My luck seem to be getting worse :(
01-21-2009, 04:36 PM
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Glad you are okay first and foremost, but I have to say, It makes me feel good to see the aftermath of an accident like that where the front end of the car is destroyed but the passenger compartment virtually unscathed.
01-21-2009, 04:42 PM
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Thanks guys. Yeah to be honest it's a good way of proving how well the E60 holds up in what is a pretty damn big crash! As for why the airbags didn't deploy, i'm not too sure. It is however being looked into, and i have spoken to my lawyer for some advice. Will keep you all posted on this one.
01-21-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon M5' post='774081' date='Jan 21 2009, 08:42 PM
Thanks guys. Yeah to be honest it's a good way of proving how well the E60 holds up in what is a pretty damn big crash! As for why the airbags didn't deploy, i'm not too sure. It is however being looked into, and i have spoken to my lawyer for some advice. Will keep you all posted on this one.
01-21-2009, 05:03 PM
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It is a surprise that airbags didn't deploy. Sorry to hear about the crash, but I'm glad you are semi-ok.
Next time don't drive 80 in the rain :-) I'm sure this accident could have been avoided or less severe if you were going slower. :-)
Next time don't drive 80 in the rain :-) I'm sure this accident could have been avoided or less severe if you were going slower. :-)
01-21-2009, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='774092' date='Jan 22 2009, 01:55 AM
settle for some cash and 1 each of the entire M line of vehicles!
TexaZ3 - You are probably right mate, but hindsight is a wonderful thing!! I admit that 80mph was probably a bit too fast for the conditions. Thanks for the kind words too mate.
01-21-2009, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon M5' post='774109' date='Jan 21 2009, 08:08 PM
That would be an awesome outcome, but i don't think it's very likely!!
TexaZ3 - You are probably right mate, but hindsight is a wonderful thing!! I admit that 80mph was probably a bit too fast for the conditions. Thanks for the kind words too mate.
TexaZ3 - You are probably right mate, but hindsight is a wonderful thing!! I admit that 80mph was probably a bit too fast for the conditions. Thanks for the kind words too mate.
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Holy crap! What a mess. Glad you "walked away" more or less. Enjoy those painkillers! 