My totaled Z - What do I do now?
problems with them? well feel free to PM me with any questions you have, I bought mine 4 days ago off the lot for MSRP, and I have nothing but good things to say. they werent pushy, every person I dealt with from start to finish was REALLY nice. they even put on a football game that I really wanted to see but was missing.
and now I get cookies. I can give you the sales mans name if youd like, he was a younger guy, not an old greasy man. and he never pushed the sale on us, let us look at it, was very well informed.
owell, good luck. see I heard sutherland was jacking up their prices, I remember someone posting a red Z that had a sticker of 2003 nissan ? and with all their "extra" stuff like Z glass etching, the price was a few thousand over MSRP.
and now I get cookies. I can give you the sales mans name if youd like, he was a younger guy, not an old greasy man. and he never pushed the sale on us, let us look at it, was very well informed.
owell, good luck. see I heard sutherland was jacking up their prices, I remember someone posting a red Z that had a sticker of 2003 nissan ? and with all their "extra" stuff like Z glass etching, the price was a few thousand over MSRP.
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Michael... I believe that everyone above you posted how they felt.. I dont see anywhere where someone said.. take him for his house or livelyhood.. FAIR RECOMPENSE OF LOSS... plus damages for possible further pain and suffering..
To this day my Wife is still having pain problems and cant lift anything heavy with her arm.. this is 5 years past now.... What did the person who rear ended her do.... skipped town.. changed her name and dissapeared!
Yeah .. thats fair... mess someones life up so she cant even carry her own baby anymore but.. hay.. dont take too much.... *hit!
Yeah he is alive.. no thanks to the guy who hit him.. Thank GOD for that!
In this day and age.... and yes.. SOME people are sue happy... You will get spat on and pushed aside if you dont stand up for yourselves....
FAIR and SUTABLE compensation for his loss and possible losses in the future...
Im finished...
EZ
To this day my Wife is still having pain problems and cant lift anything heavy with her arm.. this is 5 years past now.... What did the person who rear ended her do.... skipped town.. changed her name and dissapeared!
Yeah .. thats fair... mess someones life up so she cant even carry her own baby anymore but.. hay.. dont take too much.... *hit!
Yeah he is alive.. no thanks to the guy who hit him.. Thank GOD for that!
In this day and age.... and yes.. SOME people are sue happy... You will get spat on and pushed aside if you dont stand up for yourselves....
FAIR and SUTABLE compensation for his loss and possible losses in the future...
Im finished...
EZ
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Originally posted by michael350
Man you people are sick! yes he got in an accident. Yes a few cuts and bumps. But damn you are some DISHONEST people. They will give him retail value of the car. retail meaning whatever he has to pay for replacing it for a new one. I know this for a fact cuz i smashed my supra and got $8,000 more than i paid for it to replace it. But as for collecting double for medical and cheating people. not to mention thats the reason our insurance is so high CUZ of all you thieves out there! thats just plain messed up. They will pay ur medical bills, and pain and suffering. BE HAPPY YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!!
Man you people are sick! yes he got in an accident. Yes a few cuts and bumps. But damn you are some DISHONEST people. They will give him retail value of the car. retail meaning whatever he has to pay for replacing it for a new one. I know this for a fact cuz i smashed my supra and got $8,000 more than i paid for it to replace it. But as for collecting double for medical and cheating people. not to mention thats the reason our insurance is so high CUZ of all you thieves out there! thats just plain messed up. They will pay ur medical bills, and pain and suffering. BE HAPPY YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!!
So now let me get it straight... You got $8,000 more than what you paid for your car, and it was your fault, and you blaming other people for your high insurance, and you're calling them dishonest?
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thers a lemans sunset w/ 6 spd, and nav + splash gaurds, burnt orange leather interior, all carpets, and aluminum sill plates, and stuff, it has 1000 miles on it (was owned by an older gentleman who sold it because it was too difficult for him to get back out of.
collins nissan in greenwood indiana
i know cuz i testdrove it today
collins nissan in greenwood indiana
i know cuz i testdrove it today
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Talk about dishonest!
I agree with ATCGA. Most people I know have been seriously ripped off by an insurance company at one time or another. I have stories of my own, but this isn't about me. It's the most under-regulated business in our nation, and they spend millions on lobbyists to keep it that way.
Get what you can out of them! The less they cooperate with your reasonable requests for replacement value, the more you should complain about back pain and the need to see lots of doctors.
Their job is to pay you as little as possible, which means you lose money for their client's bad driving. If they won't make it right, go after them with every weapon at your disposal. And don't think for a minute that they won't do the same to you.
Sorry for your loss. Best of luck. BE RUTHLESS!
Dead
Get what you can out of them! The less they cooperate with your reasonable requests for replacement value, the more you should complain about back pain and the need to see lots of doctors.
Their job is to pay you as little as possible, which means you lose money for their client's bad driving. If they won't make it right, go after them with every weapon at your disposal. And don't think for a minute that they won't do the same to you.
Sorry for your loss. Best of luck. BE RUTHLESS!
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Do yourself a favor. Get a lawyer. As a general rule, you will get a larger insurance recovery with an attorney. Try to get a referral from family or friends. If possible, meet with at least two attorneys. Also, make sure the attorney puts his fees in writing. Good Luck!
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Re: I am working on locating a car
Originally posted by LeMans350z
They have found one with everything I need except the Nav.
They have found one with everything I need except the Nav.
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one w/ nav at collins nissan in greenwood indiana
give them a call thier tryin to sell it
older guy purchased then sold because he had trouble getting out of it (getting in he was ok, itwas getting out that he couldnt do)
give them a call thier tryin to sell it
older guy purchased then sold because he had trouble getting out of it (getting in he was ok, itwas getting out that he couldnt do)
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Originally posted by michael350
Man you people are sick! yes he got in an accident. Yes a few cuts and bumps. But damn you are some DISHONEST people. They will give him retail value of the car. retail meaning whatever he has to pay for replacing it for a new one. I know this for a fact cuz i smashed my supra and got $8,000 more than i paid for it to replace it. But as for collecting double for medical and cheating people. not to mention thats the reason our insurance is so high CUZ of all you thieves out there! thats just plain messed up. They will pay ur medical bills, and pain and suffering. BE HAPPY YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!!
Man you people are sick! yes he got in an accident. Yes a few cuts and bumps. But damn you are some DISHONEST people. They will give him retail value of the car. retail meaning whatever he has to pay for replacing it for a new one. I know this for a fact cuz i smashed my supra and got $8,000 more than i paid for it to replace it. But as for collecting double for medical and cheating people. not to mention thats the reason our insurance is so high CUZ of all you thieves out there! thats just plain messed up. They will pay ur medical bills, and pain and suffering. BE HAPPY YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!!
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what I said about getting $8,000 more than I paid. was meant for the idea of him BEING able to get fair market value so if HE has to pay over sticker for the car. that they WILL give him more than he paid to replace his car.
the SICK & THIEVES part was the comment made about trying to get double the medical bills. one from his insurance. then again from the guys insurance. that to me is FRAUD!!!!
I also said they SHOULD take care of all his medical bills and pain and suffering.
what you people need is to make a mistake and cause an accident. and someone u rear end say they have wipelash and say they cant perform sexually for there spouse. and cant have kids and you ruined there life. and sue you for a $1,000,000. mean while there in bahama's surfing and having orgies
NO ONE IS PERFECT and thats why they call it an accident!!!!!
I NEVER SAID NOT TO HAVE THEM NOT PAY HIS MEDICAL BILLS, PAIN AND SUFFERING, AND REPLACE HIS CAR FOR ANY AMOUNT IT COSTS TO REPLACE IT.
also i said B4 everyone becomes sue happy count your blessings that you servived. sometimes people arent as fortunate EX. sept, 11 2001 ---- last month SNIPER Mohammad and everyone else that has lost there life for no reason at all.
OH and just for the record my sister was walking across street in san fransico. and a CITY bus hit her and threw her about 15 feet. she suffered whiplash to her neck and back, and severe bruising but NEVER ONCE did she say IM going to SUE!!! she is just happy shes alive and that there paying for all her medical bills.
the SICK & THIEVES part was the comment made about trying to get double the medical bills. one from his insurance. then again from the guys insurance. that to me is FRAUD!!!!
I also said they SHOULD take care of all his medical bills and pain and suffering.
what you people need is to make a mistake and cause an accident. and someone u rear end say they have wipelash and say they cant perform sexually for there spouse. and cant have kids and you ruined there life. and sue you for a $1,000,000. mean while there in bahama's surfing and having orgies
NO ONE IS PERFECT and thats why they call it an accident!!!!!
I NEVER SAID NOT TO HAVE THEM NOT PAY HIS MEDICAL BILLS, PAIN AND SUFFERING, AND REPLACE HIS CAR FOR ANY AMOUNT IT COSTS TO REPLACE IT.
also i said B4 everyone becomes sue happy count your blessings that you servived. sometimes people arent as fortunate EX. sept, 11 2001 ---- last month SNIPER Mohammad and everyone else that has lost there life for no reason at all.
OH and just for the record my sister was walking across street in san fransico. and a CITY bus hit her and threw her about 15 feet. she suffered whiplash to her neck and back, and severe bruising but NEVER ONCE did she say IM going to SUE!!! she is just happy shes alive and that there paying for all her medical bills.
Last edited by michael350; Oct 31, 2002 at 12:54 AM.
Originally posted by michael350
OH and just for the record my sister was walking across street in san fransico. and a CITY bus hit her and threw her about 15 feet. she suffered whiplash to her neck and back, and severe bruising but NEVER ONCE did she say IM going to SUE!!! she is just happy shes alive and that there paying for all her medical bills.
OH and just for the record my sister was walking across street in san fransico. and a CITY bus hit her and threw her about 15 feet. she suffered whiplash to her neck and back, and severe bruising but NEVER ONCE did she say IM going to SUE!!! she is just happy shes alive and that there paying for all her medical bills.
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OK, I'm going off on a tangent, but I can't resist.
DISCLAIMER: I recommend this only if you are single, or if your wife is extremely tolerant, or if you want a divorce.
This may be the only totalled 350Z in the USA right now. There are already posts on other forums by folks interested in the seats, engine, etc. If you are at all inclined, I would recommend buying it back from the insurance company and parting it out. You can probably buy it for less than what the engine alone will fetch. A lot of car enthusiasts will be happy, and you could definitely make some money. But it is not worth it unless you enjoy taking stuff apart, have a place to do it, and can deal with hundreds of emails and phone calls from potential buyers. I guarantee you there are people that will drive across several states to pick up the big items. Just a thought.
DISCLAIMER: I recommend this only if you are single, or if your wife is extremely tolerant, or if you want a divorce.
This may be the only totalled 350Z in the USA right now. There are already posts on other forums by folks interested in the seats, engine, etc. If you are at all inclined, I would recommend buying it back from the insurance company and parting it out. You can probably buy it for less than what the engine alone will fetch. A lot of car enthusiasts will be happy, and you could definitely make some money. But it is not worth it unless you enjoy taking stuff apart, have a place to do it, and can deal with hundreds of emails and phone calls from potential buyers. I guarantee you there are people that will drive across several states to pick up the big items. Just a thought.
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Originally posted by michael350
OH and just for the record my sister was walking across street in san fransico. and a CITY bus hit her and threw her about 15 feet. she suffered whiplash to her neck and back, and severe bruising but NEVER ONCE did she say IM going to SUE!!! she is just happy shes alive and that there paying for all her medical bills.
OH and just for the record my sister was walking across street in san fransico. and a CITY bus hit her and threw her about 15 feet. she suffered whiplash to her neck and back, and severe bruising but NEVER ONCE did she say IM going to SUE!!! she is just happy shes alive and that there paying for all her medical bills.
Yes, LeMans350z should be glad to be alive - but only because somebody else screwed up really bad! Sometimes you screw up and you suffer the consequences, as the guy who hit LeMans350z should.
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Originally posted by michael350
Man you people are sick! yes he got in an accident. Yes a few cuts and bumps. But damn you are some DISHONEST people. They will give him retail value of the car. retail meaning whatever he has to pay for replacing it for a new one. I know this for a fact cuz i smashed my supra and got $8,000 more than i paid for it to replace it. But as for collecting double for medical and cheating people. not to mention thats the reason our insurance is so high CUZ of all you thieves out there! thats just plain messed up. They will pay ur medical bills, and pain and suffering. BE HAPPY YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!!
Man you people are sick! yes he got in an accident. Yes a few cuts and bumps. But damn you are some DISHONEST people. They will give him retail value of the car. retail meaning whatever he has to pay for replacing it for a new one. I know this for a fact cuz i smashed my supra and got $8,000 more than i paid for it to replace it. But as for collecting double for medical and cheating people. not to mention thats the reason our insurance is so high CUZ of all you thieves out there! thats just plain messed up. They will pay ur medical bills, and pain and suffering. BE HAPPY YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!!
I want to thank everyone for their input. I am meeting with a lawyer tomorrow that one of our memebers on the site has recommended. I am not lookin' to get anything more than what is owed to me by the fact the accident happened.
I am currently lookin' at a replacement car with all my options except nav. I might have a few leads on cars with nav but don't know how easy it would be to get them. I am thinking aftermarket nav would provide an easier way for me to add DVD movie cabability to my car.
Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket nav? Which systems are the best? I am reviewing the Kenwood and Alpine systems at the moment. Does anyone know which models of the screens will fit into our nav hole?
Thanks for any input.
Jeremy
I am currently lookin' at a replacement car with all my options except nav. I might have a few leads on cars with nav but don't know how easy it would be to get them. I am thinking aftermarket nav would provide an easier way for me to add DVD movie cabability to my car.
Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket nav? Which systems are the best? I am reviewing the Kenwood and Alpine systems at the moment. Does anyone know which models of the screens will fit into our nav hole?
Thanks for any input.
Jeremy
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Originally posted by droidekaus
You need to read the original accident report. The POS in the Durango made an ILLEGAL U-turn and was going THE WRONG WAY. He needs to BURY this f**ker and make his life miserable. NO MERCY!
You need to read the original accident report. The POS in the Durango made an ILLEGAL U-turn and was going THE WRONG WAY. He needs to BURY this f**ker and make his life miserable. NO MERCY!
Did he just mow him down, or did he try to stop or what?
On the surface, it sure sounds like the other driver should pay dearly...then again, maybe he was from out of town, lost, or had an emergency and was trying to take a shortcut to the hospital...not that any of those are a valid excuse for DRIVING OVER somebody, just that there might be more to his story
If he was just drunk I'd nail him to the wall
Years ago, I was sitting still in a center turn lane, signal on, waiting for traffic to clear when a woman in a Blazer came tear-assing down the lane (using it as a merge/accelerate lane) and hit me head-on. Right before impact I saw she wasn't even looking ahead - she was looking down at her kid in the passenger seat
I had some minor injuries, as did my sister (she was my passenger - the floor was buckled and pushed up right under her on her side)...it took FOREVER to get it all settled, and this was with a reputable lawyer and honest doctor involved. Still, I'm sure it worked out better than if I hadn't had a lawyer.
Good luck in your case, LeMans - you are def. entitled to replacement value of your Z.
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Originally posted by Intrepid
Do yourself a favor. Get a lawyer. As a general rule, you will get a larger insurance recovery with an attorney. Try to get a referral from family or friends. If possible, meet with at least two attorneys. Also, make sure the attorney puts his fees in writing. Good Luck!
Do yourself a favor. Get a lawyer. As a general rule, you will get a larger insurance recovery with an attorney. Try to get a referral from family or friends. If possible, meet with at least two attorneys. Also, make sure the attorney puts his fees in writing. Good Luck!
You are entitled to fair market value for your vehicle. If vehicles are selling for over MSRP, that is what you are entitled to. Since there is no current used car market for the Z, some slight deduction for mileage already on the car would be appropriate, but nothing like 30% I've seen people quote.
You are not entitled to both your Medical Payments coverage and the liability payment from the responsible party. When your insurance company pays you under your Med Pay, they are entitled to recover that money from the responsible party.
For the uninformed individual who thinks that the guy they sued was punished, unless he was uninsured, it was an insurance company that paid those damages, not the driver.
LeMans, I am terribly sorry about this accident you were involved in and very happy to hear that your injuries were relatively minor. If you choose to have an attorney represent you, so be it. I can certainly understand your apprehension at a time like this and cannot fault you for whatever decision you make. Just go into this with your eyes open.
I have been a claims adjuster for over 11 years and (believe it or not) we are not cruel, heartless bastards. (Well, at least not all of us. Every profession has its ********.) A claims adjuster's job is to pay what is owed. Not more, not less.
Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery.
