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Ode to an Xterra...

Ode to my Xterra...

my nearly 12 year old Nissan Xterra with 287,000 miles on it performed one final duty for me this morning when a driver pulled out in front of me on a rain-slick road causing me to broad-side him head-on, smash though a guard rail, go airborne, crash through a wood plank farm fence and through a wooded glen. My truck of all these years was in great shape before this but, alas, I think I shall see it no more. It saved my can today though. I'm shaken and stirred, will be sore and stiff, but still here with my family. Thank you my mechanical friend! XTERRA ROCKS!!!

Tags: Nissan, Ode, Xterra

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Permalink Reply by Ciro "The Jersey F%$K"™ on December 7, 2011 at 8:55pm

WOW! That sounds and looks bad. Glad to hear you're ok and made it out with no major issues.

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Cigaro on December 7, 2011 at 11:16pm

Thanks, Ciro.

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Cigaro on December 7, 2011 at 11:15pm

I managed to guide my truck away from his driverside door and hit him more toward the rear of his vehicle. So, he got out of it with a bruised arm and a wrecked 2011 Honda Civic. God was good there too... the kid was 19 years old and it was his birthday. His dad, who showed up after, thanked me profusely for trying my best to avoid hitting him directly. I'll trade my wrecked truck and some soreness for not harming a kid any day of the week.

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Cigaro on December 8, 2011 at 12:17pm

Couldn't look at the engine compartment; hood stuck. The windshield is cracked. although you can't see it from this pic. It looked liked thing got shoved back a bit, although I can't tell for sure without getting the hood up. I'd salvage it, if it was my call. But with the age and mileage, I'm thinking the Insurance Company will total it out.