Another Loss... - LotusTalk

khoerling · 01-17-2009, 12:06 PM

A probably drunk driver hit my parked Elise last night in Long Beach, totaling it. What a shame... I'm upset to write the least, since all the work I've put into the car is gone, and it's doubtful insurance will give me enough money to afford a down payment on another Elise after paying off the current loan. Hope for the best

Sadly,
Keith

serpent · 01-17-2009, 12:08 PM

sorry to hear about the loss, no pics?

i'm sure you will be able to work something out to get another Elise.

Stormy320 · 01-17-2009, 12:09 PM

Did the sob stop or keep going?

Randy Chase · 01-17-2009, 12:14 PM

Sorry to hear that Keith.

Darkside Eng · 01-17-2009, 12:34 PM

Totaled it? What did he/she do?

khoerling · 01-17-2009, 12:50 PM

Front+rear clam damage, possible frame damage, too... what do you guys think? Is it most likely totaled?

The guy got out of his car and ran from the scene, leaving his car. Police never found him.

k.

mp3moose · 01-17-2009, 01:33 PM

Left his car? Shouldn't be too hard to find him if you have his car.

agirls · 01-17-2009, 01:35 PM

That totally sucks dude. So sad. I would have cried for sure.

def · 01-17-2009, 01:42 PM

I'd vote for likely totaled. The rocker panels are expensive too

Mr. Know · 01-17-2009, 01:44 PM

Ouch, sorry to hear.

Rugbyduck · 01-17-2009, 05:59 PM

Ugh! You must be sick!

RacyTracy · 01-17-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Ouch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugbyduck

Ugh!

.

RacyTracy · 01-17-2009, 06:25 PM

Seriously though.....sorry. I hope they catch them.

K2S · 01-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Mine was totaled 2 days ago...
Totaled Lotus - Questions about insurance

Best of luck

shay2nak · 01-18-2009, 09:53 PM

NO! not SHIZ JR! oh damn, sorry dude!

LBC111 · 01-18-2009, 10:06 PM

Oh dude.. that really sucks. I live in LB... where did it happen?

I often see sideswiped/totalled parked cars on Ocean between downtown and Belmont Shore, on Sundays and Mondays. Most likely drunk drivers leaving Pine St.

01-17-2009, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
khoerling Shiznazzler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "The O.C." Posts: 99	Another Loss... A probably drunk driver hit my parked Elise last night in Long Beach, totaling it. What a shame... I'm upset to write the least, since all the work I've put into the car is gone, and it's doubtful insurance will give me enough money to afford a down payment on another Elise after paying off the current loan. Hope for the best Sadly, Keith __________________ "The performance handling machines..." Last edited by khoerling : 01-17-2009 at 01:02 PM.

01-17-2009, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,456	sorry to hear about the loss, no pics? i'm sure you will be able to work something out to get another Elise. __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

01-17-2009, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 2,049	Did the sob stop or keep going? __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

01-17-2009, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Sorry to hear that Keith. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

01-17-2009, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
khoerling Shiznazzler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "The O.C." Posts: 99	Front+rear clam damage, possible frame damage, too... what do you guys think? Is it most likely totaled? The guy got out of his car and ran from the scene, leaving his car. Police never found him. k. __________________ "The performance handling machines..."

01-17-2009, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	Totaled it? What did he/she do?

01-17-2009, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
mp3moose Complete Lotus Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 692	Left his car? Shouldn't be too hard to find him if you have his car.

01-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
agirls Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 767 Images: 73	That totally sucks dude. So sad. I would have cried for sure. __________________ Toys- 07 Lotus Exige S Chrome Orange 05 Ducati S4R 02 Suzuki SV650 09 Kawasaki KLX250

01-17-2009, 01:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,609	I'd vote for likely totaled. The rocker panels are expensive too __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD

01-17-2009, 01:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,349 Images: 6	Ouch, sorry to hear. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

01-17-2009, 05:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,795	Ugh! You must be sick! __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

01-17-2009, 06:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,183	Seriously though.....sorry. I hope they catch them. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

01-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
K2S Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nassau/Queens Posts: 92	Mine was totaled 2 days ago... Totaled Lotus - Questions about insurance Best of luck

01-18-2009, 09:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	NO! not SHIZ JR! oh damn, sorry dude! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

01-18-2009, 10:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Oh dude.. that really sucks. I live in LB... where did it happen? I often see sideswiped/totalled parked cars on Ocean between downtown and Belmont Shore, on Sundays and Mondays. Most likely drunk drivers leaving Pine St. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode