Say goodnight, Gladys

[Walter-new jeeper]

You were barely 3 months old and now, we must say goodbye to you. You will be missed.

Got rear-ended by a new KL ... driver was impaired, doing at least 100mph in the right lane w/ cruise control engage. How do I know? He kept hitting me as I tried to pull off the highway.

JTR is likely totaled as the frame is hecka bent.

If you were doing 60, then it is like being hit by someone doing 40 at a full stop. I'd say good thing you were on a freeway at speed, not at a stop light with him doing 100. Hope you are ok and no neck/shoulder problems.

Maybe not totaled - the insurance company will evaluate the cost to repair (probably $15,000) compared to the value (north of $40,000) and determine better to repair. The frames at the bed are designed to buckle so the energy of the impact is limited to the back end. On the other hand, if the whole frame is bent out of shape, no telling.

My daughter was driving my 2006 F150 when she was rear ended - bent the frame just in front of where the leaf spring attached in front of the wheel. But the cost to repair (why I mentioned $15,000 above) was higher than the value (about $12,000) of the F150 so it was totalled.

Before you sign over the registration to the insurance company you are allowed to remove your addons, but if you remove an aftermarket radio, you need put a replacement in, even if it does not work. I had a radio in my Expedition that was not working well, could not find the original F150 radio, so swapped the Expedition radio into the F150. And then 2 weeks later found the original F150 radio. If you have an aftermarket bumper you only need an OEM bumper to replace it. Does not need to be attached, just on the vehicle.

But chances are it will be repaired, it looks like it is just the bed section of the vehicle - since we cannot see the rest.

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[Sazabi19]

It sucks to see this happen but it does give more confidence in the truck seeing how it turns out when it does happen. I don't think I've seen a wrecked Gladiator that look like it came out the winner and the occupants being fine. Glad you're ok but honestly you probably want this to be totaled out, it will never drive the same even after repairs and you'll more than likely notice. Do you not have gap insurance? Also, did any airbags go off? I think in places like Cali at least if they go off they declare the vehicle totaled.

 

[Speedy_12139]

Impaired driver. Hit you at 100mph. Brand new vehicle totalled.

I'm thinking go for a settlement that nets you a JLv8.

"-my back hurts"

 

[Discount Dave]

the Glad took it well, keep us posted on your ordeal glad your ok.

 

[SubiRubi]

Leave it to a Cherokee!!

Glad your ok, Looks like the JT took it in stride!! Good to see it's stupid driver proof!

 

[5JeepsAz]

If you do get a new one, Gladys may go down as the best jeep you ever had... Glad you are ok

 

[Ridgeline]

She did her job and kept you safe. Let that be her memory.

 

[869 KPH]

Glad(ys) you are OK!

I have so many fun car aspirations but this is exactly why the JT will be my next vehicle - as much fun as I could have with something older, older cars just wouldn't be nearly as safe. I want to have fun and not die when an idiot comes across my path. What a concept. You weren't doing anything wrong and still got wrecked.

I have wanted an International Travellete for years, but I'm pretty sure it would never happen. I'd get it, build it up perfect, and then be terrified to actually drive it anywhere that isn't somewhat local or under 60 MPH. I mean I've seen the NHTSA crash test video of my current truck and even that scares me sometimes. It's also why I chuckle a little when I read how the the JL(/JT) is like one of the least-safe new vehicles you can buy. Uh .... it's all relative.

 

[SuburbanGP88]

Take the bed off and put a dump bed or cargo section on it like other fleet work truck frames. It'll be so cool to have a JT work truck.

Glad you're ok. Looks like the design did its job to protect you.

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

You were barely 3 months old and now, we must say goodbye to you. You will be missed.

Got rear-ended by a new KL ... driver was impaired, doing at least 100mph in the right lane w/ cruise control engage. How do I know? He kept hitting me as I tried to pull off the highway.

JTR is likely totaled as the frame is hecka bent.

Horrible. He would have accidently... fell down some stairs before the police got there...

 

[doc-ketamine]

... Glad you're ok but honestly you probably want this to be totaled out, it will never drive the same even after repairs and you'll more than likely notice. Do you not have gap insurance? Also, did any airbags go off? I think in places like Cali at least if they go off they declare the vehicle totaled.

It's interesting you mention airbags. The other driver had 2 airbags go off; mine did not but I am getting an error message from the Uconnect stating "airbag error, cannot deploy". Like they should have gone off but didn't?

In PA the repair cost has to exceed the current value (which is around $50k). But yeah I hope she is totaled because I'll never trust her safety again after that hit.

GEICO doesn't offer gap insurance. I'll be switching insurance providers soon.

 

[Whiteknight]

Must be difficult to share, you are an amazing person with plans to move on with better memories.

 

[Mr._Bill]

It's interesting you mention airbags. The other driver had 2 airbags go off; mine did not but I am getting an error message from the Uconnect stating "airbag error, cannot deploy". Like they should have gone off but didn't?

In PA the repair cost has to exceed the current value (which is around $50k). But yeah I hope she is totaled because I'll never trust her safety again after that hit.

GEICO doesn't offer gap insurance. I'll be switching insurance providers soon.

I would only look at switching insurance companies based on how they treat you while handling this claim. GAP insurance usually comes from the lender, or the dealer offers it at the time of purchase. It pays what is left on the loan after the insurance payout for a totaled vehicle. Many insurance companies offer a full replacement option, but only for new vehicles, and it usually has to be added to the policy when the vehicle is purchased.

 

[jfhull71]

The tonneau is pretty beat and bent but I’ll see if I can salvage it. Can I sell her to the insurance company without the hard tip? ? just kidding.

I would

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