I hope you and your friend weren't HURT with a neck or back injury from this, and you get speedy compensation from the guy's insurance to get your car fixed. YOU get to pick the body shop, and you are entitled to loss-of-use ( a rented car)

Buying a big Mercedes is really, really an investment in your safety. That reason alone makes them a great choice for a car and a reason to forgive many other faults and problems they might have.

The Insurer's underwriters for sure will be taking a close look at the man's policy. If there was a Police report (please say yes!) then the man's driving privileges might come under DMV review, soon, under such a case

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

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