dubStrom
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 6, 2007
- Location
- Kansas City Missouri
- TDI
- 2003 A4 Jetta (sold), 2010 JSW (sold), 2013 Passat 6MT traded for 2014 JSW with 6MT-TOTALED in November 2016, 2003 ALH 5MT conversion (sold), wheezing 2015 GSW/DSG and a new 2021 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 p'up
This happened in mid-November, 2016. With under 50k miles, this three pedal 2014 had many miles in front of it, and I was going to keep it, planning to turn down over $26k buyback. In fact, I was planning on walking away from the fix and restitution (over $6k), if a mod ever shows up for this one.
It was a heavy MB E-series that ran a red light. The TDI engine was actually pushed to the right, and slightly upwards by about 3 inches. Left front wheel was pinned pushed in and back against the wheel well. Even the right front fender was pushed OUT! And, the left rear end was damaged grazing the MB while the TDI spun clockwise almost 360 degrees after impact. Very violent accident happened in milliseconds. Two bags deployed, which did not prevent my head from hitting the handle above the driver door.
LFQP2 by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
LFQP by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
LRQP by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
RFQP by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
TwoBags1 by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
I found an '03 GLS TDI wagon to replace it. It's an ALH that needs work. Look for it in the MKIV section threads. A new project.
It was a heavy MB E-series that ran a red light. The TDI engine was actually pushed to the right, and slightly upwards by about 3 inches. Left front wheel was pinned pushed in and back against the wheel well. Even the right front fender was pushed OUT! And, the left rear end was damaged grazing the MB while the TDI spun clockwise almost 360 degrees after impact. Very violent accident happened in milliseconds. Two bags deployed, which did not prevent my head from hitting the handle above the driver door.
LFQP2 by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
LFQP by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
LRQP by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
RFQP by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
TwoBags1 by gs1100ghoot, on Flickr
I found an '03 GLS TDI wagon to replace it. It's an ALH that needs work. Look for it in the MKIV section threads. A new project.
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