Totalled our LX470 pictures
09-07-04, 08:05 PM
#1
Totalled our LX470 pictures
Click Here to see what happened when a deer jumped out, you lost traction on gravel, and hit a tree @ 45mph.
Wow thats a safe car, both me, and my dad (who was driving) came out without a scratch. We are actually lucky the tree was there or we'd be on the freeway and probably dead right now. Sad thing, is that my dad had Liability ONLY on the car so we aren't going to be getting a penny from the insurance company. He didn't plan on driving that car so he took it off. Lesson Learned.
Now we are looking into the Cheyenne Turbo, or possibly another LX470 since is was such a great car. Crazy.
-Jason Elcan
Wow thats a safe car, both me, and my dad (who was driving) came out without a scratch. We are actually lucky the tree was there or we'd be on the freeway and probably dead right now. Sad thing, is that my dad had Liability ONLY on the car so we aren't going to be getting a penny from the insurance company. He didn't plan on driving that car so he took it off. Lesson Learned.
Now we are looking into the Cheyenne Turbo, or possibly another LX470 since is was such a great car. Crazy.
-Jason Elcan
09-07-04, 09:03 PM
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Glad everyone was unhurt.
Just WOW! and I thought my mom messed my LX up bad. I'm looking at the picture of that aftermarket rim you had. I don't think I'll ever get aftermarket rims on my LX. They just seem too flimsy, afraid they will break in a pothole or something.
If your dad had just liability, does that mean he gets to keep the car? If so, you can probably make some money selling parts from that sucker. I know people look for that Nakamichi headunit on ebay (cus I did). If the seats are in good condition they could be worth something too.
I would love to get my hands on an LX wreckage!!!
It looks like a '99 from the Nakamichi system and the non wood steering wheel.
-Robert
Just WOW! and I thought my mom messed my LX up bad. I'm looking at the picture of that aftermarket rim you had. I don't think I'll ever get aftermarket rims on my LX. They just seem too flimsy, afraid they will break in a pothole or something.
If your dad had just liability, does that mean he gets to keep the car? If so, you can probably make some money selling parts from that sucker. I know people look for that Nakamichi headunit on ebay (cus I did). If the seats are in good condition they could be worth something too.
I would love to get my hands on an LX wreckage!!!
It looks like a '99 from the Nakamichi system and the non wood steering wheel.
-Robert
Last edited by roberttran; 09-07-04 at 09:07 PM.
09-07-04, 09:12 PM
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I am glad that you guys survived the crash in one piece! WOW! That's a true off-set crash at speeds greater than the IIHS criteria...so, this proves just how strong the LX's frame & body! THIS IS WHY THE LX COSTS SO MUCH! It's built the right way! This is what i have been trying to tell people when they question the LX's cost. Try that in other SUVs and you may not have been so lucky.
From the A pillar back, there's almost no damage at all. The front end and subframe seemed to absorbed all the impact. Wow.
I would advice you to get another LX...the new ones look great!
From the A pillar back, there's almost no damage at all. The front end and subframe seemed to absorbed all the impact. Wow.
I would advice you to get another LX...the new ones look great!
Last edited by tigmd99; 09-07-04 at 09:23 PM.
09-08-04, 09:19 AM
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Dude -- that sucks!
But...that's why I have an ARB bumper on my 450. Deer jump out in front of me? I'm not swerving...I'd rather hit the deer than deal with the hassle of repairs or insurance claims.
But...that's why I have an ARB bumper on my 450. Deer jump out in front of me? I'm not swerving...I'd rather hit the deer than deal with the hassle of repairs or insurance claims.
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09-14-04, 08:59 PM
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Geez Jason, at least you and your dad came out unhurt. Too bad about the LX, though.
Took a look at your website, looks like you have done quite a few mods since I last saw your LS. You ever going to come by and hang out with us old farts, again? Are you going to be in the area for the EOS meet at Steven's Creek Lexus?
<Edit> You are on the EOS early-reg list. See you there. <Edit>
Took a look at your website, looks like you have done quite a few mods since I last saw your LS. You ever going to come by and hang out with us old farts, again? Are you going to be in the area for the EOS meet at Steven's Creek Lexus?
<Edit> You are on the EOS early-reg list. See you there. <Edit>
Last edited by redgs4; 09-16-04 at 08:37 AM.
09-23-04, 09:14 AM
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Originally posted by theanimala
From the one picture with the chunk of flesh stuck in the grill, I would it looks like they did...
From the one picture with the chunk of flesh stuck in the grill, I would it looks like they did...
09-28-04, 07:47 AM
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Sorry to hear about you LX. Those trucks really are tanks. My 99 saved my life in a side impact at 45mph. I would not drive another car. BTW if you are considering parting out you LX i would be interested in a few pieces.