She's gone... (E30 S50 vs Prius) Edit: Pics

[DisgustipatedAP1]

Yeah I am hoping USAA gets this done within the week. I just wish my neck didn't hurt. Could definitely do without that.

I think I've decided what TWO cars will be replacing my E30. Should be interesting. And the E30 may get a new body...

[mkcman17]

^
yeah, USAA was very fast with me. very impressed.

[M-technik-3]

Ouch But USAA pays quick and they have always been easy to deal with. Another Prius driver arg. The ones here drive em at 80 and complain about lack of mpg they get wit them.

[DisgustipatedAP1]

I have decided on what my custom vanity plate will be for my M3/Evo:

"FK PRIUS"

:up:

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

That blows,sorry to see this man.

Im moving to socal in a few months,and i DD my Euro M535i,Im beyond worried.

I do have a sticker on the back that says "fuck your prius"

Hope everything works out. I loved that hood.

[mkcman17]

i know this car very well and sourced many of the pieces on it for the PO. such a solid and good looking e30. i'm sorry man.

[bowtie2bimmer]

That Blows man, sorry for your loss. At least USAA is going to take care of you and get you set up right...

And on the Prius subject, yes we generalize, but there is a reason why the stereotype exists. Smug, self righteous pricks who couldn't tell an intake port from a hole in the ground. Its a stupid little plastic car (the only thing i hate more is SMART car)

[SpeicherBimmer]

Wow...Prius eco=hippie strikes again. That really sucks, but more than anything hopefully you won't have any permannent injuries. Another PERFECT E30 or bit of cash isn't going to make up for what could turn out to be a lifetime of pain/annoyance. Makes me VERY nervous about taking my car back to Atlanta; I'd hate for the Delphin curse to get me after spending so much effort on it. Good luck, and wring him for all he's worth!!!

Oh, and to all you Prius defenders that somehow made it on R3V:
There is no justifying a Prius. If you have one, you have given up on life; I don't care what else you own. Now go hug a tree.

[DisgustipatedAP1]

That's good if you reach an acceptable settlement from the get go, I wish you luck.

Also what worked for me was simply a letter of demand. Summary: "Due to your negligence...blah blah blah, I'm requesting $5,000 (example) for the remaining value/repair of my vehicle to be paid by xx/xx/xx and settle out of court, otherwise I'll be filing for $7,500." It gives the person a major incentive...

Court = Time away from work, going to the court, defense preparation, a possible judgement against their credit, etc. Most people would opt out of that and simply pay your demand. (Keep it reasonable)

I hope I don't have to go to that extent.

Depending on the settlement, I've already figured out what vehicles are going to replace the E30.

But many people may be happy (or sad) to hear that I am also considering buying a clean E30 shell and swapping everything over and keeping it as a 2nd or 3rd car, or selling it to one lucky R3V member.

So if anyone knows of a clean Calypso Rot red shell that I can buy...

most people get out of their cars and ask if everyone is ok.

my first reaction would have been to immediately jump out and beat the drivers ass.

Oh believe me, I wanted to scream in his face "Do you fucking realized what you've just ruined you fat piece of shit!?" Being shell-shocked into submission kind of alleviated my anger, however...

[TeaJhey]

most people get out of their cars and ask if everyone is ok.

my first reaction would have been to immediately jump out and beat the drivers ass.

[Rsully70sev]

That's good if you reach an acceptable settlement from the get go, I wish you luck.

Also what worked for me was simply a letter of demand. Summary: "Due to your negligence...blah blah blah, I'm requesting $5,000 (example) for the remaining value/repair of my vehicle to be paid by xx/xx/xx and settle out of court, otherwise I'll be filing for $7,500." It gives the person a major incentive...

Court = Time away from work, going to the court, defense preparation, a possible judgement against their credit, etc. Most people would opt out of that and simply pay your demand. (Keep it reasonable)

[DisgustipatedAP1]

The roof looks gnarly dude. I can't believe it folded in like that, first I've seen.

If you don't get what you want, take the guy to court. Have an excel sheet of modifications and what it would physically cost you to replicate that car, have print outs of comparable e30's for sale, etc. Do your due diligence and you will come out alright. I've let a judge handle 3 of my accidents, it's the best route to go. Basically an unbiased 3rd party perspective v. penny pinching insurance agents. Small claims (no legal representation needed) is limited to $7,500 in California though. So you can always take the insurance settlement, then sue him for the remaining balance.

Just my for what's worked for me.

I think that's what I'll have to do, but after talking to the adjuster today, USAA seems willing to play ball with giving me what the car is worth at this point.

Also, good news everyone: preliminary findings have the other driver at fault. :giggle:

[Rsully70sev]

The roof looks gnarly dude. I can't believe it folded in like that, first I've seen.

If you don't get what you want, take the guy to court. Have an excel sheet of modifications and what it would physically cost you to replicate that car, have print outs of comparable e30's for sale, etc. Do your due diligence and you will come out alright. I've let a judge handle 3 of my accidents, it's the best route to go. Basically an unbiased 3rd party perspective v. penny pinching insurance agents. Small claims (no legal representation needed) is limited to $7,500 in California though. So you can always take the insurance settlement, then sue him for the remaining balance.

Just my for what's worked for me.

[Pl3wA]

:( i cant fap to this :((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((

[randomsv650]

seriously 100% gay

THIS.

And also THIS:

fucking prius'... worst drivers in the world

Freaking hate those cars and all they stand for with a passion. Seems everyone that drives one is the same way.