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Old 01-02-08, 11:18 PM
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Default IS250AWD hit by someone who ran a red, crashed into pole, need advice

Hi all,

I got side swiped in the rear passenger side by someone who ran a red light at an intersection. I was going at about 50 km/hr when I got hit, and ended up spinning and crashing into a light pole at the driver side. The rear axle looks broken, windshield/hood/roof is warped, driver door caved in about 8 to 10 inches, and the side curtain airbag popped.

I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and ICBC's asking me where I want my car to be towed to for repairs and repairs estimates. Does anybody know good autobody repair shops in the GVRD area?

Thanks for all your help..
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Old 01-02-08, 11:31 PM
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man that sucks! hope you're all right and screw the person that hit your car!
Old 01-02-08, 11:37 PM
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looks totalled - be happy that it is totalled...
Old 01-02-08, 11:42 PM
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yep that is totaled lol...sorry for ur loss but as cliff said, be happy its gonna be a total because i would NOT want to drive something i knew that was in a accident that bad. also...it hurts resell value .
Old 01-02-08, 11:47 PM
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wow i hope youre atleast okay!
Old 01-02-08, 11:52 PM
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Just the fact that you writing to us, is a testimony on Lexus great safety protection. Where that beam hitted the door would've been pretty bad on your face if it wasn't for the side curtain airbags. Like everyone else said, that looks totaled. Did the other person have insurance?
Old 01-02-08, 11:56 PM
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Well its good to see you ok but as from the pic it appears it is done, look at the roof line right over the windshield how its bent.
Old 01-03-08, 12:03 AM
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Farewell to another IS. Way to start off the New Year huh? Glad everyone is okay. Hope everything runs smoothly. IS-F?
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That thing definitely looks totaled.
Old 01-03-08, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Wests
That thing definitely looks totaled.
I agree - glad you are ok
Old 01-03-08, 03:16 AM
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Wow, that looks really bad. If it wasn't for that airbag and the reinforced doors you could've been really hurt.
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That sucks!
Glad to read you're ok.A Total is better than a fix with that damage.
It's odd to see a crash on a IS that's not a rear hit here.
Old 01-03-08, 03:29 AM
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Happy to hear your alright; i agree the car is totaled.
Old 01-03-08, 06:45 AM
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R u alright? The other driver need to pay attention...
Old 01-03-08, 07:09 AM
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That car IS totaled... thank God for airbags!! Count your blessings, take a deep breath and decide on your next ISX50... that picture is testimony as to THE car you want to be in when an accident happens...

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