Kid Joyrides Dad Car Into My Z

tdmiata · 07-26-2010, 12:57 AM

Regarding the miata moniker, been with me since 1998..guess it, miata owner..when I register with this site, thought maybe a different moniker would had been better but I'm partial to that miata..

SkyZ · 07-26-2010, 01:15 AM

lol not sure if uve been around long enough to see the thread but its from a different thread xD. got nothing against miatas its just funny. very well built doors

fullmonty · 07-26-2010, 08:24 AM

You see sir, some, well one person felt that the 370Z doors did not clunk as loudly as his Miatia so he figured that since it didn't clunk the 370Z and its doors were not on par with his Miaita and he didn't buy the Z. So ya, thats the story in a nutshell. We've all been saving up for Miata doors since.

Cunnos · 07-26-2010, 11:30 AM

Hey man take it to an insurance adjuster as soon as possible, then find out what body shop you want, then call the kid or his dad and inform them that you want this fixed immediately. Most likely their insurance will cover it, if not then you will have to hire a lawyer and sue them, however they might be be able to just pay out of pocket. i was hit a month after i got my Z, and had similar damage to your car, roughly 5k, so hopefully they have a few extra thousand lying around, cuz its gonna cost a pretty penny. You Z will be in the shop for at least a week maybe two, so make sure you have the get a rental for you.

All in all, its far easier if you do this through their insurance. Goodluck let me know if you have any questions. PS- Z's are notorious for getting hit in the most ridiculous ways, so be very cautious all the time about who is around you and whether or not they are paying attention to the road.

Lemers · 07-26-2010, 11:54 AM

Don't forget to claim diminish value claim to. Your Z lost value when that kid hit your car (proof is in the car fax), and you deserve to be compinsated for that value.

NYBladeZ · 07-26-2010, 12:19 PM

Even if your insurance covers it I would still sue the dad. You could probably find a negligence argument in the facts.

tdmiata · 07-26-2010, 01:41 PM

Thx guys for the advice..waiting for the insurance adjuster to come down and give me an estimate..One question, the side panel is dented and slightly bent. The dealership adjuster was saying that it will more likely be straighten out and repaint, any chance I can get the insurance to replace the panel?

Lemers · 07-26-2010, 01:48 PM

They won't usless you demand it. Remember it's not your insurance that will have to pay.

wh!plash · 07-26-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

You see sir, some, well one person felt that the 370Z doors did not clunk as loudly as his Miatia so he figured that since it didn't clunk the 370Z and its doors were not on par with his Miaita and he didn't buy the Z. So ya, thats the story in a nutshell. We've all been saving up for Miata doors since.

Thanks for that, I'm new to this board and was searching trying to find the thread that was the basis for the miata doors meme.

For what its worth, I just traded in my 3rd-gen Miata. I liked the car, don't get me wrong. But the Z is definitely more solid.

flashburn · 07-26-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wh!plash

Thanks for that, I'm new to this board and was searching trying to find the thread that was the basis for the miata doors meme.

For what its worth, I just traded in my 3rd-gen Miata. I liked the car, don't get me wrong. But the Z is definitely more solid.

Even the doors?!

Z-Guy · 07-26-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tdmiata

Kid decides to back into my Z..Not supposed to drive his dad car either..

Just break both his legs so he can't drive anymore. Then his Dad can take him off the insurance policy. Stuff like that really drives me nuts, to put it politely.

Corpse · 07-26-2010, 02:31 PM

OMG my worst fear I go out of my way just to park away from people Picture brought tears to my eyes

Cunnos · 07-26-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tdmiata

Thx guys for the advice..waiting for the insurance adjuster to come down and give me an estimate..One question, the side panel is dented and slightly bent. The dealership adjuster was saying that it will more likely be straighten out and repaint, any chance I can get the insurance to replace the panel?

Yes they will be able to straighten that out fine. My rear panel over the back wheel had the same thing happen to it. They straightened, buffed it out and then repainted it. That should be fairly easy for the dealership to do. Just make sure it a Nissan dealership or reputable body shop. The other thing that dealers will do ( i should say shady dealerships) is actually say that they replaced the panel, then just straighten out the old one, and then pocket that money. So even if you did request it, they might just fix the old one and say they replaced it.

fullmonty · 07-26-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wh!plash

Thanks for that, I'm new to this board and was searching trying to find the thread that was the basis for the miata doors meme.

For what its worth, I just traded in my 3rd-gen Miata. I liked the car, don't get me wrong. But the Z is definitely more solid.

Then feast your eyes on these 2 threads, you're in for a real treat!

This was the first one:

Potential Buyer Totally Turned Off

And one the OP made months before, that I bumped.

Build Quality: Miata MX-5 PRHT v. Nissan 370Z

l0lz soon followed

wh!plash · 07-26-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Then feast your eyes on these 2 threads, you're in for a real treat!

LULZ thanks!

Looks like I just missed that one thread, I figured the meme has been going forever.

07-26-2010, 08:24 AM	#33 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	You see sir, some, well one person felt that the 370Z doors did not clunk as loudly as his Miatia so he figured that since it didn't clunk the 370Z and its doors were not on par with his Miaita and he didn't buy the Z. So ya, thats the story in a nutshell. We've all been saving up for Miata doors since. __________________

07-26-2010, 11:54 AM	#35 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Don't forget to claim diminish value claim to. Your Z lost value when that kid hit your car (proof is in the car fax), and you deserve to be compinsated for that value. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-26-2010, 12:19 PM	#36 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Even if your insurance covers it I would still sue the dad. You could probably find a negligence argument in the facts. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

07-26-2010, 01:48 PM	#38 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	They won't usless you demand it. Remember it's not your insurance that will have to pay. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-26-2010, 02:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
Corpse Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Trussville AL Posts: 23 Drives: 2010 370Z T,S,GPS M6 Rep Power: 15	Omg OMG my worst fear I go out of my way just to park away from people Picture brought tears to my eyes

07-26-2010, 12:57 AM	#31 (permalink)
tdmiata Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 7 Drives: 370z base Rep Power: 15	Regarding the miata moniker, been with me since 1998..guess it, miata owner..when I register with this site, thought maybe a different moniker would had been better but I'm partial to that miata..

07-26-2010, 01:15 AM	#32 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	lol not sure if uve been around long enough to see the thread but its from a different thread xD. got nothing against miatas its just funny. very well built doors

07-26-2010, 11:30 AM	#34 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	Hey man take it to an insurance adjuster as soon as possible, then find out what body shop you want, then call the kid or his dad and inform them that you want this fixed immediately. Most likely their insurance will cover it, if not then you will have to hire a lawyer and sue them, however they might be be able to just pay out of pocket. i was hit a month after i got my Z, and had similar damage to your car, roughly 5k, so hopefully they have a few extra thousand lying around, cuz its gonna cost a pretty penny. You Z will be in the shop for at least a week maybe two, so make sure you have the get a rental for you. All in all, its far easier if you do this through their insurance. Goodluck let me know if you have any questions. PS- Z's are notorious for getting hit in the most ridiculous ways, so be very cautious all the time about who is around you and whether or not they are paying attention to the road.

07-26-2010, 01:41 PM	#37 (permalink)
tdmiata Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 7 Drives: 370z base Rep Power: 15	Thx guys for the advice..waiting for the insurance adjuster to come down and give me an estimate..One question, the side panel is dented and slightly bent. The dealership adjuster was saying that it will more likely be straighten out and repaint, any chance I can get the insurance to replace the panel?