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Old 12-04-10, 01:48 PM
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I was driving home last night really late and I was going into this turn on the highway and right in the middle of the lane there was something on the ground. I wasn't even speeding but it was impossible to avoid whatever it was on the ground especially cause it was a turn.

Anyways the car leaked out the whole tank of gas it eventually stopped leaking at a little less than a quater tank. I dropped it off at the dealership this morning. I feel like the car is never going to be the same again, just seeing the fuel like that was a sad sight.

How much do you guys think this will cost?
Old 12-04-10, 01:53 PM
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It seriously depends on what else it hit, but at least $800, I'd say.

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Old 12-04-10, 01:56 PM
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They will make it like new again. I've never had to buy a new tank but it doesnt sound cheap.
Old 12-04-10, 02:01 PM
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Thats what insurance and a dealership are for. Not to hurt your wallet too much when an accident happens and to make it as close to new as possible, which in this case assuming it is just a replacement of a gas tank, I don't think it will affect the feel of the car in anyway.

Goodluck and keep us updated!
Old 12-04-10, 02:09 PM
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There is no physical damage to the car only one of the covers under the car looked loose. The one on the passenger side of the car directly in front of the rear tire.

This car has had some really bad luck! Two accidents and now this, it was only September when some idiot woman backed up into the car. I still love this baby, not a single mechanical problem and she is a workhorse!

I just want her to be like new again!
Old 12-04-10, 02:12 PM
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She will be new again, if not, better! The parts she is getting are newer than the rest of the car.
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The bright side is that the tank will be clean and free of sediment!
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Yep, at least $800 plus labor charges if anything.
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have faith in your baby. lucky sign.
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That's why I hate driving on the interstate! Hope everything works out good man, good luck.
Old 12-05-10, 03:53 PM
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crazy.... i hope you are gonna go through your insurance if its more than 500 dollars
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