macca Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Yup, today I binned my pride and joy. Lucky enough to say I'm ok with only a slight bump on my head and it could've been 10 times worse if the ditch I landed in had water in it more than 6 inches deep. Car's a write off and I'm absolutely gutted about it as anyone would be. I have gap insurance on the car and it's fully comp so I will get the full amount of the car back, but with my no claims not being protected I don't think there's going to be any point in me going down the 350Z route again. About time now I look at putting my money towards buying a house. It's been a pleasure owning and driving the Z but I guess things always happen for a reason so I assume it's my time to move on. Pictures below are a bit @*!# because they were off my 2MP camera phone. EDIT Forgot to put a pic in to do it some justice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Jeezzzus! Firstly, glad to hear you're OK. Secondly, how did it happen? Were you just a bit over ambitious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Sorry to hear that. Looks like the cabin is really well protected. Glad to hear you're ok but it's a shame you can't return to Zed ownership. What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hell, dont know what to say bud, at least you are ok and thats the main thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hell, dont know what to say bud, at least you are ok and thats the main thing. You can tell me where I can get some wax that'll get that mud out Just lost the back end on a corner it the wet, corrected it, then over corrected it, then I was strapped in my seat upside down in a ditch. My drivers side airbags and steering wheel airbag didn't go off which pi**ed me off a bit, but saying that, the passenger side took most of the impact and they did go off. Hey ho. Anyone selling a 1litre corsa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 That is really @*!#. I know just the wax macca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 That is really @*!#. I know just the wax macca! Hey bitch, Beavis won't be impressed with you... Might be worth asking the Ins Co for a buy back price. Looks OK sort of... looks like mainly bodywork to me, although I'm no expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Wow lucky to get away with that unscathed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Ouch Been a while since anyone on here stuffed their car, at least you can walk away from that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Glad no one was hurt. Gone are the days when you could kick the front of a car and the airbags would go off. I believe nowadays it’s based on where the impact occurs and the severity of the impact. I think it’s 12 to 15mph to set them off. Far too much panel damage to bother repairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetstan Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 gutted for you mate,,,,, keep your chins up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Just lost the back end on a corner it the wet, corrected it, then over corrected it, then I was strapped in my seat upside down in a ditch. My drivers side airbags and steering wheel airbag didn't go off which pi**ed me off a bit, but saying that, the passenger side took most of the impact and they did go off. Hey ho. Anyone selling a 1litre corsa? Gutted for you mate, but like everyone say's, you are OK. Did you have the TC turned off when you lost it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Jeez what a mess and a shame Glad your ok though, looks like the cabin stood up very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Traction control was on. Cabin stood up well yeah, regret not getting a Tonneau cover though. Think I caught a football boot to the back of the head on impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 like you say it could have been a lot worse surely you can get back into a Zed, if you get a like for like replacement thru your gap/fully insurance ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 wowzers glad to see you made it out ok why the hell is the bonnet folded back like that ?? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 It slid down the ditch nose first, guess it jabbed into the mud and flipped it back. Only guessing, happened quite quickly. I'd like to get into a Zed again but I just think the timing is right for me to direct my money elsewhere. Plus my insurance was £1200 with 4 years no claims, I dread to think what it'd be with 0 years no claims. Just sucks, but I have only myself to blame. I'll learn from it and then hopefully in a few more years when I'm financially stable again I can go back to having a nice car, just isn't the right time at the moment now this has happened. Just wish I'd had it a little longer, really will miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Plenty of time bud and the money will always be useful, the main thing is you are ok and abe to spend it. And a little bit more experienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Jesus, just noticed you've only had it since December. Bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 glad you ok dude.......... hope you can replace her............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Gutted for you mate but glad you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Glad your ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Whoa!!! Like everyone else I'm just pleased you're OK. Gutted for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Such a shame. As others have said atleast you are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 That is so sad glad you got out ok though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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