Absolutely Gutted . . .But glad im Alive!!!
Absolutely Gutted . . .But glad im Alive!!!
Still relatively new to the Lexus scene but it seems that someone or something wants to stop me from enjoy it!!
I reckon my IS200 is gonna be written off as i span off when taking an exit at a roundabout in Coventry City Centre on my way to work.
I didn't take the corner with any great speed but the wet conditions combined with a rear wheel drive and a lack of 'drifting' experience resutled in a pretty nasty crash. I mounted the kerb, getting some air in the process, the drift causing the car to swerve diagonally into a directional sign with two metal posts - these were ripped clean outta the ground including concrete foundations and then i went through a wooden fence alongside the pavement walkway before a subway entrance.
As i said i'm soooo lucky and thankful that no one else was there otherwise it could have been pretty nasty and i would be looking at a totally different situation.
Luckily no one else was involved at all; drivers or pedestrians, so somebody 'up there' clearly likes me enough not to hurt anybody!!:thumbup1:
Heres a pic of the car when i first bought it only 3 months ago:
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And here is a couple of pics after the accident:
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Not exactly sure what the insurers will say but my dad; an ex mechanic thinks it'll be a write -off as the chassis has actually twisted from the impact on the drivers door - event he boot door has been bent although it never got hit!:blink:
So i'm not sure if its wise to get another IS200 but i really did like it, one of the best cars i've ever driven but because of the potential hike in insurance premiums i may need to go back to crappy old front wheel drive cars :Sulk:
But i can't really complain as this was totally my fault and hope it comes as a warning to other young drivers of rear wheel drive cars, so this doesn't happen to any of you guys out there.
I'll keep the forum updated with any developments . . . . fingers crossed eh?
mrMISTeRYo
05-06-2016, 11:15 PM #1Hi Guys,
Still relatively new to the Lexus scene but it seems that someone or something wants to stop me from enjoy it!!
I reckon my IS200 is gonna be written off as i span off when taking an exit at a roundabout in Coventry City Centre on my way to work.
I didn't take the corner with any great speed but the wet conditions combined with a rear wheel drive and a lack of 'drifting' experience resutled in a pretty nasty crash. I mounted the kerb, getting some air in the process, the drift causing the car to swerve diagonally into a directional sign with two metal posts - these were ripped clean outta the ground including concrete foundations and then i went through a wooden fence alongside the pavement walkway before a subway entrance.
As i said i'm soooo lucky and thankful that no one else was there otherwise it could have been pretty nasty and i would be looking at a totally different situation.
Luckily no one else was involved at all; drivers or pedestrians, so somebody 'up there' clearly likes me enough not to hurt anybody!!:thumbup1:
Heres a pic of the car when i first bought it only 3 months ago:
And here is a couple of pics after the accident:
Not exactly sure what the insurers will say but my dad; an ex mechanic thinks it'll be a write -off as the chassis has actually twisted from the impact on the drivers door - event he boot door has been bent although it never got hit!:blink:
So i'm not sure if its wise to get another IS200 but i really did like it, one of the best cars i've ever driven but because of the potential hike in insurance premiums i may need to go back to crappy old front wheel drive cars :Sulk:
But i can't really complain as this was totally my fault and hope it comes as a warning to other young drivers of rear wheel drive cars, so this doesn't happen to any of you guys out there.
I'll keep the forum updated with any developments . . . . fingers crossed eh?
I don't quite understand what happened. You took an exist at the roundabout and the backend started to go? Were your tyres low or something? If you were taking the corner at a resonable speed and were smooth with the controls so as to not provoke the backend in the wet then have you checked in case there was something on the road like diesel spillage etc that might have caused it?
Main thing is you are ok!
That looks nasty! Glad you are ok!!
I don't quite understand what happened. You took an exist at the roundabout and the backend started to go? Were your tyres low or something? If you were taking the corner at a resonable speed and were smooth with the controls so as to not provoke the backend in the wet then have you checked in case there was something on the road like diesel spillage etc that might have caused it?
Main thing is you are ok!
yh your insurance will hike, like mine has probally one of the main reasons why i ended up buying a astra for moment !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
sorry to hear this and glad you ok !
yh your insurance will hike, like mine has probally one of the main reasons why i ended up buying a astra for moment !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
But it is only metal and plastic so replaceable. I would say its a write of if the chassis is bent, they never drive right afterwords anyway. Sorry to see this.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
06-06-2016, 01:09 AM #4Ouch!!
But it is only metal and plastic so replaceable. I would say its a write of if the chassis is bent, they never drive right afterwords anyway. Sorry to see this.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
mrMISTeRYo
06-06-2016, 01:33 AM #5I did check the road for any dodgy spillages of diesels etc but cudnt really see anything, i dunno how it all came about, it all happened so quick and im guessin i may have made it worse by pressing the accelerator more cos i suppose it instinctive but i really didnt know wot my feet were doin.
But like everyone has said glad you are ok, but fealing gutted.:angry:
Are you going to get another IS if your one is dead ???
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
So sorry to see your car looking so unwell.
But like everyone has said glad you are ok, but fealing gutted.:angry:
Are you going to get another IS if your one is dead ???
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
was gonna say it doesnt look too bad till i saw the other side.
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Sparkystav
06-06-2016, 06:22 AM #8Gutted for you mate,
was gonna say it doesnt look too bad till i saw the other side.
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Hope the insurance give you a good price for it.
As your young would it be better to start again and not claim.
How did it get to the breakers.
Were the police involved if not then you might not have to pay for the sign and poles.
Main thing is your walk away....
Glad your ok really is a same that your going to lose your pride and joy.
Hope the insurance give you a good price for it.
As your young would it be better to start again and not claim.
How did it get to the breakers.
Were the police involved if not then you might not have to pay for the sign and poles.
Main thing is your walk away....
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steviewevie
06-06-2016, 07:02 AM #10Sorry to see what's happened :crying:. But thank goodness no-one was hurt.
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