[MrF]

With less than 200 miles on it my new 06.5 XB was rear ended. There goes the resale value. Man this sucks. I will try to get pics.

 

[short bus]

hey its a car .. i just hope you are ok .

 

[MrF]

Thanks Short bus. I am fine my wife is fine (Some seatbelt brusing). The Scion will be fine it looks like its just body work this soon!

 

[short bus]

seat belt f/yes... car will get fixed you & loved ones priceless

 

[Rodek]

Glad you and the family are ok. Although I'm mad at the other driver for injuring a Box, I hope they are ok too.

The way I see it, it's time to start customizing!

 

[nokknight01]

Hummm

Hey everyone,

After hearing abought the rear-end. I was wondering if it's just me or is everyone getting this feeling that a lot of cars get to close to the box's? I mean, everytime I stop at a stoplight I'm a bit worried that I'm going to get rear-ended. Cars keep stopping way to close. If there is a theory to explain the attraction of a driver to xB that makes them have to be less than 12in to my bumber. What's everyone take on this?

 

[short bus]

Hey everyone,

After hearing abought the rear-end. I was wondering if it's just me or is everyone getting this feeling that a lot of cars get to close to the box's? I mean, everytime I stop at a stoplight I'm a bit worried that I'm going to get rear-ended. Cars keep stopping way to close. If there is a theory to explain the attraction of a driver to xB that makes them have to be less than 12in to my bumber. What's everyone take on this?

thats a big yes

 

[short bus]

Glad you and the family are ok. Although I'm mad at the other driver for injuring a Box, I hope they are ok too.

The way I see it, it's time to start customizing!

yes you can go c/f deck lid i would say chepper than OEM PART JUST A GUESS

 

[madmaxb]

Thats a big yes with about 5 times of people not payin attention and screechin to a stop lucky i pay attention to people behind me and luckly leave enough room for me to scoot up some to avoid that unlucky event . But on the bright side u can get the body shop to shave ur wiper hole on the rear since the have to paint the rear hatch lol

 

[BoomBox]

Glad no-one got hurt in the accident, it's sad to read many a posts about boxes getting rear ended.

Hey everyone,

After hearing abought the rear-end. I was wondering if it's just me or is everyone getting this feeling that a lot of cars get to close to the box's? I mean, everytime I stop at a stoplight I'm a bit worried that I'm going to get rear-ended. Cars keep stopping way to close. If there is a theory to explain the attraction of a driver to xB that makes them have to be less than 12in to my bumber. What's everyone take on this?

It happens QUITE often, and I purposely hit the brakes hard when I have someone tailgating me like that. It shows them that I know they're there, and if they don't watch it, then they WILL hit me.....When I'm asked by police what happened, I'll just say that I had no idea they were there, and that I just brake a bit hard - my past vehicles will vouch on that one!


I think the people are just idiots and think it's 'cool' to ride up close to your car because it's basically chopped off on the back.

 

[caden_stargate]

Hey everyone,

After hearing abought the rear-end. I was wondering if it's just me or is everyone getting this feeling that a lot of cars get to close to the box's? I mean, everytime I stop at a stoplight I'm a bit worried that I'm going to get rear-ended. Cars keep stopping way to close. If there is a theory to explain the attraction of a driver to xB that makes them have to be less than 12in to my bumber. What's everyone take on this?

I'd have to agree with that one. Every time I'm stopped and look in my rearview mirror there is some car on my butt. It makes me so mad.

 

[polarproject]

yes you can go c/f deck lid i would say chepper than OEM PART JUST A GUESS

im with short bus that may be cheaper than your deductable.....and i would find a rear bumper off of another xb that is the same color.....possibly someone that bought a body kit and dosent need it anymore????

 

[Mad_Sciontist]

People just have no respect. Glad you and the family are ok.

 

[MrF]

yes you can go c/f deck lid i would say chepper than OEM PART JUST A GUESS

Its too early to know but that is what I was kind of thinking especially if her (the lady who hit us) insurance covers it.

How much for that hatch?
Where can I order it?

 

[surfcitylocal]

Dude, that sucks!

 

[short bus]

Its too early to know but that is what I was kind of thinking especially if her (the lady who hit us) insurance covers it.

How much for that hatch?
Where can I order it?

I FOUND IT HERE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCIO...3QQihZ009QQcategoryZ33656QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
HOPE IT HELPS & BUMPER I MIGHT HAVE AFTER MY CAR IS DONE IN PAINT SHOP ITS THE BOP

 

[MrF]

I also found it here
http://www.streetracinglife.com/product_info.php?products_id=1210

 

[Master Shake]

MrF - hope you still enjoy getting the xB after this unfortunate incident. Glad to hear everyone's ok.. stupid bastards ALWAYS have to get too close.

And sometimes it seems like people who NEED to see what model/type car it is, who's driving it and/or what the inside is like.. as they need to inch closer to see through the rear window!

(Hey, I love the attention the box gets.. but come on. At least check it out while it's parked..)

 

[squirrel]

If you were rear-ended, then you were Party 2 and not at fault. Meaning, you shouldn't have to come out of pocket for anything.

Sorry to hear, but the main thing is that everyone in the car is OK.

 

[MrF]

Her insurance should cover everything squirrel. She was saying " I am sorry its all my fault." My insurance said I need to go after her insurance for diminished value becuase it is brand new and a acceident will show up on the car fax. I was also going to see if the body shop can put aftermarket parts on instead of stock. Streetracinglife.com has a front and rear body kit for $300 and a carbon fiber rear hatch for $450. The dealer already owes me some front end touch up (the bumped something with the hood and bumper leaving scatches) and that is where we were headed when this happened. I told the dealer what happened and the said the bodyshop might be able to work something out.