got rear ended...

mattkim85 · 02-14-2009, 04:19 PM

thanks for all the reply/info guys

the car is at the shop still waiting for it to be inspected.
they (insurance co.) sure are taking their sweet *** time.

meanwhile i went to my doctor and got x-rays all over my body
and was informed that i had no problems.
He told me that since i was sitting in the car not knowing
the car was coming at me that my body didnt have the time to
counter-react to the impact. Meaning if i had seen the car coming
and tried to "fight" the impact then i would be in bad shape.

thank god

SoCal 370Z · 02-14-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mattkim85

...and was informed that i had no problems.

Best news of all!

nogoodname · 02-14-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car?

I doubt that, accidents happen.......... and who would he give the car to....lol

who is taking it in the 1st place....

tvfreakazoid · 02-14-2009, 10:39 PM

How in the hell did the beemer only get scuffed? That really sucks. Can someone explain that to me? Was it a suv? I can't imagine that a regular beemer wouldn't get damaged.
Damn I feel for you. See this is the stuff that scares me. I hope this doesn't happen to me. Couldn't you get it totaled if possible and get an another one? I hope things work out for you.

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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

tvfreakazoid · 02-14-2009, 10:40 PM

What does it do when you file a "diminished value claim"?

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Originally Posted by WShade

That is horrible! First of all, are you ok? I don't know the rules and regulations for CA but make sure you file a diminished value claim.

tvfreakazoid · 02-14-2009, 10:48 PM

Hey, nice of you to do that. Most people would of said oh **** or something and never would try to follow the car. Did she give you an award not that it matters but just curious?

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I had just parked in a mall parking structure and was walking to the stairs when I see a woman in an SUV trying to park in space marked for compacts; she hits the car in adjacent stall destroying the rear corner and complete taillight assembly. What does she do? She pulls away, drives down to another level and parks! What she did not see is that I saw her, and raced down the stairs to watch her park on the lower level. I call the police, explain the event and show the damage to both vehicles. They take my statement (and my driver’s license information, although I asked to stay out of it). About one week later I receive a letter in the mail. It was the woman whose car had been hit. She wrote to thank me as the car was brand-new, and it was her birthday the day she was hit. She was surprised that someone had taken the time to chase down the other vehicle and file a report, because in today's world people do not care. Anyway, it made her day as the other woman was held accountable versus the hit and run it initially was.

I am following this thread as the cost of repair, and the extent of the damage will be interesting not only for us, but for the insurance industry.

SoCal 370Z · 02-14-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Hey, nice of you to do that. Most people would of said oh **** or something and never would try to follow the car. Did she give you an award not that it matters but just curious?

Yes, but I mailed it back with "VOID" written across it, and a thank you note, as it was no trouble on my part; I hope someone does the same if it ever happens to me.

sbkim · 02-15-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Yes, but I mailed it back with "VOID" written across it, and a thank you note, as it was no trouble on my part; I hope someone does the same if it ever happens to me.

Socal - great story. I was in a similar situation but on the receving end. Driving down a busy street (3 lane road), some lady cuts in front of me (she prob didn't see me in the blind spot). In order to avoid getting hit, I veer to the right to avoid getting hit but of course, I end up hitting someone else. Luckily an off duty cop saw this whole thing happen and chase down the lady who cut me off. To make the long story short, her insurance covered both cars and I sent the off duty officer a nice gift. Good to know there are nice kind people in the world

fillyv · 02-16-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Couldn't you get it totaled if possible and get an another one? I.

I dont know what your state laws are, but usually if the damges is equal to or more than 70%. The car will be totalled. I work in a shop. By the sound of the hit. This is without seeing photos, but I bet the cost of repairs are over and above $10,000. Air bags arent cheap and often cost 3,000 to 5,000. Also the suspension issue doesnt sound good. Which is leading me to believe that the rear body panels, Floor, Frame, and maybe even quarter panels are all damged. May even need replacement. Also the Estimating programs do not have the 370Z yet. None of mine do Shoplink, and Ultramate. Hopefully by the next update which will be in soon will have it. Thats a real problem with brand new cars sometimes. I hope everything works out for you. Kind of sounds like a problematic deal the moment though. Good Luck

nogoodname · 02-16-2009, 09:25 PM

not to change topic's but my friend's car got smashed by a city dump truck while plowing snow..... hit and run by the city and the insurance won't cover it b/c it's one way insurance...the guy isn't rich at all.....totally sucks....

arcticreaver · 02-18-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

not to change topic's but my friend's car got smashed by a city dump truck while plowing snow..... hit and run by the city and the insurance won't cover it b/c it's one way insurance...the guy isn't rich at all.....totally sucks....

well he can consult a lawyer. i think that was the best way to do it.

chimZEE370 · 02-19-2009, 07:42 PM

Some member in this forum has 2yr full replacement if you get in an accident.

mattkim85 · 02-23-2009, 04:09 PM

finally some real good newS!

Since the car was brand new, all the parts were on back-order.
But finally got news from my shop that the parts are coming in
this thursday and the car should be ready by this weekend!
The real good news was that my mechanic told me that if the
car doesnt drive right after the repairs, i can take it back to the
shop and they could take a look at it again. But if they cant see
the problem the insurance company will have to buy back my car
and i could exchange it for a new one.

lol i am having the "waiting for the Z is almost unbearable" moment
all over again.

semtex · 02-23-2009, 04:14 PM

Glad to hear you're finally getting some good news on this. Are they installing your JWT intakes as well?

mattkim85 · 02-23-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Glad to hear you're finally getting some good news on this. Are they installing your JWT intakes as well?

i did order the intakes last week but mike from ddmotor told me it will be shipping out today or tomorrow so i should be getting it later on this week
hopefully. i did get the hfcs though

well anyways u guys think i should drive the car first and see if there is any problems before i install the intake and hfcs?

02-19-2009, 07:42 PM	#57 (permalink)
chimZEE370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 112 Drives: 10 Nismo BS Rep Power: 16	Some member in this forum has 2yr full replacement if you get in an accident. __________________ z370 over here please

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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	Glad to hear you're finally getting some good news on this. Are they installing your JWT intakes as well? __________________ "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.

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02-14-2009, 04:19 PM	#46 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 16	thanks for all the reply/info guys the car is at the shop still waiting for it to be inspected. they (insurance co.) sure are taking their sweet *** time. meanwhile i went to my doctor and got x-rays all over my body and was informed that i had no problems. He told me that since i was sitting in the car not knowing the car was coming at me that my body didnt have the time to counter-react to the impact. Meaning if i had seen the car coming and tried to "fight" the impact then i would be in bad shape. thank god

02-16-2009, 09:25 PM	#55 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	not to change topic's but my friend's car got smashed by a city dump truck while plowing snow..... hit and run by the city and the insurance won't cover it b/c it's one way insurance...the guy isn't rich at all.....totally sucks....

02-23-2009, 04:09 PM	#58 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 16	finally some real good newS! Since the car was brand new, all the parts were on back-order. But finally got news from my shop that the parts are coming in this thursday and the car should be ready by this weekend! The real good news was that my mechanic told me that if the car doesnt drive right after the repairs, i can take it back to the shop and they could take a look at it again. But if they cant see the problem the insurance company will have to buy back my car and i could exchange it for a new one. lol i am having the "waiting for the Z is almost unbearable" moment all over again.