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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by big_dish
Looks like rear end damage to me.



WOW you should be in body repair
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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awe mannnnnnnnnn....
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TARGET350Z
awe mannnnnnnnnn....
huh??
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Cool story bro
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Talking to insurance tomorrow. Hopefully I will have an update by then.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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Total loss. No worries as long as you have full coverage, my friend. Time to hunt for another Z.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Thursday..thursday..thursday..

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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Damn that sucks.
But if its totaled, grab the windshield wiper squirter off one of the wiper arms before they take the car.
Ill give you a couple bucks for it haha
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 122554
WOW you should be in body repair
Thinking the same thing... I can't be giving out this priceless info for free, ya know?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv

The antenna is bent.
That's pretty cold, even from you. Don't quit your day job.
OP - the rear panels are not replaceable, at least not easily as they are welded on. If there is frame damage, it's probably toast. BUT - last time I checked insurance adjustors do not work from pics, and besides that, last time I checked, no one here is an insurance adjustor either. So once again, I am scratching my head as to the post - other than to entertain davidv of course.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PerfZ
That's pretty cold, even from you. Don't quit your day job.
OP - the rear panels are not replaceable, at least not easily. If there is frame damage, it's probably toast. BUT - last time I checked insurance adjustor's do not work from pics, last time I checked,
check again. sorry. frames can be straightened fairly easily with a FRAME RACK the direction of the repair just depends on the manufacturer of the vehicle. quarter panels can be EASILY replaced with a welder. of course they are replaceable. just dont go to a place that charges insurance prices, or will be paying an arm and a leg.
uhhh and insurance adjusters work from pics 90% of the time. generally they only come out in person if it is questionably totaled or they suspect fraud. otherwise they trust the 'reputable'* shop of your choice to determine the extent of the damage AND cost of repair. the insurance co. will then right you a fat check of the quoted amount you may do as you wish with. <asuming you have full coverage.
*reputable to the insurance co.

as for the original post. i dont think he knows what to do after a crash like this. to answer the question that should have been asked> OP you should call your local nissan dealership and ask where they recommend you take your car for "frame evaluation and dented quarter panels". then have your car towed by a FLATBED to that collision repair shop. the pros will tell you what to do next.

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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Darn that bent antenna..Davidv your humor is welcomed..gotta find something funny about the situation right? Whats crazy is that the bend occurred due to the accident. Who wants to start a pool on how much they offer me if the car is totaled?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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2003, touring, 150k miles? they will give you $7,000 after taxes and license depending on interior condition. lol

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeBit
2003, touring, 150k miles? they will give you $7,000 after taxes and license depending on interior condition. lol
dam...can I even get a decent 350z for that much? I have found very few.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Guessing closer to $10,000 - but as pointed out earlier, i don't know what I am talking about.....
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by PerfZ
Guessing closer to $10,000 - but as pointed out earlier, i don't know what I am talking about.....
In massachusetts they go buy what they can replace the car for from a dealership with similar miles/condition. Cost is going to be closer to 10k from retail 7kish is private party.
I'm a licensed property and casualty insurance agent.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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OP is from Texas.
So in MA they have to actually go buy an '03 Z with 150,000 in order to get their money?
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by iideadeyeii
In massachusetts they go buy what they can replace the car for from a dealership with similar miles/condition. Cost is going to be closer to 10k from retail 7kish is private party.
I'm a licensed property and casualty insurance agent.
Hmm this is very interesting... is this a normal practice in MA?
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by PerfZ
Guessing closer to $10,000 - but as pointed out earlier, i don't know what I am talking about.....
That is what I would guess as well.

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by J 0 K 3 R
uhhh and insurance adjusters work from pics 90% of the time. generally they only come out in person if it is questionably totaled or they suspect fraud. otherwise they trust the 'reputable'* shop of your choice to determine the extent of the damage AND cost of repair. the insurance co. will then right you a fat check of the quoted amount you may do as you wish with. <asuming you have full coverage.
*reputable to the insurance co.
Pretty sure that's what we're working with here...
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