R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 My MINI Saved My Life

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-03-2014, 09:42 PM
jackmangan's Avatar
jackmangan
jackmangan is offline
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Unfortunately my r53 was involved in an accident and was declared totaled. The other bad news is that my air bag sensor had been faulty for a while as well. Yet despite that, and being t-boned at 40 mph on the driver's side by a ford expedition, I managed to escape with only a minor concussion. It's amazing how well my car held up in the crash but it just goes to show the bmw design and quality.

Stay safe and wear your seatbelts.

Rest in peace my pure silver stage 3 r53 2002-2014

My MINI Saved My Life-image-2318186389.jpg
 
  #2  
Old 06-03-2014, 11:00 PM
Mib4840's Avatar
Mib4840
Mib4840 is offline
Alliance Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,261
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
VERY glad to hear that you were for the most part ok! These little cars hold their own in an accident from what I have seen. What are your plans with the car? Are you going to look for another one and replace parts or just be done with MINIs? Hopefully not.
 
  #3  
Old 06-03-2014, 11:30 PM
minsanity's Avatar
minsanity
minsanity is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,500
Received 21 Likes on 19 Posts
Glad you're ok. When are you getting another R53?
 
  #4  
Old 06-04-2014, 02:04 AM
ZippyNH's Avatar
ZippyNH
ZippyNH is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 12,605
Likes: 0
Received 32 Likes on 32 Posts
Ouch...
Good to hear you are fine...another fine car bites the dust...
Been debating selling mine, still kinda torn.....so if you stick with it...send me a pm....
 
  #5  
Old 06-04-2014, 02:29 AM
bavmotors's Avatar
bavmotors
bavmotors is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Near Buffalo NY
Posts: 3,387
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 12 Posts
Ugh what a bummer, glad your ok. The airbag not working is not good, hope you come back to a mini.
 
  #6  
Old 06-04-2014, 03:29 AM
minsanity's Avatar
minsanity
minsanity is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,500
Received 21 Likes on 19 Posts
Originally Posted by ZippyNH
Ouch...
Good to hear you are fine...another fine car bites the dust...
Been debating selling mine, still kinda torn.....so if you stick with it...send me a pm....
Leaving us, Zip?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lalroma
R60 :: Countryman Talk (2010-2015)
20
04-02-2022 06:19 PM
Getrieben
1st Gear
21
11-19-2020 06:03 PM
marendt428
MINI Parts for Sale
1
08-09-2015 06:54 PM
kwijmbo
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
5
08-05-2015 09:00 PM
PelicanParts.com
Vendor Announcements
0
08-04-2015 02:45 PM



Quick Reply: R50/53 My MINI Saved My Life



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:17 AM.