The unimaginable has happened!!!

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rlm32

Discussion Starter · Aug 3, 2001

A nightmare come true. My wife was involved in an accident with our MDX. She was stopped at a red light with another vehicle in front of her. She got hit full force by a truck from behind at approx. 40 mph. The guy never braked. The truck pushed the MDX forward, in turn hitting a Chevy S-10 in front of her. My 2 small kids were in the 2d row. Everybody unharmed, thank God. The truck driver was very apologetic and assumed full responsability. He said he was distracted looking at another accident just a few yards before.

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rlm32

Discussion Starter · #2 · Aug 3, 2001

more pics

I'll tell you. Acura's claim is definitely true. Hit by a full size truck at 40 mph and no intrusion into the 3rd row seat area. Real life proof of a safe vehicle.

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Jorge

· #3 · Aug 3, 2001

SORRY THIS HAPPENED TO YOU

GLAD THE FAMILY IS FINE

HOPE THEY FIX IT SOON AND IT IS LEFT LOOKING BRAND NEW

gOOD lUCK

davegood

· #4 · Aug 3, 2001

Sucks, but

Obviously it completely sucks, and you will be without the truck for some time I'm assuming.

However, it looks like you have brought to light the best 'feature' of the truck -- Wife and both kids are ok. We all need to keep this in mind when we're complaining about weeping mirrors and weak stereos.

Deposit - April 01 - held off for the '02 RedRock Pearl Touring / Nav -- build date of 12/15-12/19. Picked up car on 1/2/02 - happy new year!

Installed the Acura BSMs, wood shift knob, rear splash guards, Tailgate Deflector, and WT mats from Tim. at <a href="http://www.hondacuraworld.com">http://www.hondacuraworld.com</a>

Boards installed by the dealer. Also modified center console power to be always on.

10/03 Update -- traded the 2002 RedRock in for a 2003 Midnight Blue - Touring/Nav/Rear Ent. that I actually like much better than the 2002 - quieter, tighter, and a little quicker....

Already had both outlets converted to always on..

02/2007 update - just traded the 03 midnight blue MDX for a silver / black 2007 tech / RES. I really like it - going to add AW mats and tray and sport running boards.

rlm32

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 3, 2001

It's definitely one of the safest vehicle on the road.

rlm32

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 3, 2001

Yes, the most important thing is my family. There was no damage to the engine or radiator on the front or muffler on the back. I'm calling the dealer to get their recommendation on their body shop.

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wmquan

· #7 · Aug 3, 2001

I'm very, very sorry to hear about your misfortune. But I am really, really glad that your kids and your wife are fine, that's the most important thing.

What brand and model of truck were you hit by? You mentioned full-sized truck but I was just curious.

kenyee

· #8 · Aug 3, 2001

Condolences for your MDX

Sorry to hear your family and MDX got into an accident, but I'm glad to hear everyone is ok. If your wife or kids have any neck/back stiffness, they should see a doctor. From personal experience, pain sometimes doesn't show up for a few days in a rear-ending accident.

Did the pickup driver admit to going 40mph? That seems to be a bit fast for an area with traffic lights.

I'm impressed w/ the MDX's performance. You didn't even need a trailer hitch

BellTeck

· #9 · Aug 3, 2001

RLM

Happy to hear everyone was OK .. the truck of course is repairable / replaceable and thats why we have insurance. Yes it is a hastle to go throught all of the BS associated with getting it repaired and with the insurance company but your most valuable assets are still with you and keep that in mind.

for a full 40 MPH hit .. the MDX did very well. My friend drove me into a tree at 43 MPH when I was in high school and the impact was so intense that it ripped the back of the car. ( so please be aware if your family is sore a day or 2 after that this was a major colision and keep an eye on them to make sure ) The difference in the accidents were - your truck was able to move forward ( unfortunately there was a car in front ) on ours
( the tree did not move ).

When I first saw the picture of the front of your MDX it looked like it was making a confused face.

Again, truely sorry for what happened but thankful everyone was ok. Let us know how everything/everyone are.

TECK!

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TheWorm

· #10 · Aug 3, 2001

rlm,

Those pics are downright scary to look at -- glad your family's OK and the MDX protected them well!

BTW don't forget to replace your kids' carseats even if they look undamaged.

Syzygy

· #11 · Aug 3, 2001

I'm sure that was a very horrifying experience to your wife and kids. Thank God they're all okay! No matter how safe and careful a person drives, there are these other drivers who are not.

Just curious, which of the airbags (front, side,...) deployed? For the front, was it partial or full deployment? Did the front passenger deploy since the seat wasn't occupied?

jliveMDX

· #12 · Aug 3, 2001

oh no

first, thank god your family was ok... that could have been really bad.... my first reaction to seeing your MDX like this was the same as hearing someone scratch a chalkboard..... id cry if i was in an accident like that, after I killed the truck driver... its "good" to see that the MDX is a safe vehicle in real world situations, but i definitely wish you hadnt been the one to prove it....

best of luck with the repairs

roadrunner

· #13 · Aug 3, 2001

Ouch!

Oh that hurts to look at, but the best news is the vehicle did it's main job and kept your family safe. Keep us posted on the repairs. I'm sure it's going to take a while.
Meep Meep

GatorGreg

· #14 · Aug 3, 2001

Glad to hear everyone is okay.

nighthawk

· #15 · Aug 3, 2001

I am really glad to hear the family is ok.
It is also such a shame to see a fellow Ohio MDX work of art get damaged like this. Amazing that after hit by a truck at 40 mph, it looks like the MDX was still drivable. Noy many other vehicles would be.
Goodluck, keep us posted on the progress.
nighthawk

Mantis

· #16 · Aug 3, 2001

Sorry to hear of your accident! Gladly to hear that your family is okayed! The picture tells the story. Hope that the insurance would consider that it would be a total loss and settle you to buy a brand new one.

davegood

· #17 · Aug 3, 2001

Doubtful

That's pretty tough to get - full reimbursement -- most plans require that repair costs be > 65% of the vehicle's value. Unless you really mess up the engine compartment, which he said wasn't touched, they won't total it.

Besides, you'd be back in line waiting for a new one......

Deposit - April 01 - held off for the '02 RedRock Pearl Touring / Nav -- build date of 12/15-12/19. Picked up car on 1/2/02 - happy new year!

Installed the Acura BSMs, wood shift knob, rear splash guards, Tailgate Deflector, and WT mats from Tim. at <a href="http://www.hondacuraworld.com">http://www.hondacuraworld.com</a>

Boards installed by the dealer. Also modified center console power to be always on.

10/03 Update -- traded the 2002 RedRock in for a 2003 Midnight Blue - Touring/Nav/Rear Ent. that I actually like much better than the 2002 - quieter, tighter, and a little quicker....

Already had both outlets converted to always on..

02/2007 update - just traded the 03 midnight blue MDX for a silver / black 2007 tech / RES. I really like it - going to add AW mats and tray and sport running boards.

wmquan

· #18 · Aug 3, 2001

Again, I'm really glad everyone is okay. But other question I had -- besides the question about whether any airbags deployed, did the front seatbelt pretensioners fire (which would tighten up the belts)?

FRANTIC-X

· #19 · Aug 3, 2001

What a bummer!!!!!! Some people can be such idiots!!!!

You and your family are blessed to be in an MDX that kept you and them safe at the time of this accident. It would probably have been a different story if it were a different vehicle.

Your experience just reinforces my appreciation for My ALLI.

Good luck and hope yours regains her beauty soon.

Frantic-x

_________
Blk/Ebony Touring/Navi

MarkC

· #20 · Aug 3, 2001

Thank Goodness

Glad everyone is OK.

A very traumatic experience I'm sure. But luckily everyone was safe. Glad to hear the vehicle did the job for you.

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