Deer finally got me!!

[snakehair]

After almost three years of running 90+ miles a day in West Virginia and rural central Maryland and dozens of close call with Bambi and her parents, one lay in wait for me as I came around a long sweeping turn and ran smack into the passenger side of my '03 V6 EX (73K miles). Destroyed the outside mirror, messed both passenger side doors (rear one has a deer's butt sized dent). First major dings on this car. Scrambling now to find body shop that repair damage quickly and correctly. No insights to deer hunting or avoiding, just venting. At least car is drivable and no real structural damage apparent. Haven't tried passenger side doors (want appraiser to see all the deer poop and hair).

[Wardsweb]

The upside is you are OK and the car is repairable. Still I do know the mental pain from having your ride hurt. I've been there done that more times than I would care to remember and thats not counting the cars I have had stolen. Oh the joys of ownership.

[MotorCity Honda]

Yup, yup +1 on the being thankful you are ok side of things....

My condolences for your pain!!! ****s to have your ride dinged up and, especially painful to drive it around as such BUT ohhh so nice when you get it back all purty!!!

Best,

[thesteve151]

i always see deer where i live, and tons at night.
it is also just a matter of time for one to hit mine.
do you have any pics

[namegoeshere]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Honda

My condolences for your pain!!! ****s to have your ride dinged up and, especially painful to drive it around with deer poop and hair on the passenger side doors. BUT ohhh so nice when you get it back all purty!!!

Corrected.

But seriously, the good news is you're not hurt.

[EXLNavi]

That's gotta ****...

I fear my day is coming one day. I'd rather not think about it.

[RTexasF]

At least there are no moose around those parts! As Ward pointed out, it could have been a tragedy.