What do you do when your friend backs into your Z?

kenchan · 07-23-2012, 12:59 PM

of all cars, why a corolla?

whoady4shoady · 07-23-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

of all cars, why a corolla?

Dont be hatin on realiability.

w0rM · 07-23-2012, 01:36 PM

I had a "friend" at work back into my motorcycle a couple of months ago. It wasn't super bad but it ended up being $650 and 2+ weeks in the shop (waiting on parts). I was nice and let her (women... my weakness) pay in cash. It sucked because I normally would have gotten money for lost use on top of the repairs. Not to mention a diminished value claim.

My point... I ended up regretting it. Take it through the (his) insurance company. That's why you send them a check every month.

kfull · 07-23-2012, 01:56 PM

I actually had my rear bumper replaced a few weeks ago because my grandma hit it going like 2 mph (ha I know). Just the bumper plus labor was about 1150 bucks. If you have taillight damage, it will obviously be a bit more.

shaun66 · 07-23-2012, 02:02 PM

My friend backed into my car on my first week of ownership. When I gave her the quote of 3500 dollars to fix everything, she denied it. Needless to say were not friends anymore

Thechidz · 07-23-2012, 02:21 PM

I would prefer he pay out of his pocket rather than through insurance and risk it showing up on carfax. I might only cost 1500 or so and if he has a $500 deductible it would be better just to pay for it

kenchan · 07-23-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Dont be hatin on realiability.

i speak from experience making the mistake of owning one years ago. i hate them.

and friend or not, use insurance. and get diminished value check as well.
if he is your friend, he will listen to how you want the issue resolved.

Davey · 07-23-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i speak from experience making the mistake of owning one years ago. i hate them.

I had one as a rental about 4 years ago... When I was looking for a new, inexpensive, economical daily... I did not even consider the Corolla.

kenchan · 07-23-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

I had one as a rental about 4 years ago... When I was looking for a new, inexpensive, economical daily... I did not even consider the Corolla.

yah, good move!

there are so many reliable cars out there no need to be some ugly little over priced sedan for women with short legs.

Mt Tam I am · 07-23-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

About 25 years ago, I bumped into one of my 240Z's while backing into my driveway in my DD 240Z. I had to file a claim against myself and it was embarrassing.

Oh that was you. I remember, it was in all the papers.

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Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

Get estimates and tell your friend the he has the choice of paying for the repairs with cash, check or credit card to the repair shop or filing a claim with his insurance company. If he doesn't understand that is the right thing to do, then he isn't a friend anyways.

Then this is when you confess having had sex with his girlfriend/wife/sister and I guess this makes you two even.

Best of luck resolving it correctly.

whoady4shoady · 07-23-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shaun66

My friend backed into my car on my first week of ownership. When I gave her the quote of 3500 dollars to fix everything, she denied it. Needless to say were not friends anymore

That is ridiculous. I hate people.

snea · 07-23-2012, 05:19 PM

If he doesn't pay up just call his dad and tell him how and why you are so disappointed in his son.

07-23-2012, 02:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	I would prefer he pay out of his pocket rather than through insurance and risk it showing up on carfax. I might only cost 1500 or so and if he has a $500 deductible it would be better just to pay for it __________________ I <3 my car

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07-23-2012, 12:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	of all cars, why a corolla?

07-23-2012, 01:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	I had a "friend" at work back into my motorcycle a couple of months ago. It wasn't super bad but it ended up being $650 and 2+ weeks in the shop (waiting on parts). I was nice and let her (women... my weakness) pay in cash. It sucked because I normally would have gotten money for lost use on top of the repairs. Not to mention a diminished value claim. My point... I ended up regretting it. Take it through the (his) insurance company. That's why you send them a check every month.

07-23-2012, 01:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I actually had my rear bumper replaced a few weeks ago because my grandma hit it going like 2 mph (ha I know). Just the bumper plus labor was about 1150 bucks. If you have taillight damage, it will obviously be a bit more.

07-23-2012, 02:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	My friend backed into my car on my first week of ownership. When I gave her the quote of 3500 dollars to fix everything, she denied it. Needless to say were not friends anymore

07-23-2012, 05:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
snea Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Panama City Posts: 44 Drives: Blue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 13	If he doesn't pay up just call his dad and tell him how and why you are so disappointed in his son.