Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 http://turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Search/Aston-Martin/Rapide/11595373/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Wonder if you could fit the engine in an E30? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 that's the one that drunk dude clipped a powerpole in. Doubt insurance paid out on that one. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I'd wondered if it was the same one - high odds theres not many around........looks like its been rolled as well in LH pillar area?? Edit - could be just impact damage in LH pillar somehow....... Edited January 6, 2014 by Blue-540i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 how much do think it would go for................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 seeing as this was listed with turners through an insurance company i would say they did pay out. the driver was charged with reckless driving but not excess breath alcohol so im guessing the drunk story was just what everyone assumes when they see a crash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Wonder if you could fit the engine in an E30?Well, looking at what's left of the car and engine, I think it would fit quite easily in an E30. Probably fit the engine in the glove box with the state it's in.Always amazes me how many people manage to hit a power pole smack bang in the middle of their car - the round thing, in your hands, turn it!! I think "clipped a power pole" may be under-selling it a little. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Listed through an insurance company............truly?? Private individuals can put stuff through a DVA too..........and they do......... And if its the one from Auckland that was biffed a while back, were'nt Police saying in print somewhere excessive alcohol was involved...... ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Well, looking at what's left of the car and engine, I think it would fit quite easily in an E30. Probably fit the engine in the glove box with the state it's in. Always amazes me how many people manage to hit a power pole smack bang in the middle of their car - the round thing, in your hands, turn it!! I think "clipped a power pole" may be under-selling it a little. easy. they look out the windshield, think oh cr@p that's a power pole, continue to keep their eyes on it and they then steer towards it. moral of the story. Look where you want to go. Not where you don't. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) I'd be doing curing the front off and turning it into this Be one Epic trailer Edited January 7, 2014 by Mr2low 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/9641878/Power-pole-crash-a-320k-write-off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) How can they (wrongfully) charge him with drink driving, only to withdraw it months after the accident? Surely your either over the limit or under. And I have a feeling even if he doesn't wind up getting an insurance payout, he could cover it. Edited January 23, 2014 by vtgts300kw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Perhaps he wasn't breath tested immediately after? Probably some bullshit technicality. Like the lawyer that got off because the cop tested him on private property. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 "Most expensive power pole in Auckland" - well it is now!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Funny, as today's Sunday Times (& hey, we all know how accurate THAT is........ ) reckons he was convicted of careless use & DUI, & car is now on TM at $1 reserve........ Edit - Found it - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/aston-martin/rapide/auction-689397057.htm so that bit is right anyway..... Edited January 25, 2014 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I wonder what Turners paid for it in their 'cash now' program... And who had the job of deciding what it was worth? The engine would be good for someone with very deep pockets - it'll be a spare for a race car somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 I wouldn't be counting on that motor / trans being 100% perfect after its had a tap like that into the front of it.......... However, the rear bumper & tail lights still look ok........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 so how does that work? is the trademe seller a turners representitive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 I wouldn't be counting on that motor / trans being 100% perfect after its had a tap like that into the front of it.......... However, the rear bumper & tail lights still look ok........... my thoughts too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) so how does that work? is the trademe seller a turners representitive? Turners Auctions, selling via Trademe auction........... Most Turners sites also sell some stuff via Trademe - Christchurch especially........ Edit - heres the unscratched version.........http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/aston-martin/auction-678684739.htm Edited January 27, 2014 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
