Its probably about time I come clean . . .

I was driving into work last thursday, bath road - heathrow, just came off the jolly wagnor roundabout. A bus decided to cut across two lanes, the car infront of me broke suddenly, i did the same, unfortunatly my car didnt stop in time, i skidded and swerved to avoid the car infront and as a result went into the side of the bus and clipped the car infront anyway! Luckily no one was hurt but my car is no more

The police came and shut the road and dragged my poor coupe into the bus stop - The police explained while it wasnt directly my fault, because i went into the car and bus the insurance will insist I take responsibility as I should have stopped in time.

Im so so gutted, ive worked so hard to get my car to the way it was and now its written off. Suspension is all twisted, rad is gone, part of the chassis is bent, its just beyond economical repair. Ive stripped off what i can salvage for the car and will be saving up for my dream LE - but what with a new house now and xmass just round the corner its going to take me a long time.



I wont be getting a penny for my car as 5 months ago i changed my insurance to third party. The 20v NA book price is only about 800 quid and they wanted £1700 and i just couldnt afford that.

Im so so Gutted - I saw 4 Coupes today

Mario,

Im gutted for you mate

Blimey, that's..........what can you say?

Hi mate,

really sorry to hear it! I had a swerve to avoid accident about 2 years ago now but luckily there were police witnesses and the other party turned right where he wasn't allowed to whilst cutting across my path. It was a horrible time for me due to how much I loved the car, very stressful!
I said id return with an LE but a few weeks later I got another nice looking 20vt. If I'm honest ownership hasn't been the same as I realise how easily it can be taken from you after all the care and time you put into it.

Keep your head up things are often not nearly as bad as they seem and maybe it'll turn out better for you if you do manage to get your hands on that LE.

Cheers
John

This was a lovely looking car, it went really well too. Sorry for your loss Mario, chin up

Mate I know your pain, trust me! I'm a bit luckier in the sence that I think I should be ok proving my accident last week wasn't my fault... Anyways, im really gutted for you dude, I'm sure you can make some money from breaking it (even though that will be gutting it may have to be done) depending on what happens with mine I'd take the le skirts for starters...

Chin up mate !

Sorry to hear this Mario,i did wonder why i saw you on the parts for sale tonight. A few days reflection will help you clear you,r thoughts mate.Good luck .

Mario, im genuinely gutted for you, It was a lovely example of a 20v n/a I had often spent some time admiring just how nice it looked in your signature photo

its heartbreaking to see it in its current condition

I hope you make it back to the fold soon mate, chin up

Real Shame I was looking forward to have another coupe knocking about. I think I spotted you a week or so ago by Northwood HQ?

Ahh well hopefully it wont be too long until I have one.
Yeah that would have been me mate, im about 5 mins from there.

Thanks everyone for you kind comments it means a lot

Sorry to hear about this.

I hope it all gets sorted out soon for you.

That would repair if you really wanted to save it.

There is quite a bit more damage along the other side and rear panel

in that case proberly not worth it.

Now's the time for that LE.......

It's your destiny Luke

This was such a lovely looking Coupe, really gutted for you Mario

I hope your next is just as nice

Really sorry to hear this, hope everything gets sorted ok through insurance. At least no one was hurt. Was quite a nice looking Coupe aswell. Hopefully you'll be back on the roadin another Coupe soon.

Totally gutted for you Mario. I really liked your car and the effort you obviously put into it.

I would not show the photo with the HID balast in it to your insurer if I were you.

Sorry to hear and see of your car's demise

Good to hear no-one hurt however.

At least the car did its job and kept you safe mate, sorry to see all the damage but best of luck with the search for a replacement.

Gutted to read about your car Mario

That's real lump in throat time. Not surprised it's taken a few days to post on here and "make it real".

Stan will be along soon to say that the main thing is that it was only metal damaged - and he's right, of course. Feeling the pain, though.

True Emjay, oh and also, Mario have you checked your loft recently........

Sorry to hear this Mario. It has to be hard after all the time and effort you put into your 20v, it was a lovely looking example.

Again, gutted for you mate....

ah sheite mario, also gutted for you - such a shame that a nice car like that, and so cherished, is now gone.

a few weeks ago it looked like matt was lost to LE and coupe ownership and he's made it back - i know you'll find a way back to coupe ownership, i just hope it's soon mate...

I know how you feel, my pristine coupe was sandwitched last january from some white van man driving way to close to stop in time. Total write off and the insurance is still deciding liability even though it was obviously his fault!!

Just don't buy a coupe too fast afterwards, my problem now is that I rushed out to get another one because I missed not having one. I didn't take enough care though and now I am stuck with a car that has loads of problems that need fixing and rubbish paintwork & body.

-wolfman

Man you must be devastated, i can only imadgen how it feels, but remmeber everything happens for a reason, better things around the corner and at least your here to tell us about it.

Really sorry for you Mario,

nick

Some people have said to be just get a new car this time but to be honest there isnt another car i like as much as the coupe unless we talk ferrari money. The other reason why i want to get another one is this place, the club and all the people who make it. Its a great community and im proud to be a part of it.

Thanks for all your positive comments - it means a lot!

That's a shame Mario, you really did have a nice Coupe, very well cared for.

Sorry to hear this Mario. Looks like you know what you want so keep your chin up and hope you get it sorted soon.

Mario you've been a valuable part of this community for a bit now, there is no need to think that you can't be part of it still while you take your time to look.

Nightmare

It was a lovely coupe

Shame about the car but it can be replaced mate, glad to hear you are ok.

you can probably buy it back from the insurance for next to nothing, to fix or for parts.

Sad news, the red ones do seem to be cursed still

Given you are not claiming on the insurance for your car, presumably it is yours? The wheels etc must be worth a few quid?

This really is a sad loss

I see plenty of Coupés each year and this car was one of those that I considered to be amongst the nicest Coupes out there.

Absolutely gutted to see it wrecked

Mario that's such a shame.

When I read you were only thrird party insurance I thought Noooo what a plonka but your absolutely right, the coupe is now ten a penny and insurance will cost you more than the value of the car, especially when you add on the excess, plus the fact that they would write it off anyway if the chassis is twisted.

On the plus side, coupe's are ten a penny and you will find a nice replacement

Whilst you still have access to the car, take all the good bits of her and get ready to beautify the next one.