All the roll-cage and fire extinguishers won't protect from dumb ass drivers ... You do your best to squezze every dime you can out of her insurance and screw up her premium .
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MAN this thread puts a frown on my face.
I'm so sorry you had to experience something like this in your lifetime, and considering you've barely had yours longer than myself...it gives me that "hits close to home" feeling. I have to be honest, I would ALWAYS reccommend full-coverage on a car like an FD. I HAVE to pay for it because I'm financing mine, but even still, it's such a rare car, and shit DOES happen, whether it's your fault or not, but it's nice to know that you're only out-of-pocket for $500. Again, I'm sorry, I hope everything works out in the end for you. I'm glad to hear you weren't injured. |
Originally Posted by turbodrx7
You will still get everything. It wasnt your fault, full coverage is only for if it is your fault, you still get money. As long as it was her fault, your good to go. Good luck on everything. It sucks.
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Originally Posted by YoshiFC3S
I have to be honest, I would ALWAYS reccommend full-coverage on a car like an FD. I HAVE to pay for it because I'm financing mine, but even still, it's such a rare car, and shit DOES happen, whether it's your fault or not, but it's nice to know that you're only out-of-pocket for $500. Even with receipts you'll only get a percentage because the insurance companies:
Bottom line for full coverage is yes, it IS worth it if you have premiums that aren't too costly. If however you are having to pay $500 a month for full coverage insurance then every two years you are paying for the car all over again. NOT worth it. |
one more note. that bitch went to jail that night too.. she had a outstanding warrant.. i haven't talked to my insurnace company yet. but there is so much frame damage from what i see.. its not repairable.. but i will eventually get another FD later on... thanks..i'll keep you guys informed
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2 pics of the hit
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thats ashame such a awsome car like that . I personally rode it it and loved it
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That might be fixable...
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That doesn't look totalled to me man... Talk to turbojeff for a realstic estimation.
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Originally Posted by Ranger Yi
one more note. that bitch went to jail that night too.. she had a outstanding warrant.. i haven't talked to my insurnace company yet. but there is so much frame damage from what i see.. its not repairable.. but i will eventually get another FD later on... thanks..i'll keep you guys informed
Check out the following (these are all turbojeff's): http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL http://community.webshots.com/album/132281433kiUBKO And particularly this one: http://community.webshots.com/album/69912816VsRYvb |
how much do you guys think it would cost to repair things on the car?
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it would most likely be cheaper to buy a replacement FD.
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Originally Posted by Ranger Yi
how much do you guys think it would cost to repair things on the car?
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As ugly as it looks that is fixable...
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That looks very fixable. Body panels..suspension and your good to go. It doesnt look like any major damage has been done. Engine is still sitting "center" and straight. But i dont know about how much your passenger shock tower is pushed in. See what insurance says, go from there...about all you can do man. Good luck
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I'd guess that the damage is similar to the MB FD I had fixed. The strut tower is obviously moved over a few inches.
How is the firewall and door jamb? For insurance purposes it is beyond totalled. If you found a GOOD bodyman and a J-spec front clip and stripped it down yourself you could probably fix it for $4K or so. Jeff |
yea the shock tower is pretty bad.. and theres a huge lump on the passenger floor.. the passenger door jam is off and several other minor things. .i think im just going to part the car out and wait for another FD to come my way..
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Ouch, sorry for your loss. I know it does not feel like it, but at least you're lucky you still have your health. I've seen heavy toll on the human body from car accidents.
Given that it was the other party's fault, go after them. Even if they do not have insurance, they are liable and are responsible. Given that they have an outstanding warrant, it doesn't look good, but it's worth figuring out if you have any options other then eating the cost yourself. I'm also assuming you do not have uninsured motorist coverage, but still try to contact your insurance company to see what they can do. At they very least, they might offer some other ideas. |
Sorry to hear about your ride. :( Glad to hear no one was really hurt. Man, if there's a lump on the passenger floor, there should be some major buckling going on in there. Any pics from the right side? I'm kinda curious to what got kinked/pushed back to cause that lump. Ever thought of selling the whole thing outright?
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i dont have full coverage.. i have 1.5 insurnace... they dont cover collision. i have liability and comprehensive coverage only.. and its still not determined whos at fault right now. and if it ends up being my fault then i lose out alot on the car.. and would most likely part it out.... i think the engine is still ok.. i looked in there seen a hose come off and a couple of the hoses from the m2 intake were pinched.. but it started and the idle was fluctuating though..
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Originally Posted by Ranger Yi
the car accident wasn't the result of a young unexperienced driver, i may be young compared to other rx7 owners. 23 years of age to be exact.. but the wreck was caused by the other car making a left turn without signaling as i was passing her on her left side.. which then threw us both into a ditch..
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Originally Posted by Ranger Yi
the car accident wasn't the result of a young unexperienced driver, i may be young compared to other rx7 owners. 23 years of age to be exact.. but the wreck was caused by the other car making a left turn without signaling as i was passing her on her left side.. which then threw us both into a ditch.. i have the biggest heart ache, and i couldn't even sleep last night. everytime i closed my eyes all i saw was re-enactments of the crash and the crunch sound as my beloved FD smashed into her car.. The car of my dreams lasted on 3 months.. the car hit on the passenger side headlight.. which then smashed my frame hard enough that the center console in the car is tilted up and who knows else .. engine starts but idle fluctuates.. most likely a total loss and i'll be tearing that car apart when i buy it back from the insurnace.. and one more. thing.. i didn't have full coverage. which clicked into my head right when the cars hit..
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it was a 2 way street .. so i was passing her during oncoming traffic. but the lines are dotted so i have the option to pass and there was no on coming traffic
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this story keeps getting fishier and fishier...
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