Is This the End?

[vt_maverick]

I've been there with my Torino. I saved everything worth saving and transplanted it to a new Torino body, but it was never the same. My suggestion...go Dragon! Close the Foxfire chapter and start a new one.

That's sage advice Greg, and I was talking about this with Sonya earlier in the afternoon. I've always thought about having a Dragon someday, but it was always with the expectation that there would be a Foxfire right beside it. It's hard to imagine having a different color, not because it wouldn't be my VX but because it wouldn't be my color. I think if they had made a stock burnt orange color I might be tempted to switch, but for now I think I'm going to continue to look for Foxfires. No timeline, just keep my eyes open.

It is kind of odd how disconnected I feel from my VX now, but I think it's because I've realized what I loved and was addicted to was the spirit of the vehicle and the community that follows it. I love the design, love the minuscule "aftermarket," enjoy the tedious process of searching, finding, and installing mods to make it my own, and as much as anything else, love sharing those passions with a group of like-minded folks. So I think the VX itself is just the "thing" at the center of it all, and since it can ultimately be replaced, everything will be okay.

Now don't you guys go away or I will have a complex.

[MeowMix]

Just now read this thread for the first time -- my goodness what a tragic, descriptive story. Though it could have been far more tragic. Mav, I'm so glad and relieved to hear that you and your family (including the furry one) are all okay. Your optimism and the compassion you have for others is commendable...even I don't know that I would be anything less than furious if a drunk driver took from me my beloved proton.

...I'm sorry to hear about your VX; though as much as you loved her, she apparently loved you back just as much, as she did a stellar job of protecting you and your family in her last act...and that's what is most important in this situation.

I've realized what I loved and was addicted to was the spirit of the vehicle and the community that follows it.

Best sentence I think I've ever quoted on this site...I know I for one will never own anything but a VX for this very reason.

Good luck in your search for a new foxfire; I'll keep my eyes open in the inland NW for you.

[Buffy]

First off I am glad to hear you and your family are ok. Cars are just objects that come and go but family is precious and cannot be replaced when they are gone. I have had the unfortunate experience of being in a not at fault wreck as this. My insurance covered my vehicle and went after the other drivers involved (yes 2 idiots = 1 totalled 7 month old 1 ton truck). That happened back in 2000 and is still an opened case at the insurance company which surprised me. My insurance company went after the other insurance companies to recoup their costs. The bad part was both their combined coverage didn't amount to enough to cover the truck. In my case my insurance did not go up. I just got raked over the coals (lost my butt) on the value they put on the truck.

Again, very glad to hear your family is doing well!

[Ebenezr]

This is awful and I'm glad you and your daughter and dog are ok.

[RickOKC]

Just... horrifying. I'm so glad to hear you and your family are safe. I hope you and your daughter still feel ok this morning.

[Ldub]

Awwwww DUDE...

That hurts to look at.

Glad that you & yours fared well, you're handling this in an admirable manner...

I'm afraid FAR better than I could manage.

Sincere condolences for your loss, but better a VX RIP than a person or pet.

Keep us posted of any needs or help that the fam can provide.

[VX crazy]

Glad you guys are ok! Let me know if you need anything, depending what I have left from my wrecked vx........

[H3_VX]

If that person was intoxicated, they had better have the insurance to buy you a new vx. I can't stand drunk drivers.

[rowhard]

Glad you, your daughter, and dog are okay. Know how much you loved your VX.

[Moncha]

Ash,
I'm just glad you and your daughter are still around and ok. I've dealt with tragedy in this form since I was of the single digit age and I know and have seen what could have happened... I'll pray for your continued safety and hope everything works out for you..

[VXorado]

Its great that you're looking into the positives of an accident you had no control over. Your family walked away & thats most important... and now you can have fun looking for a replacement to your beloved VX.

[VXjunky]

Sooooooooooooooooooo...sorry

[atilla_the_fun]

vt_maverick! I'm sorry this happened to you and your family! Those dark roads can really be killer. Take solace in the fact that 1) you will be paid off at NADA value or the cost of replacing the vehicle with another VX within driving distance (from a dealer) 2) There are a few foxfires for sale on the east coast. When it is all said and done, it may be best to buy the car back from the insurance for spares if you feel you can salvage most of it for your next VX? Not all insurance companies are blind to mods, you just need to present them with a packet of receipts for everything, and maybe even similar mileage and wear VXs on craigslist and auto-trader.

How did your passenger tire survive when it looks like your passenger headlamp was vaporized?

[Mile High VX]

Wow Ashley what a terrible experience for you and your entire family.

That God you are all safe and sound.

Keep your head up man...good things will come your way.

If you need anything I'm just a PM away.

[vt_maverick]

How did your passenger tire survive when it looks like your passenger headlamp was vaporized?

The force of the impact sheared part of the steering linkage in half (I think it was the tie rod) so the passenger front tire turned outward, saving the tire and wheel from being punctured and bent as they would have been if they had remained pointed forward.

Very lucky, but I do have two spare Borbets tucked away in the garage for a rainy day (night) anyway.