BLAH-car totaled.

[acejka]

My car was totaled yesterday. Insurance already decided and sent her to Tampa to be squashed up... or auctioned for parts or something...

That was my beloved mustang. I am pretty P.O.ed about it, now I have to get a stupid, practical "family" car. I've only driven mustangs. ever. I mean my DH has a xterra and I've driven that, but I've only ever bought mustangs. That car was sentimental to me because of the 85 year old salesman who knew I loved it and somehow talked someone into lowering the price for me. Then he passed away a few months after I was settled into it. I am a sap, but he was an absolute angel to work with and really a delightful "little old man."

I know I will need (well hopefully, God willing) a family car in the very near future as we were going to start ttc in the next few months, but its hard to part with that car. I had 7 good years with it.

The really good news is, DH was driving, no major injuries-bump on the head, bruising, neck and back pain-the normal after accident soreness and expected pain. The goose egg and blood in his hairline were nothing major, and his ct came back ok.

BUT the other lady admitted fault and they did charge her at fault so I guess her insurance will be writing out the check for the totaling of my car.

It still wasn't easy to go pick up my stuff from the car and watch it leave.

So its back to the drawing board and time to start test driving-too bad I was supposed to drive my car from FL to VA next weekend. Now I don't know when I will be going because I am not ready to fly by myself.

I'm going to the dealership tonight to take a preliminary look around. I am restricted to ford, lincoln, mercury because DH's brother's discount will make a used car the same price as a new car in most of the models we've looked at, or the new one will be just a little more.

 

[tvguy]

Well, Mercury is no more, so I wouldn't expect there to be many new Mercurys around.
Drive a Focus, I think you will like the power handling and layout. Get a 4 door with a trunk (not the hatchback) and you've got a family car.
Escapes are nice too, but not as sporty.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

Sorry about your car. Happy about your husband being okay.

Ben a rough couple of days it would seem. I sincerely hope things pick up.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Well, Mercury is no more, so I wouldn't expect there to be many new Mercurys around.
Drive a Focus, I think you will like the power handling and layout. Get a 4 door with a trunk (not the hatchback) and you've got a family car.
Escapes are nice too, but not as sporty.

I just read that the Ford Focus attracts old men.... I promise, I read it on this board a few minutes ago.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2558399

 

[acejka]

Well, Mercury is no more, so I wouldn't expect there to be many new Mercurys around.
Drive a Focus, I think you will like the power handling and layout. Get a 4 door with a trunk (not the hatchback) and you've got a family car.
Escapes are nice too, but not as sporty.

We found quite a few new mercury's hanging around- I was really surprised!

Ha ha no focuses for me. I got run over by one 8 years ago.... I'm a little leary of them now... thanks mom! She'd just bought the car the night before too. But you do make a good point. I should just test one out-doesn't hurt.

The escape is pretty nice-I saw a color that I really liked on it-I'll have to see how it drives. My DH's xterra is a little too loose and large for me. It bounces too much.

 

[acejka]

Sorry about your car. Happy about your husband being okay.

Ben a rough couple of days it would seem. I sincerely hope things pick up.

Thanks! I hope so too!

I just read that the Ford Focus attracts old men.... I promise, I read it on this board a few minutes ago.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2558399

Haha! I saw that thread but I hadn't opened it yet.

 

[kacaju]

I just read that the Ford Focus attracts old men.... I promise, I read it on this board a few minutes ago.

LOL!! DH drives a Focus and he hates it. He is 6ft 1 and he feels very small in it. It is his work car so he had no say in it.

 

[acejka]

LOL!! DH drives a Focus and he hates it. He is 6ft 1 and he feels very small in it. It is his work car so he had no say in it.

Uhoh.... wasn't thinking about my dh- I'm 5'4"... he is either 6'2 or 3... can't remember which. His brother and dad are 6'5"... guess they really wouldn't fit for a ride in my car!!

 

[WDWorBUST]

I love my Fusion.

 

[fraggle551]

I vote for an Explorer! I LOVE mine. I never want a different car, I just want a newer model.

My boyfriend is a mechanic for Ford, so it also helps that I have the best labor rate in town when anything does go wrong! However mine is a 96, has 155K on it, and has had no major issues.

I'm glad no one was seriously injured. Good luck on your search!

 

[minniebeth]

I'm really sorry this happened! I'm so glad your DH is ok! I hope you find another car that you will like too~

 

[LisaR]

I love my Fusion.

Ditto!

We have driven a lot of people around in our Fusion and every single one of them has loved it.

 

[Mimi1965]

Why can your DH drive a nissan and you have to get a ford?
Just for a discount?
Altho my DH loves his new Ford truck-I prefer Foreign cars and actually loved our Exterra .

But I know what you mean about a Mustang-I had a similar two door car when my first child was born and it was impossible to get him in and out the car seat in the back.

 

[NHdisneylover]

My car was totaled yesterday. Insurance already decided and sent her to Tampa to be squashed up... or auctioned for parts or something...

That was my beloved mustang. I am pretty P.O.ed about it, now I have to get a stupid, practical "family" car. I've only driven mustangs. ever. I mean my DH has a xterra and I've driven that, but I've only ever bought mustangs. That car was sentimental to me because of the 85 year old salesman who knew I loved it and somehow talked someone into lowering the price for me. Then he passed away a few months after I was settled into it. I am a sap, but he was an absolute angel to work with and really a delightful "little old man."

I know I will need (well hopefully, God willing) a family car in the very near future as we were going to start ttc in the next few months, but its hard to part with that car. I had 7 good years with it.

The really good news is, DH was driving, no major injuries-bump on the head, bruising, neck and back pain-the normal after accident soreness and expected pain. The goose egg and blood in his hairline were nothing major, and his ct came back ok.

BUT the other lady admitted fault and they did charge her at fault so I guess her insurance will be writing out the check for the totaling of my car.

It still wasn't easy to go pick up my stuff from the car and watch it leave.

So its back to the drawing board and time to start test driving-too bad I was supposed to drive my car from FL to VA next weekend. Now I don't know when I will be going because I am not ready to fly by myself.

I'm going to the dealership tonight to take a preliminary look around. I am restricted to ford, lincoln, mercury because DH's brother's discount will make a used car the same price as a new car in most of the models we've looked at, or the new one will be just a little more.

I am really glad your husband is okay. Please be sure he is fully checked out though, bumps and bruises means he was fairly banged up and not every injury from a collision is readily apparent. Seriously though, if you have not already done so, get him in to be checked over and also have him mention the accident if otehr things (especially back or neck pain or headaches) crop up even in the next few months.
Since Ford makes Mustang, why don't you just replace it with another Mustang it won't have the sentimental value, but if that is make and model you love then I think it makes sense. Or, are you looking to move into more family car anyway and this just speeds up your timetable a smidge?
BTW--I drove a Focus for 10 years in the states. I loved that car and it never gave me any trouble and old men did not hit on me

 

[acejka]

Why can your DH drive a nissan and you have to get a ford?
Just for a discount?
Altho my DH loves his new Ford truck-I prefer Foreign cars and actually loved our Exterra .

But I know what you mean about a Mustang-I had a similar two door car when my first child was born and it was impossible to get him in and out the car seat in the back.

We got the xterra a few years ago and the bil still hasn't forgotten! It's easier than hearing him whine that I am taking his job away by not buying ford-and if I get a ford product, I can have a brand new car for the price that a used car will cost. There are a few foreign cars that I love, they are all way out of our price range new, and I'd kind of like to have my first new car. I'm not like OMGOMG I have to have new though. I will take whatever as long as I like it and its nice and low miles.

The xterra is ok, I have a lot of trouble driving it though, its seems too high and wobbly.

I am really glad your husband is okay. Please be sure he is fully checked out though, bumps and bruises means he was fairly banged up and not every injury from a collision is readily apparent. Seriously though, if you have not already done so, get him in to be checked over and also have him mention the accident if otehr things (especially back or neck pain or headaches) crop up even in the next few months.
Since Ford makes Mustang, why don't you just replace it with another Mustang it won't have the sentimental value, but if that is make and model you love then I think it makes sense. Or, are you looking to move into more family car anyway and this just speeds up your timetable a smidge?
BTW--I drove a Focus for 10 years in the states. I loved that car and it never gave me any trouble and old men did not hit on me

We went to the ER right away to get him checked out and everything was good including his ct scan. They did send me with info to keep and eye on because they also mentioned that things might not show up right away. He is more sore today but we were expecting that, so far nothing else to wrrant a trip back and nothing that was marked with an ! on the discharge sheet has showed up.

I really want a new mustang, I loved my 2001, but its time for a family car right now. I couldn't deal with trying to shove a carseat back there. I looked at one last night, there is no room between the front and back seat. I'm a little sad to see my sporty car go for a mom car though. I wasn't quite so ready. I don't see a point in getting a mustang, then ttc, then having to get rid of it so I'll just pass go now and get the mom car. It's ok in a way becuase now it cements the fact that it was time to give it up. I can always save for a new one in the future when the kids are grown. I grew up around old 60's models mustangs, my uncle and stepdad always have these beautifully restored mustangs and I grew up to love them so this won't be the end, just a break.

 

[dawson5]

I had two under the age of 5 and drove a mustang but it was a '90 (hatchback). I think there was more room in them then and only driver side airbag. When they changed the body style a few years back, hubby had me drive one. As much as I loved my '90, I could not see a 4-seater with one teenage boy at the time and two pre-teens. It wasn't going to happen at all.

Don't worry, sometimes those mom cars can be sporty and fun too. I drove a Lincoln LS for a few years, I think I miss it more than the mustang.

Glad your hubby is alright though.

We qualify for A, X and D plans through Ford. I think we've only used it a few times, family has used it more than we have. Good luck with the search.

 

[Shutterbug]

Try out the Mazda3 hatch, its a great fun car. A friend with a baby has one.

Also Mazda shares many parts with Ford and its is quite possible you can get the Ford discount on Mazda as well, I know in the past this was possible.

 

[Bren's Mom]

If you have to get a Ford look at the Edge...I just got to check out my dad's new one over the weekend and I love it!

 

[tlbwriter]

Some advice that you didn't ask for - if you've never totaled a car before, be aware that the insurance company may attempt to lowball you. Go to Edmunds, KBB, and other sources, but concentrate on finding comparable cars for sale. The insurance company should pay you the replacement value, which is the retail value - NOT the trade-in or even private party sale value. I've had two cars totaled in the last 10 years (neither was my fault) and both times the insurer's offer was about 25% less than retail. Just show them your comps and say "That's not enough, my car was worth at least $X." Ask for the amount you paid to tag the Mustang as well. And they should be paying for a rental right now.

 

[daughtersrus]

My car was totaled yesterday. Insurance already decided and sent her to Tampa to be squashed up... or auctioned for parts or something...

That was my beloved mustang. I am pretty P.O.ed about it, now I have to get a stupid, practical "family" car. I've only driven mustangs. ever. I mean my DH has a xterra and I've driven that, but I've only ever bought mustangs. That car was sentimental to me because of the 85 year old salesman who knew I loved it and somehow talked someone into lowering the price for me. Then he passed away a few months after I was settled into it. I am a sap, but he was an absolute angel to work with and really a delightful "little old man."

I know I will need (well hopefully, God willing) a family car in the very near future as we were going to start ttc in the next few months, but its hard to part with that car. I had 7 good years with it.

The really good news is, DH was driving, no major injuries-bump on the head, bruising, neck and back pain-the normal after accident soreness and expected pain. The goose egg and blood in his hairline were nothing major, and his ct came back ok.

BUT the other lady admitted fault and they did charge her at fault so I guess her insurance will be writing out the check for the totaling of my car.

It still wasn't easy to go pick up my stuff from the car and watch it leave.

So its back to the drawing board and time to start test driving-too bad I was supposed to drive my car from FL to VA next weekend. Now I don't know when I will be going because I am not ready to fly by myself.

I'm going to the dealership tonight to take a preliminary look around. I am restricted to ford, lincoln, mercury because DH's brother's discount will make a used car the same price as a new car in most of the models we've looked at, or the new one will be just a little more.

My DH works for a Lincoln/Mercury dealer so we also get the "D" plan. The best part of it is knowing what the price is without having to negotiate.

We have 2 Focuses (or is it Foci ) and love them! We bought DH's new but DD bought her used. It was a great deal we really couldn't pass it up.

The dealer that DH works at still has some Mercury products. Not a ton but a few. The Milan is pretty much the same as a Fusion and the Sable is pretty much the same as a Taurus. Both are a bit bigger than the Focus but don't have as high of a MPG.

If you're looking for a crossover, the Flex or Edge might work for you. Again, MPG isn't great.

Rumor has it that Ford is going to rebrand some of the Mercury line and label them as Lincoln. That of course won't help you since you need a car now.

If you decide on a car and it's not available at your local dealer (even if it's a color that you want), ask them to check others. The dealer that we got DH's came from over 200 miles away. The dealer here traded it because DH just had to have that color.