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Old 02-03-2009, 08:43 PM
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Mini hit JCW

Lady made a right turn at red light, went around street sweeper into inside lane and hit us.
We were in the inside lane going through GREEN light, and saw car in coroner of eye and BAM! some sideways then into outside lane straitened up and pulled over.
Every body is OK-----But MINI
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 08:47 PM
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OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you two are okay, but so so sad
 
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Going to Niello body shop tomorrow for price to fix.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 04:24 AM
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Breaks my heart when I see these threads. Glad you're ok though. Your MINI did a good job taking one for the team.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:15 AM
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Oh no,poor Mini....hope it can be fixed quick
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:58 AM
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Ouch, glad you are ok, sorry the car isn't. Hopefully it's just body damage though.

Winter is definitely not kind to our poor cars. I've been seeing a lot of these threads lately.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 06:01 AM
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New quarter panel, probably door and whatever else not yet discovered underneath it all.

This sucks. Glad you are OK.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Beeman
Lady made a right turn at red light, went around street sweeper into inside lane and hit us.
We were in the inside lane going through GREEN light, and saw car in coroner of eye and BAM! some sideways then into outside lane straitened up and pulled over.
Every body is OK-----But MINI
Glad you are ok... I can feel your pain. My Mini is still in the shop recovering from a head on with an SUV... good luck with repairs...
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:54 AM
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Tough luck man... at least you guys are okay though!!! Hope you and your MINI get back on the road quick.
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:50 AM
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Sucks but if you find a good shop they will get it like new.....how was the other car?
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:59 AM
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That sucks. I was involved in an accident (other driver's fault) which resulted in a little less damage in the same place. As ClubmanS said, I am sure you are looking at a new quarter panel and a new door. 3 weeks to repair and 3 weeks with a PT Cruiser rental car... Woo Hoo...
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 02:05 PM
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poor MINI but glad u r ok...hope repairs get done qucikly
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 03:04 PM
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Its going to be fine. Looking forward to your post damage pics.
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 05:29 PM
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That does stink! We've had the kids 07 MCS in the shop twice so far. Thankfully, not his fault on either. Just choose your shop wisely and you'll be fine.
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 07:05 AM
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I see you are here in the Sacramento area,i would highly reccomend Magnussen's Auburn Collision Center.Look at my gallery,the Clubman specifically,and the paint matches perfectly,life time guarantee.Also if you don't run with a club,ckeck out our web site at,Redwood Empiri Mini,or the next time you are at Niello talk to Hans about the club.Q
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 09:16 AM
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It is going to Niello shop-quarter panel & door, wheel & tire.
One new tire?? Going to look at difference between new & other tire with about 10000 miles, if to much difference may need to get tire to match.
Car goes in the 18th, then three week job-long time no mini!!
We wanted the car done at a place that does MINI work.
 
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Old 02-28-2009, 05:49 PM
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More parts on order.
I hate no mini!!!
 
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Old 02-28-2009, 06:28 PM
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Close to completion, hopefully? I kinda like that black, but I know it will be new silver soon! You won't even know it was hit!
 
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