It's Been Awhile
By terri0824
@terri0824 (4991)
United States
November 30, 2008 2:42pm CST
....since I started a discussion. LIFEhas kept me way too busy and I haven't been on mylot as much as I use to be. Last Tuesday night on my way home from work I was in a car accident and was hit by the city bus. All I can recall is seeing the bus coming towards me and look up and saw that the light was red. I can't remember if the light was yellow and just turned red or if I totally ran a red light. The bus hit my back end, and I am currently without a vehicle. I am very thankful that I was not injured and didn't even wake up sore the next morning. I'm waiting for a call from the insurance adjustor, not sure if it will be considered totaled or not. I do have full coverage and only had another year to paying it off. The car is a 2002 Toyota Corolla. So I may be looking for another car as soon as I hear from the insurance adjustor.
So to make this a discussion, what type of car would you recommend me to purchase?
I would like to get another Toyota but would like your opionions on why I should or should not get another Toyota as well.
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15 responses
@bestboy19 (5478)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I don't know about Toyotas. My cousin has a 1995 Honda that has been a good car for him.
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Thank you for your response. Honda would be another one of my choices.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I am union man and I myself prefer an American made car like Buicks etc.
But that is a personal feeling though. I guess foriegn cars are okay if
thats your preferances. Not mine though. Give me my Big Amercian Buick.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Charente (113)
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30 Nov 08
Hi terri0824, so sorry to hear about your car crash but glad that you're OK. As regards buying another car, I think you should just go with what you're happy with. If you were happy with your Toyota then go for another one, plus you can rest assured that they are robust well-built cars and you know that you can be hit by a heavy vehicle and come out of it unscathed, which I think it is a hugely important consideration. My personal favourites are Honda and Mercedes, both of which are enjoyable to drive and are well-built. Good luck with your search.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Thanks for your response. Honda would be my second choice. Mercedes are nice cars but out of my reach price range wise.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Aw man! I'm glad you're unhurt, I'm sure that was very scary!
Toyotas are usually great cars, there's no reason not to go with one. I personally like Nissan. They're built like Toyota, but they don't cost quite as much.
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
2 Dec 08
Just try not to go Dodge - I had one of those once and it was nothing but trouble since the day I got it. What was funny is that 2 of my Aunts had the same car and one aunt had problems like me, the other aunt loved hers...
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
1 Dec 08
I do like Nissan's too, and that wouldn't be out of the question to look at them as well.
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@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
1 Dec 08
I'm so glad you are okay. I was looking through my friend list a couple days ago and checked your profile to see how long it had been since you have been on mylot. I can't imagine how scary that must have been. Being hit by a car is bad, but being hit by a bus sounds even worse.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Yeah, I've never really left, just haven't been too active here at mylot. I'm just thankful that I was hit in the side tail end and not T-boned or it could have been a lot worse than it was. I'm going to look at Nissans on line and see what I can find.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
14 Dec 08
terri I am glad you where not hurt. I know it has been two weeks and I would hope you would have heard by now if you need a new car or not.
I would get a hybrid of some kind if I where you no matter if it was a Toyota or not.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
15 Dec 08
Well, I got a check Friday for $4700, and they paid $2300 on the balance of my loan. So the search begins.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
24 Feb 09
Yep I didn't even wake up sore the next morning. And I did get a Toyota 1989 camry station wagon with 115,000 miles.
@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
29 Dec 08
Well, Sorry to hear about your accident, but Glad you are OK. God and his angels were definately watching over you for sure. As for a different Car, maybe you have decided by now, and things are going better for you. If you have not, you might consder a Small compact car like a Toyota, or maybe something like a Honda or something. Just make sure it is light, compact and good on gas, and has a good rating.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
30 Dec 08
No, I haven't found anything just yet. I need to have a few days off work, just to focus on looking for a car. I will be looking this Wednesday thru Sunday since I'm off work those days. Hope to have another car by then. I'm looking at used Toyota, Nissa and Honda's.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
2 Dec 08
Gos must have had his angles looking out for you. The bus could have hit your car on the back side instead of in the middle. I really don't know much about the cars that are out there these days. I had a phoenix Pontiac for over 10 years and didn't have any trouble with it. I don't know what Pontiac makes these days. If I were buying a car I would go to the consumers guide to see how well a car has been rated. we got a good mercury village years ago that way. It turned out to be a goos car.
@edjump (60)
• United States
4 Dec 08
Hi Terri. I'm glad you weren't hurt !!! As for a replacement auto, I doubt that you can go wrong with a Toyota !!! The first one I owned was a 1967 Corolla, and, when I sold it, it had over 400,000 miles on it, and was still running strong. They have always been a SAFE, reliable and economical vehicle !!!
All The Best To You and Yours, and I hope yoy have a truly splendid Christmas !!!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Bummer. Glad you're okay though and not injured. I also had a bad accident last week. I drive a 2005 Buick LeSabre. A big American made car. The damage was over $7000. It is being repaired as I sit here and wait patiently. I also was not hu8rt. I have full coverage with just a $500 deductible. So as it is being repaired I have a rental car. I've discussions about the accident and the rental etc. But the rental I have is a Toyota Yaris. I can not recommenrd a car other than in my personla experiences I say get a large car for safety reasons. But I can say don't buy a Toyota Yaris. They are way too small and cramped. For me they are anyhow. I hate this rental but it gets me around till my Buick is repaired. Good luck as well.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Grandpa Bob glad that you are okay. Sorry I haven't came across your discussions that you started about this. I've not came across them yet. I'm really behind. I only have a $250 deductible, but I didn't have rental car insurance. I have read the reviews on the Toyota Yaris and they don't rate too high. I guess I will have to catch rides with others for awhile. Take care!
@34momma (13882)
• United States
1 Dec 08
first let me say thank God you are ok. that could have been a really bad accident. I think toyota's are great cars. as you know know, they are very safe cars! i would stick with what works and just get a updated model. I mean a toyota saved your life terri, i would stick with what works!
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Wow. I am so glad that you are okay. I was wandering what had happened to you. I own a Mustang Gt. I do not know exactly what types of cars you like or need. I heard that you can get a great deal on a Kia. Get a Toyota if that is what you really want though.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Hi there! Maybe I will get lucky and will be able to have my car fixed instead of getting a new one. Kia's have great deals, but I have also heard they are in the shop alot too!
@BlueStarMom1 (931)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Don't know much about cars but am so glad you are ok.
hugs
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Yes, I thank God that I wasn't injured and I know that he has a plan for me, and my car situation will be taken care of soon.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
22 Dec 08
Toyotas are really good cars, no reason why you shouldn't get another one. But thank goodness that you weren't injured!
@sudhajosyula50 (3808)
• India
30 Nov 08
Hi friend,
I hope you are doing well.I generally don't have any idea about the cars because we don't have any car with us.We generally go by bike or bus.Nil knowledge about car and their usage.I hope you would get a new brand car soon and continue your work smoothly.
Have a nice day
