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SSBUSDRVR · 12-18-2012, 06:16 PM

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Estimated Repair Cost:$48,015

Might not buff out.

BiG_TiMe · 12-18-2012, 06:17 PM

geez $48k? might as well buy a new one

Johnny1 · 12-18-2012, 06:22 PM

When they say summer tires they ain't kidding. When I had my new 2005 GTO I ordered it with the performance summer tires. When winter came there was just a dusting of snow on the highway. I was only going about 50mph. And all of a sudden the back tires just broke loose and the car turned completely around backward and I was still going about the same speed. Then it turned straight and headed to ditch full of snow. I was turning the steering wheel but it did nothing, it was like I was in a sled. I ended up there and had a tow truck pull me out. I figured the car was all messed up but after I was able to power wash it and shammy it in a warm garage there wasn't a scratch on it. But I think I needed to change my underwear.

13GreyVert · 12-18-2012, 06:40 PM

You realize this will cost all of us in insurance rate increases.

2LTvert · 12-18-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JFWJR179

Not even broken in yet - only 889 miles !

Whole new meaning to breaking it in...

Mil · 12-18-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LTvert

Whole new meaning to breaking it in...

That really is a damn shame. But it at least from the look of that wreck that he was lucky didn't get seriously injured.

United_727 · 12-18-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny1

When they say summer tires they ain't kidding. When I had my new 2005 GTO I ordered it with the performance summer tires. When winter came there was just a dusting of snow on the highway. I was only going about 50mph. And all of a sudden the back tires just broke loose and the car turned completely around backward and I was still going about the same speed. Then it turned straight and headed to ditch full of snow. I was turning the steering wheel but it did nothing, it was like I was in a sled. I ended up there and had a tow truck pull me out. I figured the car was all messed up but after I was able to power wash it and shammy it in a warm garage there wasn't a scratch on it. But I think I needed to change my underwear.

Been there! Back 20 years ago,when I was a lotman,I had to take a new Nissan 300ZX to a bodyshop 10 miles away. It had transportation damage,and there was some light snow on the road. I was cruising around 40 mph,driving very carefully. All of a sudden the car did a 360 in the middle of the road . Thankfully i didn't hit anything! Wow! Scared me something fierce.

OldScoolCamaro · 12-18-2012, 07:44 PM

...unfortunately it's anticipated and expected, I saw many 2002 Camaro SS's totalled out on ebay at that time. I am sure there will be more of these instances. Law of probability.

BeachBum · 12-18-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mil

That really is a damn shame. But it at least from the look of that wreck that he was lucky didn't get seriously injured.

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trewyn15 · 12-18-2012, 07:49 PM

Wow... I'd still buy that though, would be a fun rebuild.

JusticePete · 12-18-2012, 08:01 PM

All that damage and no airbag deployment??? I wonder if this ZL1 was damaged in transit .i.e. the ignition off?

willhe64 · 12-18-2012, 08:03 PM

A million thanks for the link! I'm 3 hours north of Spokane and I am for sure going to bid on this through my company.

JusticePete · 12-18-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

A million thanks for the link! I'm 3 hours north of Spokane and I am for sure going to bid on this through my company.

Maybe you'll be able to find out why the bags didn't deploy

BLU BY U · 12-18-2012, 08:19 PM

Somebody needs to keep up with the vin number's of these wrecked (totaled)cars that will end back up for sale, and the owner saying it has never had a scratch on it.

12-18-2012, 06:17 PM	#16
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	geez $48k? might as well buy a new one __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

12-18-2012, 07:44 PM	#22
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...unfortunately it's anticipated and expected, I saw many 2002 Camaro SS's totalled out on ebay at that time. I am sure there will be more of these instances. Law of probability. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

12-18-2012, 07:49 PM	#24
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	Wow... I'd still buy that though, would be a fun rebuild. __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

12-18-2012, 08:03 PM	#26
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	A million thanks for the link! I'm 3 hours north of Spokane and I am for sure going to bid on this through my company. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

12-18-2012, 08:19 PM	#28
BLU BY U '69 Camaro's Rule Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camaro Land Posts: 409	Somebody needs to keep up with the vin number's of these wrecked (totaled)cars that will end back up for sale, and the owner saying it has never had a scratch on it. __________________

12-18-2012, 06:22 PM	#17
Johnny1 Drives: Would only drive GM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southeast Kansas Posts: 190	When they say summer tires they ain't kidding. When I had my new 2005 GTO I ordered it with the performance summer tires. When winter came there was just a dusting of snow on the highway. I was only going about 50mph. And all of a sudden the back tires just broke loose and the car turned completely around backward and I was still going about the same speed. Then it turned straight and headed to ditch full of snow. I was turning the steering wheel but it did nothing, it was like I was in a sled. I ended up there and had a tow truck pull me out. I figured the car was all messed up but after I was able to power wash it and shammy it in a warm garage there wasn't a scratch on it. But I think I needed to change my underwear.

12-18-2012, 06:40 PM	#18
13GreyVert Drives: Grey Vert Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 44	You realize this will cost all of us in insurance rate increases.

12-18-2012, 08:01 PM	#25
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	All that damage and no airbag deployment??? I wonder if this ZL1 was damaged in transit .i.e. the ignition off?