got rear ended...

mattkim85 · 02-11-2009, 05:39 PM

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

bigboyzben · 02-11-2009, 05:48 PM

Ouch, that sucks! How fast was the BMW going when it hit you? I'm guessing this didn't happen today since the weather is actually pretty nice today. I know when the air bags deploy on the BMWs it gets expensive quick.

If you don't mind, post up an estimate when the claims adjustor takes a look at it.

WShade · 02-11-2009, 05:48 PM

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, 09:40 PM

What does it do when you file a "diminished value claim"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WShade

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.

SoCal 370Z · 02-11-2009, 05:48 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident. At least you are safe?

RCZ · 02-11-2009, 05:50 PM

Oh man, that is my worst fear right now. That is so bad. I am sorry to hear what happened to you...I'm praying that it didn't affect your chassis.

StLRedrider · 02-11-2009, 06:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your Z, how many miles were on the car when this happened? That really sucks. Sounds like my bad luck, had a cbr900rr 1 day 17 miles on it and ran into some oil in the road, $7000. in damage.

ssqpolo · 02-11-2009, 06:14 PM

ahh man..i think ur the first one down. sorry to hear that. hope everything works out okay. sooooooo time for zele body kit? =P

Namir · 02-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Nooooooooooooo not these threads already!

Hope you are OK man, sorry about the car, hopefully the damage is not too bad and can be fixed.

BanningZ · 02-11-2009, 06:45 PM

That ******* sucks!

What the hell???

Is this the first 370Z wreck?

Stupid bimmer

SoCal 370Z · 02-11-2009, 06:47 PM

What was the person doing that hit you, text messaging? We have had one friend get rear-ended, and another friend's husband killed by drivers who were sending text messages over their mobile phone while driving.

ZAtLeast · 02-11-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

What was the person doing that hit you, text messaging? We have had one friend get rear-ended, and another friend's husband killed by drivers who were sending text messages over their mobile phone while driving.

People in this country need to respect driving more. When you are in a car, nothing is more important than driving.

albertu · 02-11-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAtLeast

People in this country need to respect driving more. When you are in a car, nothing is more important than driving.

Second that.

Phil Wallace · 02-11-2009, 07:12 PM

All that matters is that you are ok.
Did you hit the car in front of you? You mentioned that your airbags deployed.

AK370Z · 02-11-2009, 07:41 PM

I am very sad to hear this. But we are all glad that you're okay. Anything can be replaced but you life or part of your body can not!

As Phil said, "Did you hit the car in front of you?" also, make sure they DO a very good inspection before estimating the damage and DO NOT settle of used or non OEM parts. Ask your adjuster if you can take it to your local Nissan dealer for fix.

I hope there's no chassis damage. It absolutely sucks if you do and they don't total your car. They have machine that "supposedly" straightens your car chassis but it never feels the same again. I was a victim of a "irresponsible" driver as well.

Hope everything works out at your favor and keep us posted. BTW, is this the first 370Z accident reported?

02-11-2009, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 17	got rear ended... 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

02-11-2009, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	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. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

02-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	Nooooooooooooo not these threads already! Hope you are OK man, sorry about the car, hopefully the damage is not too bad and can be fixed. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

02-11-2009, 06:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	That ***** sucks! What the hell??? Is this the first 370Z wreck? Stupid bimmer __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE**

02-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I am very sad to hear this. But we are all glad that you're okay. Anything can be replaced but you life or part of your body can not! As Phil said, "Did you hit the car in front of you?" also, make sure they DO a very good inspection before estimating the damage and DO NOT settle of used or non OEM parts. Ask your adjuster if you can take it to your local Nissan dealer for fix. I hope there's no chassis damage. It absolutely sucks if you do and they don't total your car. They have machine that "supposedly" straightens your car chassis but it never feels the same again. I was a victim of a "irresponsible" driver as well. Hope everything works out at your favor and keep us posted. BTW, is this the first 370Z accident reported? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

02-11-2009, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigboyzben Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1 Drives: STi,08 335,09 370Z Rep Power: 17	Ouch, that sucks! How fast was the BMW going when it hit you? I'm guessing this didn't happen today since the weather is actually pretty nice today. I know when the air bags deploy on the BMWs it gets expensive quick. If you don't mind, post up an estimate when the claims adjustor takes a look at it.

02-11-2009, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Sorry to hear about your accident. At least you are safe?

02-11-2009, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Oh man, that is my worst fear right now. That is so bad. I am sorry to hear what happened to you...I'm praying that it didn't affect your chassis.

02-11-2009, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 61	Sorry to hear about your Z, how many miles were on the car when this happened? That really sucks. Sounds like my bad luck, had a cbr900rr 1 day 17 miles on it and ran into some oil in the road, $7000. in damage.

02-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 268	ahh man..i think ur the first one down. sorry to hear that. hope everything works out okay. sooooooo time for zele body kit? =P

02-11-2009, 06:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	What was the person doing that hit you, text messaging? We have had one friend get rear-ended, and another friend's husband killed by drivers who were sending text messages over their mobile phone while driving.

02-11-2009, 07:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phil Wallace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 Drives: 1991 300ZX TT Rep Power: 220	All that matters is that you are ok. Did you hit the car in front of you? You mentioned that your airbags deployed.

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