My new Z got rear ended!

TreeSemdyZee · 01-26-2016, 10:02 PM

You mentioned being sore (which is bound to happen when you're rear-ended). Make sure their insurance pays for any medical/chiropractor bills incurred.

On that note, I'd recommend going to a chiropractor. I got rear-ended 30 years ago and went. Within a few months, everything was back in place where it should be. My neck and back were messed up.

Sorry to see this though. It's bad enough when you've had one for a few years, but a few weeks is rough.

ed0157 · 01-27-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

You mentioned being sore (which is bound to happen when you're rear-ended). Make sure their insurance pays for any medical/chiropractor bills incurred.

On that note, I'd recommend going to a chiropractor. I got rear-ended 30 years ago and went. Within a few months, everything was back in place where it should be. My neck and back were messed up.

Sorry to see this though. It's bad enough when you've had one for a few years, but a few weeks is rough.

I did, hope to get better soon with the treatment.
Thank you TreeSemdyZee

ed0157 · 01-27-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

I know it doesn't seem like it now, but the damage doesn't look that severe. My guess is a new rear fascia and probably a new crash beam underneath. Hard to say until the fascia is removed......

It doesn't appear to be any damage to the fenders, which would be more complicated to repair. Looks like the hatch is good too. I think it looks skewed due to the fascia being shifted.

Let's us know how the repairs go....hope to see you back on the forum soon!

Both fenders have damage too

jaedub · 01-26-2016, 11:00 PM

Sorry for you misfortune but Im glad you're okay. It could have been worse! I hope it doesn't diminish your car value. Judging by the photos, I don't think anything major is damaged. Hopefully it's just body panels.

GL with your repair and I hope your Z makes speedy recovery!

victort · 01-26-2016, 11:01 PM

damn that's horrible. it's big round butt turned into an ugly, flat butt

lwpnfrisco · 01-26-2016, 11:34 PM

SORRY! Glad you are ok!

axmea? · 01-26-2016, 11:42 PM

Sucks. Yours was worse than mine. Was rear ended too. Your bumper will require full replacement. Absolutley not fixable not to mention the metal pieces behind the shell. Find a body shop you like and trust.

Powerwiz · 01-27-2016, 05:04 AM

Even though you won't be paying except your deduct will be a pricey fix. My KIA I used to have..2 inch gash required complete replacement of bumper. Was like 1200 bucks!

nismo2evox · 01-27-2016, 07:53 AM

Hi There,

I just skimmed trough the other posts but had a similar situation with my Father's Porsche Panamera GTS.

He got rear ended with 200 miles and we tried to figure out how to get a diminished value claim.

Short answer - You generally can not get a diminished value claim unless you sell the car. The reason being is the diminished value is the difference between what your car is worth for sale without any damage and the difference when factoring in the damage/car fax report is the "diminished value".

However, if you can get the dealer to buy it back for whatever price they offer you and can convince the insurance company it is a new car and to set the diminished value payment equal to the difference you might have a shot, but it is highly unlikely. Primarily because they may say that as soon as you drove it off the lot (Especially with a Z) it has depreciated astronomically and the diminished value difference wouldn't be worth it.

If your car is long used and this happened it may be a different story though.

Sorry about the situation, I know how frustrating it is. Best of luck and let us know how you make out.

ed0157 · 01-27-2016, 10:20 AM

I want to thank you all for everything, I will let you all know how It goes and will post pics when it is fix.

I wish you all the best,

God bless you all!

MagmaRed370z · 01-27-2016, 08:00 AM

man, that's not good. I hate it. Sorry you must feel sad and mad.

jeritol · 01-27-2016, 09:01 AM

Been down the road with diminished value. They will try to pull out a formula used in a State Farm Case. It is not right!. This value is negotiable. There are people that can help you with getting the correct value. With a new car you should get thousands. Do not let them push you around. They are not your friends. You were the one done dirty. Good Luck!

birdman71 · 01-27-2016, 12:43 PM

But I like tooting horns lol.

DYNAZOR · 01-28-2016, 07:10 AM

Just be sure to tell the other driver's ins. co. that the more grief they give you over diminished value the more your neck and back are hurting, causing your wife/girlfriend to bitch about her "loss of services".

ed0157 · 01-28-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

Just be sure to tell the other driver's ins. co. that the more grief they give you over diminished value the more your neck and back are hurting, causing your wife/girlfriend to bitch about her "loss of services".

01-26-2016, 10:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,883 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	You mentioned being sore (which is bound to happen when you're rear-ended). Make sure their insurance pays for any medical/chiropractor bills incurred. On that note, I'd recommend going to a chiropractor. I got rear-ended 30 years ago and went. Within a few months, everything was back in place where it should be. My neck and back were messed up. Sorry to see this though. It's bad enough when you've had one for a few years, but a few weeks is rough. ed0157 likes this. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

01-26-2016, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	Sorry for you misfortune but Im glad you're okay. It could have been worse! I hope it doesn't diminish your car value. Judging by the photos, I don't think anything major is damaged. Hopefully it's just body panels. GL with your repair and I hope your Z makes speedy recovery! ed0157 likes this.

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victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 16	damn that's horrible. it's big round butt turned into an ugly, flat butt ed0157 likes this.

01-26-2016, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Sucks. Yours was worse than mine. Was rear ended too. Your bumper will require full replacement. Absolutley not fixable not to mention the metal pieces behind the shell. Find a body shop you like and trust. ed0157 likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

01-27-2016, 05:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Powerwiz Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: El Paso Posts: 120 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370Z MT Rep Power: 10	Even though you won't be paying except your deduct will be a pricey fix. My KIA I used to have..2 inch gash required complete replacement of bumper. Was like 1200 bucks! __________________ 2015 370z Touring 6MT Black Metallic \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Ark Performance DT-S exhaust

01-27-2016, 07:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
nismo2evox Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 39 Drives: Evo X Rep Power: 12	Hi There, I just skimmed trough the other posts but had a similar situation with my Father's Porsche Panamera GTS. He got rear ended with 200 miles and we tried to figure out how to get a diminished value claim. Short answer - You generally can not get a diminished value claim unless you sell the car. The reason being is the diminished value is the difference between what your car is worth for sale without any damage and the difference when factoring in the damage/car fax report is the "diminished value". However, if you can get the dealer to buy it back for whatever price they offer you and can convince the insurance company it is a new car and to set the diminished value payment equal to the difference you might have a shot, but it is highly unlikely. Primarily because they may say that as soon as you drove it off the lot (Especially with a Z) it has depreciated astronomically and the diminished value difference wouldn't be worth it. If your car is long used and this happened it may be a different story though. Sorry about the situation, I know how frustrating it is. Best of luck and let us know how you make out.

01-27-2016, 10:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
ed0157 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 23 Drives: 16 Nissan MR 370Z M6 Rep Power: 9	I want to thank you all for everything, I will let you all know how It goes and will post pics when it is fix. I wish you all the best, God bless you all!

01-27-2016, 08:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	man, that's not good. I hate it. Sorry you must feel sad and mad. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

01-27-2016, 09:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
jeritol Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: North Georgia Posts: 9 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	Been down the road with diminished value. They will try to pull out a formula used in a State Farm Case. It is not right!. This value is negotiable. There are people that can help you with getting the correct value. With a new car you should get thousands. Do not let them push you around. They are not your friends. You were the one done dirty. Good Luck! ed0157 likes this.

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01-28-2016, 07:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	Just be sure to tell the other driver's ins. co. that the more grief they give you over diminished value the more your neck and back are hurting, causing your wife/girlfriend to bitch about her "loss of services". Ghostvette and ed0157 like this.

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