Z totalled in 7 weeks.

shadoquad · 05-23-2011, 09:28 AM

neighbor's not to blame. He was trying to work a deal to buy a truck. But even if it was a fib, who cares? He asked for a lift, you gave one.

The cretin who clipped you should be tried in court. Did that guy hit and run, or did he stick around?

Mt Tam I am · 05-23-2011, 09:31 AM

I hate your story. I hope for all the best. Good luck.

onzedge · 05-23-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCASA

no good deed goes unpunished

True words hers.

steveg78 · 05-23-2011, 10:37 AM

Unknown, sorry to hear about your misfortune. Guy sounds like a total dickbag. Im surprised it seems like the majority here are all coming from the same consensus in that you agreed to give him a lift and the other guy was speeding. But I feel for ya man. I think of it the same way you do. The guy wasted your time, lied to you, and now your left with injuries and no Z. If you had known he was trying to negotiate the car deal, you probably would have said no to giving him a ride and so you were mislead. Kinda makes you wonder if the fate would have been different. That kinda crap will eat away at your mind. Good luck.

VCuomo · 05-23-2011, 10:50 AM

So should we start the betting as to whether or not the neighbor ends up suing the OP?

Whole thing sucks - the neighbor didn't cause the accident, but he's an a-hole for lying to you to get a ride in the Z (if he hadn't done that, the accident wouldn't have happened in the first place). Looks like you're going to be the one "at fault" - that really sucks too.

Sorry you're in this situation.

tonybui · 05-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Well it sucks that you've lost your Z but why blame the neighbor? it was an accident that noone knew was gonna happen. Don't be immature, the Z is not a Lamborghini

On the other hand, Did they neighbor at least feel bad OR act like he felt bad? if not, he is a douche LOL

DaveyG · 05-23-2011, 12:30 PM

Who cares?! The guy lied to get a ride for nothing. I guess some people think its cool to lie and get your car totaled when if the neighbor would have just took his own car, nothing would have happend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

neighbor's not to blame. He was trying to work a deal to buy a truck. But even if it was a fib, who cares? He asked for a lift, you gave one.

The cretin who clipped you should be tried in court. Did that guy hit and run, or did he stick around?

chops · 05-23-2011, 01:03 PM

i honestly dont think the neighbor is to blame. i mean yes because you gave him a ride your car ended up in an accident..but he couldnt have forseen the truck smashing into you. i had a similar situation happen to me. my friend called me out of the blue and asked if i could go check out a new house with him. long story short on the way to meet up with him i hit a puddle (it was raining that day) as i was braking and ended up rear ending a civic in my old car. would i have not gotten into an accident had i not agreed to meet up my friend? yes. but is it his fault? no.

you cant blame someone for an accident like that. i mean..unless he could see into the future. you did agree to give him a ride. you could've easily said sorry you had some errands to run and that you were just dropping off your wife!

anyway...sorry for the loss. hope your insurance co gets you a new Z soon!!

RDGR12 · 05-23-2011, 01:35 PM

I think it's more of a principle issue. He's blaming the neighbor, although he agreed to it, but the fact he lied to him, and then conclude the whole thing with a flying pick-up truck totalling his Z; neighbor did contribute to the 'this blows' part. Had he been truthful, I think it would suck less. The fact he lied is the issue.

If you were in the same shoes, I highly doubt you would still be letting him ride with you the next day.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2011, 02:13 PM

Not the neighbors fault at all. Hindsight is 20/20. It could have been a lot worst, like I dunno....death. Be glad your still around to be able to buy another Z. If he had died in the accident, would you still blame him? The way the public sees it, it is still technically your "fault" since the guy in the truck had the right of way, even if he was speeding. They are going to say you failed to yield. It's not about right or wrong or morality with stuff like this, its about who's at fault. Maybe you can fight it out based on the dangers posed by this particular intersection, but thats a long shot.

In any case, this is why you have insurance.

Astrosfan · 05-23-2011, 02:14 PM

not your neighbors fault but i would give him hell for it everyday. im sure he wasnt like, i hope this dude totals his Z

kenchan · 05-23-2011, 02:22 PM

sucks, sorry for the loss.

i hate liars and losers too.

c41006 · 05-23-2011, 02:24 PM

Man that is unfortunate but things happen just be glad your ok

b1adesofcha0s · 05-23-2011, 02:48 PM

Sorry to hear man. I do agree with everyone else that it was not the neighbor's fault at all. I had a somewhat similar accident last year where it was determined to be my fault because I was turning left so the other driver automatically has the right of way. Didn't matter that he got on the highway on ramp and jumped out at the last second to continue going straight down the road. Also didst matter that my car was completely stopped in the lane he wasn't driving in on a 2 lane road and that he swerved his car into mine at the last second.

Sh1t happens and sometimes you can't do anything about it. You're going to be pissed about it for a little while, but later on you'll be glad that you were ok and you can just move on. Who knows, this might end up being good for you in a way. If I didn't have that accident last year, I would never have had the chance to get a Z. I had a 2010 Maxima at the time (for only 4 months) and it got totaled and I was on the way to a job interview which I missed (and they didn't reschedule). Now I'm just glad I have a better car to enjoy. I hope everything works out for you

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-23-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

dam man that really sucks, keep us updated!. did the Z feel pretty safe ?

Yeah dude... the cars a mini tank. I didn't panic when I got hit. So I made sure the impact didn't result in unnecssary acrobatics. But the car itself is really safe. I don't know why its not rated by the NHTSA?

05-23-2011, 09:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
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05-23-2011, 01:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
RDGR12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 90 Drives: An Old Beater Rep Power: 16	I think it's more of a principle issue. He's blaming the neighbor, although he agreed to it, but the fact he lied to him, and then conclude the whole thing with a flying pick-up truck totalling his Z; neighbor did contribute to the 'this blows' part. Had he been truthful, I think it would suck less. The fact he lied is the issue. If you were in the same shoes, I highly doubt you would still be letting him ride with you the next day. Last edited by RDGR12; 05-23-2011 at 01:39 PM.

05-23-2011, 02:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Not the neighbors fault at all. Hindsight is 20/20. It could have been a lot worst, like I dunno....death. Be glad your still around to be able to buy another Z. If he had died in the accident, would you still blame him? The way the public sees it, it is still technically your "fault" since the guy in the truck had the right of way, even if he was speeding. They are going to say you failed to yield. It's not about right or wrong or morality with stuff like this, its about who's at fault. Maybe you can fight it out based on the dangers posed by this particular intersection, but thats a long shot. In any case, this is why you have insurance. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

05-23-2011, 02:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
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05-23-2011, 02:48 PM	#29 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Sorry to hear man. I do agree with everyone else that it was not the neighbor's fault at all. I had a somewhat similar accident last year where it was determined to be my fault because I was turning left so the other driver automatically has the right of way. Didn't matter that he got on the highway on ramp and jumped out at the last second to continue going straight down the road. Also didst matter that my car was completely stopped in the lane he wasn't driving in on a 2 lane road and that he swerved his car into mine at the last second. Sh1t happens and sometimes you can't do anything about it. You're going to be pissed about it for a little while, but later on you'll be glad that you were ok and you can just move on. Who knows, this might end up being good for you in a way. If I didn't have that accident last year, I would never have had the chance to get a Z. I had a 2010 Maxima at the time (for only 4 months) and it got totaled and I was on the way to a job interview which I missed (and they didn't reschedule). Now I'm just glad I have a better car to enjoy. I hope everything works out for you __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

05-23-2011, 09:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	neighbor's not to blame. He was trying to work a deal to buy a truck. But even if it was a fib, who cares? He asked for a lift, you gave one. The cretin who clipped you should be tried in court. Did that guy hit and run, or did he stick around?

05-23-2011, 10:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	Unknown, sorry to hear about your misfortune. Guy sounds like a total dickbag. Im surprised it seems like the majority here are all coming from the same consensus in that you agreed to give him a lift and the other guy was speeding. But I feel for ya man. I think of it the same way you do. The guy wasted your time, lied to you, and now your left with injuries and no Z. If you had known he was trying to negotiate the car deal, you probably would have said no to giving him a ride and so you were mislead. Kinda makes you wonder if the fate would have been different. That kinda crap will eat away at your mind. Good luck.

05-23-2011, 10:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	So should we start the betting as to whether or not the neighbor ends up suing the OP? Whole thing sucks - the neighbor didn't cause the accident, but he's an a-hole for lying to you to get a ride in the Z (if he hadn't done that, the accident wouldn't have happened in the first place). Looks like you're going to be the one "at fault" - that really sucks too. Sorry you're in this situation.

05-23-2011, 10:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	Well it sucks that you've lost your Z but why blame the neighbor? it was an accident that noone knew was gonna happen. Don't be immature, the Z is not a Lamborghini On the other hand, Did they neighbor at least feel bad OR act like he felt bad? if not, he is a douche LOL

05-23-2011, 01:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	i honestly dont think the neighbor is to blame. i mean yes because you gave him a ride your car ended up in an accident..but he couldnt have forseen the truck smashing into you. i had a similar situation happen to me. my friend called me out of the blue and asked if i could go check out a new house with him. long story short on the way to meet up with him i hit a puddle (it was raining that day) as i was braking and ended up rear ending a civic in my old car. would i have not gotten into an accident had i not agreed to meet up my friend? yes. but is it his fault? no. you cant blame someone for an accident like that. i mean..unless he could see into the future. you did agree to give him a ride. you could've easily said sorry you had some errands to run and that you were just dropping off your wife! anyway...sorry for the loss. hope your insurance co gets you a new Z soon!!

05-23-2011, 02:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	not your neighbors fault but i would give him hell for it everyday. im sure he wasnt like, i hope this dude totals his Z

05-23-2011, 02:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sucks, sorry for the loss. i hate liars and losers too.

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