Subject: Been there done that - It sucks, but don't be too hard on yourself... Author: paulcalif : member since July, 2007 : 293 posts Posted on: 2008-04-16 20:41:48

I've hit TWO cars backing up over the years. Both times in a big hurry, and both times reving it up and dumping the clutch. Both the cars I hit had MAJOR damage. I caved in the entire side of a Civic with the full size Chevy truck I was driving at the time. I was new on the job, and the car belonged to a fellow employee. The passenger window was lying in pieces on the passengers lap (also a fellow employee). I had looked in my mirrors and didn't see anything, but the car was so small, it was invisible.

The Other car I hit was actually a Ford Ranger truck. Again, late, and only looked one way. Why would I look the OTHER way, no one EVER came from THAT way. The truck was less than a year old, and I creamed the front end. The guy was really pissed, he had just gotten it back from the body shop because some OTHER idiot had wrecked the front end before me.

NOW, I am Mr. cautious when backing up anywhere. I go really slow, and look a million times. (paranoia).

• I just backed my E38 into my Mother in Law's X5. Unbelievable. (nt) - Emporer 2008-04-15 21:38:50 (131 views)
  • Been there done that - It sucks, but don't be too hard on yourself... - paulcalif 2008-04-16 20:41:48 (48 views)
  • Good. She deserved it! 8-) (nt) - uSa4148 2008-04-16 14:10:13 (58 views)
    • LMAO!! Yeah, a little scratch-n-dent damage to both. (nt) - Stu 2008-04-16 19:05:14 (44 views)
    • LOL! (nt) - visionbmw7 2008-04-16 16:21:44 (47 views)
  • Dude that sucks!!!! Got pics? (nt) - IBHenry 2008-04-15 23:38:24 (50 views)
  • X5 3.0 manual? Take the e-brake off - dwightf 2008-04-15 21:46:14 (51 views)
    • Unfortunately not. 3.0AT She parket it crooked int he driveway tho! (pic) - Stu 2008-04-16 19:08:37 (93 views)
  • nOOOOOOOOOOOOO..hope the X5 is all right.... - snitch740i 2008-04-15 21:43:48 (35 views)