Sad, Sad Day... CO Vert Down :(

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Definitely sucks. Be glad that you are ok. I got run off the road a couple years ago and have had multiple back surgeries with the latest being a fusion. I'd give my cobra to the car gods to not have had to go through all of the bs I have.
That was a beautiful car too....I hate people who are too busy to pay attention to the damn road too. Good luck with finding a new toy :)
 
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Damn man that sucks!!!! Glad your ok.....looks and sounds like it could have been much worse. Guardian Angel put in some overtime. That was truly a beautiful car. Be the Phoenix and rise from the ashes!!!!

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Sorry man one of my buddies is selling a beautiful gray vert if you want another

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Go ahead and send me any info/pics man.

To everyone in the community... All the kind words really help and are very much appreciated. It really could have been much worse, especially if she was driving a larger vehicle. Really thankful for that. Just really sucks having to modify work stuff. Been doing martial arts for 21 years now and hate modifying my training because of injuries. Haven't really been able to do anything because it's my neck. :/

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Go ahead and send me any info/pics man.

To everyone in the community... All the kind words really help and are very much appreciated. It really could have been much worse, especially if she was driving a larger vehicle. Really thankful for that. Just really sucks having to modify work stuff. Been doing martial arts for 21 years now and hate modifying my training because of injuries. Haven't really been able to do anything because it's my neck. :/

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Sorry bro just went to copy the pics and it was sold

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Sorry to see this. However, people ALWAYS lie when it comes to getting in trouble.

I was in a car accident years ago. A guy ran a stop sign and I plowed into him going full speed (probably around 45 MPH). He was towing a home made trailer made out of some heavy duty steel. His truck made it passed me, but not the trailer. I hit that thing and the drivers air bag exploded in my face. The drivers side fender was pushed back so I could not open the drivers door and the steering wheel was bent forward from me holding on to it along with the impact.

After I got out of the passenger side I calmly walked up to the guy and said "Didn't see the stop sign huh?" He replied "No."

Cops show up and he tells them he came to a complete stop and then proceeded through the intersection.

I was on duty in a government vehicle (Army Recruiter). So, I made my report and never heard anything back. So, I'm not sure what happened after that. I was actually okay, just a little sore.

Do what you need to do OP, but unless you have a witness or video of her texting and driving it will be very difficult to prove. Obviously she is at fault since she rear-ended you, but you have to prove texting and she has to prove faulty brakes. Hope it works out for you, but people are shady and the judicial system sucks.

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Sorry to see this. However, people ALWAYS lie when it comes to getting in trouble.

I was in a car accident years ago. A guy ran a stop sign and I plowed into him going full speed (probably around 45 MPH). He was towing a home made trailer made out of some heavy duty steel. His truck made it passed me, but not the trailer. I hit that thing and the drivers air bag exploded in my face. The drivers side fender was pushed back so I could not open the drivers door and the steering wheel was bent forward from me holding on to it along with the impact.

After I got out of the passenger side I calmly walked up to the guy and said "Didn't see the stop sign huh?" He replied "No."

Cops show up and he tells them he came to a complete stop and then proceeded through the intersection.

I was on duty in a government vehicle (Army Recruiter). So, I made my report and never heard anything back. So, I'm not sure what happened after that. I was actually okay, just a little sore.

Do what you need to do OP, but unless you have a witness or video of her texting and driving it will be very difficult to prove. Obviously she is at fault since she rear-ended you, but you have to prove texting and she has to prove faulty brakes. Hope it works out for you, but people are shady and the judicial system sucks.

Good luck brother!!!!
Agreed brother, it is a shitty world out there. People lie and cheat their way through life. Hell, this was my divorce present to myself for getting out of a 10 year relationship with an unfaithful wife. I know all about it, lol. I could possibly subpoena her phone records. I am talking to my lawyer today so I'm going to go after what I can. I have been in constant pain and discomfort since. Unfortunately I haven't seen the police report get published yet. Hopefully I see that come through today.

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It's sad to see another one of these threads about a totaled Cobra and there have been plenty of them, over the years. You deserve major kudos for the way you're handling it. The best way to get it out of your system is to jump on another horse and get busy. Best of luck to you.
 

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Agreed brother, it is a shitty world out there. People lie and cheat their way through life. Hell, this was my divorce present to myself for getting out of a 10 year relationship with an unfaithful wife. I know all about it, lol. I could possibly subpoena her phone records. I am talking to my lawyer today so I'm going to go after what I can. I have been in constant pain and discomfort since. Unfortunately I haven't seen the police report get published yet. Hopefully I see that come through today.

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Man, sorry to hear about all the turmoil. However, you will be better off in the end. I know it's tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now, but you'll get there.

I have been where you're at on both counts (accident and unfaithful wife). Life seemed to suck for a while, but things are great now. I have a great wife now and all the toys I could want.

Hang in there brother. It WILL get better. PEACE!!!!
 

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Op, I know that is a hard pill to swallow. That car was immaculate. Hopefully you're OK though.

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Man, sorry to hear about all the turmoil. However, you will be better off in the end. I know it's tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now, but you'll get there.

I have been where you're at on both counts (accident and unfaithful wife). Life seemed to suck for a while, but things are great now. I have a great wife now and all the toys I could want.

Hang in there brother. It WILL get better. PEACE!!!!
Thanks bro, appreciate the words of encouragement.

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Go ahead and send me any info/pics man.

To everyone in the community... All the kind words really help and are very much appreciated. It really could have been much worse, especially if she was driving a larger vehicle. Really thankful for that. Just really sucks having to modify work stuff. Been doing martial arts for 21 years now and hate modifying my training because of injuries. Haven't really been able to do anything because it's my neck. :/

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Make sure you go after her for injuries. With your training as a martial artist it will affect you for years. It's been over 10 years since I was last rear ended but the soft tissue injuries have stayed with me to this day. Simple things like sitting on the couch for a movie can put strain on my neck and start a pain and then lead to a headache. Working on my car on jack stands taking off the k member put strain on my neck to the point I had to stop. Don't take whip lash lightly.


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First off I'm glad your ok...as a fellow CO vert owner I'm sorry this happened. I certainly hope you at least get a fair settlement from your insurance company


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This is one of my worst fears. Its hard to even look at the pics. Good luck with everything OP and sorry for you loss. You'll come out better on the other end.


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man.. i feel like crying seeing this.. I would lose my shit so bad, if this happened to mine. Its not a Vert, but.. just wow. Im glad your alright man. I hope that girl got a HUGE fine. especially for lying about the breaks not working.. What are your plans? anything is repairable. it just would suck to see "salvage" on title.
 

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Wow.....sorry to see your Cobra tore up like that Max!
Glad you were OK.
I saw you recently at the ATA event.

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man.. i feel like crying seeing this.. I would lose my shit so bad, if this happened to mine. Its not a Vert, but.. just wow. Im glad your alright man. I hope that girl got a HUGE fine. especially for lying about the breaks not working.. What are your plans? anything is repairable. it just would suck to see "salvage" on title.
Going to keep some parts and hoping to sell as a whole. The rest of it would be great as a fox project.
Wow.....sorry to see your Cobra tore up like that Max!
Glad you were OK.
I saw you recently at the ATA event.

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Yea, no good. In Fayetteville? It happened the Sunday after that tournament on April 9. Where are you from/who's your instructor? Feel free to PM me. Always cool to meet car people through the ATA!

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