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NorCalZman 02-12-2009 06:23 PM
How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car?

dad 02-12-2009 08:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCalZman (Post 30078)
How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car?
Who are your questions meant for?

Crash 02-12-2009 08:54 PM
When you get the car back, and if it's not driving the same, tell the insurance company your car isn't what is was anymore.

NorCalZman 02-13-2009 10:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dad (Post 30112)
Who are your questions meant for?
anyone who can answer the question. What if you dont want the car back after a serious accident like that?

dad 02-13-2009 12:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crash (Post 30122)
When you get the car back, and if it's not driving the same, tell the insurance company your car isn't what is was anymore.
What is the insurance company going to do? The repairs would have been paid for.
Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCalZman (Post 30277)
anyone who can answer the question. What if you dont want the car back after a serious accident like that?
You're the one paying for the car, you're stuck with it.

mattkim85 02-14-2009 03:19 PM
thanks for all the reply/info guys


the car is at the shop still waiting for it to be inspected.
they (insurance co.) sure are taking their sweet *** time. :mad:

meanwhile i went to my doctor and got x-rays all over my body
and was informed that i had no problems.
He told me that since i was sitting in the car not knowing
the car was coming at me that my body didnt have the time to
counter-react to the impact. Meaning if i had seen the car coming
and tried to "fight" the impact then i would be in bad shape.

thank god

SoCal 370Z 02-14-2009 03:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkim85 (Post 30816)
...and was informed that i had no problems.
Best news of all!

nogoodname 02-14-2009 04:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCalZman (Post 30078)
How does this work? Can he refuse to take back the car?
I doubt that, accidents happen.......... and who would he give the car to....lol

who is taking it in the 1st place.... :confused:

tvfreakazoid 02-14-2009 09:39 PM
How in the hell did the beemer only get scuffed? That really sucks. Can someone explain that to me? Was it a suv? I can't imagine that a regular beemer wouldn't get damaged.
Damn I feel for you. See this is the stuff that scares me. I hope this doesn't happen to me. Couldn't you get it totaled if possible and get an another one? I hope things work out for you.
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkim85 (Post 29743)
my license plate isnt even here yet
and i got rear ended by a bmw.
i was at a red light and checking out the shitty weather
here in so cal and the next thing i know there is an air bag
in front of my face..
MY rear bumper got messed up pretty bad...(i think the impact hit parts of the rear suspension too) but the beemer
had some scuffs on the bumper and hood... wtf!!!!
the body shop told me that i would have to get a new suspension
and an alignment AND a bumper plus new airbags.
f*ckkkkkk

tvfreakazoid 02-14-2009 09:40 PM
What does it do when you file a "diminished value claim"?
Quote:
Originally Posted by WShade (Post 29748)
That is horrible! First of all, are you ok? I don't know the rules and regulations for CA but make sure you file a diminished value claim.

tvfreakazoid 02-14-2009 09:48 PM
Hey, nice of you to do that. Most people would of said oh **** or something and never would try to follow the car. Did she give you an award not that it matters but just curious?
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 30030)
I had just parked in a mall parking structure and was walking to the stairs when I see a woman in an SUV trying to park in space marked for compacts; she hits the car in adjacent stall destroying the rear corner and complete taillight assembly. What does she do? She pulls away, drives down to another level and parks! What she did not see is that I saw her, and raced down the stairs to watch her park on the lower level. I call the police, explain the event and show the damage to both vehicles. They take my statement (and my driver’s license information, although I asked to stay out of it). About one week later I receive a letter in the mail. It was the woman whose car had been hit. She wrote to thank me as the car was brand-new, and it was her birthday the day she was hit. She was surprised that someone had taken the time to chase down the other vehicle and file a report, because in today's world people do not care. Anyway, it made her day as the other woman was held accountable versus the hit and run it initially was.

I am following this thread as the cost of repair, and the extent of the damage will be interesting not only for us, but for the insurance industry.

SoCal 370Z 02-14-2009 10:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 30993)
Hey, nice of you to do that. Most people would of said oh **** or something and never would try to follow the car. Did she give you an award not that it matters but just curious?
Yes, but I mailed it back with "VOID" written across it, and a thank you note, as it was no trouble on my part; I hope someone does the same if it ever happens to me.

sbkim 02-15-2009 08:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 31022)
Yes, but I mailed it back with "VOID" written across it, and a thank you note, as it was no trouble on my part; I hope someone does the same if it ever happens to me.
Socal - great story. I was in a similar situation but on the receving end. Driving down a busy street (3 lane road), some lady cuts in front of me (she prob didn't see me in the blind spot). In order to avoid getting hit, I veer to the right to avoid getting hit but of course, I end up hitting someone else. Luckily an off duty cop saw this whole thing happen and chase down the lady who cut me off. To make the long story short, her insurance covered both cars and I sent the off duty officer a nice gift. Good to know there are nice kind people in the world :D

fillyv 02-16-2009 04:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 30990)
Couldn't you get it totaled if possible and get an another one? I.
I dont know what your state laws are, but usually if the damges is equal to or more than 70%. The car will be totalled. I work in a shop. By the sound of the hit. This is without seeing photos, but I bet the cost of repairs are over and above $10,000. Air bags arent cheap and often cost 3,000 to 5,000. Also the suspension issue doesnt sound good. Which is leading me to believe that the rear body panels, Floor, Frame, and maybe even quarter panels are all damged. May even need replacement. Also the Estimating programs do not have the 370Z yet. None of mine do Shoplink, and Ultramate. Hopefully by the next update which will be in soon will have it. Thats a real problem with brand new cars sometimes. I hope everything works out for you. Kind of sounds like a problematic deal the moment though. Good Luck

nogoodname 02-16-2009 08:25 PM
not to change topic's but my friend's car got smashed by a city dump truck while plowing snow..... hit and run by the city and the insurance won't cover it b/c it's one way insurance...the guy isn't rich at all.....totally sucks....

arcticreaver 02-18-2009 05:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nogoodname007 (Post 31613)
not to change topic's but my friend's car got smashed by a city dump truck while plowing snow..... hit and run by the city and the insurance won't cover it b/c it's one way insurance...the guy isn't rich at all.....totally sucks....
well he can consult a lawyer. i think that was the best way to do it.

chimZEE370 02-19-2009 06:42 PM
Some member in this forum has 2yr full replacement if you get in an accident.

mattkim85 02-23-2009 03:09 PM
finally some real good newS!

Since the car was brand new, all the parts were on back-order.
But finally got news from my shop that the parts are coming in
this thursday and the car should be ready by this weekend!
The real good news was that my mechanic told me that if the
car doesnt drive right after the repairs, i can take it back to the
shop and they could take a look at it again. But if they cant see
the problem the insurance company will have to buy back my car
and i could exchange it for a new one. :tup:

lol i am having the "waiting for the Z is almost unbearable" moment
all over again.

semtex 02-23-2009 03:14 PM
Glad to hear you're finally getting some good news on this. Are they installing your JWT intakes as well?

mattkim85 02-23-2009 03:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by semtex (Post 34559)
Glad to hear you're finally getting some good news on this. Are they installing your JWT intakes as well?

i did order the intakes last week but mike from ddmotor told me it will be shipping out today or tomorrow so i should be getting it later on this week
hopefully. i did get the hfcs though :)

well anyways u guys think i should drive the car first and see if there is any problems before i install the intake and hfcs?

!xoible 02-23-2009 03:46 PM
LOL my first 370z encounter in SoCal i almost rear ended him too... well he was going too slow and i was playing with him hahaha

arcticreaver 02-23-2009 04:58 PM
probably me, hehe. i'm driving VERY slow these days.

!xoible 02-23-2009 05:02 PM
idk, it was a gray car with no lic plates, in lake forest turning onto enterprise at like 8 am in the morning.

arcticreaver 02-23-2009 09:55 PM
okay not me then.

semtex 02-24-2009 10:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkim85 (Post 34580)
i did order the intakes last week but mike from ddmotor told me it will be shipping out today or tomorrow so i should be getting it later on this week
hopefully. i did get the hfcs though :)

well anyways u guys think i should drive the car first and see if there is any problems before i install the intake and hfcs?
That wouldn't be bad idea.

Scribe 03-09-2009 11:42 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkim85 (Post 34553)
The real good news was that my mechanic told me that if the car doesnt drive right after the repairs, i can take it back to the shop and they could take a look at it again. But if they cant see the problem the insurance company will have to buy back my car and i could exchange it for a new one.
I've never heard of this, but I hope it works out. I absolutely would never take the car back. This is how I lost two second generation Eclipse GSXs (rear-ended and someone running a stopsign). Even if it drives fine, get a new car. You'll thank yourself later even if you are just excited to get the car back now. That's the best advice I can give ANYONE.

HATED1 03-11-2009 11:00 PM
glad your ok, this really sucks, if it was me i would wish that they would consider it "totalled" so that i can pick up another new one. Sucks that this will pop up on the carfax report. Hope you get what you can out of the other driver.

Arcangel 03-11-2009 11:31 PM
Bor I would be in Jail because I would have killed the prick in the BMW and burned his car to the ground!!! I hope all works out that FCUKIN SUCKS!!!

zsport1 03-13-2009 10:49 AM
WOW! This thread is seven pages long and still no pics of the wrecked Z? How about some pics?
Most important thing is that you were not injured. Hope this works out for you and hopefully your Z gets repaired and returned to her full glory. :tiphat:
Keep us posted.

BanningZ 03-13-2009 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by zsport1 (Post 43196)
WOW! This thread is seven pages long and still no pics of the wrecked Z? How about some pics?
I've been thinking the same thing, but he is probably still in shock.

SoCal 370Z 03-13-2009 10:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsport1 (Post 43196)
WOW! This thread is seven pages long and still no pics of the wrecked Z? How about some pics?
Most important thing is that you were not injured. Hope this works out for you and hopefully your Z gets repaired and returned to her full glory. :tiphat:
Keep us posted.
Why would he post pics? Now, the whole forum knows his accident and if he goes to trade or sell it, members here will probably post all the details of his accident.

zsport1 03-13-2009 10:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 43205)
Why would he post pics? Now, the whole forum knows his accident and if he goes to trade or sell it, members here will probably post all the details of his accident.
If he didn't want anyone to know then he wouldn't have posted it on a car forum.

zsport1 03-13-2009 10:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BanningZ (Post 43202)
I've been thinking the same thing, but he is probably still in shock.
Ya, I agree. I know I would still be bummed out too.

pdevabhaktuni 03-17-2009 11:13 PM
sorry to hear that

AndreZ Cadena 03-19-2009 09:04 PM
for the right amount of money I can take care of that Bimmer driver.... lol, just kidding. this dude gots moves! --->:ughdance:

mattkim85 03-21-2009 03:24 PM
finally got the car back!!!!
drives like new, smells new, looks new!

im just crossing my fingers so that there is a major problem that they cannot fix so i can get a new car LOL

jk

i wish my baby has no more problems.
like someone said in an earlier post , the first accident is always the biggest one.

StLRedrider 03-22-2009 10:19 AM
Good news, just watch out for them d%mn BMW's.

armensti 03-23-2009 03:35 PM
sorry to hear that man i hope that everything works out for u

arcticreaver 03-24-2009 08:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkim85 (Post 45975)
finally got the car back!!!!
drives like new, smells new, looks new!

im just crossing my fingers so that there is a major problem that they cannot fix so i can get a new car LOL

jk

i wish my baby has no more problems.
like someone said in an earlier post , the first accident is always the biggest one.
glad you have your car back. check your mirrors this time hehe jk jk.

toasterflyer 03-25-2009 01:02 PM
I have been there..
 
So Im glad your ok..

I got rear ended in my '81 280zx(mint low mileage)..and I saw the SOB
coming in the rear view mirror..a big Chevy truck going about 35-40 and
I was stopped..

Not good.. no glass broke on the car but she was totalled(not being worth very much even in mint condish)..I did driver her home :-)..

Any pics of your car??



Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkim85 (Post 30816)
thanks for all the reply/info guys


the car is at the shop still waiting for it to be inspected.
they (insurance co.) sure are taking their sweet *** time. :mad:

meanwhile i went to my doctor and got x-rays all over my body
and was informed that i had no problems.
He told me that since i was sitting in the car not knowing
the car was coming at me that my body didnt have the time to
counter-react to the impact. Meaning if i had seen the car coming
and tried to "fight" the impact then i would be in bad shape.

thank god


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