Yaris vs. Deer

[Desertrat]

So I was driving home one night from school down highway 60 at about 65-70 mph and a deer decided to trot in front of me. I didnt have any time to slow down because it ran in front so fast, so it took Toyota Yaris straight to the midsection at 65 mph. I just got this car about a month ago so Im pretty pissed because it probably isnt going to be the same anymore after they fix it. But for nailing it doing 65 the damage isnt as bad as I thought it was. The condensor, radiator and crossmember up front was pushed up agianst the engine and the front clip kinda just popped back out, pass door wont open either......emblem went flying but i got it back :wink: Here is some pics.....




http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/frontrec.jpg


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/frontwreck.jpg

Some hair from the deer...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/hair.jpg

Friend Joe aproving of the damage....
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/joecar.jpg


The damage is $5900.....I get it back tommorrow so well see how it turned out

[sherryberry]

I was hoping for a picture of the deer... horrible, I know. and lovely last picture!

[Black Yaris]

A little bit worse than when my Yaris met Mr. Jeep Liberty

[marcus]

so who won the yaris or the deer?

[kurokoma-kun]

Youch! :eek: that's kinda scary... glad you're ok :smile:

[sherryberry]

so who won the yaris or the deer?

I'm guessing the yaris did, considering the deer is probably up in deer heaven now. :wink:

[death is my gift]

Curses! I can't see photos from my work computer. I have to wait until I get home.

[sherryberry]

Curses! I can't see photos from my work computer. I have to wait until I get home.

what kind of a crappy work computer is this? hehe

[death is my gift]

what kind of a crappy work computer is this? hehe

I'm ASSuming those are "photobucket" pics because this evil corporation has a "block" on Photobucket. Terds.

[sherryberry]

I'm ASSuming those are "photobucket" pics because this evil corporation has a "block" on Photobucket. Terds.


Just checked the links.. yup it's photobucket. I'm so glad my company doesn't block anything hehe

[marcus]

[QUOTE=Desertrat;112381]So I was driving home one night from school down highway 60 at about 65-70 mph and a deer decided to trot in front of me. I didnt have any time to slow down because it ran in front so fast, so it took Toyota Yaris straight to the midsection at 65 mph. I just got this car about a month ago so Im pretty pissed because it probably isnt going to be the same anymore after they fix it. But for nailing it doing 65 the damage isnt as bad as I thought it was. The condensor, radiator and crossmember up front was pushed up agianst the engine and the front clip kinda just popped back out, pass door wont open either......emblem went flying but i got it back :wink: Here is some pics.....


Did your airbag shoot out? it didnt seem like it...but did it?:eek:

[tk-421]

Ouch. Glad you're OK. :thumbsup:
As far as your ride not being the same after that crash, you should be alright as long as the frame isn't damaged. Unless the deer you hit looked like the following, your ride should be like new after the repairs. :wink:

http://www.picturesofcars.co.uk/gallery/tractor/bigimages/john%20deer%20tractor%20.jpg

[tk-421]

Did your airbag shoot out? it didnt seem like it...but did it?:eek:

Actually, I was told by the Toyota rep that the collision has to be straight on the fender and above a certain speed in order for the airbags to activate.

[BailOut]

How is the deer?

[kurokoma-kun]

How is the deer?

Excellent in stew! :laugh:

[marcus]

is it a female deer..??

[KSIbucky]

Excellent in stew! :laugh:

I more of a deer jerky man

[Meteorite Man]

If Christmas is delayed cause you went hunting I'll be very upset.



Chuck

[Meteorite Man]

Here, next time aim for one of these, they are much softer.


6558



Chuck

[brickhardmeat]

Here, next time aim for one of these, they are much softer.


6558



Chuck

That little fucker would bend my Rotas!:bellyroll:

[reznunt]

that sucks man. sorry to hear that... and see it. how'd you get the dent on the passenger door? i guess the deer flew off to that side of your car?

[reznunt]

Here, next time aim for one of these, they are much softer.


6558



Chuck

lol

[sherryberry]

yum deer... i'm hungry now. and I still want to see a pic of the dead deer.

[death is my gift]

That little fucker would bend my Rotas!:bellyroll:

hahahahahaha :laughabove:

[brickhardmeat]

I think your gonna need a new headlight.:frown:

I can't believe you neanderthals eat mammals.

[tk-421]

I can't believe you neanderthals eat mammals.

I thought you ate babies for breakfast? I guess I was mistaken. :laugh:

[brickhardmeat]

fetus is not a baby:tongue:

[Meteorite Man]

A friend of mine I played football with knocked up a cheerleader. I always said she had a case of "Athletes Fetus"


:laughabove:

Chuck

[jimcat]

the yaris said : oh my deer

[Desertrat]

Thanks...yea the deer passed away shortly after the collision, and yea it was a doe. It kinda swung around and hit the door. The airbags didnt go off but the car stumbled and coughed and died before coasting to a stop. Fuel pump inertia switch i guess. I would have taken pics of the deer but it was at night and my camera phone sucks. I didnt even see it after, my friends came by after the two officers showed up and they seen it, I was more upset about my car.

[88ShelbyZ]

Man, held up pretty well, considering!

[tca4]

O well as long as you are okay...........poor deer thou. 5900 wow is that only the estimated price? or final Because labour might cost another few grand...so end up being like 7/8000

[Meteorite Man]

I'm pretty sure the estimated repair price includes labor.

Chuck

[Meteorite Man]

Too bad you didn't keep the deer or parts of it. A leg with hoof makes a great back scratcher, a nice ashtray could be made from the lower jaw....Or how about this little project that I know you could do with few handtools and a DYI on wiring...6580

Ok Ok, I know we are beating a deadhorse here, (or deer) but just trying to cheer you up.6581

Hope it alllllll works out. And stay out of the Zoo!!!!

Chuck

[sherryberry]

oh my gosh, chuck.. you crack me up! hahaha

[Desertrat]

Haha, thats an awsome door bell.....I should of saved some parts, oh well. Yea 5900 is the last estimate, they said they would be done today but now they say tommorrow....aahhhh I hate driving a Ford Taurus..:mad: I want my car back:cry: Oh well

[sherryberry]

oh my gosh.. i'm so sorry for you, desertrat!.. a ford? Did they not have any toyotas for you to drive?

[Desertrat]

No Toyotas, they said your car is outside and there isnt anymore cars for they day to switch, damn enterprise. Its weird how you can really notice the difference in mpg when switching from a Yaris to another car. This car is a gas hog compared to the Yaris.....

[sherryberry]

And it's a ford! 'nuf said :laugh:

[Shroomster]

heh...insurance isn't totalling it out? call B.S you need to get that totalled out...

[Shroomster]

5900 is like 42% approximately of retail....

[death is my gift]

That poor deer. And oh yeah, your poor Yaris.

[PolrWht07]

you definately hit a deer.

[Kioshi]

well thats different, I hope your Yaris runs the same as it did when you first took it off the lot....then again the saying goes..Once your car goes into a repair shop, it just lost its virginity :(

All we ever get is people running over squirrels*(sp?) most retarded animal *sees a car coming, and still makes the effort to run across the street*

[Typer73]

I feel your pain! We totaled one car & nearly totaled its replacement 10 days later hitting deer. Damn deer! Where's a hunter with an AK-47 & a spotlight when you need one?

[Desertrat]

I wish they would of totalled it out so I dont have to wait as long and the thought of it not being the same anymore, but the insurance said it can be fixed....whatever.... When I get it back, hopefully tommorrow, Ill see if it still drives the same. After I hit the deer, a week later there was another dead one on the side of the road about a mile before mine. The officer said theres allways people nailing deer in that area because its open range....now Im paranoid on the way home. I need a snow plow....or some sort of self defense

[marcus]

get a deer whistle and put in on front of ur car . it does work,.

[sherryberry]

a deer whistle? I've never heard of that before heh. I've heard of dog whistles... that's it haha

[steved]

get a deer whistle and put in on front of ur car . it does work,.

It really does work, I put two on my Echo and never saw a deer.
I haven't put on on my Yaris yet and already seen a couple of dear crossing the road.

[Desertrat]

get a deer whistle and put in on front of ur car . it does work,.

Or a train horn..........:thumbsup:

[churp]

The deer up here don't care if they're being whistled at!

[Desertrat]

Well, I finally got my Yaris back. They actually did a good job on it. As for handling it seems the same, no pulling to one side or anything. I took it out to a spot were the road had lots of turns in it, almost like a track, and performed some thoro testing. Fun

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/0721071713a.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/0721071710.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/0721071713.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/zuhlsdorf/0721071548a.jpg

[sherryberry]

not bad but is it just me or is the hood part a little bent up a lil towards the left side?

[Desertrat]

The other side is like that too......thats how its soposed to be i guess...

[brickhardmeat]

that was a fast fix:thumbsup: