I have to agree with Mike. There are all kinds of hidden issues that can occur in a wrecked vehicle. Yes, some vehicles can be safely put back on the road, but that is a large gamble, not only for the driver, but for other drivers on the road.

 

This still rates on the top of my totally weird list for 09.

 

The year is still young Mike, I'm sure something will top it on your weird list by the end of the year.

 

I dont understand how a head on collision at 65 was only $9000 in damage...

 

exactly! a head on at 65mph should have destroyed the vehicle...and probably the driver!! 9000 in damage can be done in a fender bender with cars these days. This post makes no sense what so ever. This has got to be a lame attempt at humor with a goof on those commercials.

 

Did the pics in your sig get bigger or did my wife switch my glasses again?

 

two cars traveling at highway speed hit head on with a resultant force (negating momentum)of 130mph........ has anyone seen a crash test of a land rover or any suv for that matter performed by national traffic safety people at 45mph. come on man give us some credit here.

 

My post wasn't a question, I was simply stating my DIY mechanic skills..Afterall, Certain people on this forum applaude others for their DIY skills. Drives better now than before the accident. Just this past month I replaced every gasket in the engine. Not bad for someone who never picked up many wrenches.


03 SE w, 101,000 miles.

 

hey man, if you are happy with it that is all that matters. I hope it runs forever....and in a straight line! do you have any pics before the accident?

 

Why resurrect a 5+ month old thread just to stir **** up?

Odd, indeed!

Never did see pics... I would think that anyone that proud of their DIY skills would surely have documented their efforts with some before & after shots.

Plus, head-on at 65? Come on, there'd be little salvageable on either car and survivors would be lucky!