Same $h1t, different year

[Lug_Nut]

I just wrote off yet another red 1996 B4 TDI in the wet when yet another driver pulled out from a stop sign to my right.
This is getting to be a post-fest habit.
This time the wagon was a double bagger. I thought the smoke was the gas and powder in the air bags, but it turned out to be the death throes of the spiral cell battery as it shorted when the positive cable was cut in the impact. I drained my extinguisher to prevent the whole car from going up in flames, but it took more than a few shots of dry-chem over several minutes before the current was dissipated.
Both the driver of the other car and her boyfriend are fine. I have a few abrasions on my inner arms from the bag. I checked out OK when the paramedics arrived. I may be stiff tomorrow as it's just an hour since the loss.
Time to start searching again...

 

[david_594]

Oh man

 

[mazot]

I am sorry about the accident. The good thing is that nobody was seriously injured. Good luck in your search for another vehicle.

Mazot

 

[ALCO]

Glad you're OK Jon. Bummer on the B4. The search begins anew...

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Jeez, Jon. And Corey and I were just today talking about how nice your car looked at the Fest. Glad you're OK.

I know where there might be a nice Red A4 Jetta available.

 

[jessica_rabbit]

so sorry to hear about that.

 

[tomo366]

Damn.......Really sorry to hear it Jon! Glad you are OK!! that so sucks!

 

[Phoenix42]

I had the pleasure of spend a long trip in Jon's car last year, 'tis a pity it is nor more.
Jon, glad to know you survived with just a few scratches.

 

[TDIinRI]

Sorry to hear about your loss Jon. Glad that you are OK though! Lots of luck in the search for a new car.

 

[ymz]

Ouch !!!!

Glad you're OK !!!

Hopefully you'll find a suitable replacement soon...

Take care!

Yuri.

 

[meganuke]

Glad you're OK. I think DeeBee is trying to find a home for his B4...

 

[cevans]

Yes, definitely very glad you are fine!

That was a perfect wagon! Although, now I guess Jetter_Sprinter could feel a little better about that curb!

 

[fase2000TDI]

shi-t man... I'm glad you're OK, but losing a car really sucks. No chance of fixing it?

take care.. and hopefuly I'll see you at a GtG sometime soon.

 

[MikeS_18]

Sorry to hear about it. You should see someone if the bags went off. I just know too many people who thought they were fine, put off doing anything about it and then had a lot of pain and PT later.

So what are you looking for? Spec it out and we'll keep our eyes open.

 

[dieseldorf]

DAMN! Another one bites the dust

JB, this is terrible news. Glad to hear you're OK. Make certain you tell their insurance company you're in a lot of pain/discomfort.

 

[jollyGreenGiant]

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, that totally stinks. I was only paired with my last TDI for 5 days before having some maniac rear end me on 495, totalled for sure; fortunately I wasn't hurt. I think the Massachusetts TDI's live a much harder life than others, bad drivers, bad weather, etc. We just have to love them that much more when we have them!

 

[carnotgas]

Sorry for the loss of your car. Happy to hear that you are OK. Hope you have good luck finding a new car.

 

[Jetter_Sprinta]

Ugh. I am spechless. How very sad.

Do you need to borrow one?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

I'll echo Jetter--let me know if you need a car until you find another: I've got a nice A3 that mostly sits.

 

[mrchill]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO not the Cherry B4w!!!

Oh man! I'm glad youre ok, but your car! I want to find the person who hit it and..........admonish them to be more careful in the future! Is is really done for? No hope to fix? What a drag! We need to find you another super clean B4 stat! Man that was such a nice car its maddening!

And yes, let the insurance bandits have it on this one. That car was worth a mint and I can prove it. Also, lets face it.......your in so much mental and physical anguish, that you'll need several dollars to overcome your loss.......and perhaps find a suitable replacement.

Let me know if I can do anbything for you.

Sorry, Chris

 

[Jetter_Sprinta]

Jon, Chris just called and told me...I hope you`re OK!!

I've got b4 bags and a module. Would be great if you could fix it!
Lemme guess, cell phone user? Un-friggen-believable .

 

[Jetter_Sprinta]

Although, now I guess Jetter_Sprinter could feel a little better about that curb!

...and no. I don't.

I've got b4 bags and a module.

Did Scott mention that he has a t-red B4 GLX that might be willing to give its life for a B4Wagon? Know anyone who can weld?

 

[DeeBee]

That really sux

Jon, I'm glad YOU are okay. The car CAN be replaced... though not easily.
I hope you can find a replacement B4W that is as immaculate.

 

[wjdell]

God I hate mistakes - but people make them - I hope you get a better car or at least as happy with your next car.

 

[Driver_found]

Lug_Nut, this is terrible news. Glad you are okay.

I hear that SVTWEB is looking to start a new A5 project, and his wagon may be for sale.

-Mike

 

[Kayakkermit]

Firstly and most importantly, glad to hear that you are not hurt.
Secondly, man, what a pitty about a prime mint beauty.
Lastly, thankfully you were in a V Dub and not some chinzy 2 star crash rated econocrap, X 2 now.

 

[MikeS_18]

Here is a great link for Craigslist searching:

greasy riders :: diesels on craigslist

It searches all cities and finds diesels. Hope it helps.

 

[tditom]

Very sorry for your loss, Jon. Glad to hear you are OK. Best of luck in finding a replacement if this one is in fact totalled.

 

[PeterV]

Ouch Jon. Julie and I are so sad to hear. Hope you can still make it up this weekend to the HO5G.

Good luck on the search.

P&J

 

[Hamsterdiesel]

I can't believe it... You just got this one...
Glad you are OK, but MAN - that really BITES!


I can't wait for the next day that you look like this: