Zulu Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Spun out on the highway last night into a guard rail, everyone (gf and I) is fine, car is not. Was cruising at 65-70, switched lanes braking....braked a little harder as I saw everyone in front of me do the same, trying to get to the exit ramp I imagine...I then feel shuddering in the brake pedal and next thing I know the rear is completely loose. Drifting, as it were, to the left, right (across 2-3 lanes with traffic all around), caught traction and it spun the car 180, hit the guard rail going backwards, bounced off and came to a stop going right ways. Could only compare it to a crash in the movies. Amazing car, definitely would have been 10X worse in any other. Don't think she's going to make it, the body damage alone is worth more then the car, insurance will probably total. I'll have some pictures up later, the tow truck just came to my house and took it to the insurance's inspectors.I will be looking for another 98 S70 T5M to hopefully transplant most of the parts. If anyone knows of one I will be making reasonable offers. Must be MANUAL and I would love to get my color again, but I doubt that will happen. Anyone feel free to PM me with their car or another's even if you are only slightly interested in getting rid of it. Thanks guys.Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Burnsy Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 :(You had an amazing color. Did the rims make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 You had an amazing color. Did the rims make it?Yeah they're fine beside the front right, that'll need to be refinished, also have to check to see if it's bent, but I think it's fine. You'll see...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Ahh damn that stucks :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 wow that sucks to hear bro, glad you and the gf are ok. nothing scarier then loosing it on the freeway. good luck in finding a new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPTDoh Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Good to hear everyone is okay.. Volvo FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoson Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 That sucks :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshV70 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Sounds like Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s70turbo1998 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Sucks to hear man. PM PharmD (Stephen), I believe he is selling his white S70 T5M. Dark interior, already has an R bumper (that bastard ), it's definitely a clean car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 sorry to hear that jared, strange that the rear broke loose...same thing happened to my friends Saab 9-3, his lower coolant line had pinch split and some got on the rear tires spun out on an exit ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Sounds like Florida.Sounds like monkey off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 sorry to hear that jared, strange that the rear broke loose...same thing happened to my friends Saab 9-3, his lower coolant line had pinch split and some got on the rear tires spun out on an exit rampYeah, I dunno. My entire radiator emptied out on the shoulder, figured it cracked in the accident but never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Damn man that sucks, glad to hear you and the G are okay. GL finding a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGB Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Jared, very sorry to hear about the car, but glad everyone was OK. If you need help finding parts or anything else let me know!Accidents are no fun, we got rear ended yesterday! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Sounds like Florida.LOL.Glad you're OK Jared. Good luck sorting everything out, dealing with accidents can be a huge PITA as far as insurance, car shopping, paperwork, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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