Crashed - Need Advice

SGTseanzie · 10-06-2009, 04:28 PM

I had a Scion at one point. Suburban ran a red light, I t-boned him going like 45-50. When i climbed out the window cause the door wouldn't open and saw red green blue clear liquid spilling all over the street, i figured it was totaled, and It was. Not even a thousand miles on it! But comparable to just body panels, maybe you are still in the clear

TamZ · 10-07-2009, 12:34 AM

Oh, the poor Z! Glad you are okay tho!

Jason · 10-08-2009, 12:57 PM

update: adjuster came up with $9.5k in damages. wish me luck on finding the best body shop in the world!

shabarivas · 10-08-2009, 01:34 PM

dude - push to have it totaled man... your car wont ever drive the same - get another estimate from a high-caliber shop

Modshack · 10-08-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

dude - push to have it totaled man... your car wont ever drive the same - get another estimate from a high-caliber shop

I call BS on that statement! ...That's no where near a total. You'd need another $10K at least! Did you see the pics? No reason that car won't be just like new again given a correct repair.

Blown32 · 10-08-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I call BS on that statement! ...That's no where near a total. You'd need another $10K at least! Did you see the pics? No reason that car won't be just like new again given a correct repair.

I second that opinion!

Jason · 10-08-2009, 06:54 PM

Yea, I'm nowhere near totalled. It drives perfectly fine (still halls butt lol). It just needs an alignment. Steering vibrates a bit. Aerodynamics suck! I'm 90% sure on which shop I'm going with and their work is amazing. Plus, going thru this accident I feel like I've grown closer to the car. Like we went thru this thing together and it saved my life. It's weird lol...

Parts were like 5.5k, the rest was labor and misc stuff. The only thing under the hood that needs replaced is the airbox and AC lines that got bent. Little plastics here and there.

I'll post pics as they work on her.

Jason · 10-08-2009, 06:56 PM

On a side note: damn that chin spoiler is expensive. I think it was like $250? Jesus...

platyperz · 10-09-2009, 12:38 PM

Are you going to replace any parts with aftermarket stuff? And if you do, how does insurance handle the cost...

Jason · 10-09-2009, 02:49 PM

nah, just new oem stuff. i honestly dont have plans to mod anything but maybe the sound system later on. that's the only thing missing on the base Z (IMO). i love the power and the sport package takes care of any mods i probably would have done to a non-sport.

i think if you wanted to add aftermarket things to it, youd either have to (1) know someone cool at the insurance company and someone at the body shop or (2) get real high estimates, have a check cut out, do the work at a cheaper place and pocket the difference and buy the extra parts on your own. i just want this thing fixed soon as perfect as possible so i dont care to do all that running around for a few extra $.

E-Licious · 10-09-2009, 08:11 PM

Dang, I'd be looking at a CF hood and a body kit when it's damaged like that. You might pay a little extra, but think of it as a cheap upgrade.

Jason · 10-09-2009, 08:41 PM

Yea, I hear ya on the cf hood. I'd paint it tho. I'm not into that raw cf look. Body kits aren't for me. If anything I'd get an s-tune lip. But that'd be on me, highly doubt insurance would eat that up since the adjuster knows about cars -at least mine did!

Jason · 10-15-2009, 02:17 PM

update: dropped the z at the body shop and got a '10 mazda 3 rental (nice little cars). i miss the 332 horses in the zed right about now.

after the teardown, they determined there was another $3k in damages so the total is up to $13000. crazy how fast parts add up on this car.

370Zsteve · 10-15-2009, 02:27 PM

"It just needs an alignment. Steering vibrates a bit"

Are you SURE there is no frame damage................(shudder)

Jason · 10-15-2009, 02:57 PM

if there is, it's very minimal. they have a frame machine and will double check to be sure. i'll let you guys know if theres anything serious.

10-07-2009, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
TamZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 433 Drives: 2011 Mercedes GL 350 Rep Power: 16	Oh, the poor Z! Glad you are okay tho! __________________ Tammy

10-15-2009, 02:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
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10-06-2009, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
SGTseanzie Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 176 Drives: Nada Rep Power: 17	I had a Scion at one point. Suburban ran a red light, I t-boned him going like 45-50. When i climbed out the window cause the door wouldn't open and saw red green blue clear liquid spilling all over the street, i figured it was totaled, and It was. Not even a thousand miles on it! But comparable to just body panels, maybe you are still in the clear

10-08-2009, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	update: adjuster came up with $9.5k in damages. wish me luck on finding the best body shop in the world!

10-08-2009, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	dude - push to have it totaled man... your car wont ever drive the same - get another estimate from a high-caliber shop

10-08-2009, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	Yea, I'm nowhere near totalled. It drives perfectly fine (still halls butt lol). It just needs an alignment. Steering vibrates a bit. Aerodynamics suck! I'm 90% sure on which shop I'm going with and their work is amazing. Plus, going thru this accident I feel like I've grown closer to the car. Like we went thru this thing together and it saved my life. It's weird lol... Parts were like 5.5k, the rest was labor and misc stuff. The only thing under the hood that needs replaced is the airbox and AC lines that got bent. Little plastics here and there. I'll post pics as they work on her.

10-08-2009, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	On a side note: damn that chin spoiler is expensive. I think it was like $250? Jesus...

10-09-2009, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 17	Are you going to replace any parts with aftermarket stuff? And if you do, how does insurance handle the cost...

10-09-2009, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	nah, just new oem stuff. i honestly dont have plans to mod anything but maybe the sound system later on. that's the only thing missing on the base Z (IMO). i love the power and the sport package takes care of any mods i probably would have done to a non-sport. i think if you wanted to add aftermarket things to it, youd either have to (1) know someone cool at the insurance company and someone at the body shop or (2) get real high estimates, have a check cut out, do the work at a cheaper place and pocket the difference and buy the extra parts on your own. i just want this thing fixed soon as perfect as possible so i dont care to do all that running around for a few extra $.

10-09-2009, 08:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
E-Licious Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MN Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	Dang, I'd be looking at a CF hood and a body kit when it's damaged like that. You might pay a little extra, but think of it as a cheap upgrade.

10-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	Yea, I hear ya on the cf hood. I'd paint it tho. I'm not into that raw cf look. Body kits aren't for me. If anything I'd get an s-tune lip. But that'd be on me, highly doubt insurance would eat that up since the adjuster knows about cars -at least mine did!

10-15-2009, 02:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	update: dropped the z at the body shop and got a '10 mazda 3 rental (nice little cars). i miss the 332 horses in the zed right about now. after the teardown, they determined there was another $3k in damages so the total is up to $13000. crazy how fast parts add up on this car.

10-15-2009, 02:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	if there is, it's very minimal. they have a frame machine and will double check to be sure. i'll let you guys know if theres anything serious.