Good Bye ole Friend

[chipski]

Not the way to start a Tuesday morning. Victim of the other driver blowing through a red light at around 60-70 and never hit the brakes. Well let’s just say, no skid marks. Took the hit pretty well I’ll say, thank you my friend…
I’ll be looking for a replacement soon.

 

[jdm-v35]

glad that it saved you! Hopefully you will be in a new 4runner soon!

 

[CutthroatSlam]

Such a bummer. What year was it and how many miles?

 

[NB17Limited]

Such a bummer. What year was it and how many miles?

Just putting a bet out there. 2016 and just over 100k miles

 

[chipski]

Just putting a bet out there. 2016 and just over 100k miles

Close- 2016, just turned 140k

 

[Sonoran_Desert]

Farewell faithful steed. What is his/her name?

 

[TRD PANTHER]

Glad to hear you are ok. This is a terrible situation when your vehicle is paid off. And worse if it’s modded. Hopefully you’ll be back in another one soon.

 

[spartacus]

Glad you are safe. for 60/70 mph impact that doesn't look aweful, you must have done some excellent defensive last minute meneuvering!

 

[Humble Leader]

if they really did hit you going 60-70 then the 4runner indeed took that hit more than very well. big old body on frame did what it needed to do. did you get spun around? how did the rear end get damaged

 

[chipski]

if they really did hit you going 60-70 then the 4runner indeed took that hit more than very well. big old body on frame did what it needed to do. did you get spun around? how did the rear end get damaged

I'm very impressed with how well the 4runner took that impact. The other car T-boned me in the front wheel area, which then spun me around and the other car then made contact with the back corner. Speed limit is 55 on that road and most people drive around 70. Since there were absolutely no skid marks, the car had to hit me in that range.

 

[chipski]

Farewell faithful steed. What is his/her name?

I called her Ruby sometimes- not that original, but it did fit....

 

[chipski]

here's the other car

 

[Maxfli]

Doesn't look like someone I'd ever want to buy a used car from. Your 4-Runner held up really well I'd say. Glad you're safe!

 

[DannyLlama]

Good lord man... Glad you walked away.

My wife was recently rear-ended by a big rig.

The used car market is F****D

Buy new if you can.

 

[gakattack]

Glad you're ok. You might have lucked out on a replacement as 4R inventory is starting to add up at dealerships.