Achilles11

My 2010 ES350 that i've had for a week was smashed today . . . some 22 year old kid crashed into another car with crashed into the back of my car . . . pics to follow . . . is there anything Lexus can do for me? will the car ever be the same? what happens with all the backup sensors and what not now?!? i'm so upset

jadu

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damn, sorry to hear that.. more importantly, u and your passengers ok?

Joeb427

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Tough break.
I believe I read you were interested in leasing the ES.If you did,believe me,you would feel a lot worse if you bought the ES.

Dave Mac

That is bad news - almost like your worst fear. I do hope the young man who ran into your car has insurance and that you can get something for diminished value. I have known two owners who had real serious crashes with new cars and the insurance company did replace the cars. For lesser damage contact your Lexus dealer for a good body shop and they will be able get your car back into almost new condition.

Sorry for your bad luck.

Dave Mac

LexBob2

Good advice from Dave Mac. Be sure to let all parties know that you won't settle for anything less than the best repairs possible. The diminished value even after a good repair job can be a big issue too.

Achilles11

yeh thanks guys the people in the accident involved are all ok . . . just really heartbroken . . . i did lease the car so i guess it would be a lot worse if i owned it . . . i took it to a lexus certified body shop so we'll see how it goes thanks

Achilles11

well the repair guy said he couldn't believe how bad the damage was and its gonna cost over $10k and will take probably about 3 weeks to get the car back . . . i wish lexus would give me a loaner car in the meantime . . . do you guys know if i can recoupe my lease payment from this from the other guys insurance?

Joeb427

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You should be able get a free rental car from your insurance company for up to 30 days.
Smart move in getting the car fixed at a Lexus shop in case there's something said about the quality of the work at lease turn in time.
Feel better that it's a lease.If you bought the car,it would have an ugly Carfax accident and would be bad for selling or trading.

purebliss

Joe is correct look at the postive at least you leased the car. Plus the biggest thing is your okay.
Also another postive is it's the back of the car and not where the engine is.
I can't understand how bad it can be if another car was hit first.

Can you post pics?

rx300mm

Totally agree .. 2 things going for you. You leased the car, so when the lease is up return the car with a smile on your face and 2ndly most important you folks are safe !!
After the repairs the car will be fine .. nothing to worry there.

purebliss

I mean even if you did own it things happen there is notting you can do about it. Bottom line yes it's an expensive car but at the end of the day it's just a car not you.

miniz

You got lucky on the Lease. You don't have to worry about diminished value or reselling this wreck. The accident must have caused a lot of damage, including a bent frame, for that price. If they don't get the frame straight, you will pay the price with the car eating tire after tire. Make sure they get it back together right and get the frame straight.

Achilles11

get ready for the pain people . . . here are the pictures

jadu

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ouch......

JC07ES350

That is horrible but at least you are ok. That is what really matters!