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Another Coupe gone #1499900
23/07/2014 19:19
23/07/2014 19:19

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A few weeks ago my 98 20VT that I've had for 15 years was written off by a lunatic in an 18 wheeler. Particularly painful as earlier this year I had the cambelt done, new Bilsteins all round, new springs, all hoses replaced, full respray and the wheels refurbed. It only ever let me down once in 61,000 miles and that was the YCOD so an easy fix. I loved that car.

On the plus side it held up well, the airbags worked and I walked away without a scratch. Currently replaced with an 09 Clio RS200 which is almost the opposite of the Coupe - feels like no grunt whatsoever but handles brilliantly. Got a feeling I'll be getting another Coupe at some point though!

I never posted much on here but gained masses of useful info and tips so a big thanks to all and to Roger who looked after it for years.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74412291/20vt.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74412291/IMG_20140618_134224.jpg

Last edited by stulad; 23/07/2014 21:00.
Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499903
23/07/2014 19:36
23/07/2014 19:36

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Wow , glad you walked away without a scratch and shame about the car .

Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499904
23/07/2014 19:52
23/07/2014 19:52
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Shame to see that and it is the first time I have heard of airbags actually working so must have been quite an impact. Glad you are OK. Sounds like someone will be able to get some good parts from yours.


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Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499907
23/07/2014 20:23
23/07/2014 20:23

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If your looking in belgium there is a 20vt red for sale with a fully redone engine and bodywork.

Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499912
23/07/2014 20:57
23/07/2014 20:57
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Southsea
Glad to hear you walked away ok and sorry to see the state of your Coupe. Enjoy the renault!

Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499917
23/07/2014 21:25
23/07/2014 21:25
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,167
Glos
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Glos
Crickey, that looked a big accident! Very glad you are all ok.
Hope you get a fair insurance payout and find another to continue the journey.


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Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499920
23/07/2014 22:02
23/07/2014 22:02

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Wait is he getting a payout high enough to buy a other coupe?
Here in Belgium even if a 18 wheeler sideswiped me I d be getting catalogue price back from my insurance and we all
know how must that would be.

Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499923
23/07/2014 22:10
23/07/2014 22:10

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Holy cow, glad your ok, never nice being involved in any crash

Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499924
23/07/2014 22:11
23/07/2014 22:11

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I got £1650 after much bargaining. After having dropped 4 grand on it this year it brings a tear to the eye.

Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499930
23/07/2014 23:04
23/07/2014 23:04
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Posts: 836
Hereford
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Hereford
I agree -it's enough to make you cry - my favourite colour too. I guess this must be yours:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Coup...t=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ed3d9af28
Must have been scary to see the truck, and then your bonnet, hurtling towards you. Glad your ok and I hope you find space for another one day

Last edited by HiraethHuw; 23/07/2014 23:14.
Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499931
23/07/2014 23:11
23/07/2014 23:11
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Posts: 533
Rugby, Warwickshire
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Rugby, Warwickshire
Such a shame. Hope all involved were/are ok


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Re: Another Coupe gone [Re: ] #1499933
23/07/2014 23:49
23/07/2014 23:49
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Posts: 75
Essex
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Essex
Hope you find a replacement for the Scotts Green Coop. 15 years ownership - that's devastating.


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