Buy a G55 Stay Alive

rockg55 · 10-08-2009, 10:28 PM

I have owned 4 G55's, a 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008. I have driven these vehicles in all conditions over 300K accident free miles until this past Tuesday.

Driving to work early am in heavy traffic the fast lane rapidly slowed to a stop, cars behind me pealed off to the right lane which was still moving. I slowed to a stop checked fwd, right, left, and rear view Holy Shi_ in an instant with no warning my rear view showed a vehicle and BAM! I was hit with tremendous force from behind. Somehow I exited the interstate to the left catapulted by the impact 160 ft to the center median, maintaining control. The driver of the full size van never even put on the brakes I surmise he was going 55 to 60 MPH. My vehicle stopped, it took about a minute to take stock of the situation. I had been hit so hard my seat back was in the full recline position(safety feature to limit whiplash). yet I was still holding the steering wheel (go figure). I found my phone and noticed that afterthought cup holder still cradled my travel cup of coffee (whew). I made my way up to the offending vehicle, and found the driver semi conscious. The drivers vehicle was demolished and he was ultimately airlifted to a local hospital. All I can say is I am absolutely amazed that after such a violent accident I was walking around and went to work that afternoon. Obviously I will get a full checkout as believe me you will feel the effects of such a violent and sudden rear end collision. One hour after the accident I was sourcing a 2009 G55 to replace my 2005.

Rock

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rockg55 · 10-08-2009, 10:42 PM

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hovyamg · 10-09-2009, 12:57 AM

My Godness!!! Good to hear (read) you're ok.

I had my G55 stolen 2-3 weeks ago. I was not thinking to get another one but I miss it too much and I decided to buy one again.

It's one of a though car, that's for sure. You're the living proof!

Enjoy once again in good health!

hovyamg · 10-09-2009, 02:11 AM

I re-read this thread.

Man! 4 G55s! that's awesome! you must love the G55 a lot.

llcd · 10-10-2009, 08:06 AM

Glad you're ok. I am still wondering why the backseat went into a reclined position.

rockg55 · 10-10-2009, 02:44 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xoauIutCmc&NR=1

The Mercedes technician stated that the seat does give in an extreme rear end collision to lesson the effect back and neck.

Andyman746 · 10-10-2009, 04:53 PM

wow that minivan has severe damage. Glad to hear you are ok. Though the rear is not too bad you can def see that the frame is out of whack...
WOW.. thanks for sharing.

-ANdy

Hiper · 10-11-2009, 05:02 AM

Glad to hear you're ok. The minivan looks like it went through a wall while the G doesn't look too bad, though as Andyman said, I'm sure the frame has been damaged.

The G is one tough SUV! You definitely have to get another one.

tc1728 · 10-11-2009, 05:31 AM

Glad you are safe, but are you are saying you would have not been alive in any other vehicle? TC

djamer · 10-11-2009, 11:23 AM

Glad to see you walked away okay.

rockg55 · 10-11-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc1728

Glad you are safe, but are you are saying you would have not been alive in any other vehicle? TC

Not at all, as the titles implies Buy a G55 stay alive! I can only speak from my experience in this vehicle under these conditions. Had I been in a sedan, coupe, the outcome I believe would have been quite different.

Rock

hovyamg · 10-11-2009, 02:18 PM

The G is a tank.

Grid Skipper · 10-12-2009, 04:09 PM

Thank God for the miraculous escape. Hope the offending driver is OK too. It's interesting how your priority was to source a new G55 over getting yourself checked out

hovyamg · 10-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grid Skipper

Thank God for the miraculous escape. Hope the offending driver is OK too. It's interesting how your priority was to source a new G55 over getting yourself checked out

That's the difference between a man passionate about his car(s) and a man who just has cars.

CakeDaddy · 10-20-2009, 11:15 AM

wow Glad you were able to walk away. The G has proven once again to be a very tough unit

10-09-2009, 12:57 AM	#4
hovyamg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 148 Drives: see signature	My Godness!!! Good to hear (read) you're ok. I had my G55 stolen 2-3 weeks ago. I was not thinking to get another one but I miss it too much and I decided to buy one again. It's one of a though car, that's for sure. You're the living proof! Enjoy once again in good health! __________________ '09 mb g55 amg \| '10 bentley continental gt speed ------------------------------------------------------ "You don't stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing."

10-09-2009, 02:11 AM	#5
hovyamg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 148 Drives: see signature	I re-read this thread. Man! 4 G55s! that's awesome! you must love the G55 a lot. __________________ '09 mb g55 amg \| '10 bentley continental gt speed ------------------------------------------------------ "You don't stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing."

10-11-2009, 05:31 AM	#10
tc1728 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SF CA Posts: 396	Glad you are safe, but are you are saying you would have not been alive in any other vehicle? TC __________________ 2000 C230K (sold) 2001 CLK320 Conv't (sold) 2002 Honda Odyessy (sold) 2003 ML500 (sold) 2002 C32 AMG (sold) 1998 ML320 (sold) 2006 BMW 330i (lease returned) 2005 Pontiac GTO (sold) 2006 Hummer H3 (can't wait for the lease to be up) 2005 X3 2002 Maserati Spyder CC (sold) 2003 CLK55 AMG 2009 BMW M3 Hardtop Convertible

10-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#11
djamer Super Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 787 Drives: SL 500	Glad to see you walked away okay. __________________ R230 SL 500 (Diamond Silver, Black Birdseye Maple with Teal Designo Interior, AMG Package) 07' Corolla CE -- the practical daily driver :) 08' Matrix

10-11-2009, 02:18 PM	#13
hovyamg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 148 Drives: see signature	The G is a tank. __________________ '09 mb g55 amg \| '10 bentley continental gt speed ------------------------------------------------------ "You don't stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing."

10-10-2009, 08:06 AM	#6
llcd Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 42	Glad you're ok. I am still wondering why the backseat went into a reclined position.

10-10-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
rockg55 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 13 Drives: 2008 G55 - 2008 CLK 63 Black Series	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xoauIutCmc&NR=1 The Mercedes technician stated that the seat does give in an extreme rear end collision to lesson the effect back and neck.

10-10-2009, 04:53 PM	#8
Andyman746 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	wow that minivan has severe damage. Glad to hear you are ok. Though the rear is not too bad you can def see that the frame is out of whack... WOW.. thanks for sharing. -ANdy

10-11-2009, 05:02 AM	#9
Hiper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 28 Drives: 2009 G55, 2006 Bentley FS, 2011 SLS (soon) others....	Glad to hear you're ok. The minivan looks like it went through a wall while the G doesn't look too bad, though as Andyman said, I'm sure the frame has been damaged. The G is one tough SUV! You definitely have to get another one.

10-12-2009, 04:09 PM	#14
Grid Skipper Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Drives: na	Thank God for the miraculous escape. Hope the offending driver is OK too. It's interesting how your priority was to source a new G55 over getting yourself checked out

10-20-2009, 11:15 AM	#16
CakeDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 330 Drives: Avis Rental Cars	wow Glad you were able to walk away. The G has proven once again to be a very tough unit __________________ ---------------------------------------------------- Friends help friends move; real friends help friends move bodies

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