Wrecked in Phoenix - LotusTalk

brookester · 01-06-2009, 06:08 PM

I'm sitting here at work and my wife just called to tell me that she just got rear ended while driving our Elise. I don't know all the details yet other than nobody was seriously hurt and that the Toyota Prius that hit her rolled over. Anybody around here recommend a good body shop in the Phoenix area? I don't know the extent of the damage yet but since I work for Penske I had it taken to the Scottsdale Body Shop.

Just needed to vent for a minute.
Thanks,
Brooke Hopkins

Randy Chase · 01-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Glad nobody was hurt!

Amarao · 01-06-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookester

the Toyota Prius that hit her rolled over.

WTF?

brookester · 01-06-2009, 06:17 PM

Thanks Randy.
At least nobody feels hurt yet. Tomorrow may be a different story.

SharkDiver · 01-06-2009, 06:19 PM

Ouch! Thats a huge bummer. Amazing that the Prius rolled too!

When I needed a new clam after my mom backed into me, I went to Autobahn Collision. Info:

Autobahn Collision : Specializing in Exotic Automobiles & SUV's
8355 East Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-9813

I was happy to see a few other Elise's in much worse shape than mine when I brought it in. And they do great work, also they have locked indoor and outdoor storage for your ride while its repaired.

I highly recommend.

Good luck.

brookester · 01-06-2009, 06:20 PM

Is that where the Lambo Dealer is?

SharkDiver · 01-06-2009, 06:22 PM

Its a block or so to the east, the body shop is right off the 101.

brookester · 01-06-2009, 06:27 PM

brookester · 01-06-2009, 06:46 PM

Maybe I need a Chasecam facing out the back.

SharkDiver · 01-06-2009, 07:12 PM

Works equally well!

cdn_alien · 01-06-2009, 07:12 PM

Greulich's in Tempe. I took my 350Z their for a paint job (car got sandblasted from a Monsoon). They promised that the paint would come out looking better than factory, and they were right.

fishguy · 01-06-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Glad nobody was hurt!

+1
cars are easy to replace, and they are not what is important.

serpent · 01-06-2009, 07:27 PM

the prius rolled over??

surprised to hear that.

glad no one was hurt, hopefully its not totaled and you can get it fixed asap.

2006PolarBlueElise · 01-06-2009, 09:50 PM

My condolences.

I hope that the damage is minimal.

brookester · 01-07-2009, 07:17 AM

I'll see it today. It doesn't sound too good from the description though.

fzust · 01-07-2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookester

I'm sitting here at work and my wife just called to tell me that she just got rear ended while driving our Elise. I don't know all the details yet other than nobody was seriously hurt and that the Toyota Prius that hit her rolled over. Anybody around here recommend a good body shop in the Phoenix area? I don't know the extent of the damage yet but since I work for Penske I had it taken to the Scottsdale Body Shop.

Just needed to vent for a minute.
Thanks,
Brooke Hopkins

Hunter's Paint and Body in Mesa. They do alot of the high-end cars in the valley and did all the work on my Elise when it got hit as well as my other cars. Tell him I sent you.

xtn · 01-07-2009, 08:10 AM

So far in the last few days one Elise has totaled a full sized van, and another has rolled a prius. And people think these little Lotus are unsafe...?

And I'm not surprised a prius rolled over. Have you looked at one? Very roll-y looking to me.

xtn

nvrblu · 01-07-2009, 09:57 AM

+1

Autobahn Collision replaced my rear clam after I was hit by a motorcycle. They've had a lot of experience with Lotus and they're located in the same building where Scottsdale Lotus used to be (Scottsdale Lotus moved about 1/2 mile away).

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkDiver

Ouch! Thats a huge bummer. Amazing that the Prius rolled too!

When I needed a new clam after my mom backed into me, I went to Autobahn Collision. Info:

Autobahn Collision : Specializing in Exotic Automobiles & SUV's
8355 East Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-9813

I was happy to see a few other Elise's in much worse shape than mine when I brought it in. And they do great work, also they have locked indoor and outdoor storage for your ride while its repaired.

I highly recommend.

Good luck.

Lauren_Rachel · 01-07-2009, 11:07 AM

is the whole prius roll over thing common? My friend rolled his prius.... in a 45 mph collision.... Priusis suck apparently..

'how bad ass am I ? I totally flipped a prius...'

sorry about your lotus...

chapster5 · 01-07-2009, 11:34 AM

The prius rolled?

glad no one was harmed, but still if the prius rolled i would hold out much hope for the back end of the elise

01-06-2009, 06:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	Wrecked in Phoenix I'm sitting here at work and my wife just called to tell me that she just got rear ended while driving our Elise. I don't know all the details yet other than nobody was seriously hurt and that the Toyota Prius that hit her rolled over. Anybody around here recommend a good body shop in the Phoenix area? I don't know the extent of the damage yet but since I work for Penske I had it taken to the Scottsdale Body Shop. Just needed to vent for a minute. Thanks, Brooke Hopkins

01-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Glad nobody was hurt! __________________ * 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! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

01-06-2009, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
SharkDiver Urge2submergE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	Ouch! Thats a huge bummer. Amazing that the Prius rolled too! When I needed a new clam after my mom backed into me, I went to Autobahn Collision. Info: Autobahn Collision : Specializing in Exotic Automobiles & SUV's 8355 East Raintree Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 922-9813 I was happy to see a few other Elise's in much worse shape than mine when I brought it in. And they do great work, also they have locked indoor and outdoor storage for your ride while its repaired. I highly recommend. Good luck. __________________ '05 GG Elise, Touring Pack, HID, Stage II, Stealth Bulbs (ask Bane, they look great!!)

01-06-2009, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
SharkDiver Urge2submergE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	Its a block or so to the east, the body shop is right off the 101. __________________ '05 GG Elise, Touring Pack, HID, Stage II, Stealth Bulbs (ask Bane, they look great!!)

01-06-2009, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	10-4

01-06-2009, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	Thanks Randy. At least nobody feels hurt yet. Tomorrow may be a different story.

01-06-2009, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	Is that where the Lambo Dealer is?

01-06-2009, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	Maybe I need a Chasecam facing out the back.

01-06-2009, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
SharkDiver Urge2submergE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	Works equally well! Attached Images __________________ '05 GG Elise, Touring Pack, HID, Stage II, Stealth Bulbs (ask Bane, they look great!!)

01-06-2009, 07:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
cdn_alien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 323	Greulich's in Tempe. I took my 350Z their for a paint job (car got sandblasted from a Monsoon). They promised that the paint would come out looking better than factory, and they were right. __________________ Current: '06 Chili Red Elise, '06 Infiniti M35 Sold: '03 Nissan 350Z , '00 BMW 325Ci, '99 Miata, '90 Miata

01-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,468	the prius rolled over?? surprised to hear that. glad no one was hurt, hopefully its not totaled and you can get it fixed asap. __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

01-06-2009, 09:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
2006PolarBlueElise AZ Classic Car Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: southeast of Phoenix AZ Posts: 343	My condolences. I hope that the damage is minimal. __________________ 2009 Ford Fusion SE 2006 Elise 2000 Honda CRV 1992 Dodge Stealth 1990 Kawasaki Vulcan Motorcycle 1953 Packard Clipper & 1940 Packard 110 Sedan

01-07-2009, 07:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	I'll see it today. It doesn't sound too good from the description though.

01-07-2009, 08:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	So far in the last few days one Elise has totaled a full sized van, and another has rolled a prius. And people think these little Lotus are unsafe...? And I'm not surprised a prius rolled over. Have you looked at one? Very roll-y looking to me. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

01-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lauren_Rachel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	is the whole prius roll over thing common? My friend rolled his prius.... in a 45 mph collision.... Priusis suck apparently.. 'how bad ass am I ? I totally flipped a prius...' sorry about your lotus...

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01-07-2009, 11:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
chapster5 Photochopper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,639 Images: 6	The prius rolled? glad no one was harmed, but still if the prius rolled i would hold out much hope for the back end of the elise __________________ http://www.chuforiagraphics.com/ FOR ALL YOUR GRAPHICS NEEDS CONTACT KEITH ON: sweetdaddydelicious (AT) hotmail (DOT) com