge hammer to the rest of the car to ensure its totaled

 

[jdeft1]

Bummer!!!!!

 

[Fatboy 18]

The leaking oil will likley be from the Oil lines going to the Oil cooler rad, probably split on impact!

 

[DrTaco]

Glad to hear you're okay, that's the important thing. Sorry to see the car in that shape though. Good luck with your future decisions.

 

[Indy]

That ***** man. Glad you're in decent shape. Time for a new snake...

 

[Burt G]

Dam, very disappointing for sure & such an sharp looking "96. Hope everything works out in your favor, if you keep the car and decide to part out, please send me a PM. Best of luck to you!

 

[Dart451]

Wow hope you heal fast. Guessing it will be totaled, I would be interested in it if you get to keep it.

 

[happy]

in all honesty that's a very easy fix!! Mine was way way worse then that and you could never tell that it was. hit at all. Its a easy fix but with the hood busted *****. ill buy the whole car of you, once ya get everything straightned out you just le t me know thanks hop your feeling allright!!

 

[StoleIt]

Thanks everyone!

Yea, I'll ask them about buying it back. I am deploying on Monday so this will be handled all via email. Luckily my bank/insurance, USAA, is very mil friendly and this isn't their first rodeo (another pilot my squadron had the exact same thing happen to them a year ago and they said it was painless).

I'll keep everyone updated on here as to what happens. Anyone bought their car back from insurance? How much is a realistic price? This would be a first for me.

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

Hate looking at pics like this... glad u r well.

 

[RedEnuf93]

Pretty much same damage as my 1993 went through in 2006.
My damage was 36K's worth. Looked like few K's initially, but after the hood its pretty much wasted..
Main thing is that youre ok!


Looks familiar????

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[Viper98912]

If you decide to buy it back, make sure it's because this is the car you love and that you want it for life. If it gets a rebuilt or salvage title, it'll be very difficult to sell. And you're willing to put up with any gremlins that you may have in the future due to the accident. Plus finding the hood.

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Ouch sorry to hear and guess you get a ticket for following too close?

 

[99 R/T 10]

Check your ***.

 

[BlueLIGHTNING]

Legendary motor car has basically new 1996 Viper GTS for sale to replace that one. Hopefully that might make you feel better!
http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/si...-in-the-wrapper-with-only-380-original-miles/

 

[FrankBarba]

Glad your ok. Now how many un molested 1996 GTS remain?

 

[Torquemonster06]

That *****. Glad your ok.

 

[daveg]

Now how many un molested 1996 GTS remain?

Well Revheat documented all 96’s. Not sure the last time he did a count. I am proud to say you can add my 96 GTS to the list. Absolutely no history and 100% stock except for cat back exhaust with somewhat low miles.

 

[KNG SNKE]

That does ****. Hopefully everything will be smooth and make a fast recovery. Get back behind the wheel soon. PM sent on the car if you buy it back.

 

[RevHeat]

As of today, 109 96 GTS' have been confirmed in an accident. Of these 52 were branded salvage. Also, 8 got Lemon status.