First Accident! damn 18 yr old girls

Waiz · 04-14-2011, 08:08 PM

I think you know what needs to be done!

Her crash = you get to smash!

birdmanx1 · 04-14-2011, 08:25 PM

Glad everyone was alright mtaxelson. With the weather getting better, more and more forum members's Zs are becoming the victims of other drivers' poor driving skills on the streets; other crashes involving the VDC OFF button (B1ades

) Be safe y'all!

Red__Zed · 04-14-2011, 10:09 PM

bummer man.

OldGuy · 04-14-2011, 10:45 PM

These kind of incidents raise the question of whether even perfect repair will make you whole. Now, at trade-in or sale, you have to admit that your car was in a wreck. As I see it, that will make it's value less than the competitor's car which was never damaged and repaired. Everything else being equal, his will command more money. Don't know if there are cases and precedents on that issue in your jurisdiction but it might be worth the cost of a consultation with an attorney before you sign any release or settlement agreement with her insurance company.

mtaxelson · 04-14-2011, 11:45 PM

i agree now that my car will never be "whole" again...but i dont plan or selling it or trading it in EVER! haha but yes i agree now it will be a dark spot on my carfax records for the car, but i gotta roll with the punches and just get it fixed.

and thanks for all the advice from everyone.

Lemers · 04-14-2011, 11:48 PM

Claim dimished value when dealing with her insurance

DIGItonium · 04-15-2011, 12:45 AM

Sorry to hear you went though the same unfortunate accident like mine. The shop replaced the passenger fender, headlight, bumper, hood, airbox, and internal support brackets. Insurance also covered for part of my modded headlights and clear bra. After a couple of weeks my car looks brand new with no frame damage!

Hang in there and hope all goes well. I'm very paranoid when I see cars inching forward as I am passing them... it's like they'll dart out without noticing or drive too close to my side.

jaedub · 04-15-2011, 01:02 AM

Damn bro this really sucks

Luckly it was a minor damage, thank god no damages to the engine.....and yourself

Hopefully repair goes smooth and nicely. Get your baby fixed and post her up again. GL with everything!!

Btw....I had to laugh at "I rammed her pretty good" haha!

370zproject · 04-15-2011, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zFORme!!

You shoulda informed her that since she raped you car, you reserve the right to well... you get my drift.

ImportConvert · 04-15-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtaxelson

So i was minding my own driving straight down the road and some girl in a ford focus decided to make a left across my lane and needless to say i didn't have enough time to stop and i rammed her pretty good. her and the police agreed that I had the right away and it was 100 percent her fault. I need a new bumper,hood,headlight,side panel, and washer fluid reservoir. the attached picture doesnt do the damage justice, but just wanted to vent and share with everyone. i also attached a photo of her ride...imo she got more damage than mine.

Except that your car is nice and hers is a POS.

That sucks, man. I have had people do dumb crap myself. Such as running into my car, parked at a gas pump while fueling, that I spent over a year having built and was taking on its first roadtrip.

At least she didn't try to weasel out of it. Now just make sure her insurance company pays like they should.

Hambone1 · 04-15-2011, 09:15 AM

When it comes to diminished value, there are a few companies online that you can contract out (like $50-100) to inspect your car and file a report with the insurance company. I did this with my last Audi and wound up saving me around $4k when it came time to sell

ducky · 04-15-2011, 09:28 AM

I'll say take the car to a reputable local shop for repair instead of paying twice as much at stealership..with the extra cash u can call up the girl that hit ur Z and take her out to dinner (^.^)

370zFORme!! · 04-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I've said some bad things before. But come on man.

It was obviously a joke meant to add a bit of comic relief

onzedge · 04-15-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Except that your car is nice and hers is a POS.

That sucks, man. I have had people do dumb crap myself. Such as running into my car, parked at a gas pump while fueling, that I spent over a year having built and was taking on its first roadtrip.

At least she didn't try to weasel out of it. Now just make sure her insurance company pays like they should.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-15-2011, 10:28 AM

Glad ur ok... but what is the deal????? This forum has more accident threads than any other forum I ever been on... this is really sad.

My advice to future and current owners. Buy the sport package. First mods, Steel braided brake lines, heat disspating rotors, and hard clinchin ultra high performance brake pads. No exhaust. No intake for first mods. This should be a Z buyers main goal on purchase.

04-14-2011, 08:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
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04-14-2011, 11:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Claim dimished value when dealing with her insurance __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-15-2011, 12:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Sorry to hear you went though the same unfortunate accident like mine. The shop replaced the passenger fender, headlight, bumper, hood, airbox, and internal support brackets. Insurance also covered for part of my modded headlights and clear bra. After a couple of weeks my car looks brand new with no frame damage! Hang in there and hope all goes well. I'm very paranoid when I see cars inching forward as I am passing them... it's like they'll dart out without noticing or drive too close to my side. __________________

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04-14-2011, 08:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I think you know what needs to be done! Her crash = you get to smash!

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	bummer man.

04-14-2011, 10:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	These kind of incidents raise the question of whether even perfect repair will make you whole. Now, at trade-in or sale, you have to admit that your car was in a wreck. As I see it, that will make it's value less than the competitor's car which was never damaged and repaired. Everything else being equal, his will command more money. Don't know if there are cases and precedents on that issue in your jurisdiction but it might be worth the cost of a consultation with an attorney before you sign any release or settlement agreement with her insurance company.

04-14-2011, 11:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
mtaxelson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 311 Drives: "Two Brake Pedals" Rep Power: 14	i agree now that my car will never be "whole" again...but i dont plan or selling it or trading it in EVER! haha but yes i agree now it will be a dark spot on my carfax records for the car, but i gotta roll with the punches and just get it fixed. and thanks for all the advice from everyone.

04-15-2011, 01:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Damn bro this really sucks Luckly it was a minor damage, thank god no damages to the engine.....and yourself Hopefully repair goes smooth and nicely. Get your baby fixed and post her up again. GL with everything!! Btw....I had to laugh at "I rammed her pretty good" haha!

04-15-2011, 09:15 AM	#26 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	When it comes to diminished value, there are a few companies online that you can contract out (like $50-100) to inspect your car and file a report with the insurance company. I did this with my last Audi and wound up saving me around $4k when it came time to sell

04-15-2011, 09:28 AM	#27 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 16	I'll say take the car to a reputable local shop for repair instead of paying twice as much at stealership..with the extra cash u can call up the girl that hit ur Z and take her out to dinner (^.^)

04-15-2011, 10:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Glad ur ok... but what is the deal????? This forum has more accident threads than any other forum I ever been on... this is really sad. My advice to future and current owners. Buy the sport package. First mods, Steel braided brake lines, heat disspating rotors, and hard clinchin ultra high performance brake pads. No exhaust. No intake for first mods. This should be a Z buyers main goal on purchase.