Good bye 480T.....for now ;)

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:33 pm

So we ended up in a hedge this morning after skidding on the icy roads. I can't imagine what car I will get next...none could replace my 480

RIP Vanessa

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:22 pm

These little swedish beasties can certainly take a crash. Glad the car did it's job and kept you safe. Thats all that matters.

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:25 pm

Ouch, glad you're ok. You can always get another 480

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:29 pm

Sad sight. You and the boys are OK so that's the best news I had today! The worst being the car but that don't matter. It's done a good job of looking after you all

RIP 480.

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:33 pm

Really glad to hear you are all ok.

That'll buff out

C

esta · Post by **esta** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:00 pm

Really sorry to hear about that! Not planning on another 480 then!?!?

pol · Post by **pol** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:28 pm

Oh nooo!

Are you not going to fix her up? Doesn't look toooo serious?

pol

V480TI · Post by **V480TI** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:40 pm

My meaning exactly.

But however glad youre ok.

I crashed my Hausser one really hard and came out unharmed.

Safe car indeed.

greetz

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:15 pm

Glad your all ok !

you just need a door and front wing and bits and pieces and a bloody big hammer for the sill (the only bit thats a problem and the cars as good as new.

Ever since I started driving volvos the wife has stopped worrying they are he safest cars on the road especially the big 200 series

kev · Post by **kev** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:32 pm

Its good to hear that you are OK but what a shame about the 480 .

It looks like it was a really nice one .

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:04 pm

Thanks for all the messages.
I would love to repair her, I actually have a wing and door in my shed, but what worries me is that the gears are VERY hard to get in to so something is wrong underneath. She still drives, but sounds very loud so summit else knocked out of place there.....I just don't know

They will assess her on thursday when I'm sure they will write her off, but whether or not I will be able to keep her and try to repair her or not I don't know.

testgerbil · Post by **testgerbil** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:13 pm

Hope you are ok, also that the car is repairable.

(I also apologise for posting elsewhere about my new purchase, which now looks a little callous. I meant no harm)

Paul.

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:15 pm

No worries mate! Congrates on the new 480...

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:46 pm

Rachel wrote:what worries me is that the gears are VERY hard to get in to so something is wrong underneath.

That'll be a shonky gear linkage. Thats an easy fix

Rachel wrote: She still drives, but sounds very loud so summit else knocked out of place there.....I just don't know

Probably just knackered your exhaust as you flew into the undergrowth.
Another easy fix.

Fear not. The insurance chap will write it off. You buy it back for peanuts
and repair it for peanuts.

If it had been a dog before the accident I'd say get shot of it. But you
have always looked after it and she's in good nick. Too good to scrap.

You will be back in action before you know it...

(unless that sill damage goes too deep

)

Chin up.

The Big C
xx

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:57 pm

Cheers mate....I appreciate that. For now I have covered the door to keep her dry inside. I might get a mate (who is a mechanic) to look her over before the insurance folk come over.
I can't think about it too much at the moment, it makes me

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:25 pm

I'm gutted Rachel

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:06 am

Thats really harsh Rach...glad you're all ok-but is indeed a sad site. I really like your's too...

Frazz · Post by **Frazz** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:51 am

get another 480!, after my big crash in my previous 480 i was inspired by how it saved my life and just how safe the things are.
so i couldnt find another substute and went and got another 480

Ettore Bugatti · Post by **Ettore Bugatti** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:23 am

glasgowjim wrote: you just need a door and front wing and bits and pieces and a bloody big hammer for the sill (the only bit thats a problem and the cars as good as new.

Dont forget the filler!

Now I look on it, a bit of polish might be needed too.

However you are unharmed and that's the most important thing.

Good luck with settlements!

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:27 pm

Thanks again everyone. I have had a better look at her today, and I am quietly optimistic that she could be repaired. I have a door and front wing in my shed but I would need bumper, Front grill and indicator. Lens for fog light (which was broken anyway), new number plate and holder but that's not essential. The sill damage doesn't extend under the car much at all, all suspension seems ok, it drove find when I parked it back here after the crash but I can't get under the car easily to see. The only other thing is the gear linkage? (as Cerberus suggested)
I just hope I can persuade them tomorrow that she is well worth keeping and that I have the means to be able to repair her. If I can they will let me keep her and pay I think 80% of the market value which might not be much I know.
I went to the crash site today and found my spoiler which was in 3 big pieces (one of Lee's...much stronger than the origs!) the rear fog light lens, intact, and the coloured cover for the passenger wing mirror, with just a crack in it (the glass is unbroken to).
I would love to get her back on the road, and after my fully depressing day yesterday is nice to have some hope.
We were all very lucky to, again, walked out unharmed from 480. The doors are so bloody strong. As you can see from the pic the door took all the force from the crash...my son was sat the other side of it, and it never came near him. He just had pieces of glass on his hair! They truly are gr8 cars.
I will let you all know what they say tomorrow.
Thanks a million for all the messages they mean a lot...

xx