My car is dead... - Toyota Yaris Forums

apmatzen · 02-03-2016, 07:27 AM

Happened on the highway...

A car hit me from behind, driving about 110-130km per our and then i got pushed up in the back of the car in front of me...

The reason why is because there had been an accident further ahead and I was in line as the last one...(hope I explained that good enough..)

Pictures of my car:

Kalispel · 02-03-2016, 10:10 AM

I hope that you weren't hurt in all that.

apmatzen · 02-03-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

I hope that you weren't hurt in all that.

My neck hurts and my left knee and leg...that's about it.

Everybody says i've been extremely lucky...

NYC-SE · 02-03-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by apmatzen

Everybody says i've been extremely lucky...

From the looks of your car I'd say they are right.

Sorry to hear about this.

Bluevitz-rs · 02-03-2016, 01:44 PM

Wow! Glad to hear you walked away so to speak. Looks like you have a convertible now.

justanotherdrunk · 02-03-2016, 01:46 PM

amazing forces at work to tear that metal like paper

glad youre ok

Bluevitz-rs · 02-03-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

amazing forces at work to tear that metal like paper

glad youre ok

The cuts are from the Jaws of Life. First responders cut the roof off for a safer extraction.

apmatzen · 02-03-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

The cuts are from the Jaws of Life. First responders cut the roof off for a safer extraction.

Yep, right you are.

toyo-ka · 02-03-2016, 06:05 PM

Wow you are lucky to be alive! Did the curtain shield airbags work?

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Kalispel · 02-03-2016, 08:56 PM

Do you plan to pick up another Yaris, once your insurance claim(s) are settled appropriately? You should definitely be able to pick up some extra "pain and suffering" cash for your trouble at least. Sic a lawyer on the at-fault driver's insurance company.

If my 2015 SE was totaled for some reason, and I lived to tell the story, I would be back into a 2016 SE ASAP, before they go extinct with the arrival of the 2017 Mazda2-Yaris rebadge hatchback

apmatzen · 02-04-2016, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by toyo-ka

Wow you are lucky to be alive! Did the curtain shield airbags work?

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Not that I remember...but the knee airbags worked.

And I think the curtains only work when you get hit from the side...correct me, if I am wrong.

apmatzen · 02-04-2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

Do you plan to pick up another Yaris, once your insurance claim(s) are settled appropriately? You should definitely be able to pick up some extra "pain and suffering" cash for your trouble at least. Sic a lawyer on the at-fault driver's insurance company.

If my 2015 SE was totaled for some reason, and I lived to tell the story, I would be back into a 2016 SE ASAP, before they go extinct with the arrival of the 2017 Mazda2-Yaris rebadge hatchback

The guy who hit me from behind has taken all the blame...and that's what I expected.

The pain and suffering is also being worked on...

I think I'm getting a bigger car now...not because I think the Yaris is a bad car, I just wan't to try something else.

Maybe like this Toyota Auris:

Kalispel · 02-04-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by apmatzen

The guy who hit me from behind has taken all the blame...and that's what I expected.

The pain and suffering is also being worked on...

I think I'm getting a bigger car now...not because I think the Yaris is a bad car, I just wan't to try something else.

Maybe like this Toyota Auris:

The Auris is a nice car. Shame that Toyota really screwed it up (aesthetically) for the American market when they finally brought it over here for the 2016 model year as the Scion/Toyota iM.

ern-diz · 02-05-2016, 05:39 PM

Definitely glad you're alright.

That car looks pretty mangled.

*kimona* · 02-05-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

The Auris is a nice car. Shame that Toyota really screwed it up (aesthetically) for the American market when they finally brought it over here for the 2016 model year as the Scion/Toyota iM.

Love the Auris and completely agree with above.

apmatzen · 02-05-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ern-diz

Definitely glad you're alright.

That car looks pretty mangled.

Thanks,

and yes, the car has, naturally, been declared total...

But one thing I must say about the Yaris: It's a tough car!

I'm looking at a newer Yaris in silver right now, but nothing's been decided yet...

jcboy · 02-05-2016, 08:03 PM

glad you're alright. and even gladder you're looking into getting a yaris again. and if you can live with a little higher fuel expenses again, then the auris is a good choice. that is if you also want a bigger car. (it feeeels huge already, and we don't even have the wagon)

good luck in your purchase! (and your insurance claim)

mirapatec · 02-06-2016, 01:22 AM

It is great news that you are OK. Looks like the Yaris was well-constructed enough to save you from major injury.

02-06-2016, 01:22 AM	#18
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	It is great news that you are OK. Looks like the Yaris was well-constructed enough to save you from major injury. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

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Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	I hope that you weren't hurt in all that.

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02-03-2016, 01:46 PM	#6
justanotherdrunk Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,137	amazing forces at work to tear that metal like paper glad youre ok

02-03-2016, 06:05 PM	#9
toyo-ka Drives: Yaris Excel Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bristol Posts: 11	Wow you are lucky to be alive! Did the curtain shield airbags work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-03-2016, 08:56 PM	#10
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	Do you plan to pick up another Yaris, once your insurance claim(s) are settled appropriately? You should definitely be able to pick up some extra "pain and suffering" cash for your trouble at least. Sic a lawyer on the at-fault driver's insurance company. If my 2015 SE was totaled for some reason, and I lived to tell the story, I would be back into a 2016 SE ASAP, before they go extinct with the arrival of the 2017 Mazda2-Yaris rebadge hatchback

02-05-2016, 05:39 PM	#14
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	Definitely glad you're alright. That car looks pretty mangled.

02-05-2016, 08:03 PM	#17
jcboy Drives: Sedan 07 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 478	glad you're alright. and even gladder you're looking into getting a yaris again. and if you can live with a little higher fuel expenses again, then the auris is a good choice. that is if you also want a bigger car. (it feeeels huge already, and we don't even have the wagon) good luck in your purchase! (and your insurance claim)