Just saying hello

John.duh · 04-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Hi guys,

Some idiot did this:

to my beloved Celica TS. I'm guessing it will be a write-off and i'm now in the market for a new car. Since i'm not willing to give up the performance i had on the TS (1140kg with 200hp to propel it) I'm looking into a 135i coupe.

Guess i'll be asking a lot of silly questions here. Please bear with me while i find out all i can about the car.

larryn · 04-11-2008, 05:41 PM

Bummer

Welcome to the site though!

vivid · 04-11-2008, 05:45 PM

sorry to hear about your celica... but maybe it can be a good thing cause you are looking at a very nice car with the 135i, give it a test drive and report back.

Robert · 04-12-2008, 12:23 AM

bummer... your car looked sharp.

3toM · 04-12-2008, 01:00 AM

Welcome to the site, and let the questions begin!

Oregon · 04-12-2008, 01:48 AM

Bummer, indeed. Nice to have you here, you'll find a civil crew about ready to help with a friendly manner at hand.

d3syd · 04-12-2008, 02:42 AM

Is the guy in the picture the Land Rover driver?

John.duh · 04-12-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by d3syd

Is the guy in the picture the Land Rover driver?

yes .. he pulled over without looking and kept on going even if i had my hand on the horn and my foot on the brake.

Oregon · 04-12-2008, 03:48 AM

Was he drunk?

d3syd · 04-12-2008, 03:55 AM

He looks drunk...

And was the Mitsubishi van involved too?

John.duh · 04-12-2008, 06:42 AM

@ Surname: He wasn't drunk, he looks it, but apparently wasn't. The accident happened at 8 o'clock in the morning so he'd have to be a professional drunk.

@ d3syd: I got pushed into the Mitsubishi, so he was an innocent bystander that got involved. Don't think he minded all that much judging by the looks of his car.

Just got news from my insurance. It's officially a write-off. So unless my toyota dealer comes up with a new Celica TS (they don't make 'em anymore) this could pretty well be the end of an era.

I'm off to the BMW dealer to ask some more questions about the 135i.

BMW Dreamer · 04-12-2008, 08:00 AM

Sorry, good thing your OK. Welcome and enjoy.

Will this be your first BMW John.duh ?

John.duh · 04-12-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Sorry, good thing your OK. Welcome and enjoy.

Will this be your first BMW John.duh ?

Nope, I've driven an E36 320i saloon before. Bought it second hand though. This will be the first new BMW for me.

larryn · 04-12-2008, 09:35 AM

If you drive it, you'll buy it. Be prepared. :biggrin:

vivid · 04-12-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

If you drive it, you'll buy it. Be prepared. :biggrin:

QFT... that just what happened to me.

John.duh · 04-12-2008, 05:39 PM

that will make me lost in 2 weeks .... just booked a test drive.

mtla4 · 04-16-2008, 11:56 AM

Pretty sad...Also happened to me in October(some guy killed my car) settled the file in February thanks to my incompetent insurance company. When its time to sign a contract theyll do anything even a song and a dance but when its time to pay.....

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John.duh New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just saying hello Hi guys, Some idiot did this: to my beloved Celica TS. I'm guessing it will be a write-off and i'm now in the market for a new car. Since i'm not willing to give up the performance i had on the TS (1140kg with 200hp to propel it) I'm looking into a 135i coupe. Guess i'll be asking a lot of silly questions here. Please bear with me while i find out all i can about the car.
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vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear about your celica... but maybe it can be a good thing cause you are looking at a very nice car with the 135i, give it a test drive and report back. __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	He looks drunk... And was the Mitsubishi van involved too? __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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John.duh New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	@ Surname: He wasn't drunk, he looks it, but apparently wasn't. The accident happened at 8 o'clock in the morning so he'd have to be a professional drunk. @ d3syd: I got pushed into the Mitsubishi, so he was an innocent bystander that got involved. Don't think he minded all that much judging by the looks of his car. Just got news from my insurance. It's officially a write-off. So unless my toyota dealer comes up with a new Celica TS (they don't make 'em anymore) this could pretty well be the end of an era. I'm off to the BMW dealer to ask some more questions about the 135i.
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