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Killed a Black on Black Lexus GS430 today

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Old 09-07-12 | 03:56 PM
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Bruh....i've been there. trust me...





but as everyone has said...the most important thing is that you walked away from it. thats the most important thing.

and if youre anything like me....you'll be back to the GS world.
Old 09-07-12 | 04:31 PM
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Sorry about your loss man. Glad you're ok though.
Old 09-07-12 | 05:27 PM
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Sad about the car, happy for you!
Old 09-07-12 | 05:33 PM
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Thanks guys!!!!! Sorry for the delay as it has been a crazy day. I hate she is dead, but glad she was the car I was in because I know she kept me perfectly safe where other cars might not have.

Now that I have had a chance to look at the car again, I am 100% positive that it was not a blown tire. My right front tie-rod let loose which is why it pulled me right and I was unable to steer out of it. I replaced my tie-rods 2 years ago and could not have had more than 30k miles on them. Guess maybe the stress of a lowered car took its toll or it was defective.

Going to have some parts for sale. Miraculously, it ripped my TTE lip off and it is perfect except for maybe a few scratches. In addition, roof spoiler, SRT intake with fuel module, Megan LP coilovers (if I can get them off before insurance), etc.

Thanks for the well wishes guys!!!!!!!

Thinking about 3rd gen GS for my next car. Cannot beat these cars and might be a nice change of pace.

Couple of more pics from tow yard:



Old 09-07-12 | 05:51 PM
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Oh no. Glad you're okay ?
Old 09-07-12 | 07:48 PM
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Cars can be replaced, glad you are safe!
Old 09-07-12 | 08:55 PM
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Glad your ok.... That's what matters. Cars can be replaced.
Old 09-07-12 | 10:20 PM
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Most importantly you're safe....maybe this was a blessing in disguise,hope you pick up another one.
Old 09-07-12 | 10:36 PM
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sorry to hear about your car but good think you are ok
Old 09-08-12 | 11:24 AM
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No way...this was a tie rod/lbj failure accident? Now I'm really spooked. Glad you're okay. Good to know our cars can keep us safe too.
Old 09-08-12 | 01:25 PM
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wow atleast your ok bro! RIP gs430 though. im sure you'll find another one
Old 09-09-12 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Forget about the car, I'm glad you're alright.
Exactly what I was going to say. I'm also glad it wasn't something stupid that was done. Glad you're safe!
Old 09-09-12 | 06:31 PM
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You're ok so that's all that matters. Pray to God for HIM sparing your life. Where in the heck do you all find that grill? I've seen them on thru out this site in different colors. Those look like the obx clear corners too. I can't find that anywhere either. They have the ghetto/rice type on ebay that you can see thru...I don't want those.
Old 09-09-12 | 07:28 PM
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glad you're okay man!

does insurance cover anything if they realize it was from "unecessary" modification? I hope they do.

3gen GS might be a good change. You should definitely look into it for your next car- and hopefully your insurance will be paying for most of it.
Old 10-11-12 | 12:38 PM
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Update:

I had every intention of sticking with Lexus, but after not finding exactly what I wanted, another car krept into the race and eventually won. My brother is a car buyer for a large Chevrolet store so he travels to all the Manheim sales (Orlando, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, etc.) so the high-line sale was yesterday in Atlanta and I picked up my new ride. It is a 2006 Mercedes CLS500 and is a very clean, low mile car. I have already ordered an AMG roof and trunk spoiler. After that will be a lowering module (air suspension so you can lower car while retaining factory components) and wheels. So far I love it, but will definitely stick around these parts. I loved my Lexus and I only hope this Mercedes can live up to how good a car that one was. Thanks for all the help with my GS over the years...this is a great board with a great group of guys!!!!!

Keep an eye on the for sale section. Authentic TTE front lip painted 202 black, Mac Blic replica roof spoiler, SRT intake & fuel controller, and some other odds and ends.
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