Survival in my 400E - Benzworld.org

bolokid · 05-08-2008, 01:07 PM

Last Month I was unhappy about spending in excess of $6400 on repairs to my 1993 400E. The engine was reworked, front end parts replaced and a general rebuilt of the entire car. With less than 500 miles on it since coming out of the shop I took off from Des Moines, Iowa last Tuesday night headed for Washington state. Outside of Omaha I slowed down for an accident but the semi in back of me failed to realize that I had slowed down. Right in front of the State Patrolman the semi barreled into the rear of my 400E going full bore. We (my 400E and me) were thrown across the road and into a ditch. After using the jaws of life, the rescue team pulled me from my faithful friend. The car collapsed as designed to do protecting the passenger compartment. The passenger compartment remainded intact, even the seats remained upright and complete. I thank God for the design and safety of my 400E. I will miss my friend but at the same time am so thankful to be alive. Needless to say, I will be purchasing a replacement MB. I will attach photos when I get them.

mfagus · 05-08-2008, 01:49 PM

Wow! That really sucks after dropping that kind of cash into the car. Hopefully your insurance company takes that into consideration.
I am glad you are ok. Cars can be replaced a lot easier than body parts!

JeffBick · 05-08-2008, 02:25 PM

What a testament to a great car - glad you are ok and are around to tell your story.

karugs · 05-09-2008, 12:55 AM

Consider the $6400 as your car's "last supper"

Sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you're OK

EvoGuy · 05-09-2008, 12:00 PM

Good to hear that your ok! Something similar happened to my 400E in December after spending about $4000 on getting the car back on the road and then some guy hit my car and ran! Anyway, the W124 it's a solid car and I enjoy driving it's replacement the E420!

Sergio · 05-09-2008, 01:03 PM

Hope everything turns out well for you. While many people choose to drive a MB as a status symbol (no one on this list, for sure) the #1 reason I put my family in MB vehicles is safety. I hope nothing ever happens to any of us but if it does, I know I did the best I could in making sure we are occupants of one of the safest vehicle brands out there.
Best of luck!

chinny4290 · 05-09-2008, 04:18 PM

Good to hear you're ok. Sorry for the 400

CAn I have your engine?

Benz50602 · 05-10-2008, 07:12 AM

Wow. You should post this in the mercedes testimonials forum.

bigwiki · 05-11-2008, 07:13 AM

Safety is why I buy MB. I've seen a Toyota Rav4 got rear end by....another Rav4. The Rav4 got rear ended was completely gone and the two front passengers unfortunately didn't survive.

macdrone · 05-11-2008, 10:47 AM

Hate to try and sideswipe this thread but do you get access to the car? I would love the wood console and ash tray out of it?

Glad to hear your ok.