My poor 07 T4R suffered a fatal death

R.A.

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Pictures are come, don't have time right down.

Anyway. I had just turned the corner and about 50' later we think I had a TIA (mini-stoke), narcolepsy or whatever. Basically I just blacked out. I have no memory of it. I know I did not nod off. I was unconscious till I took out the telephone pole. I would say I hit it at 35mph or more, almost dead center; the pole splintered and had to be replaced.

I loved that vehicle. While we at Precision Toyota we were looking for another one. There was an 08 SR5 on the lot I almost bought but I thought the guy was a little high, and I really did not want a 4x4 and do a paint job. Sorry guys I know you love your 4x4s! ;) I believe somebody from Pinetop/Lakeside/Show Low AZ was selling the vehicle but couldn't sell it here on T4R or one of the other Toyota forums. I know I've seen the vehicle somewhere but not in Tucson. Hatch Toyota,AZ bought the vehicle, Precision then got it. If they had a key, I could of driven it and checked out the engine and 4x4 before I might of purchased it! But I'm not into 4x4x. Heck, I'm almost thinking about buying a Nissan Altima or a Dodge Charger!. I'm serious too, I want the gas mileage, my wife wants to cargo area.

I got whiplash and a small stabbing wound on my right middle finger. I felt great (unhurt). Actually I felt bad but I wasn't injuried too much or kill anybody.

I called 911. Paramedics, cops and rubberneckers all came out. Paramedics/cops couldn't find nothing wrong with me.

Of course I got ticketed for failure to control the vehicle.

I've already been to my primary physician; I am making appointments for neuro and cardio. It was unnecessary to go to ER.

Later guys; wish me luck.

I love this forum; hope to return.

Funny think I was on my way to Precision Toyota to fix my front brakes; now I get to replace my entire vehicle. Haven't decided whether that's good or bad yet..... I know it's a hassle. but that's the way life is; got a lemon, make lemonade.
 
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glad you're alright from the crash and hoping theres nothing to worry about in the future!

i work with a woman who has a charger rt, thing is fast as all hell and theres a ton a trunk space. its brand new so i can't comment on reliability vs a T4R, but its a cool car that really moves. I love my 4runner, but i always say to buy what you need/want, not what everyone else wants you to get!

best of luck!
 
Runner did it's job, it saved you. Great to hear you apparently didn't suffer any injuries. Hopefully your Neurologist doesn't find anything wrong with you, that's the important thing. Replacement car? I'd get the Altima in a heartbeat. Charger is a cool car, but it has it's reputation.

Glad to hear you are ok!
 
Glad your ok. Definitely get your health completely checked out.

My boss did the same thing in his Durango about a year ago. Thankfully the telephone pole stopped him too. Had he missed the pole, there was a busy playground behind it. His health checked out ok, hopefully yours will too.
 
My recommendation would be to wait a few days (or weeks!) until your head is clear and then decide your course of action.
 
glad you're doing ok it seems.

I'd be surprised if you're allowed to drive for a while... in PA they take your DL if you have a seizure or similar condition until cleared by doctors and you go 6 months without another episode from your last occurence. happened to my dad in 2008.

you might riding shotgun for a while so pick a vehicle with a comfortable passenger seat.
 
pics

It wasn't that "sever" of an accident; just took out the front end, front body back to the front doors, and the some of the engine. Estimate was 12K. Totaled.

I'm out of here for a while. Take care. :)

Enjoy the pics.

:yo:
 
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First off, glad your OK
But I'm not into 4x4x. Heck, I'm almost thinking about buying a Nissan Altima or a Dodge Charger!. I'm serious too, I want the gas mileage, my wife wants to cargo area.
If you do not want 4WD, then there is no reason IMO to get any type of SUV. If you want better gas mileage, get a car. If you need more room, get a minivan.

Getting a 2WD SUV over a Minivan because you think Minivan are nerdy and SUV's are cool is just plain stupid IMO
 
First off, glad your OK

If you do not want 4WD, then there is no reason IMO to get any type of SUV. If you want better gas mileage, get a car. If you need more room, get a minivan.

Getting a 2WD SUV over a Minivan because you think Minivan are nerdy and SUV's are cool is just plain stupid IMO

id buy a 2wd suv over a minivan any day
 

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