Rear-ended E320
 

I was on the phone with the wife late this afternoon, when she suddenly says, "Somebody just hit me!" She was almost stopped at a red light, and a guy in a 1999 Nissan Maxima didn't slow down at all. BAM! Pushed her 20 meters or so. :mad:

She isn't hurt, so all that is fine. Now, to deal with the car.

The bumper will obviously need to be replaced. The trunk lid opens and closes fine, and the brake/turn lights are OK.

I suspect this 2003 MB E320 will get fixed, then traded in on something else in a couple months. She has already been talking about wanting a new car. :tsk:

I will call my insurance company in the morning, and likely have it at the body shop tomorrow, as well. Anyone have any suggestions on things to look for or be wary about? Hidden damage or concerns?

glad to hear that she's ok! the MB's are built like a tank.

Glad your wife is okay...

Too bad the 2003 E320 doesn't have the newer 268hp V6 or I would interested. Still a great car, if it's not broken, I wouldn't get a new one.

Sorry about your wife's accident. Glad everyone is ok!

Well obviously check for chassis damage. I recommend taking the E-Class to an independent mechanic that you trust, and have him check the rear suspension and check the trunk latch.

My old 2002 X5 4.4i was rear-ended by its first careless owner, and the top hatch always had to be "shut" despite everything being "fixed". Not only that but it had a tendency to unlatch itself randomly once every 20 times or so.

So check deeper than what raw appearance can show you with respect to the trunk latch.

Glad to hear your wife is OK, doc. That's the important thing. Keep us posted.

Juan

Glad she's OK Doc.

Really sorry to hear about your wife's accident Doc. The most important thing is that she is ok. Good luck with the repair.

was she on the phone to you at the time? i know one guy whos wife had an accident and the insurance wouldnt pay because she was on a cell phone at the time. not sure if the E320 has bluetooth but i wouldnt let them know you were talking to your wife at the time of the accident.

Did he hit her at an angle or flush? If it was at an angle, I would make sure that that body shop checks that the frame is still square.