bpd1151 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Well, we knew it would happen eventually, and surprised it didn't occur sooner, however, youngest of three was in the car with Mom, driving back from a Dr. appointment last week, and it happened. She got into an accident, rear-ended a big 'ol 2011 Chevy Suburban. No real damage to the Chevy other than cosmetic, however the 2006 Nissan Altima we purchased used, is being totalled out as a complete loss, due to age of vehicle, mileage, and extent of damage incurred to same. Funny, because even though she slid literally right under the Chevy and completely cleared the front bumper of the Nissan, it sheared the engine hood, and pushed back the radiator, the head lights, and a few other ancilliary parts, horizintally atop the engine itself. Both airbags deployed, so windshield took a $h!t too. Luckily no one was hurt, and I think a combination of things contributed to the collision. Driver inexperience. The road was slick as it just had started to rain. The tires on the car, although decent tread and were installed new last Spring (taken off in the Winter for Bridgstone Blizzaks) they weren't (I learned afterwards) the greatest tire for wet weather traction. Luckily speeds were less than 30mph, so all in all, could've been a lot worse. And there she goes, off to the junk yard, or in this case our mechanic, as there were many new parts on the car and he plans on scavenging them off of it as he sees fit..... So, moving along, Wife and I have been scrambling between both of our hectic work schedules, to try and perform some car shopping. We ended up purchasing a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, Metallic Red, Tan interior, w/ quite literally every available option possible, including the Technology Pkg and Panoramic Sky Roof/Sun Roof. Kick @$$ mid-size car to be honest. I'm really impressed. 16v 2.4L inline 4cyl. A reasonable 185hp & 178tq. 18k on the odometer. 26mpg City, and 37mpg Highway. The laden. Dare I say it appears has more tech than our beloved SHO's. Spent all of Saturday performing a full, infamous bpd car show style detail on her, inside and out. She cleaned up well and looks awfully purdy. Wife is happy, as the Nissan was her principal driver due to all the call-ins she has, and this new to us replacement will fit the bill quite nicely, as the creature comforts were/are important to her, as is/was the gas mileage. So a chaotic incident, resulted in turning out the best in the end. Will provide pics in the next post due to size limitations in/on this community...... tokyorick79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bpd1151 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 That sums it up. But like I said, nice lil upgrade for the better half, and although not necessarily looking forward to car payments, we plopped down a decent chunk of a deposit (given we had to scramble and weren't anticipating purchasing a car) and the payments aren't bad. We'll pay it off ahead of time anyhow. Needless to say, this car will have full coverage insurance policy, unlike the liability only that we carried on the Nissan (couldn't justify the premiums versus the value of the car, etc.). Hope everyone's doing well. tokyorick79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyorick79 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Very glad to hear everyone's ok. One of the worst calls to get. But very nice purchase, very clean and well equipped. Love that panoramic roof. Good job dad. Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealbluesho Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Wow!!! Happy to hear A: everyone is ok and B: It wasn't the SHO! Nice looking replacement with the Sonata... my uncle purchased a similar one same color a few years back and now swears by them. Surprised you didn't pick her up another vehicle with the 3.5 Ecoboost :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Thanks fellas. Yea, it was a lil nerve racking recieving that call. Combined with the fact I just knew that this was NOT the most ideal event to experience at this time, as we just registered the older two for college, and their tuition bills have already commenced. Ugh. But yes, the replacement is super nice. We did look at a couple of the used Lincoln products, and although they were more, the damn salesman at the Ford dealer NEVER ONCE followed up with us. Nothing. No followup email, phone call, nothing. Big flip'n turn off there (Tirapelli Ford located in Joliet, IL.). So needless to say, wasn't spending my money there, and nor was I gonna chase down the purchase. Really surprised & disappointed. Got a laugh too when I looked at his business card and it "Certified Ford Specialist". Laughable. I knew more about the damn cars then he did. So anyhoo..... ended up with the Hyundai. Which the salesmen and entire staff at that dealer (World Hyundai located in Matteson,IL.) were not only very friendly and approachable, but were also down to earth, not overbearing, and just all in all, dynamic. What can I say? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Edited June 25, 2017 by bpd1151 Gjkrisa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Very nice! And the color kinda matches your Gen 3 Taurus...but I knew you had a thing for red cars..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjkrisa Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 We'll look like you have a cheap car for the youngest one/project car. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjkrisa Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks fellas. Yea, it was a lil nerve racking recieving that call. Combined with the fact I just knew that this was NOT the most ideal event to experience at this time, as we just registered the older two for college, and their tuition bills have already commenced. Ugh. But yes, the replacement is super nice. We did look at a couple of the used Lincoln products, and although they were more, the damn salesman at the Ford dealer NEVER ONCE followed up with us. Nothing. No followup email, phone call, nothing. Big flip'n turn off there (Tirapelli Ford located in Joliet, IL.). So needless to say, wasn't spending my money there, and nor was I gonna chase down the purchase. Really surprised & disappointed. Got a laugh too when I looked at his business card and it "Certified Ford Specialist". Laughable. I knew more about the damn cars then he did. So anyhoo..... ended up with the Hyundai. Which the salesmen and entire staff at that dealer (World Hyundai located in Matteson,IL.) were not only very friendly and approachable, but were also down to earth, not overbearing, and just all in all, dynamic. What can I say? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk My Ford guy offered me a job he tried he was pretty knowledgeable but I had already researched the car for a year so hard to find anything I didn't know Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 It looks brand-new! How many miles on it? You did a great job detailing it. I am so impressed with the newer Hyundai products. So impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 It looks brand-new! How many miles on it? You did a great job detailing it. I am so impressed with the newer Hyundai products. So impressed. A little over 18k on the odometer. It really does appear as brand new. A diamond in the rough. Most of the inventory we looked at, had issues in varying forms. This car, other than very minor curb rash on the one psgr wheel, was flawless in every other way. Couldn't believe it. No dings. No chips. No damage. Interior impeccable. Etc. Of course, the bpd detail efforts really enhanced her beauty to a whole 'nother level. Lol. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamsho Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Oh dont worry, that white interior will have is detailing OCD in high gear now. HAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mval Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 looks good mike & glad things worked out. my sister has a sonata & she loves it. actually more in line with what i wanted for my daughter when my old '02 stratus r/t started having tranny issues. & i've ridden in it & was surprised as well as it fit & finish. she's had some issues but dives a good 50-75 miles a day. i as well had a bad taste for the ford dealer that i bought the escape from. they messed up the math, but wouldn't think of splitting the difference which would have been only $250 on their part, so i cancelled the extended warranty, so they could get their full $500 & they had a fit & took me being a real a** to get rest of money back. so when the review card from ford came in i slammed them hard & to my amazement never received a call from anyone at ford, which told me they must not look at them. needless to say have never taken car back there. well any way enough about that. but glad things worked out & no one hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 How are mom & daughter doing? Sonata fitting the bill? Yes, you should always return to stock tune and 2 bar MAP when taking your car in to the dealer for service!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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