370Z smashed into....

dad · 12-27-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

...And why is it that we're seeing so many rear-end collisions?

I've noticed on "newer" model cars(not just the Z), these new brake lights are some times hard to see in bright sun light. The third stop light (the one in the middle), shows up fine. But the left, or right brake light, is hard to see in bright sun light, depending on the angle of the sun!

Trips · 12-27-2009, 12:43 PM

Sorry to hear and see the Damage. The Body shop should take care of all the damage. Be sure to look it over good and make sure their is a warranty on the work.
good luck..

Modshack · 12-27-2009, 12:54 PM

Sorry to see.....I got hit at 200 miles and 5 days into my ownership. It sucks, but the car is just like new again. Better actually considering the paint quality. Do yourself a favor and inform the Insurance co. that's handling this that you intend to file a "Diminished Value" claim.. Your car now has a Carfax record that will result in it being worth less when you eventually go to sell. A diminished value claim will help make you whole on this. Allstate paid me $2200 for my diminished value, over and above a perfect repair payment ($7K).

Snakes709 · 12-27-2009, 01:12 PM

That sucks about your car. Please say the guys insurence is paying for it.

spearfish25 · 12-27-2009, 02:25 PM

While first reading these replies about 'so many collisions', I thought we were on track for a new 'blame nissan' thread

In keeping with the theme...I just witnessed a nice rear-end collision on the way back from Home Depot 15 minutes ago. Some Hyundai SUV creamed the back of a BMW X3. Massive damage to both. Just plain stupid...Hyundai driver wasn't looking as he pulled up to a traffic light.

Meridian69 · 12-27-2009, 02:27 PM

Thanks for all the replies, friends. Yes, the insurance company is going to cover it, but it still sucks and is a pain in the ***.

Modshack: thanks for the Diminished Value claim tip. I did not know about it, but will do the research and see what I can come up with.

WICKED_GRIN · 12-27-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Sorry to see.....I got hit at 200 miles and 5 days into my ownership. It sucks, but the car is just like new again. Better actually considering the paint quality. Do yourself a favor and inform the Insurance co. that's handling this that you intend to file a "Diminished Value" claim.. Your car now has a Carfax record that will result in it being worth less when you eventually go to sell. A diminished value claim will help make you whole on this. Allstate paid me $2200 for my diminished value, over and above a perfect repair payment ($7K).

I agree

Zeto · 12-27-2009, 03:55 PM

DAMN! That looks painful just to look at!

caneman88 · 12-27-2009, 06:19 PM

That sucks I have the same car I would not have them put the factory spoiler back on and switch to the pre painted Nismo version makes it stand out in a crowd. I wanted to change mine to Nismo but the holes don't line up.
Thats just my opinion

Good luck with the repair

Zsteve · 12-27-2009, 06:30 PM

Make sure you make a claim for deminished value too. Start at 10% of the cars original value. Now that you have had an accident you will probably show up on car fax and will get less value for trade ins or resale. I did this on my Audi and got all 10% $3,700 from the military for it.

TamZ · 12-27-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Meridian69

So... I have had my 370Z for about a month now. It is not my daily driver, and my first car real sportscar. On Dec. 23rd, the roads were clear and the day was beautiful in Colorado. I was sitting at a stop light, getting ready to turn in to my subdivison after enjoying a nice afternoon cruise, and WHAM, I get hit in the rear end

Poor Z.. Sorry to see/ hear about this. I hope it gets fixed quickly. I have a friend who lives in Aurora/Denver area. I was there this summer. Beautiful Mountains

370Zsteve · 12-27-2009, 10:00 PM

It often take a few days for injuries from this type of collision to show up. First sign of neck pain, headaches, etc get your *** to a doctor and call your insurance company. It all sucks, man, sorry for you.

Meridian69 · 12-28-2009, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the replies and support friends. I get to start playing with the insurance companies this week. Lovely....

caneman88: I am want the vehicle back to exactly the way it was. I am not a big fan of the NISMO wing and effects.

TX_370 · 12-28-2009, 09:21 AM

Bummer, sorry to hear about that dude.

370Zsteve · 12-28-2009, 09:38 AM

This guide will help you

10 Things Your Auto Insurer Won't Tell You- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

12-27-2009, 12:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sorry to hear and see the Damage. The Body shop should take care of all the damage. Be sure to look it over good and make sure their is a warranty on the work. good luck.. __________________

12-27-2009, 12:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Sorry to see.....I got hit at 200 miles and 5 days into my ownership. It sucks, but the car is just like new again. Better actually considering the paint quality. Do yourself a favor and inform the Insurance co. that's handling this that you intend to file a "Diminished Value" claim.. Your car now has a Carfax record that will result in it being worth less when you eventually go to sell. A diminished value claim will help make you whole on this. Allstate paid me $2200 for my diminished value, over and above a perfect repair payment ($7K). __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 12-27-2009 at 01:04 PM.

12-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	While first reading these replies about 'so many collisions', I thought we were on track for a new 'blame nissan' thread In keeping with the theme...I just witnessed a nice rear-end collision on the way back from Home Depot 15 minutes ago. Some Hyundai SUV creamed the back of a BMW X3. Massive damage to both. Just plain stupid...Hyundai driver wasn't looking as he pulled up to a traffic light. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-27-2009, 06:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	Make sure you make a claim for deminished value too. Start at 10% of the cars original value. Now that you have had an accident you will probably show up on car fax and will get less value for trade ins or resale. I did this on my Audi and got all 10% $3,700 from the military for it. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-27-2009, 10:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	It often take a few days for injuries from this type of collision to show up. First sign of neck pain, headaches, etc get your *** to a doctor and call your insurance company. It all sucks, man, sorry for you. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-27-2009, 01:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	That sucks about your car. Please say the guys insurence is paying for it.

12-27-2009, 02:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
Meridian69 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z Plat/Per 6M Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the replies, friends. Yes, the insurance company is going to cover it, but it still sucks and is a pain in the ***. Modshack: thanks for the Diminished Value claim tip. I did not know about it, but will do the research and see what I can come up with.

12-27-2009, 03:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	DAMN! That looks painful just to look at!

12-28-2009, 08:57 AM	#28 (permalink)
Meridian69 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z Plat/Per 6M Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the replies and support friends. I get to start playing with the insurance companies this week. Lovely.... caneman88: I am want the vehicle back to exactly the way it was. I am not a big fan of the NISMO wing and effects.

12-28-2009, 09:21 AM	#29 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	Bummer, sorry to hear about that dude. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

12-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	This guide will help you 10 Things Your Auto Insurer Won't Tell You- Yahoo! Autos Article Page __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.