Finally got my car back.

dawgdog · 01-29-2009, 08:02 PM

During the recent snow my car sustained damage by a hit and run driver. The damage looked minimal at first, but as it turns out the bumper and the trunklid had to be replaced.

For two weeks I have driven our 93 Volvo 940. It weighs about 2 tons and has 120 HP. My car feels like such a rocket!!

msile · 01-29-2009, 08:12 PM

Looking good there.

monsta · 01-29-2009, 09:13 PM

sorry to hear about your mishap, glad your car is fixed and I hope they find the bastard

MJC///M3 · 01-29-2009, 10:33 PM

glad to hear your car is back up and good to go!

Big Windy · 01-30-2009, 01:34 AM

happy that you got your ride back! looks great!

MDCTFTW · 01-30-2009, 03:20 AM

How's the paint match?

Scorpion · 01-30-2009, 11:20 AM

Nice on getting it back, looks slick.

Deda · 01-30-2009, 04:12 PM

enjoy your ride!

dawgdog · 01-30-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

How's the paint match?

The paint match is pretty good. In a month or so I don't think it will even be detectable. The line between the trunk and the bumper seems slightly askew, but I showed it to the sales manager at my dealership (he is quite knowledgeable), and he said it is pretty good.

God, it is so nice having the car back! Went out again today and took some more pictures.

MDCTFTW · 01-30-2009, 07:02 PM

Nice pics. How is the paint match from bumper to quarter panel? Did they blend it?

positiveions · 01-30-2009, 08:41 PM

which part of the vehicle sustained damage? Front, I am assuming, right?
Looks good

dawgdog · 01-30-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

Nice pics. How is the paint match from bumper to quarter panel? Did they blend it?

They did not blend the paint. I think it was a stretch to get the insurance company to replace the trunk lid, as the shop that does the estimate for the insurance company estimated to repair it. The body shop I went to is the one the dealership uses, and I think they do pretty good work.

dawgdog · 01-30-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

which part of the vehicle sustained damage? Front, I am assuming, right?
Looks good

The damage was to a small part of the rear bumper and a dent in the vertical portion of the trunk lid. It was barely detectable, but a significant amount of damage was sustained.

TonyTone · 01-30-2009, 09:45 PM

Beautiful!!!

IRMthree · 02-01-2009, 04:51 AM

looks like your car came out good...cool fog pix btw

01-29-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
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MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Nice pics. How is the paint match from bumper to quarter panel? Did they blend it? __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
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