Maverick down, I repeat MAVERICK XL HYBRID DOWN! ($15k in airbags, $15k in body and paint damage repair)

[cyberdog]

Hopefully the other person has sufficient limits to pay for the replacement of the vehicle, although, we all know that will take some time, given you can't just go to a lot and buy one, and ordering doesn't open for nearly two months. (Haven't read the entire thread, but no doubt in my mind she's totaled).

Any chance your insurance company offers, and you added the 'new car' option? - Some carriers offer that option, which pays up to 20% OVER MSRP, to allow you to replace your vehicle with a similar vehicle. This is the one time I did in fact add the option, when putting my '23 Maverick onto our Travelers policy. (I'm also the insurance agent on the account, and knew it's existence to add it). There are some unclaimed Mavericks showing up, given not everyone can get approved for financing, their financial situation changed, or the dealer add a Market Adjustment, having them walk away. That 20% would go a long way towards the market adjustment BS currently being practiced. I for one would try and replace my Maverick, only a month in, but really like & enjoy driving it.

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[daddio211]

Funny that so many guys are making fun of female drivers but who has the cheaper insurance??? O that's right, women, lol.

Curious who was found at fault in this accident? I mean she looks through the intersection while turning left but I wasn't there and am only looking at the pictures of damages to her passenger side which could appear that you seen her but still kept going to prove your point that you had the right of way. Defensive driving can save a lot of hassle.

The very nice lady was driving west and turned south mistaking that she had right-of-way from my east bound vehicle. She was from out of town. This is not a gender issue, nor is really any accident. My second wife is an extremely good driver and has no male qualities.

The female driver was cited for failure to yield. Multiple witnesses on her side of the intersection confirmed she had a flashing yellow, multiple witnesses on my side of the intersection confirmed I had a green light.

A vehicle just before her had turned left and she simply followed it. I couldn't see her vehicle until it was MUCH too late. I wasn't sure I had even hit the brakes, but a witness behind me said he saw brakelights and heard my tires before the crash.

With 35 years of drving 30,000 to 60,000 miles a year I've never had an accident. So kindly stick your "defensive driving" and your "kept going to prove your point" comments up your ass.

Balls man. Didn't know there was a wheel well airbag. Where/how does that inflate? Also how close to the wheel do you sit?

I'm 6' 1" and like my seat where my legs are as straight out as possible, and reclined. I don't know if the seatbelt let me go that far forward.

As much as I hate the constant advertising by all these ambulance chasing accident attorneys, this may be an instance where it might be worth looking into legal council to deal with the other driver's insurance company.

You have injuries, pain, and suffering; You have a vehicle that cannot be replaced at MSRP without waiting for many months; You had time consuming modifications; and finally, you have plenty of witnesses that indicate the other driver was at fault.

Something to think about.

Already done.

 

[rtsherry73]

My condolences. Nissan drivers are the worse especially female ones.

Absolutely correct. Nissan drivers AWFUL... very low demographic. Get financed if you can fog a mirror. My dog can drive better. Infinity no better. Kia and Hyundai drivers also STINK.

 

[Mav230]

the roll back that hauled it away was sweet.

 

[TLRMaverick]

I was out visiting customers today (specifically what I bought my hybrid for) and had a nice lady in a Nissan fail to yield and made a left turn in front of me, resulting in a near head-on crash.

I caught a ride home, grabbed my other car and went to the ER. To my surprise I don't have broken ribs but have torn muscles. I've broken ribs before and this feels like it.

Body shop early estimate is $15k in airbags, $15k in body and paint. I'll have more next week but its an XL Hybrid that repair parts aren't readily available for, you can do the math.

Life is fragile my friends. This wasn't scary but things happen quick, especially when they're something you can't avoid.

Have a better weekend than me!

So sad to see man, thankful you walking away though!

 

[Taxman100]

At least you didn't spill your drink!

 

[Biscuit294.]

My condolences. Nissan drivers are the worse especially female ones.

Bahaha, my wife owns a Nissan Rogue and I tell her all the time she can’t drive. Classic

 

[Vinnyc123]

I was out visiting customers today (specifically what I bought my hybrid for) and had a nice lady in a Nissan fail to yield and made a left turn in front of me, resulting in a near head-on crash.

I caught a ride home, grabbed my other car and went to the ER. To my surprise I don't have broken ribs but have torn muscles. I've broken ribs before and this feels like it.

Body shop early estimate is $15k in airbags, $15k in body and paint. I'll have more next week but its an XL Hybrid that repair parts aren't readily available for, you can do the math.

Life is fragile my friends. This wasn't scary but things happen quick, especially when they're something you can't avoid.

Have a better weekend than me!

So sorry and glad it wasn't worst, wishing a speedy recovery, thanks for sharing.
Vinnyc

 

[JBryant]

Absolutely correct. Nissan drivers AWFUL... very low demographic. Get financed if you can fog a mirror. My dog can drive better. Infinity no better. Kia and Hyundai drivers also STINK.

This is about as stupid as it gets. The type of vehicle has NOTHING to do with the type of driver, just like this great forum has nothing to do with the stupidity of some people who post here. You can be driving a $150K vehicle and still have a wreck.

 

[PapaRico]

I was out visiting customers today (specifically what I bought my hybrid for) and had a nice lady in a Nissan fail to yield and made a left turn in front of me, resulting in a near head-on crash.

I caught a ride home, grabbed my other car and went to the ER. To my surprise I don't have broken ribs but have torn muscles. I've broken ribs before and this feels like it.

Body shop early estimate is $15k in airbags, $15k in body and paint. I'll have more next week but its an XL Hybrid that repair parts aren't readily available for, you can do the math.

Life is fragile my friends. This wasn't scary but things happen quick, especially when they're something you can't avoid.

Have a better weekend than me!

Positive is you walked away...and the side airbag deployed(you have recall bags or original?)

As a side note, your cops up there have some nice bikes

 

[daddio211]

Positive is you walked away...and the side airbag deployed(you have recall bags or original?)

As a side note, your cops up there have some nice bikes

Mine is (was?) a '23 so I don't think the airbag recall affected.

Yeah, they have some nice bikes and they're pretty sneaky too!

 

[Fcnrwy]

The very nice lady was driving west and turned south mistaking that she had right-of-way from my east bound vehicle.
She was from out of town.
A vehicle just before her had turned left and she simply followed it. I couldn't see her vehicle until it was MUCH too late.

This has nothing to do with gender or the like.
The fact that "she simply followed it" is a way too common occurrence, these days.
There maybe a need for persons to take a "Brush Up" on their skills tests, when one goes for license renewal.

Just sorry your Mav and your "Good" driving history took a hit...

Jerry G.

 

[daddio211]

This has nothing to do with gender or the like.
The fact that "she simply followed it" is a way too common occurrence, these days.
There maybe a need for persons to take a "Brush Up" on their skills tests, when one goes for license renewal.

Just sorry your Mav and your "Good" driving history took a hit...

Jerry G.

Correct no gender has the corner market on inattention, carelessness or stupidity. She made a mistake. I've made plenty - none which resulted in an accident or harming another, but that means I've been lucky so far.

 

[FordHybrid]

So sorry, hope by now you have a clear picture on your vehicle future.

 

[daddio211]

So sorry, hope by now you have a clear picture on your vehicle future.

I do, thanks. I flew to Florida and drove this '23 Hybrid Lariat back to Utah.

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