Pony vs. Deer
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Pony vs. Deer
Well, after having an odd day up to work, I was driving home and right as I was entering town, a few deer jumped right out in front of me. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story:
http://mindfury.net/gallery
As one of my co-workers pointed out, this car is apparently built like a tank, other than the hood you can see the damage isn't too bad. I have yet to figure out how much this will cost to repair, but I was thinking, "Well, now I finally have an excuse for getting that ram air hood I want!" LOL..
--Philip L.
http://mindfury.net/gallery
As one of my co-workers pointed out, this car is apparently built like a tank, other than the hood you can see the damage isn't too bad. I have yet to figure out how much this will cost to repair, but I was thinking, "Well, now I finally have an excuse for getting that ram air hood I want!" LOL..
--Philip L.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,207
From: Nutley NJ
RE: Pony vs. Deer
For hitting a dear I have seen a lot worse. It's not that bad but your gunna need a new hood and grillas you already know. Everything else looks OK. I cant tell by the pic, but both fenders look good as do the lights and front bumper. Like you said, now you can go get a nice aftermarket hood and maybe a grill with some fog lights. You can do most of that work yourself if your up to it and just have a body shop do the paint and final alignment. Good luck
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 198
From: NY
RE: Pony vs. Deer
Dude, if thats all that happened to your car you are one lucky SOB. I have seen friends cars absolutely TOTALED by a collision with a deer.
Assuming no radiator or frame damage, you should be in pretty good shape. I cant imagine a hood replace costing too much, and you would only be out of pocket for the deductible on your insurance anyway.
Glad you are alright, and good luck with the car.
Assuming no radiator or frame damage, you should be in pretty good shape. I cant imagine a hood replace costing too much, and you would only be out of pocket for the deductible on your insurance anyway.
Glad you are alright, and good luck with the car.
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RE: Pony vs. Deer
I had a run in with a deer a few months ago. Thankfully, due to my mad driving skillz, I was able to get out of the way, and the deer slamed into my side. Only damage was a dent in the passenger door and he took off my mirror. Had my claim filed and an appointment with a local body shop less then an hour later, and the next week, I got her back good as new.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: MO
RE: Pony vs. Deer
but there aren't any cool aftermarket doors... 
ORIGINAL: pastor_ice43
I had a run in with a deer a few months ago. Thankfully, due to my mad driving skillz, I was able to get out of the way, and the deer slamed into my side. Only damage was a dent in the passenger door and he took off my mirror. Had my claim filed and an appointment with a local body shop less then an hour later, and the next week, I got her back good as new.
I had a run in with a deer a few months ago. Thankfully, due to my mad driving skillz, I was able to get out of the way, and the deer slamed into my side. Only damage was a dent in the passenger door and he took off my mirror. Had my claim filed and an appointment with a local body shop less then an hour later, and the next week, I got her back good as new.
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RE: Pony vs. Deer
ORIGINAL: MrSandman
but there aren't any cool aftermarket doors...
but there aren't any cool aftermarket doors...
ORIGINAL: pastor_ice43
I had a run in with a deer a few months ago. Thankfully, due to my mad driving skillz, I was able to get out of the way, and the deer slamed into my side. Only damage was a dent in the passenger door and he took off my mirror. Had my claim filed and an appointment with a local body shop less then an hour later, and the next week, I got her back good as new.
I had a run in with a deer a few months ago. Thankfully, due to my mad driving skillz, I was able to get out of the way, and the deer slamed into my side. Only damage was a dent in the passenger door and he took off my mirror. Had my claim filed and an appointment with a local body shop less then an hour later, and the next week, I got her back good as new.
Got a new MRT hood!
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RE: Pony vs. Deer
ORIGINAL: mindfury
Well, after having an odd day up to work, I was driving home and right as I was entering town, a few deer jumped right out in front of me. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story:
http://mindfury.net/gallery
As one of my co-workers pointed out, this car is apparently built like a tank, other than the hood you can see the damage isn't too bad. I have yet to figure out how much this will cost to repair, but I was thinking, "Well, now I finally have an excuse for getting that ram air hood I want!" LOL..
--Philip L.
Well, after having an odd day up to work, I was driving home and right as I was entering town, a few deer jumped right out in front of me. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story:
http://mindfury.net/gallery
As one of my co-workers pointed out, this car is apparently built like a tank, other than the hood you can see the damage isn't too bad. I have yet to figure out how much this will cost to repair, but I was thinking, "Well, now I finally have an excuse for getting that ram air hood I want!" LOL..
--Philip L.
Good luck!