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Driving about 60 on the highway very light traffic, people start to slow down so do I, I have 3 car lengths from the guy in front of me (good driving for gas savings).Well this jerkface behind me doesn't notice people slowing and I hear squealing tires, I look in my rear view and see him flying into me. So I look straight ahead just in time cause I don't want neck injuries. Well he slams me real good. I roll forward but have my foot hard on the brakes. Thank God for Powerslot Rotors! is all I can say cause those things held my car tight. I didn't hit the person in front of me. Well here are the pics, totally his fault. And get a good laugh at his car cause it is messed up. I am so loving the safety of the Matrix, I need a bumper, new hatch cause its got a nice dent in it. I am fine other than slight soreness from the initial spasm. But all in all, ok and the car is driveable. But man what a safe little car, can't say the same for the other guy.My lip is no longer, it's sitting in my hatch, I look like a base model!Bumper is all popped off on both sides, could'nt bend it to attach.Other side. At least I was clean for the hit, look at that reflection!Why you don't mess with a Matrix, had to zoom in a bit.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!I gotta say, Car looks super shiny!I'm glad that MOFO's car is much worse than your's... Did you air bags go off? At least it wasn't your fault and he'll have to pay. but still, it sucks to have to go thru with all the crap just to get your car back to where it should be... You'd think he would have seen that LED brake light. LOL

What a drag man,glad you escaped without any injuries.He hit you good,I hate driving around dumbasses.

don't worry, that'll buff out... but he got it good, i love it when the guy at fault can't drive awayMatrix-1 POS-0are you sure your neck doesn't hurt?

dude that sux...i almost had someone rear end me the other night...hahahah to the guy that hit you!....good luck getting it back to the way it was before the impact...

Maybe this will help me for today, car goes in tomorrow to Progressive, let's see what loaner I get this time.

Meguiar's has to have something that'll just rub that right out Sorry to hear. Glad you're not hurt.

That sucks. Glad you are ok.

The clay bar system does work wonders Man that sucks atleast your alright and no serious injuries.Aron

bummer

that sucks man, good to hear your not hurt

Ouch! Glad you are OK but it just shows you try to take care of your car and dumb people just are not paying attention! These cars are pretty safe for sure! Doesn't even look like it bent your tail pipe!

sorry about the collision. hope it gets fixed quickly and properly.Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Maybe this will help me for today, car goes in tomorrow to Progressive, let's see what loaner I get this time.^^ haha. that's awesome.

lol at the signs you made. But seriously, that sucks dude, glad that your ok.

Wow man, you getting sore yet? Doesn't matter IF you prep for the impact, you'll still be sore from tensing and then being slamed... Glad you are ok, the trix will get fixed... He had insurance right?? the signs were great...lolers..

I was a little sore this morning it seems to be wearing off temporarily. I'm glad I looked forward after noticing my rear view cause I wouldn't want neck pains from it.I am taking it slow after work and layin down, don't wanna aggravate it anymore.People were amazed at how well my car held up compared to the other guy. I must say these are dang safe cars and it held the impact really well.Car goes in tomorrow at 1pm to the concierge service at Progressive. I love it cause you drop off your car, pickup your loaner at the same place and come back to it to drop off the loaner and get your car back. Wonderful service.

sorry to hear man...reminds me when i got my sunfire rear ended..same type of deal..bumper popped off..and had to replace a tail light and exhaust pipe cause they hit my muffler which pushed it in towards the engine and pinched the pipe shut almost just before the cathere's a pic..not a great one..they put the sides back up somehow..but it was worse originally..couldnt open the trunk.. i got abit lucky cause the guy who hit me was lowered..so if i was aswell then it would have been alot worse

Wow, the Trix took a pretty good hit and handled it well. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. I hope Progessive gets it fixed quick. At least you can have some fun beating on a rental for a few days.

Glad you're OK and you didn't hit the car in front. Looks like the quarter panels are OK, that's good.

Quarter panels appear untouched, the bumper snapped off the clips on the sides so it preventing them being shoves up into the paneling. The hatch needs to be slammed to close, but I think that is from the big dent at the bottom of it.Progressive is so good, they walk over the car and when they do the work, they do a full frame inspection and all. I have been satisfied with there work before so I'm comfortable with them. Compared to the other guy, the Trix held up REALLY well. I also do contribute some of this to the fact that when he was braking and sliding into me, he was lurched forward pushing his nose down thus going under the car more than into it.

that a-hole I'm glad you're okay!! I have to say, the person who made the "Meguires has got to have someting to buff that out" comment was reading my mind! Hopefully they give you a Vibe as a loaner lolz

If I got a Vibe as a loaner I would love it, be fun to drive the other side for a few days. Heck I could mod it for them, lol!I'll be sure to throw up some pics of the loaner this afternoon.P.S. - A lot of people have had a good laugh with my signs in the windshield.

(removed)! you have bad luck too!! stupid deer same as stupid drivers glad you are okay though. I loved the safety the vibe offered. I got rear ended the same way, car was great, neck was strained a little but i came out fine. hope you get that fixed soon and can use the trix again im totally putting deer signs in my windows hahhaha thnx for the sweet idea.

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »im totally putting deer signs in my windows hahhaha thnx for the sweet idea.You speak deer lol thanks man

Got my loaner, check here to see it. After 30 miles highway its a dang comfortable and quiet car, very smooth. I will enjoy my time with it.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=33091

yeah i don't think that'll just buff out. you'll need a little bit of touch up paint toosorry about the crash, but glad you're ok

I'm so sorry Whelan...I hope you are feeling better soon