i got hit-HELP!!

rha600

Wow, that sucks that it got hit like that. Good to see it's back in it's original form but now it will have this on the carfax (that everyone seems to use these days). If you keep the car forever it's not a big deal but if you're someone that swaps cars every few years it's going to drop the resale value.

Jason

looks great, man! from the pics i cant tell its been hit before - as it should be.

Cunnos

Yea I was considering suing the person for diminished value but didnt follow through with it. THe car is restored back to its original state, you cant even tell it was hit. If it was something larger, engine related or something major then i would have hired a lawyer. But it was basic repair, new bumper, side panel, rim, and paint job. I intend to have this car for a long time, so that is another reason i didnt follow through.

MichaelNguyen

ouch i would be pissed to... but just my luck i got hit and ran on in the parking lot

SteelMoments

Damn dude, my buddy actually sent me a link to this on Jalopnik the day before I picked up my NISMO... Made me cringe to see it. Glad to see your baby's all better.

EazyD

Saw this on Jalopnik today as well.... Yikes, what is wrong with people?

Jquad

damnn!!! I would kill her

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Cunnos

Well there are a number of people out there (especially Prius drivers ) that do not care about other peoples vehicles. The majority of people see a nice car and immediately think that the owner is some sort of a-hole or they just simply dont care. I learned a lesson the day that parking in the city or any parking lots is one of the most dangerous places. I now park far away from anyone or take up two spots if I have too.

shoopajae10

I found out that by parking far away or taking up 2 parking lots tend to attract more attention and some actually take it pretty far and vandalize your car.

Hi-Step'n370Z

I always take the parking spot furthest away from the action, but I NEVER take up two spaces. That, to me, represents arrogance, and is taking up a spot that someone else could use, although hardly anyone wants to park way out there anyway. I also snug my Z over as far as possible, leaving as much door swing room between my car and the next parking space, in case someone does want to park there. To me, that's all that I can do to protect my Z.

When I see someone park their special car far away, I see them as as a person who has worked hard to get that car, and is willing to go the extra mile to help keep their car away from door dings, and is willing to walk the distance to do it, and does it in a polite and considerate way to others. I think most people feel the same way and will respect that.

As a matter of fact, I think that people actually enjoy seeing that "nice car" sitting out there, sort of on display. In many cases it gives them a chance to see that special car that they otherwise wouldn't have a chance to see.

Last week, I parked way out, as usual, and when I came out of the store and headed to my Z, I heard two guys commenting on my Z, and one of them said, "hey look, there's a Crossfire too!" Someone had parked their Crossfire right behind my Z. It looked cool to see the two of them sitting out there in the parking lot. I enjoyed seeing that too. Those guys didn't want to harm those cars, they just had a good time looking at them, and I think most people are the same way.

I have found that part of the enjoyment of owning my Z is the pleasure that others get from looking at it.

As for the vandal's, they're going to do their thing no matter where or how we park. They're sick and there's not much anyone can do to protect themselves from that kind of person. But don't dwell on them, most people are good people, just treat them with respect and consideration, and it's likely you'll receive the same back.

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intrigue

Awesome post.

Eric

Grocery stores and mall/department store parking lots are among some of the worst places to park a car, especially a nice car.

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sgthanzo

My gut wretched when I saw that old-lady's car brushed up against your Z. I, too, have a 40th and I get paranoid when I hit a public area where parking maybe an issue.

I'm glad you got your car back in its original form. I wonder if anyone out there makes a 'perimeter protection' sort of a device for cars. hmmm...

Skeeterbop

Considering he joined last month and found this thread means he is using the search button! Either that or he just had a crap ton of time to look through this section.

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KillerBee370

Wow. That lady must know my mother in law.