Final adventure

[jonnie]

Hi all, it is my solemn duty to announce the demise of my r53'wee beastie'. A tyre blew on the m6 near tebay this afternoon, the car spun across all 3 lanes and hit the barrier on the shoulder and bounced back into lane 1. Thank God we didnt hit anything else and neither of us even got a scratch, but the car is scrap. So going to need a new one, jcw this time. Seen a couple i like.521352145215

noise is worth bhp

[jdl_1967]

Ouch, cars are just cars at the endbof the day and I'm glad to hear everyone is okay. Scarey stuff :-o

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[jonnie]

Really impressed with how we both walked away. They might be mini but damn they are tough.

noise is worth bhp

[MINI William]

Pleased everyone is ok. Shame about the car but they can always be replaced.

[badwolf340]

not good news but glad all are okay ,as said before only a car and they can be replaced :thumbs up:

[Alex from NM]

Wow. Pleased to see the car did its most important and final duty well


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[Craig]

Glad you are all ok. MINI's are tough - look forward to the replacement :)


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[EcosseGP]

As long as everyone's ok then the car can be replaced.
Anything you can salvage ?


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[jonnie]

Thanks for the good wishes everyone. Think ive found a replacement, find out tuesday. MiniiGp, only panel that wasnt bent was the roof, dont think there was anything worth saving, even the strut bar bent.

noise is worth bhp

[AndyP & Lenore]

Sorry to read this Jonnie. Really pleased no one was hurt. Like others have said, metal can be replaced, lives can not.

[KenL]

Wow! Fantastic that no injuries were sustained by anyone.

Could you let us know what the tyres were like? Were they run flats or normal? New or old? Premium brand or cheaper?

Thanks.

[Eddie_JCW]

As everyone has already mentioned I'm glad everyone is ok.

[rpn]

That looks bad but glad you both AOK.

[jonnie]

Thanks all. Ken tyres were non rf, cheaper end and were less than 2 months old. Unknown if it failed or if something on the carriageway affected it.

noise is worth bhp

[RobSco]

Not good news... :sad: ...but glad to see all are safe and no one was injured as cars can be replaced...

[jonnie]

Thanks everyone. Going to check out a replacement tomorrow. Pics to follow in new thread.

[Crombers]

The fact that you are safe & well says it all. A sad ending for your MINI but it looks as if it did it's last job well

[illegalhunter]

Ouch , cars can be replaced

[ianking]

Glad you are ok.

Minis are very tough indeed. I had a very heavy accident back in 2003 in an R50 and I came away not too bad, if I was in any other small car I suspect I wouldnt be here.

[ELFMAN]

Just clocked this! Glad you are both OK :thumbs up: :phew:
Total shame about the car, but it gave its last breath protecting its occupants - a noble demise. R.I.P. R53.
Have you stopped shaking yet?

[jonnie]

Just clocked this! Glad you are both OK :thumbs up: :phew:
Total shame about the car, but it gave its last breath protecting its occupants - a noble demise. R.I.P. R53.
Have you stopped shaking yet?

Thanks, just about.

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Sorry, dont know how to put more than one quote into reply but thanks to everyone for your concern. New car bought today, needs a wash but new thread tomorrow.

[coupe14]

Ouch glad you are all okay but bet really shaken. Not the best way to get a new car but enjoy the shopping!


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