My 350z got totaled =(

JARblue

Engine is identical. 2009, as the first model year, has a few more kinks that were worked out in the later models. I would look for 2011 or later. 2013 or later if you prefer the newer wheels and front bumper. If you are so inclined, with a little bit of research, you should be able to find all the minor differences in each model year (like the 2012 model introduced a small water-based oil cooler).

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wanker

Glad you're okay. Get a 370z it's a noticeable improvement over the 350z. Do not hesitate to upgrade. You can easily find a used 370z in your price range.

czirrfb

Yeah it was like an action movie, I figured no "normal person" would attempt to drive away if you stand in front of their car, but this guy clearly had no value for other peoples lives.

Benibiker

That was a beautiful color!

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2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

czirrfb

Thanks, I agree Daytona Blue is the best color Nissan has made IMO. Here are some more pics when I first got her.



My plan was to get some black wheels and lower it a bit, like in this photo. Black and blue looks amazing.



I found a pic online of someone who painted their 370z the same color, looks sick!

cab83_750

SKIP THE 09! I'll be flamed for this but why take chances. As stated before, the first year model had a few (wink, wink, wink) kinks that some experienced and some did not.

Just be grateful you are okay.

As a person who has had 8 accidents in a 10 year period, here are my advice based on personal experience:

1. Most drunk drivers have very little insurance coverage. Possibly even $0.00 insurance --- no coverage.
2. Get a lawyer, if you have not!
3. Wait a minimum of 6 months before signing off on anything. The body may hide something and the damage/illness may stick out its ugly head after many months.
4. Educate yourself with your own insurance. I am hoping you have "underinsured" coversge so that your insurance will pay you the difference if the other party cannot.
5. Insurance companies are very smart. This means that in most cases, your settlement would mostly be just above "breaking-even". Again, this is just the norm and there will be others where your reward or settlement would be very satisfactory.
6. Expect the worst that you may never be compensated fairly. This way, when the worst happens, you don't get depressed further. Again, BE READY FOR NOTHING.
7. The beauty of expecting the worst is that when the worst does not come and the good comes, you become a double-winner.

As for cars, I do understand that that the 350 and the s2000 are nice cars. However, get a newer and proven car. That assumes that there are no major financial reason why you need to buy the older model. If I were in your case, I would get a used 370.

Good luck

P.s,

6 of my 8 accidents were all SUV-caused rear ends. 1 pick up truck and one cement mixer trucks.

And yes, I have lost my career, my job, my savings, unable to work for almost 2 years, in bed alone for months, numerous surgeries (hip, neck, shoulders,etc) from these accident. I am still kicking today --- SO HANG IN THERE!

czirrfb

I got some more pics of myself after the incident along with the paperwork the cops gave me that night.







My hospital bills are gonna be insane. I had to ride in the ambulance and stay in the intensive care for a week and they kept doing scans of my head because I had a brain clotting that might require surgery. I had 2 IV's in my arms and I had to miss a week of work, it was sucky! I constantly have headaches that wont seem to go away now. I have a lawyer helping me out, they gave me a rental car for a week, but after that I wont have a way to get to work besides the bus or something.

czirrfb

This was basically the moment my life flashed before my eyes, after he hit me and I landed on his hood and made my way to the roof. It was scary as hell. Also it felt like something out of a movie. He was driving super recklessly down the public road, fortunately there weren't many people out that he could crash into. His radiator started leaking after he hit me, im surprised his SUV was able to drive so quickly. Im curious how the cops were able to catch him, because when he took a sharp turn thats when I got knocked off the roof and smashed into the ground and got knocked out for who knows how long, I managed to flag down a car and called 911, they came to pick me up and rushed me over to identify him.

cigarclifford

What a horrific experience that you have been though, so nice to hear that
you are recovering and getting better, the young lady next to you sure
has the look of a strong person to be right next to you in your time of
need, a sports car or any car can be replaced. you can not be replaced..

GL Amigo....

-Clifford

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czirrfb

Thank you I really appreciate it! I cant wait to get a 370z like you guys, my new dream car!

nghivinhton

I was rear-ended and the guy read-ended me again on his way to run off.... he ended up reversing and fled off...

But that is nothing comparing to your case, I'm so glad they caught the f*cker and that 3-7 yrs in jail for him is such a nice punishment for what you have to go throuh... At least you're safe and still able to go on here

srbrubak

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you are ok. I am thinking of selling my "Z" It is a 2010 base coupe with the sport package. It is the Monteray(sp) blue with 6 speed manual. I have just under 22,000 miles. I live here in cedar rapids Iowa where we have crazy winter weather, but my "Z" has never been driven in the winter. The only mod I have is a CBE. Also the steering lock problem was fixed my the dealer because mine was covered by the Nissan recall. Take care and be careful out there.

czirrfb

How much are you selling it for?

srbrubak

Right now I would like to get $21,750. Just to add, I have enjoyed the "Z" but living here in Iowa, I need a year round daily driver. I just read that Mazda has a car that I like, is fun to drive and would make a good Year round daily driver.

FLUJOKE

It's a sign..... Get a Nismo 370Z