Initial cost estimate for replacing some of the damaged items which is mostly the underbody covers, fender liners and front lip: $900

There is also damage to the trunk floor where it was pushed up - not part of the repair estimate.

Some of the cooling pipes were pulled from the transmission as well - there was no charge for re-securing these.

I found the item I hit and put it in the tire bag for evidence - My indy mechanic said "After seeing what you hit, I have concluded you are extremely lucky."

He said the mass of metal was part of the bus's engine block and oil filter

 

Wow! Glad you are ok. Hope the repairs go well! Keep us posed please!

 

WOW!!! Was the "bus part" lodged in your car somewhere?

 

It wasn't lodged, but damaged the underside and kicked around a bit as I drove over it...

I collected it after I pulled over to the side of the highway.

 

Oh, so you kept it from the "scene". Your post sounded like your indy found it doing his inspection...

 

I'm not certain I know what you're getting at?

I did post this in my statement "I found the item I hit and put it in the tire bag for evidence "

 

Thats terrible Rich! Glad you are ok. Have you had any contact with the owner of the bus?

 

Not yet - I wanted to see the extent of the damage before I took the next step.

 

...not getting at anything bro, read the post 3 times, glossed right over that part...was just impressed that a 5lb chunk of metal engine part was stuck under your car, thats all...glad it's not more serious...