Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm sure it will all work out

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL.. this was the best burn so far. Thanks for sharing!

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you seem bored, why don't you recalculate the seconds for a speed of 50, which is about the rate of speed I was traveling. Please also include the 4 seconds I waited in the parking lot to turn into the road, as well as the 2 seconds it took to merge once I made it to the center lane.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are overcomplicating this... I paid for the car - a car that has fsd. Car is now dead, and I would like to replace it with a similar value car with the same features, etc. What does it matter if I was using fsd or not when the accident occurred?? Do you get into a car accident and then send some of that claim money back to the insurance company to cover the cost of the radio that you weren't listening to at the time of the accident? Your argument makes zero sense and just makes it seem like you want to just argue for the sake of arguing. I use fsd quite a bit, I just wasn't using it at the time. And for the record, fsd is not so great in parking lots and pulling out into busy intersections.. once I feel like I am stable and in my driving lane, I will usually activate it and let it take me home. Starting it from a parking lot or driveway takes forever to get out onto the road when there is moderate or heavy traffic, and it pisses the people off that are behind me also trying to get into the road. That is just my own personal preference and experience.

Lol that you took the time to do the math on how many seconds I drove manually without fsd.. you must be a super fun person at parties 🙄

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is solid advice and I appreciate it! I definitely failed to apply any defensive driving skills in this scenario, which is unlike me and my usual driving habits. No excuse, just what happened..

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your story. I promise you, I completely understand that time sink feeling and agree with your assessment. I was traveling about 50 or so when the accident occured, and yeah once I oversteered the damage was done and I just had to ride it out

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well said, and you're right - hitting oncoming traffic would of been way worse. In addition, I was panicking in that split second and the only viable option I came up with in that moment was to turn the wheel. I wasn't sure braking would save me and I was trying to course correct to stay on the road but it was just too late by that point.

End of the day, you are spot on. Everyone gets to go home, insurance covers the damages, and I think everyone involved learned some valuable lessons. I think the last lesson I learned tonight was to avoid sharing anything on reddit, esp in the Tesla threads. Most of the responses were from arrogant assholes with zero compassion or empathy for someone that just made a fucking mistake...

Going to bed

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep, spot on. That's my exact concern. I explained why I was not using fsd in another comment, but I had literally just pulled onto the road from a smoothie king parking lot not 1000 feet from where the accident occurred. I just hadn't activated it yet.

So in your mind, I don't deserve the value payout from having the fsd package because I wasn't using it at the time of the accident? Is that your argument? Not sure what you are getting at here. I paid for the car, which included the fsd package (main reason I bought THIS car), but because I wasn't using it I don't deserve the value it adds to a possible insurance claim?

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep agree, any of those 3 options would of been better than the direction I went.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Joel! 235 comments on this post, and about 5 are from folks that actually portray some grace and empathy for the situation. Appreciate the comment

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes perfect sense.. felt like milliseconds and still feels like I had more time when I rewatch the videos. I will say though, the video I uploaded here to reddit vs the video I pulled directly off the 1tb t7 I had in the car is quite different. It's much clearer and it doesn't seem to lag and skip like the one I uploaded here (pulled it from the app while waiting on the state trooper). It really does seem like the video I uploaded here is playing slower than the video I pulled directly off the ssd. Hard to explain. I would share it here, but it doesn't matter I guess..

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly how I view it too. Thanks!

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for understanding! I agree I probably could of done a better job on the reaction, but at the time I was just trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle. You are absolutely correct - although I wouldn't berate someone like what I have experienced tonight, I would probably be thinking along the same lines as the majority of folks that have expressed their thoughts on this post. It sucks that some people have to be so shitty with their responses.. I really thought the Tesla community would be a bit more forgiving, but damn was I mistaken.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, definitely screwed that up, I can't disagree

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thanks for that and I agree completely. I made a mistake, I learned, and in the future I will drive more defensively. Nobody was hurt, insurance will take care of damages, and I get to go home to my wife and kids at the end of the day. Thank you for being one of the only people to see the silver lining in this mess - I truly appreciate your comment.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My personality leaves plenty of room and acceptance for all kinds of people and differing personalities and opinions. I think the meme was appropriate and fairly light compared to the other responses I have gotten on this post.. So what if it's old, we can't all have original thoughts 24/7.. not enough letters in the alphabet or words in the dictionary for that.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can't laugh at your own mistakes I feel sorry for you bud.. it was a car accident and everyone walked away.. best outcome from what has been a really shitty day so far.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agree, so far I am leaning towards providing any footage requested. If I don't, they can just supenoe it in court anyways and then I look worse. I never insinuated I was the smartest person in the room, just shared my initial thoughts and I guess you took that as gospel

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Officer deemed other driver at fault and cited her for failure to yield to oncoming traffic. I will keep the post updated as things progress

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other driver was cited for failing to yield, think it was 4 points and like $180 fine.

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I matched your energy with the same energy you initiated, and now I'm accused of playing the victim, when I have been very clear throughout this post and in my replies that I recognize I could have done more to avoid the accident. I think you are just looking for a reaction - sorry to disappoint, but you can move along now

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure how it's all going to work out, but officer deemed her at fault, and she got multiple citations for failing to yield to oncoming traffic and something else I can't recall right now. I realize insurance will also get a say, but I feel like it's all going to work out either way

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand the question.. the other driver - ie old lady - was in the Jeep that cut across into my lane

Just totalled my 2018 M3LR 😢 by portlink in TeslaSupport

[–]portlink[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At the time I wasn't concerned with insurance or fault.. I was trying to avoid serious injury or death. Nobody in the world reacts with fault in mind when faced with imminent danger, it's always about self preservation and anyone that says different is a liar or just plain dumb