got rear ended...

AK370Z · 02-11-2009, 08:41 PM

I am very sad to hear this. But we are all glad that you're okay. Anything can be replaced but you life or part of your body can not!

As Phil said, "Did you hit the car in front of you?" also, make sure they DO a very good inspection before estimating the damage and DO NOT settle of used or non OEM parts. Ask your adjuster if you can take it to your local Nissan dealer for fix.

I hope there's no chassis damage. It absolutely sucks if you do and they don't total your car. They have machine that "supposedly" straightens your car chassis but it never feels the same again. I was a victim of a "irresponsible" driver as well.

Hope everything works out at your favor and keep us posted. BTW, is this the first 370Z accident reported?

par4bmw · 02-11-2009, 08:43 PM

Glad you are OK. Good luck with the insurance and repairs. Make sure they take care of it right.

albertu · 02-11-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAtLeast

People in this country need to respect driving more. When you are in a car, nothing is more important than driving.

Second that.

DIGItonium · 02-11-2009, 09:13 PM

Holy crap sorry to hear that! Glad you're fine. How does one deal with that? First payment barely started and already get hit. One of my friends bought a brand new TL over 3 years ago. Barely 1 month of ownership he got in a fender bender.

zero · 02-11-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattkim85

my license plate isnt even here yet
and i got rear ended by a bmw.
i was at a red light and checking out the shitty weather
here in so cal and the next thing i know there is an air bag
in front of my face..
MY rear bumper got messed up pretty bad...(i think the impact hit parts of the rear suspension too) but the beemer
had some scuffs on the bumper and hood... wtf!!!!
the body shop told me that i would have to get a new suspension
and an alignment AND a bumper plus new airbags.
f*ckkkkkk

You should talk to the lawyer.

drmike · 02-11-2009, 10:04 PM

mattkim85, man, that sucks. Sorry you got pranged.

I worked on a car from age 14 through age 21 back in the day, working it up from a $75 junker up to a super-clean, everything-new machine. After all that, a girl in a POS rear-ended me at an intersection and totaled the car (and broke my Recaro seat!!!). At least she had insurance that paid in full. Anyway, i feel your pain!

G&M Performance · 02-11-2009, 10:59 PM

Good luck with the repairs. At least everybody is ok.

WooZ · 02-11-2009, 11:20 PM

That sucks big time bro. Glad you ok though.

nogoodname · 02-11-2009, 11:23 PM

you must check the frame.....i'm sure it's damaged if the suspension needs changing

this is no joke....a bent frame will never be same ever.....so take it to a high rep shop to get it fixed as best as possible and the other person insurance should take care of it

mattkim85 · 02-12-2009, 01:24 AM

thanks for the reply guys.

yea im alrite physically..
im just really pissed off that this happened..
my lawyer told me to go to the doctor to get some x-rays
to see if everything is ok.

the police did a report and everything but i didnt get a chance to take any pics but the guy in the bmw did. at least he seemed to be sorry.

and "lucky" for me there were no cars in front of me when the accident occurred so the front of the car is fine.. sigh

arghh

o0javi0o · 02-12-2009, 02:07 AM

men, at least you are ok.
Hope everything get fixed right and you dont loose the attention of the 370z. What about the insurance?
As Ak said, try to verify if your Nissan dealer could work that for you (body shop) or if they can recommend you loyalty body shop instead of using Insurance "recommended" shops.
Sometimes, recommended insurance shops will do a move of the way job (quick fix, give me the money).
Hope everything got solved easy without any pain in the a....s

AK370Z · 02-12-2009, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o0javi0o

As Ak said, try to verify if your Nissan dealer could work that for you (body shop) or if they can recommend you loyalty body shop instead of using Insurance "recommended" shops.
Sometimes, recommended insurance shops will do a move of the way job (quick fix, give me the money).
Hope everything got solved easy without any pain in the a....s

Exactly and don't get me started on how they use reconditioned , used or cheap aftermarket parts to fix your car!!!

Try to get a Genuine dealer to fix it. If no good dealer around and there's a really good body shop in your area, have them use ONLY OEM NEW parts.

Also, what insurance company do you have?(Do not feel obligated to disclose this info if you don't want to)

Minicobra1 · 02-12-2009, 04:50 AM

Down but not out, get that thing fixed and back out on the road quick!
Really glad your ok, I'm sure you can get her back together again.

Crash · 02-12-2009, 05:04 AM

HOLY CRAP!

Man I'm sorry! I bet your stomach has been in knots about this. (That's how I felt when I got into my first big accident.)

Yes, definitely do not setting for anything at all! Have the frame checked and then double checked!

It's like my friends and I always say, "You can't own a nice car in Los Angeles."

semtex · 02-12-2009, 09:10 AM

OMG. Interesting that your airbags went off even though your front end didn't hit anything.

Anyway, three things:

1. I'm glad you're okay.

2. I commend you for not pummeling the other driver's face into the pavement.

3. Even though you say you're okay physically, definitely follow your lawyer's advice and get a thorough exam. My dad got rear ended years ago, and thought he was okay. Then 8 years later, he started developing back problems which have never gone away. When he started having back problems and got an MRI, the doc said to him 'You got into a car accident a while back, didn't you? Sometimes back injuries can take over a decade to manifest themselves.' It's a frightening thought. Here's the thing -- even though it was already 8 years after the accident, the statute of limitations wouldn't have prevented him from suing, because the clock doesn't start ticking on the statute of limitations until you become aware of the injury. But his mistake was that after the accident, he signed something that basically released the other driver's insurance company from any future liability. Like they told him that if he wanted them to pay for his car repairs, he'd have to sign this release on future liability. He didn't have a lawyer, and just agreed to sign it. Don't let this guy's insurance company dupe you into signing something like that the way my dad did. If injuries show up 20 years from now, you want to still be able to go after them.

02-11-2009, 08:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I am very sad to hear this. But we are all glad that you're okay. Anything can be replaced but you life or part of your body can not! As Phil said, "Did you hit the car in front of you?" also, make sure they DO a very good inspection before estimating the damage and DO NOT settle of used or non OEM parts. Ask your adjuster if you can take it to your local Nissan dealer for fix. I hope there's no chassis damage. It absolutely sucks if you do and they don't total your car. They have machine that "supposedly" straightens your car chassis but it never feels the same again. I was a victim of a "irresponsible" driver as well. Hope everything works out at your favor and keep us posted. BTW, is this the first 370Z accident reported? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

02-11-2009, 10:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 53 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 17	mattkim85, man, that sucks. Sorry you got pranged. I worked on a car from age 14 through age 21 back in the day, working it up from a $75 junker up to a super-clean, everything-new machine. After all that, a girl in a POS rear-ended me at an intersection and totaled the car (and broke my Recaro seat!!!). At least she had insurance that paid in full. Anyway, i feel your pain! __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

02-12-2009, 04:50 AM	#28 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Down but not out, get that thing fixed and back out on the road quick! Really glad your ok, I'm sure you can get her back together again. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

02-12-2009, 05:04 AM	#29 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	HOLY CRAP! Man I'm sorry! I bet your stomach has been in knots about this. (That's how I felt when I got into my first big accident.) Yes, definitely do not setting for anything at all! Have the frame checked and then double checked! It's like my friends and I always say, "You can't own a nice car in Los Angeles." __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-12-2009, 09:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	OMG. Interesting that your airbags went off even though your front end didn't hit anything. Anyway, three things: 1. I'm glad you're okay. 2. I commend you for not pummeling the other driver's face into the pavement. 3. Even though you say you're okay physically, definitely follow your lawyer's advice and get a thorough exam. My dad got rear ended years ago, and thought he was okay. Then 8 years later, he started developing back problems which have never gone away. When he started having back problems and got an MRI, the doc said to him 'You got into a car accident a while back, didn't you? Sometimes back injuries can take over a decade to manifest themselves.' It's a frightening thought. Here's the thing -- even though it was already 8 years after the accident, the statute of limitations wouldn't have prevented him from suing, because the clock doesn't start ticking on the statute of limitations until you become aware of the injury. But his mistake was that after the accident, he signed something that basically released the other driver's insurance company from any future liability. Like they told him that if he wanted them to pay for his car repairs, he'd have to sign this release on future liability. He didn't have a lawyer, and just agreed to sign it. Don't let this guy's insurance company dupe you into signing something like that the way my dad did. If injuries show up 20 years from now, you want to still be able to go after them. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-11-2009, 08:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	Glad you are OK. Good luck with the insurance and repairs. Make sure they take care of it right.

02-11-2009, 09:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Holy crap sorry to hear that! Glad you're fine. How does one deal with that? First payment barely started and already get hit. One of my friends bought a brand new TL over 3 years ago. Barely 1 month of ownership he got in a fender bender.

02-11-2009, 10:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	Good luck with the repairs. At least everybody is ok.

02-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
WooZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 116 Drives: An Auto Auto Rep Power: 17	That sucks big time bro. Glad you ok though.

02-11-2009, 11:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	you must check the frame.....i'm sure it's damaged if the suspension needs changing this is no joke....a bent frame will never be same ever.....so take it to a high rep shop to get it fixed as best as possible and the other person insurance should take care of it

02-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#25 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 17	thanks for the reply guys. yea im alrite physically.. im just really pissed off that this happened.. my lawyer told me to go to the doctor to get some x-rays to see if everything is ok. the police did a report and everything but i didnt get a chance to take any pics but the guy in the bmw did. at least he seemed to be sorry. and "lucky" for me there were no cars in front of me when the accident occurred so the front of the car is fine.. sigh arghh

02-12-2009, 02:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 17	men, at least you are ok. Hope everything get fixed right and you dont loose the attention of the 370z. What about the insurance? As Ak said, try to verify if your Nissan dealer could work that for you (body shop) or if they can recommend you loyalty body shop instead of using Insurance "recommended" shops. Sometimes, recommended insurance shops will do a move of the way job (quick fix, give me the money). Hope everything got solved easy without any pain in the a....s

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