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02-27-2008, 07:06 PM
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eBay Motors
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Downstate Illinois
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|  What to Do
 OK guys, here is one for you to churn thru.
I have a 2008 GMC, D-Max, extended cab, short bed, 4X4, loaded, with 7000 miles.
Sitting in a line of 3 vehicles at a stop light this afternoon. The 4th vehicle approaches at about 40 MPH with a driver not in control – like
passed out. Hits the GMC, pushes it 20+’ into the rear of a VW Pasat,
and then into a mini-van.
Severe damage to rear of GMC, box, bumper, tailgate, Exhaust, shocks, big dent in rear of the cab, front grille, bumper, and trim. Not sure about
the broken driver seat, or air bags, or possible drive train damage.
After the dust went away, the Pontiac Montana was under the GMC, like
it was stuck. I tried to pull truck away and the Montana followed like it
was a trailer. We had to chain it up to a large wrecker and go to 4L to
pull them apart.
I guess my question is new replacement or take a chance of rebuild and the drive train.
Give me your thoughts
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Joe
08 GMC 2500HD SLT EC SB 4WD
EDGE w/Attitude, 50 Gal Aux tank
Downstate Illinois
Last edited by 08DMAX : 02-27-2008 at 07:09 PM.
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02-27-2008, 07:15 PM
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eBay Motors
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| I'd get a new truck, it's new!
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02-27-2008, 07:23 PM
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eBay Motors
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| Rebuilt trucks are never the same there is always some over looked part or a body line that doesn't quite line up. Not to mention the insurance company always wants to replace your body parts with some knock off after market junk!! Get a new one if that is a option, I.M.O. Good luck!!!
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02-27-2008, 07:29 PM
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| take the check...and use this as a chance to get an LBZ...
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02-27-2008, 07:47 PM
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| Get a new truck nothing will ever be the same and you will regret it if you dont!!
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Air Raid Intake
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02-27-2008, 08:06 PM
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eBay Motors
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| I'd take the check and get another truck. It sounds like to many things could be hiding in that mess to find it all.
__________________  2005 Chevy 2500 4X4 LLY,LT,CC Dean 285/75/R16
T-Bars Cranked to the MAX
MBRP 4" DownPipe Back
Bully Dog Power Pup
Auto Meter Ultra Lite II
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02-27-2008, 08:38 PM
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| Take the money and run! Beg them to total it... Glad your OK!
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02-27-2008, 08:54 PM
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by DragonSlayer  Take the money and run! Beg them to total it... Glad your OK! | X2 New truck... Sucks.
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02-27-2008, 09:02 PM
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eBay Motors
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| Unfortunaly they probably will not total it. A friend of mine had his truck about the same amount of time and miles, was a cc,lb, duramax, had about 18,000 in damage. basicly thay replaced the whole left side and crossmembers underneith, even the rear end. He had state farm.
__________________ 07 classic crew cab long bed 2wd
3.73 rear, stock tire size
bully dog w/outlook ,bully dog cold air and 5 inch turbo back, with 6 inch tip.
replaced stock tank with a 55 gallon aftermarket tank
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02-27-2008, 09:53 PM
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| If you can get a new truck, sorry to hear about it, just glad your okay.
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PPE boost controller, aeroforce scan gauge
Killerbee Compressor Mouthpiece
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