That low mileage will really help you out as far as insurance not totaling it. When my Integra was rear ended earlier this year it was the low mileage that they thought would save it, but unfortunately it wasn't quite low enough in my case (41k). Hopefully with only 18k miles you'll be in the clear!

Good luck! Glad you're alright.

 

Brakes shipped to 33617? Haha in all seriousness, sounds like he was at fault. Doesn't look like too much damage structurally.

 

Haha I was just about to post that! Op sorry that dick backed into your Z! But seriously, if your Z gets totaled i'll take those Brembos...

 

Haha I called 'em first! Back off!

 

Haha, ok how about you take the left side and i'll take the right side! lol

 

Hahaha that would keep things interesting.

 

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This guys at a rough point in his life. With the possibility of losing a member of his family, and you're talking over his brakes before he's even lost her. Have some respect!

 

Hey now, it wouldn't be my350z.com if we were, like, compassionate and stuff.

 

Bummer on your car, man.

Sounds like you really want it fixed, but have you considered you might be better off if it is totalled?

From your photos looks like LOTS of damage, which means lots of time in the shop, and in my experience, cars that are "borderline totalled" that get repaired, never look, or drive, 100%.

As good as any body shop is, it is hard to make repairs and paint look as good as factory, there is also the issue with little **** (electrical, a/c, etc, ALWAYS having issues after that type of extensive repair).

There are lots of nice low mileage Z's out there, maybe consider taking the check (your low mileage should make it a larger amount), and finding a "new" ride?

 

Well, there's that option too I suppose.

Indubitably!

 

Brakes to 33770? Just kidding, OP. I hope you turn out all right in this deal. Luckily no one was hurt, and the car can always be fixed or replaced. I deal with this daily in my apartment complex. I come home at 2am every night and always have to keep my eyes peeled for idiots flying around corners.

 

Damn OP hope everything works out. Sue the pants off his ***

 

Damn well that is very low miles!! Keep us updated.

Sucks that an accident will be on the history but if you plan on keeping it forever there is no need to worry

 

I hit a deer in my fully loaded 05 RX8 with 40k miles and the air bags didn't go off and it was deemed total loss. The odds are not in your favor sorry to say.

 

I'm sure it will be easier to point out that he was at fault by your car having been hit on the side and not in the front.

Take it as far as you can, people like this are the worst, he can't assume his mistake and tries to put the blame on you when clearly, everything points to him being at fault. Instead of apologizing he accuses you of speeding...

I've had a lady almost back into me in a parking lot when I was coasting at like 5 mph pull that statement out of her *** "you were speeding!". Luckily there were like 10 other cars who had seen otherwise and she shut it up quickly when people started yelling at her and how she should be off the road for not knowing how to drive.

Best of luck with your Z!



PS: I would also inquire about the Brembo setup in a case where you sadly have to let her go and the others weren't actually serious. :P

 

Ain't that the damn truth, I think we need to change that.

 

It depends on the state. My state allows you to get the funds directly from the other party's insurance company.

 

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Get it fully and properly inspected. If it were me I would just want insurance to total it.

Cars are seldom the same after accidents like that. Issues can arise later that may not be diagnosed at the time of the incident.

Z's are so cheap these days I would hope for an insurance check and then grab another one.