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Totalled?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tonelover, Feb 22, 2020.

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  1. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:36 AM
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    tonelover

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    Yesterday I had a head on with the car in front of me while pulling in to the parking space at work. Nobody was in the other car, there was no airbag deployment and fortunately I am OK. Before I get the adjuster out here I just wanted to see what everyone else thinks as far as whether I might be looking at a total loss? I'm concerned that at a minimum, the frame damage is too much and I'm uncomfortable about driving it around. Probably going to get at least three estimates before I decide what to do.

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  2. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:38 AM
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    That frame is a total loss. I would not drive it like that! Frame replacement is in your future.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    Jethro 2.0

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    Think I heard about that on WMUR. Damn, I hope everyone is okay!:rofl:
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:40 AM
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    PART OUT!!!
     
  6. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:48 AM
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    Am I missing the pictures you attached??
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:49 AM
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    Dang, that's what I was afraid of hearing. I'm going to slap a pair of these on today, front and back, just to be sure the whole thing will hold together. I figure that the more things on my truck that say TRD Racing Development the tougher it's going to be.

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  8. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:53 AM
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    Lawfarin

    Lawfarin Who me?

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    Typical 3rd gen material right here.
     
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    I guess I'm missing the whole thing here...maybe inside TW joke...:notsure:
     
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    +10 Bhp right there. Boom!
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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    Would’ve been better posting last night:drunk:
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM
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    A lot of people post pics of their truck after an accident asking if it’s totaled. OP posted a cracked license plate frame, while being vague, saying it’s totaled. Just having fun to see who bites.
     
  13. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM
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    I am glad you are ok. You are the luck ones with the plastic frame. It will never rust. Try to keep it.
     
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    :facepalm:guess I bit....hold on....while I get this hook out of my mouth :cheers:
     
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    She's a goner, clean out your valubles, lol.
     
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    Toyota says this is normal
     
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  17. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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    On a more serious note, there was zero damage to the other car. We just tapped license plates and there wasn't even a dent. Would have left a note otherwise. I totally felt bad though because we all know how shitty it is when people run in to us.
     
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  18. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:13 AM
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    Glad you are in a front plate state. This could of ended differently.
     
  19. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:13 AM
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    That damage is extensive. I think you are on the right track. Replace, too much to repair. Glad there were no injuries! Parking lots are the worst!
     
  20. Feb 22, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    I think you need a full steel plate front bumper to avoid this type of catastrophic damage in the future. Might as well get the matching rear bumper while you’re at it to protect against rear end damages. There are plenty of people here on TW that are happy to help spend your money for you!
     
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