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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 15, 2013 11:43:22 GMT -6
I thought i would never have to post to this section regarding myself. Saturday morning at about 2am it happened. We have had bad weather hear in Maryland last two weekends in a row. This one road that i travel frequently just so happened to have black ice (the death dealer to all cars) I'm on the last turn before i get off this road and boom, i started to slide. At this point I'm completely out of control of the car. I was headed for a ditch, and i knew if i went into that ditch the car would have surely flipped over. So i made a judgment call....the ditch, or the telephone pole...i choose the pole. With little control i got momentarily i managed to spin the car and hit the telephone pole to avoid going down into the ditch and possibly flipping the car. Not to mention i had my 3 nephews, and sister in the car at the time. Everyone walked away with a few bumps and bruises, but just shook up mentally. I did manage to drive her home seeing how i was 5mins away from home. I looked at her the next day, and automatically came to the conclusion that she is totaled out. The only damage done to the car without looking in detail is the rear passenger side, the trunk, and the bumper. However the car looks crooked now. the front alignment is wayyy off. So pissed about my baby, but happy she did her job with saving my true possessions...my family. I will be parting her out that's for sure. ALOT of new parts on here!! I will post in the for sale thread in more depth. Here are some photos, my hands are shaking now as i type...i had just began to fall in love with this aurora. 12yrs of driving and this was my first accident.
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Post by tigger on Dec 15, 2013 12:37:38 GMT -6
Renaldo, really sorry to hear of your misfortune. And very glad that you and your family are okay.
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Post by nelson480 on Dec 15, 2013 13:02:35 GMT -6
OUCH!! Glad you're okay! Especially your family, the car did its job protecting you all I still mourn the loss of my 2003. It may have been an oil leaking, burning, hard shifting SOB, but i loved it anyway
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Post by michiganaurora on Dec 15, 2013 13:48:56 GMT -6
Damn, hate to see someones car like that, the positive thing is everyone was okay.
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 15, 2013 14:40:55 GMT -6
OUCH!! Glad you're okay! Especially your family, the car did its job protecting you all I still mourn the loss of my 2003. It may have been an oil leaking, burning, hard shifting SOB, but i loved it anyway You got that right nelson. Can't nothing take the place of an aurora.
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 15, 2013 14:42:03 GMT -6
Damn, hate to see someones car like that, the positive thing is everyone was okay. Exactly, that's what really matters at the end of the day.
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Post by Marc on Dec 15, 2013 14:51:17 GMT -6
Can't nothing take the place of an aurora. Right! Not even THIS!!!
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 15, 2013 15:18:05 GMT -6
Can't nothing take the place of an aurora. Right! Not even THIS!!! You are correct sir. I stand by opinion. Even if i owned one of those, i would still have an aurora lol.
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Post by raggs on Dec 15, 2013 16:27:55 GMT -6
big hammer a little bondo and a buffer and it will look good as new..... now on the other side of that glad you and your family are ok and the aurora did its job well
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Post by Marc on Dec 15, 2013 16:43:37 GMT -6
You are correct sir. I stand by opinion. Even if i owned one of those, i would still have an aurora lol. Me too!
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Post by Paulaurora on Dec 15, 2013 21:49:25 GMT -6
Ouch!
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Post by RCA1186 on Dec 16, 2013 7:49:23 GMT -6
I've been there man, sucky feeling. I still miss my Flo, even if I love my new one, there was just something about her...
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 16, 2013 7:54:27 GMT -6
I've been there man, sucky feeling. I still miss my Flo, even if I love my new one, there was just something about her... Totally right. If i get another one in the next week or two it will be my 4th one. First replacemnt because of an accident tho. And your right, i still miss my 96 (shady) nothing like her.
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Post by dogora on Dec 18, 2013 19:46:02 GMT -6
Wow Renaldo, glad u guys are ok. Good luck with the 4th one
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Post by Paulaurora on Dec 18, 2013 19:56:43 GMT -6
I see u had back up sensors
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 19, 2013 22:16:53 GMT -6
I see u had back up sensors Yes indeed. Had alot done to that car smh. I keep telling myself its okay....
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Post by XJSman89 on Dec 20, 2013 8:14:33 GMT -6
Glad the important things weren't hurt, man. It would have been a LOT worse if you were in another car. Just remember that! You might have not all walked away with bruises.
Sorry for your loss, too bad she had to go so young!
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 20, 2013 8:46:02 GMT -6
Glad the important things weren't hurt, man. It would have been a LOT worse if you were in another car. Just remember that! You might have not all walked away with bruises. Sorry for your loss, too bad she had to go so young! Your totally right. I keep that in mind. Thats one of the main reasons i love this car!!! The frame is by far the strongest ive ever seen.
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Post by renaldo0613 on Dec 20, 2013 8:47:25 GMT -6
So update guys. Looks like i twisted the chassis off the subframe. So the car is sitting crooked.
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Post by dynamic1964 on Dec 24, 2013 18:02:12 GMT -6
She saved all your lives, just as she was created to do. Terrible if / when it happens, though. Save as much parts as you can, and maybe there is a replacement for her out there.
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Post by Mr. Javi on Feb 14, 2014 17:37:57 GMT -6
Sorry to hear man. Glad you all were able to walk away. This incident reminds me of when I lost my Aurora.
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Post by plato442 on Feb 18, 2014 8:43:36 GMT -6
R.I.P. Glad to hear all are safe, However, last week I saw a nice black 96 for sale for $800 obo!! You never know what you'll find for sale
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Post by plato442 on Feb 18, 2014 9:19:58 GMT -6
R.I.P. Glad to hear all are safe, However, last week I saw a nice black 96 for sale for $800 obo!! You never know what you'll find for sale
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Post by plato442 on Feb 18, 2014 9:20:11 GMT -6
R.I.P. Glad to hear all are safe, However, last week I saw a nice black 96 for sale for $800 obo!! You never know what you'll find for sale
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Post by RCA1186 on Feb 18, 2014 11:36:28 GMT -6
Have you been looking at other Aurora's yet? haha
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Post by tim1993 on Aug 8, 2014 22:42:00 GMT -6
sorry to hear and glad you and the family is ok
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