Wrecked the Marauder today

[silversnake]

530am today moving the marauder location to my parents garage since I'm planing to take a vacation a city bus driver hit the rear bumper while I was merging lanes( he sped up) Cauding the car to loose control hitting the guard rail head on spin hitting the side of the bus then spun again and smashing the rear bumper into the rails[emoji17]


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[MMBLUE]

Darn it. Hope that you are okay. Was it a Linkx bus?

[Gerry24]

You ok, man... and you just finished her not that long ago F****n people dude.

[silversnake]

Kinda shooken up but I'm ok. Thanks for asking


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[silversnake]

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[LIGHTNIN1]

Sorry to hear about this. Wrecks are really a pain.

[Gerry24]

M****F***** Dam bro...

[silversnake]

[emoji17]I know. Total isn't it? Air bags didn't deploy


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[Gerry24]

Hey, you're ok... car can be replaced not your life...

[silversnake]

Hey, you're ok... car can be replaced not your life...


Lil shooken up, because this was my first ever accident I was involved since I was 16. 29 now


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[ctrlraven]

Wow that's awful man, glad you are okay though!!

[Cobra25]

Glad to hear your ok. Sorry to hear this happened to you . Looks like alot of damage . Let us know what the insurance company thinks or does. The main thing is your ok.

[Bad_S55]

Thank God you're alright! Does insurance cover idiotic bus drivers?

[champ1173]

Holy crap! Glad to hear your OK. I hope you went to the hospital after that. Get them for everything they're worth!

[Zack]

Very sorry to hear this.

[88CuttyClassic]

make sure the insurance of the bus that hit you doesnt low ball you. Its almost better to request an ambulance because it adds on to any injury money you get. they are two separate things, car claim and injury claim. even if your injuries are aches and pains that you can live with they OWE you for that. it may not be much but it usually offsets when they try to screw you on the car. you would be surprized what insurances will do if you put the heat on. tell them you want paid for the car and you want the car back, if they decide to total it. you will probably have to agree to a salvage title but its better than some insurance company yard getting it.

[sailsmen]

Or you could end up paying for the ambulance and if the bus is owned by a public entity you may never get paid.

[silversnake]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/f6f4f3801c074c1f5606fb9e7c9abe b4.jpg here is a clear picture. They ask if I was hurt I told not at the moment


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[fastblackmerc]

Dammm....

Glad to hear your OK. Your MM may have sacrificed it's life o save you.

Hope you can get it back to repair or part out.

[silversnake]

Here's the damage assessment car starts. H.E. Damage as well as steering rack. Motor was untouched. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/3bfe1e25728eb4d05ef45dda923879 19.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/e875a8fceff3eaef90e59cc173992c 1f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/72ba6b0d930f112c6e8a276fb1b89f fb.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/8854232f22136355cdf6c90ddf25ff 03.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/a30b6350e4bc21127b90f60438c68b 42.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/fc709f63aa3355909c7f0770436561 7b.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/06a38d48f0b20a75c00f2bc097831d 4b.jpg


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[MMBLUE]

It's fixable if you dare. They will total it for sure. Just take the buy back option and they'll throw an offer to you. Depending on the ins co, some are more user friendly than others. Negotiate to your best interest. If you don't want to fix it, I'll buy it and fix it.
All in all, glad you are okay. Glad the arc saved you from a worse situation. Just think what would've happened if you were in a tiny Toyota corolla or something like that.

[silversnake]

It's fixable if you dare. They will total it for sure. Just take the buy back option and they'll throw an offer to you. Depending on the ins co, some are more user friendly than others. Negotiate to your best interest. If you don't want to fix it, I'll buy it and fix it.
All in all, glad you are okay. Glad the arc saved you from a worse situation. Just think what would've happened if you were in a tiny Toyota corolla or something like that.


Don't have the additional funds to buy it back if they total it. I'm insures thru Geico. I'll do my best to save it, if not ........


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[Zack]

Don't have the additional funds to buy it back if they total it. I'm insures thru Geico. I'll do my best to save it, if not ........


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LOL they just write you a smaller payout check.

[camelgrundle]

That is a bummer man. Sorry for you and your car. Glad you are ok.

[babbage]

Sucks sorry about your accident!

With the front, rear, drivers door + steering rack damage. It's totalled..
If you choose to keep the car, you could install engine into another MM perhaps...

[silversnake]

Spoke to the adjuster and he says his initial thoughts is that the car will be totaled just by the looks of it based on his experience but will know for sure once the info comes back from a 3rd party shop. Bought the car in 2011 with 82k miles now has 96k. If I have the option to keep it I'll part it out. [emoji17]


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[chief455]

Very Sad, but happy the car saved YOU.
It is def totaled.
The trick will be o get the biggest payout possible.
Good luck....

[88CuttyClassic]

if the bus is found at fault and their insurance wants to total it demand full market value and the car back... DONT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. People roll over when it comes to insurance companies. They work for you, not the other way around. call as many people up the chain of command that you have to. they will get sick of hearing from you.

back in 01 someone totalled my moms MINT 84 lesabre. the other person's insurance , nationwide, tried to to give my parents 1,500. my dad threw the guy out of his shop. another guy came to the house and tried to give my mom a check for 2K for injuries, he was asked to leave as well. after a few weeks somehow my dad got a regional boss on the phone. three big wigs drove from akron ohio to pittsburgh to see the car.. they get there and my dad says "what the hell are you guys doing here..you should be out playing golf enjoying this day but instead you are here over a 1984 LESABRE!!!"

the one guy says "what do you want?"

my dad says " i was gonna ask $20000 for injuries but i know you aren't going to give me that so i'll take 10" done deal..

"what about the car?"

dad says " 5 grand"

" ok we can do that"

and then my dad says " and i'm keeping the car"

the one boss says " we cant do that"

dad says " no deal"

guy relents and says we gotta send them they title and my dad was ok with that.

You gotta play hard ball with insurance. they will cling to every last penny. it wasn't your choice to get wiped out by a bus, dont let them make you the victim twice.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Sorry to hear, sux big time. The bus insurance company should pay. Not your geico insurance if deemed their fault

[TiTo35]

You walked away...it did its job...theres a silver in MD for sale ;)

[blkZooM]

Damn man sorry to hear this


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[345HP87SSAC]

They probably will not pay for the eaton swap. Not full value I bet. Glad you are ok. Maybe you can buy it back and sell it for parts.

[super3960]

Glad your ok, sorry about your car.

[cheaneyt]

Gotta love big strong cars. Glad you're not hurt. Physically that is.

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[Bigdogjim]

I also am glad your not hurt. (as of now)

Down side is if it is public transit bus then it's owned by a combo of State, County, and local gov. + the Feds toss money into the mix. Stand fast but it could take a while.

[rauder88]

Glad you are ok. Sorry about the car.

[Curless]

SOrry to hear about this...DEF DO NOT ROLL OVER on this one. Make them pay for the damage...they will.

[silversnake]

Thanks! Everyone for your support


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[Gerry24]

Like one of the guys said... "you weren't in a toyota". Dam! already saw some posts that were talking about parting out... You guys are nuts LMFAO... So am I... I was gonna ease up to it tomorrow... If you need something Snake that we can help,just ask... I dont think anyone objects to that .

[L.Mark]

Damn, this made me sick...gld you are unhurt, but she's not totaled, don't let them total her!!!!!!! I hate bus driver's, NONE can drive here in Ky...

[CoreyM75]

Sorry to hear, that is a very nice Marauder. Keep your head up, and don't agree to anything from the insurance company, dint for the best price that b your car could sell for.

[CHSurvivor]

friend, its just a piece of iron. I am as big of a gear head as the next guy...but if you were my son id hug the snot out of you, tell you how much I loved you and give a rats butt about the car.
Glad you are ok....lots a Marauder for sale....and more.

[silversnake]

friend, its just a piece of iron. I am as big of a gear head as the next guy...but if you were my son id hug the snot out of you, tell you how much I loved you and give a rats butt about the car.

Glad you are ok....lots a Marauder for sale....and more.


Thanks bro. Really uplifting words


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[Motorhead350]

Every time someone hit me I NEVER contacted my own insurance company and made the other guy pay and give me a FULL SIZE rental car.

I think you made a mistake. Good luck and glad you are ok.

[silversnake]

Keeping the car. I don't intend on repairing this car.


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[martyo]

Sorry to see this.

[silversnake]

Sorry to see this.


Didn't get to enjoy the car like I wanted after the swap.


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[silversnake]

Please no part out chat yet still trying to wrap my head around what took place. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/7bff507199b6d13f90f3b876fcc862 9e.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/1429ae3ec39553b886eb39d2553709 b6.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/57cdaca1f00a2ac914eaa27eb4c540 37.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/6ef07ae2596312c969696c418a5b7a 5b.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/0bdac11a635b5626f7ee586a8477d3 36.jpg car was kept up nicely in and out before today. I'm going to rest now


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[lji372]

first and foremost i'm glad you were not injured.

second, no talk of parts then you show me floor mats? wtf :lol:

[tbone]

LOL they just write you a smaller payout check.

Unless he has a loan on the car and is upside down.

[chief455]

Keeping the car. Value of the car came back very high 11k minus -500 salvage fee. I don't intend on repairing this car.


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Wow, that is good for 96k 11 year old car!
Keep the car = entire Eatonized drive train and interior to save or sell, and buy another ride..
You'll be back boosted in no time! Lot's of nice cars around $15k lately...

first and foremost i'm glad you were not injured.

second, no talk of parts then you show me floor mats? wtf :lol:
I was thinking the same, and writing my list for the pm price request ;)

[MERCULES]

Glad to hear you weren't seriously hurt, sorry about the Marauder.

[1Marauder]

friend, its just a piece of iron. I am as big of a gear head as the next guy...but if you were my son id hug the snot out of you, tell you how much I loved you and give a rats butt about the car.
Glad you are ok....lots a Marauder for sale....and more.


Same here except I would have said, "if you were my BROTHER"

Scary thing being in a big accident like this.

Glad you are ok.

All true above, remain unemotional about money and car. Hold out for your best deal. bad as it is, it is thier JOB to hose you as best they can.

Be sure to mention that the driver intentionally sped up and intended to hit you. Say it over and over and over and over and over.

One more thing not mentioned, If thier insurance company is paying for a rental, ask for the biggest, safest, 4 door sedan they have... To match the quality of your big safe sedan. If it costs them $75 per day until they pay you, usually they will "come up" a quicker looking at a 30-45 day rental via delay, delay, delay.

Again, most important thing, brother, is that you are safe.

Be safe.

[8UWITH6]

Is the bus driver still upright?

GLAD YOUR OKAY..........

Very sorry to see this.

The car did save you.

[rauder88]

Sucks to part out after all that work man.

[Crown Vicman]

Glad you're ok buddy sucks for the rauder

[Blackmobile]

Please no part out chat yet still trying to wrap my head around what took place. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/7bff507199b6d13f90f3b876fcc862 9e.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/1429ae3ec39553b886eb39d2553709 b6.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/57cdaca1f00a2ac914eaa27eb4c540 37.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/6ef07ae2596312c969696c418a5b7a 5b.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/0bdac11a635b5626f7ee586a8477d3 36.jpg car was kept up nicely in and out before today. I'm going to rest now


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Sad News, but Glad you're OK:bows:.

The Marauder takes a licking, to keep YOU ticking!

As for parting it out, Don't......Get another one and have your own parts supply. :D

[jaydees]

Very sorry to hear this. Glad you are okay.

[MMBLUE]

Keeping the car. Value of the car came back very high 11k minus -500 salvage fee. I don't intend on repairing this car.


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Awesome.. Why don't you buy this guy's car. http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=97749 It needs a motor. Swap all the stuff out and make one good one and part out the remaining stuff. You can be rolling back down the road for under 4K and have 10 K to pay off any bills :confused:

[cheaneyt]

Sad News, but Glad you're OK:bows:.

The Marauder takes a licking, to keep YOU ticking!

As for parting it out, Don't......Get another one and have your own parts supply. :D
I agree with this. Keep it. Get payout buy car back and Look for a good deal on a different one . Then have new project with all the parts your heart desires[emoji41]

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[sailsmen]

I had a car that had a highly modified rebuilt engine. Some one wrecked it.

I bought it back and eventually found a car that had a perfect body. I swapped over the engine and other performance parts.

A body shop parted out the wrecked body.

I ended up with a much better car. It did take some labor on my part.

Several years latter I sold it for a high price for someone who wanted exactly what I had built. 7 years latter it's parked in front of my house! It was still in excellent condition. He was in town visiting some people who lived across the street.

Point is it can have a happy ending.

[Gerry24]

I agree with this. Keep it. Get payout buy car back and Look for a good deal on a different one . Then have new project with all the parts your heart desires[emoji41]

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What ^^^^^^ said....

[silversnake]

So I decided to keep the car and bought it back from the insurance company. I'm also in touch with a member to purchase his MM.


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[RubberCtyRauder]

So I decided to keep the car and bought it back from the insurance company. I'm also in touch with a member to purchase his MM.


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Winning!!!

[justbob]

Awesome news!

Still having trouble piecing together the accident? You merged, the bus sped up and hit you? Or you cut off the bus that sped up and you got tagged? The confusing thing to me is how the bus had the balls to speed up against the power of yours???

Regardless, glad it all worked out.


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[silversnake]

Two lanes merging into one. My lanes was the merging lane and was near the end before both lanes meet. I'm along side the bus, and their were 2 cars behind the bus so I sped up a full car length (still along side bus) so that he can see my blinkers and understand my intentions to merge into the same lane he was in. I then noticed a pick up truck about 5 cars in front as we were going over the I-95 overpass . I started merging while I was still a full car in front of him and notice the bus headlights gotten brighter. My first thought was to speed up but now that pick up truck was in font of me and couldn't at that moment I felt the bump at the rear


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[silversnake]

All of this happened in less than a 30sec After driving along side the bus


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[Gerry24]

So I decided to keep the car and bought it back from the insurance company. I'm also in touch with a member to purchase his MM.


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Congrats, keep us posted:beer:

[MMBLUE]

So I decided to keep the car and bought it back from the insurance company. I'm also in touch with a member to purchase his MM.


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Great news !!! Glad to hear you are keeping it.

[LSp8]

So I decided to keep the car and bought it back from the insurance company. I'm also in touch with a member to purchase his MM.


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My car is the perfect donor for your great Eaton swap. I'm so glad my MM is going to live on as a modded supercharged Florida car!!! So glad our investments were NOT a waste. I look forward to seeing you soon and to see my car in great hands:beer:. I couldn't be happier and congrats in advance on your purchase. Please keep this thread running so we can see the transformation. I'm glad to be able to help another member in a time like this.

[LSp8]

You walked away...it did its job...theres a silver in MD for sale ;)

Thanks TiTo you helped out two members with one post:)

[silversnake]

My car is the perfect donor for your great Eaton swap. I'm so glad my MM is going to live on as a modded supercharged Florida car!!! So glad our investments were NOT a waste. I look forward to seeing you soon and to see my car in great hands:beer:. I couldn't be happier and congrats in advance on your purchase. Please keep this thread running so we can see the transformation. I'm glad to be able to help another member in a time like this.


This couldn't have been scripted better... In great hands it will be friend! My marauders heartbeat will continue to beat on in a few weeks


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[rauder88]

Awesome how this sad event turned out!

[chief455]

So I decided to keep the car and bought it back from the insurance company. I'm also in touch with a member to purchase his MM.


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EXCELLENT!!
great recovery from a majorly poor event.

[71cyclone]

Thank God you're alright! Does insurance cover idiotic bus drivers?
If he was caught on 'drive cam' he is going to have to explain to the Accident board why he should keep his job :mad: because ,he sure caused this one.[This is how Metro transit in DC-Md-Va would view this]

[MMBLUE]

Awesome.. Why don't you buy this guy's car. http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=97749 It needs a motor. Swap all the stuff out and make one good one and part out the remaining stuff. You can be rolling back down the road for under 4K and have 10 K to pay off any bills :confused:


^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^


Thanks TiTo you helped out two members with one post:)

I don't mean to toot my own horn but :confused:

[NXSBOB]

Two lanes merging into one. My lanes was the merging lane and was near the end before both lanes meet. I'm along side the bus, and their were 2 cars behind the bus so I sped up a full car length (still along side bus) so that he can see my blinkers and understand my intentions to merge into the same lane he was in. I then noticed a pick up truck about 5 cars in front as we were going over the I-95 overpass . I started merging while I was still a full car in front of him and notice the bus headlights gotten brighter. My first thought was to speed up but now that pick up truck was in font of me and couldn't at that moment I felt the bump at the rear


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Headlight to do get brighter when a car with HP accelerates.
I cannot imagine a bus being able to do it.
Maybe bus put on high beams when you cut in?

[silversnake]

Headlight to do get brighter when a car with HP accelerates.

I cannot imagine a bus being able to do it.

Maybe bus put on high beams when you cut in?


I could've not use my blinkers instead just cut him off putting the driver at risk of crashing into the rails which would probably send the bus into the ditch but silly me for thinking that he'd be nice enough to just let me in. They teach you to share the road at driving school. Your theory of lights getting bright when closing onto a object is off.


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[silversnake]

As most of you may have recalled I lost my first MM to an accident a few months back about 3 weeks after completing the eaton swap on it. Thankfully there are some great members on this forum. Thankfully I was able to find and purchase my 2nd MM. Thanks to Louis in MD for giving me the opportunity to buy his car. Special Thanks to Marty and his crew at MO's Speed shop for working with me, literally day & night with the remote tuning getting the car dialed in for the Madness to come. Marty! Can't thank you enough... the car runs GREAT[emoji3]


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[silversnake]

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[MOTOWN]

Wow! You didn't waste any time , congrats!

[cpe6]

The main thing is that you are ok!

[ace2184]

Good to see everything turned out okay.

[martyo]

As most of you may have recalled I lost my first MM to an accident a few months back about 3 weeks after completing the eaton swap on it. Thankfully there are some great members on this forum. Thankfully I was able to find and purchase my 2nd MM. Thanks to Louis in MD for giving me the opportunity to buy his car. Special Thanks to Marty and his crew at MO's Speed shop for working with me, literally day & night with the remote tuning getting the car dialed in for the Madness to come. Marty! Can't thank you enough... the car runs GREAT[emoji3]


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Our pleasure working with you!

[chief455]

so full of WIN!
Great chapter to a story gone bad, for just a month :eek:
Marty - this 'remote tune' practice has really taken off - helpful way to support the hobby :beer:

[Cobra25]

Very nice !!!

[silversnake]

I couldn't wait too long getting another MM as they are becoming very rear to find especially here in the sunshine state. Thanks for the support everyone!


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