RIP :(

1. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #1 8th May 2010, 23:23

   Evening all,
   
   Just got back from the hospital, firstly RIP to my saxo
   
   Basically something jumped out in front of me and i braked relatively hard causing my car to slide and i eventually hit the central reservation, i was only doing about 60 mph as im not really one to speed.
   
   As you can probably imagine im distraught and still in HUGE amounts of shock, i wouldnt wish any accident on anyone..below is a picture of the damage and the ambulance crew are saying im lucky to be alive, if there was a car coming behind me then i would have been in trouble!
   
   I dont know what to do now
   
   
2. VTR-Chris Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Deeside Posts: 2514 Focus RS 400BHP

   #2 8th May 2010, 23:25

   unlucky mate , these things happen
   
   thats what insurance is for
3. damiandvs Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Wrexham Posts: 221 Saxo vts 2002

   #3 8th May 2010, 23:26

   poor saxo, glad ur alright though
4. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

   #4 8th May 2010, 23:29

   Shame about your car but at least your alive, chin up mate.
5. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #5 8th May 2010, 23:33

   any ideas what jumped out in front of you?
   
   insured fully comp or are you selling it for parts on here??
6. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #6 8th May 2010, 23:36

   I will be salvaging whats left yeah just to throw towards a new car!
   
   Still staying with a saxo..who knows
   
   Only third party F&T so pissed, act of god like a deer i believe
7. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

   #7 8th May 2010, 23:38

   At least the passenger compartment wasn't too badly munched. Did the dash come in on you at all?
8. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #8 9th May 2010, 09:45

   I dont think so, cant really remember a lot mate, i think the front end of the car saved me
9. Freeman_Rally Newbie Joined: May 2009 Essex, England Posts: 6 Saxo MK2 1.1. Ford Fiesta MK5 1.3. Ford Focus MK1.

   #9 9th May 2010, 13:54

   Yeah thats the only problem with Saxo's lol, they crumble rly easily, but the more it crumples, the less dmg to yourself. had 3 head ons in my Saxo with a massive repair bill each time, until eventually it got rolled in a ditch n i gave up trying lol. Now, she too has joined the Saxo Owners Club in the Sky. lol. Always good to come out alive though mate.
10. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #10 9th May 2010, 13:56

    mate, a car can be replaced but you can't!
    Keep your head up and things will be fine, think yourself lucky
11. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #11 9th May 2010, 16:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Freeman_Rally Yeah thats the only problem with Saxo's lol, they crumble rly easily, but the more it crumples, the less dmg to yourself. had 3 head ons in my Saxo with a massive repair bill each time, until eventually it got rolled in a ditch n i gave up trying lol. Now, she too has joined the Saxo Owners Club in the Sky. lol. Always good to come out alive though mate.

    You had three head on's? How did you manage that? Most people never have one in their lifetime. [been in a ditch tho]
12. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #12 9th May 2010, 16:13

    what did the plod say about it?
13. user_43830 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Uxbridge - London Posts: 358 Citroen C1 Saxo Westcoast 1.4 Fiat Seciento Abar

    #13 9th May 2010, 19:19

    Ack. Well as everyones said mate, keep your chin held high, you still have both arms/legs and your sight, consider yourself lucky. Alot of people would trade places in an instance with some1 like yourself.
    
    Apologies about your car, you must be distraught. But aye mate, keep your head up and look on to the future. Im sure you'll be able to bring some stuff together with the help of the Sax-P lot!!
    
    All the best mate.
14. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #14 9th May 2010, 20:16

    Looks nasty mate.
    
    Was this by any chance on the A303 in hampshire early yesterday morning?
15. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #15 9th May 2010, 20:39

    why is one back wheel black? is it a spacesaver?
16. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #16 10th May 2010, 13:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chris_furio Looks nasty mate. Was this by any chance on the A303 in hampshire early yesterday morning?

    Yeah it was Saturday though mate, if i had the chance i would have thanked everyone for their help
    
    The reason for the black wheel, it was my spare a proper wheel but with the steelie on it..so its a legit wheel!
    
    Nothing to do with the tyres if thats what your thinking..
    
    I miss my saxo but should be thankful im alive, now i got to save up for another one
17. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

    #17 10th May 2010, 13:56

    Bad luck mate looks a proper job. Just hope your ok

    1 user thanked this post: LScottBell
18. Sparky26 Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Leicester Posts: 1863

    #18 10th May 2010, 13:57

    Bad luck mate but least your still here to get another saxo!! chin up
19. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

    #19 10th May 2010, 14:12

    First things first, thank your angel you alive!
    
    Secondly get home relax and get some sleep, sort it out in the morning.
    
    Insurance company will sort everything out for you.
    
    Lastly thank your angel your still alive.
20. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

    #20 10th May 2010, 14:13

    Oh dear that looks like a reet mess. Must have been terrifying. Least your still in one piece though.
21. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #21 10th May 2010, 14:22

    Thanks all, nice to have some good support..
    
    Havent been doing myself any favours asking 6000 questions, every emotion is going round in my head!
22. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #22 10th May 2010, 14:26

    glad youre ok!!
    
    You did that at 60ish? Most saxo's look like that after a 30mph crash, let alone 60!
    
    Very lucky you arent seriously hurt
    
    my advice tho, go buy another saxo (and dont crash it!!) Lol
    
    - Dan.
23. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #23 10th May 2010, 14:30

    I intend to, i just need to save up and hopefully find myself another 02 or 03 plate!
    
    Not fussy, i just miss being able to go out easily, its a ballache!
    
    Definately glad im alive though..just going to be hard the next few months
24. Jaytee Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tyldesley, Manchester Posts: 5276 1.Saxo VTR 2.Saxo180

    #24 10th May 2010, 14:35

    Looks like a mixture of the central reservation barrier and the crumpling of the front end saved you. Im impressed with how well the passenger/driver compartment has held up though. Good luck on find a new car mate, and hard luck on how the accident occured, sounds like it was just, one of those things.
25. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

    #25 10th May 2010, 14:44

    Ouch
    
    I nearly hit a deer yesterday, it was a whopper glad i managed to stop in time, and not swerve. Phew, Luckly it was in a 5* NCAP rated car, so i hate to think what you went through!
26. nufcsteve Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 848 Saxo 1.4i Furio, Yaris 1.3i SR

    #26 10th May 2010, 15:00

    Well at least your ok mate. If you hit the Deer worse damage would have been caused probably
27. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #27 10th May 2010, 16:12

    True, just makes you think a lot!
    
    Had a VTR now looking at saving around 2.5 k for a VTS, checked insurance prices now and for a VTS its only £791.83 so thats not too bad considering the events!
    
    Possibly just take parts off the back end and interior and sell them, there must be people looking for parts? Lol
28. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #28 11th May 2010, 16:29

    I found a nice VTS, you reckon it would be worth getting a loan at:
    
    £3000 for 24 months
    £144.69 a month
    15.2 APR
    Have to pay £59.99 as admin fee..whats that about? :s
29. Lemmy92 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex, Southend-on-sea Posts: 381 BMW 318 IS

    #29 11th May 2010, 20:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tringaling True, just makes you think a lot! Had a VTR now looking at saving around 2.5 k for a VTS, checked insurance prices now and for a VTS its only £791.83 so thats not too bad considering the events! Possibly just take parts off the back end and interior and sell them, there must be people looking for parts? Lol

    Don't search too high I got my VTR for £150..after i fixed it and got it through MOT : about £270 (including cost of the mot)
30. Matts-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Presteigne, Powys Posts: 736 96' clio 16v / 93' clio williams 1 / 00' saxo vtr.

    #30 12th May 2010, 07:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tringaling I found a nice VTS, you reckon it would be worth getting a loan at: £3000 for 24 months £144.69 a month 15.2 APR Have to pay £59.99 as admin fee..whats that about? :s

    
    I really wouldnt get a loan, instead try to borrow the money from parents or something but with a contract attached.
    
    if you absolutely MUST get a loan, try to do it through your bank!
    
    matt
31. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #31 12th May 2010, 16:52

    Ive seen a X reg VTR for £750 92k so i might get that until i can afford an 03 VTS..
    
    Loans are a bad idea im thinking unless they are short term and affordable
    
    Cheersss
32. gazwiththevtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Prestwick Posts: 239 Currently Own Citroen Saxo VTR Previously Owne

    #32 13th May 2010, 17:15

    doesnt look to bad ,glad nobody was hurt though thats the main thing . could rebuild that surely ? depending on wether the chassis legs are bent or not ?
33. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

    #33 13th May 2010, 17:23

    Glad your ok buddy.
    
    Tbh, im surprised that your saxo held its shape as much as it did. A crash at 60mph i would expect it to be in a bit worse condition as that. At least expected it to inpact you.
    Just good your ok though, heads up
34. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #34 13th May 2010, 20:18

    Same as that mate, im on the hunt for another one though!
    
    Going to sell everything off it i can, so if anyone need anything just shout!
35. xxo0pko0xx Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb

    #35 14th May 2010, 14:00

    act of god indeed matey but it'll turn out ok it always does. keep chin up and break what theres left. if its a vts maybe do a engine change on a 1.1?? itll work out mate i was depressed when i did mine in although mine wasnt as bad. glad your ok bud
36. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #36 14th May 2010, 14:05

    When I did a front corner in [run off the road by a beige car on a bend] I pulled it straight again by tying a rope around a telegraph pole and reversing. Then found second hand bonnet and wing in the same colour!
37. Gblacksaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Derby Posts: 264 Gold VTR....Silver Furio....Alfa Romeo 147

    #37 14th May 2010, 14:33

    all the best with your search. theres plenty of bargains out there. glad your ok.
38. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #38 15th May 2010, 18:02

    Yeahh just got to keep my chin up i suppose, more pictures!
    
    
    
    
39. JoshWestCoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Oxford Posts: 173 Saxo 1.4i Westcoast

    #39 15th May 2010, 19:05

    unlucky man , least your okay though, thats a proper gutter
40. NeV_M3 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Kent Posts: 703 Fiesta 1.1 » Saxo VTR » e46 M3

    #40 26th May 2010, 00:34

    I'm glad your ok after this, at the end of the day its just a piece of metal and it did its job (a good one at that) in keeping you safe.
    
    Good luck with finding a new motor
    
    N
41. jwilson2814 L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 Chilton Posts: 78 Saxo VTR MK2 PB (sold) Renaultsport Clio 200 RB

    #41 13th February 2011, 21:08

    glad your ok though!! ino it was hard for me without a car too you had wiplash or concuision?
42. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

    #42 13th February 2011, 21:15

    THIS THREAD IS A YEAR OLD.
    WTF!
    
    Serious?
43. user_27192 Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2008 Suffolk Posts: 11590 ITB'd Saxo VTS & Mazda 6 MPS

    #43 13th February 2011, 21:19

    was about to say unlucky its happened again but saw it was a bump.
    
    how the feck did you find this thread?
44. loudandproud205 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 lincs Posts: 1044 205 Dimma, MR2 turbo Range Rover, Laguna

    #44 13th February 2011, 21:49

    Am gonna go out on a limb and blame the brake bias valve, for any one thinking how.
45. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

    #45 17th February 2011, 16:42

    LOL at the bump..
    
    Bless you kind people