This is Why Seniors Should Have to Retake the Driver's License Exam Every 4 Years

Rui Z · 11-12-2010, 08:22 PM

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dropped1 · 11-12-2010, 08:25 PM

As sad as it is to see a 40th hit...it only looks cosmetic. Find a notable body shop in your area and get it fixed!

Did the air bags even go off?

ImportConvert · 11-13-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dropped1

As sad as it is to see a 40th hit...it only looks cosmetic. Find a notable body shop in your area and get it fixed!

Did the air bags even go off?

Would you buy a car that had that on the car-fax? I understand OP wanting to dump it.

shadoquad · 11-12-2010, 08:26 PM

Wow, Rui Z, I'm sorry to see that. Hope you're ok along with any passenger you had. Damn, dude.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-12-2010, 08:41 PM

This frustrates me to no end. Being one who was almost killed by an old lady in a Caddie I definitely agree with you on the Exams every four years. [they should be free btw, no need to tax the old folks too much]

I love this thread. You share your accident story and then offer to sell the car. That's not something I see everyday. lol

Xan · 11-12-2010, 08:57 PM

Wow another 40th damaged...

I feel for you!

optiontrader · 11-12-2010, 09:07 PM

You were going 10mph? How fast was SHE going? Some serious tearing there of your front body panels.

Hate to see a 40th hurt...

6spd · 11-12-2010, 10:45 PM

ill take the seats... and the door panels!

370zproject · 11-12-2010, 10:48 PM

ill bid 5 dollars!

glad to hear your ok

370zproject · 11-12-2010, 10:48 PM

ill also take the windshield washer tank ..

mspeasl · 11-12-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

67 year old Grandma ran a red light and I hit her today

This is Why Seniors Should Have to Retake the Driver's License Exam Every 4 Years

It appears like you didn't have your car under complete control or you wouldn't have been hit.........LOL

BTW: I'm 68 and I own a 370 a X-Runner and a Bimmer and wait until your my age and I'll bet you change your idea about exam's

JACKPAC · 11-13-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

It appears like you didn't have your car under complete control or you wouldn't have been hit.........LOL

BTW: I'm 68 and I own a 370 a X-Runner and a Bimmer and wait until your my age and I'll bet you change your idea about exam's

Nobody wants to have to retake the exam, but it's a good idea for public safety. If you can drive and are not at all demented than you should have no problems with it. On the other hand, if you're 68 like my mother-in-law, and can't remember what happened 5 minutes ago, and has totaled her car and can't remember doing it... then maybe you should have to retake the test.

The problem is that the laws are written by the people in question and therefore will never happen. They are much more concerned with raising the age in which you can obtain a license. And if you look at the numbers, more people are killed or maimed by seniors than teenagers.

TacoZ · 11-12-2010, 11:16 PM

Sorry to hear about the car. I guess I won't be seeing that sexy 40th anytime soon on Jamboree. If you do sell it, are you planning on gettin' another Z or something else?

IDZRVIT · 11-13-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

Thinking about a white 370 like yours. I'm probably just overreacting from the shock of my baby getting her face ripped off by a Camry. I'll just wait to see what happens with insurance first.

Sorry to hear about your mishap. Yes, I think you're overreacting. Try to relax for a few days and re-think your situation then.

Footloose301 · 11-13-2010, 09:25 AM

That really blows man. I really think you ought to just get the car fixed and keep it. Perhaps you'll have some leftover dough and a turbo kit might be on the way. The accident is not nearly as bad as mine was on my black 370Z, but I feel for ya.

Having a 40th is a rare opportunity. Don't get rid of it. So what about a CarFax. As long as you own the car for the rest of its life, or at least until its paid off then you'll be able to sell it to anybody. A dealer isn't going to give you more on a trade in for having a 40th. It's not even an option on kelly blue book. You'll have to sell it later on to somebody on the forum or locally, somebody that knows its worth and more than likely they won't care about a carfax and most people don't even think about a carfax if the car appears as though it was maintained properly.

Besides, like the other people said, it appears cosmetic. The only things that might be affected by this is the headlights, horn, and washer fluid. It appears everything else was safe and sound. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Just make sure you come out on top financially with this accident. Don't just "get it fixed". You've lost time from work/school and a bunch of aggravation. Not to mention the car isn't "pure" anymore. The insurance company/old bag o bones needs to pay up for lost time at work/school. Again, Sorry man.

11-12-2010, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-12-2010, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 259	As sad as it is to see a 40th hit...it only looks cosmetic. Find a notable body shop in your area and get it fixed! Did the air bags even go off? __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club! Last edited by dropped1; 11-12-2010 at 08:28 PM.

11-12-2010, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Wow another 40th damaged... I feel for you! __________________

11-12-2010, 09:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	You were going 10mph? How fast was SHE going? Some serious tearing there of your front body panels. Hate to see a 40th hurt... __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

11-12-2010, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	ill take the seats... and the door panels! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

11-12-2010, 08:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Wow, Rui Z, I'm sorry to see that. Hope you're ok along with any passenger you had. Damn, dude.

11-12-2010, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	This frustrates me to no end. Being one who was almost killed by an old lady in a Caddie I definitely agree with you on the Exams every four years. [they should be free btw, no need to tax the old folks too much] I love this thread. You share your accident story and then offer to sell the car. That's not something I see everyday. lol

11-12-2010, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	ill bid 5 dollars! glad to hear your ok __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-12-2010, 10:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	ill also take the windshield washer tank .. __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-12-2010, 11:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Sorry to hear about the car. I guess I won't be seeing that sexy 40th anytime soon on Jamboree. If you do sell it, are you planning on gettin' another Z or something else?

11-13-2010, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 22	That really blows man. I really think you ought to just get the car fixed and keep it. Perhaps you'll have some leftover dough and a turbo kit might be on the way. The accident is not nearly as bad as mine was on my black 370Z, but I feel for ya. Having a 40th is a rare opportunity. Don't get rid of it. So what about a CarFax. As long as you own the car for the rest of its life, or at least until its paid off then you'll be able to sell it to anybody. A dealer isn't going to give you more on a trade in for having a 40th. It's not even an option on kelly blue book. You'll have to sell it later on to somebody on the forum or locally, somebody that knows its worth and more than likely they won't care about a carfax and most people don't even think about a carfax if the car appears as though it was maintained properly. Besides, like the other people said, it appears cosmetic. The only things that might be affected by this is the headlights, horn, and washer fluid. It appears everything else was safe and sound. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just make sure you come out on top financially with this accident. Don't just "get it fixed". You've lost time from work/school and a bunch of aggravation. Not to mention the car isn't "pure" anymore. The insurance company/old bag o bones needs to pay up for lost time at work/school. Again, Sorry man. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z Last edited by Footloose301; 11-13-2010 at 09:29 AM.

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