I need sympathy (car accident)

Modshack · 05-16-2009, 09:55 AM

The only thing worse is to have your new, 5 day old 370 whacked in the back and pushed into the car in front as well... $5500 damage..

I intend to press for a diminished value claim as my car will now be worth thousands less even if fixed to perfection (all plastic and bolt on parts)

You have my sympathys. I'm sure there is some lag time in Carfax reporting.

PRSMESA24 · 05-16-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

The only thing worse is to have your new, 5 day old 370 whacked in the back and pushed into the car in front as well... $5500 damage..

I intend to press for a diminished value claim as my car will now be worth thousands less even if fixed to perfection (all plastic and bolt on parts)

You have my sympathys. I'm sure there is some lag time in Carfax reporting.

Thats a real drag buddy. I luckily was far enough back from the big lexus infront of me that i didnt hit it.

Does anybody think its worth me doing the diminished value claim ?? I tried to read what it was online but cant find any good info. it kinda seems like im just suiing the other party for a couple thousand ??

The appraiser from the partys insurance company estimated my vehicle damage at just about $3000. and i got a print out of everything he wants fixed and so on

NotmyGTR · 05-16-2009, 11:04 AM

From the pics it doesnt look like there was enough force to do frame damage. I would have it fixed and go back to the dealer.

Did they ask you before if it was ever in an accident? As long as it gets fixed properly the only repairs will be to the rear bumper and associated electrical parts. Doesnt matter if it was a scratch on the rear bumper and it was removed to be repaired or if your bumper was slightly imploded from a durango front end.........the bumper had to come off for sanding and painting. Thats it. If they didnt ask the first time, than I wouldnt sweat it all that much. You need to be at the shop when they take your bumper off though. If there is any damage to metal behind the bumper, than you need to let the dealership know when you trade it in. If there is no visible damage to any parts behind the bumper, than its no biggie. If you have ever taken any part off of your car to do some sort of audio installation, its no different. As long as there is no structural damge, no harm no foul.

Sympathy isnt what you need right now, its patience that you need to have. Z or no Z, you can still be the coolest 24 y/o on the block......just have to wait two weeks or so to be the coolest with a phat azz 370Z.

matt2112 · 05-16-2009, 11:19 AM

what happened to you really blows, and i can empathize with your frustration. what can i say... s!%t happens and sometimes people get screwed!

you should, however, be honest with the dealer. it may decrease you trade-in value by $500-$1000, but your integrity will remain intact. there are far too many people out there already who think that $$ is more important than attributes like character, integrity, and doing the right thing... don't join that club man!!!!!

Z owners are the good guys!!!

PRSMESA24 · 05-16-2009, 11:42 AM

Yea ill do the right thing IF they ask ill besure to let them know... I do enjoy being honest because these days that is a rare thing and a good trate to have... I dont think im going to do a diminished value claim either it seems like thats going the extra mile... as said, $h!t happens.

Ztoon · 03-04-2010, 05:27 AM

Good Karma

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Originally Posted by matt2112

what happened to you really blows, and i can empathize with your frustration. what can i say... s!%t happens and sometimes people get screwed!

you should, however, be honest with the dealer. it may decrease you trade-in value by $500-$1000, but your integrity will remain intact. there are far too many people out there already who think that $$ is more important than attributes like character, integrity, and doing the right thing... don't join that club man!!!!!

Z owners are the good guys!!!

frost · 05-16-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

From the pics it doesnt look like there was enough force to do frame damage. I would have it fixed and go back to the dealer.

05-16-2009, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	The only thing worse is to have your new, 5 day old 370 whacked in the back and pushed into the car in front as well... $5500 damage.. I intend to press for a diminished value claim as my car will now be worth thousands less even if fixed to perfection (all plastic and bolt on parts) You have my sympathys. I'm sure there is some lag time in Carfax reporting. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

05-16-2009, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 16	Dont ask...dont tell From the pics it doesnt look like there was enough force to do frame damage. I would have it fixed and go back to the dealer. Did they ask you before if it was ever in an accident? As long as it gets fixed properly the only repairs will be to the rear bumper and associated electrical parts. Doesnt matter if it was a scratch on the rear bumper and it was removed to be repaired or if your bumper was slightly imploded from a durango front end.........the bumper had to come off for sanding and painting. Thats it. If they didnt ask the first time, than I wouldnt sweat it all that much. You need to be at the shop when they take your bumper off though. If there is any damage to metal behind the bumper, than you need to let the dealership know when you trade it in. If there is no visible damage to any parts behind the bumper, than its no biggie. If you have ever taken any part off of your car to do some sort of audio installation, its no different. As long as there is no structural damge, no harm no foul. Sympathy isnt what you need right now, its patience that you need to have. Z or no Z, you can still be the coolest 24 y/o on the block......just have to wait two weeks or so to be the coolest with a phat azz 370Z. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

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05-16-2009, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
matt2112 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 139 Drives: Mag Black 09 370z Rep Power: 16	what happened to you really blows, and i can empathize with your frustration. what can i say... s!%t happens and sometimes people get screwed! you should, however, be honest with the dealer. it may decrease you trade-in value by $500-$1000, but your integrity will remain intact. there are far too many people out there already who think that $$ is more important than attributes like character, integrity, and doing the right thing... don't join that club man!!!!! Z owners are the good guys!!!

05-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
PRSMESA24 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm beach Gardens, Fl Posts: 13 Drives: 03 350z daytona blue Rep Power: 16	Yea ill do the right thing IF they ask ill besure to let them know... I do enjoy being honest because these days that is a rare thing and a good trate to have... I dont think im going to do a diminished value claim either it seems like thats going the extra mile... as said, $h!t happens.