My poor Prius - rear ended today...

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by moxiequz, Dec 4, 2008.

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  1. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    +1

    How would someone know that?

    Hmmmmmmmm.......
     
    #21 dogfriend, Dec 5, 2008
  2. moxiequz

    moxiequz Weirdo Social Outcast

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    Nope, not that I'm aware of.
     
    #22 moxiequz, Dec 5, 2008
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    Moxie--sorry to see this, especially just before the holidays. That rear lower side section looks like it fell off. I thought it was all one piece. Can you clarify, as someone recently hit my parked car in that area. If it's a separate piece, it might not be too pricey to replace. Thanks
     
    #23 john_dough, Dec 6, 2008
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    Thanks john! From what I remember the part that fell off appeared to be a separate piece from the rest of the bumper but was attached via a strip of plastic (or something). It definitely came off "at the seams" if you will. It became detached when I was moving the car off the road and into a parking lot.

    I've attached a (poor) picture of the part resting in the backseat after it came off.

    Hope this helps!
     

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    Moxie---thanks for the helpful photo. I now realize that my damage is forward of the rear wheel and will probably be expensive to fix.
     
    #25 john_dough, Dec 7, 2008
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    oooh weee , really sorry about that collision.

    We're just sitting ducks at a stop light. Not much can do unless there's a way to drive out of the spot to avoid.

    I spend a good deal of time looking out the rear window when stopped. I positively hate the ones who appear to stop about 2 feet from my rear bumper. Have to explain to them - you see sir, if you get rear ended hard enough, your front end will hit my rear also, duh....

    anyrate, not to spoil your thread.

    Hope it's fixed perfectly soon.
     
    #26 cycledrum, Dec 7, 2008
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