 Happy to Be alive :), Friend totaled 350Z |
 Feb 22, 2004 - 7:45 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 11, '03 From Kennesaw, Ga Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Well, I was with my friend this weekend over at UGA. As we were driving along, another friend cut us off. I was in the passenger seat with my friend daniel in his 350Z and he decided to pass them and get back in front of them for cutting him off.
Well, the road curved to the right, and a raccoon was in the road. We hit the raccoon and started to fish tail. My friend over-corrected to the right, so he tried to go left... when he did, we did a 180 and went across 4 lanes of traffic facing the wrong way. Barely missed hitting 2 other cars, then hit the curb sideways. Then we went through this guys yard and took out a fence. At that point the back end hit a tree and popped the car verticle. It spun around and landed upside down in some kudzu. Needless to say, the car is totaled. The amazing part is, my friend and I both walked away un-hurt for the most part. I cut my hand a bit and I'm a little sore, as is my friend, but we're alive. We took some pictures of the car the next day with my other friends camera. I'll try and post them to my profile if I can get the pics off him. I will say this, the car definitely held up pretty well considering. 5-Star crash rating seems to be pretty accurate. |
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Feb 22, 2004 - 7:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
So he totalled his 350Z?
Where do kids get the money for cars like that? -------------------- |
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Feb 22, 2004 - 8:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 11, '03 From Kennesaw, Ga Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well, his parents own a gas station, cleaners, and a dentist office. The 350 was his graduation present...
Personally, I'd rather have my celica that I bought, maintain, and insure with my own hard earned money anyday. |
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Feb 22, 2004 - 8:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well its good that your ok...dito on the paying for own car, makes it so much more fulfilling
This post has been edited by Uppitycracker: Feb 22, 2004 - 9:33 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '03 From Knoxville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Amen, I bought, own and maintane my car to the penny.
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Feb 22, 2004 - 9:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '02 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Glad to hear you're ok, its really a trip to think that had a few things been different you would not be here right now....I can say that because I totalled my car and should of died as well...still, what a trip.
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Feb 22, 2004 - 10:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the car is totaled... big deal, his parents will buy him a new one. you guys walked away fine, great.... but what about the raccoon family that isnt going to have a mom or a dad?!?!?!
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Feb 22, 2004 - 11:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Lol thats funny |
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Feb 22, 2004 - 11:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '02 From Sioux Falls, SD, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I wish my parents were loaded...
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Feb 22, 2004 - 11:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
screw paying for your own stuff. If I could get everything in life for free, I would.
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Feb 22, 2004 - 11:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '02 From Sioux Falls, SD, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Amen.
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Feb 23, 2004 - 12:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thats pretty amazing that you guys are alright, glad to hear it.
And it sounds like his parents work very very hard for thier money and the life that they can provide to thier children. Its not like money is falling from the sky for him. As long as he appreciates the work and effort that allowed him to have that car, it think its just as good as getting it himself. -------------------- Its Orville's Celica, i just drive it... |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 1:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Good to hear that you're alive after a crash like that. Although it does bring up a point that I've often believed in. Inexperienced drivers shouldn't have sports cars. I've seen too many kids get seriously injured(and a few die) because their parents bought them a brand new Mustang GT or Z28..., and they didn't know how to handle the power in bad situations.
Enough ranting though, at least you're both ok. |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 1:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Should have died? then wouldnt you be dead? Theres alot of elements and variables that come into play when in an accident not too mention teams of engineers that design vehicles to withstand forces at key points and save lives in accidents.....well unless your driving an american car, in that case its pretty hit or miss  Working at an airbag factory for sometime Ive seen some pretty amazing wreckage where you'd think noone could survive, but thanks to engineering the people were relatively unharmed. |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 1:35 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '02 From Sioux Falls, SD, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Not to sound like an A$$, but man, a $30,000 car? |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 3:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '02 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yes...should of died...if I hadn't leaned back and in the middle and covered my head with my arms my skull would of been fractured when the upper left frame of my car was crushed. But yes...I believe in the work of the engineers as well, I know that its probable if I was in another car I wouldn't be here. Thats why I got another toyota =p. |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 8:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Definately. You youngin's wont know til your older that you dont really know how to drive. LOL i'm not putting ne body down but you cant expect to be an expert at 16 or 17. And then getting a 350Z, damn my father just got one and seeing some kid driving one around, i'd be pissed. -------------------- |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 12:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
actually after tax and options and dealer mark up its more like 35-40. |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 3:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 11, '03 From Kennesaw, Ga Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I agree... that's why I'm happy with my celica, at least for the time being. Being my first car and all, I think it was a great choice. It's quick enough to let me pass people when I need to, but lacks the power to even tempt me to do stuff I know I'd try if did have a faster car. That and I know the celica will last me forever if I take care of it. |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 3:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 21, '04 From Oklahoma Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Glad your ok. Hopefully your friend learns from this experience though.
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Feb 23, 2004 - 3:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
good to hear you guys are alright... but who really cares what he's driving and how much it costs and how he got it people- like anybody on here would complain if they were in that situation- there is always going to be people more weathy then you in life, so dont waste your energy over it, ya know?
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 5:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
there's people around here with GSX's and 2000Eclipses as their car, and then drive Z4's on weekends or something...might even be their... i don't know them personally
just angry about it --------------------  |
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Feb 23, 2004 - 8:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '02 From Sioux Falls, SD, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Heh, still. I mean, it's cool you two guys are alright after what happened, but it just makes me angry when people have really nice cars (cars that are 35-40k) and they're screwing around, then wreck them. Thats how these great cars get rare, and dissapear off the face of the planet...because people are irresponsible drivers. |
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Feb 25, 2004 - 3:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '03 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
werd. LOL --------------------  a.k.a. Lolo (Norcalcelicas.org/Newcelica.org) |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 3:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Agree with the view that inexperienced kids should not drive such cars.
Consider this though; Would it be better if the "kids" are driving modified Hondas/Integras? Have you ever seen what remains from such a car after an accident. Last year there was an accident in an Integra in my country, which was hit in the side by a Merc at high speed. The car was split in half and the guys in it were killed instantly. Just about a same accident happened to a friend with a 6gc and the people in the car walked away. The car was totalled offcourse but at least it was not split in half and the people in it were not hurt. And by the way, the celi was a 94 import with no airbags. If it had airbags, even the small cut on the head of the passenger would have been avoided. |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 4:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm glad you're ok dude. But if you look at the design of the 350Z...it kinda does look like a car that would be good in a crash...I dunno maybe it's a vibe it gives off but it looks like it's in a shape that it was meant to roll around. Anyways...
I'm 17 and have bought all of my cars that I've had, starting with the Celica which I paid for $3k of it right away and only owed 2k...which I finished paying off a couple months ago...I also had a 93 RX7 but it got stolen...with the money I got from that I paid off the existing RX7 loan and bought an 87 RX7 and then an 87 Supra...sold both of them and bought the Rex when my loan on the Celica was paid. It's not too hard buy your own stuff, you just need to have a full time job. But very important lesson learned...if someone's going to be an idiot and do something stupid (like passing you or whatever at higher speeds) then don't follow in his/her footsteps and be an idiot too. It's always the second person/group that will get caught/dead. -------------------- 95 Toyota Celica GT
Dead for now --> Soon to have a 3S-GTE 02 WRX --> This is for speed - Borla Exhaust - TurboXS BOV - Custom CAI 02 Civic EX - MB Quart Reference 5.25" Components - Rockford MTX 8" Subs in the doors - Alpine Type S Rear Fills - 2x Alpine SWR-1042D Subs in a custom fiberglass box - Alpine F345 Amp for the front doors - Alpine M605 on each Type R - Phoenix Gold wiring - Alpine CDA-9855 Head Unit - Alpine Amp link - 2x Rockford Fosgate 1 Farad Caps - The best Viper 791 alarm install ever |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 4:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i'm with snadman if someone is doing something really stupid on a public road don't do the same.. cause it's always the second person that gets thier car messed up.... I also think that when parents give their childern cars the should teach them how to drive them the right way... My first car was given to me by my dad so was my second and third... the first one being the most poweful of the 3 (320whp) but my dad didn't hand over the keys to me till he knew for sure i could handle that car if something went really wrong.. Those driving lesson sure have save my life a few times... -------------------- |
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Mar 3, 2004 - 8:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I agree with the view that parents who buy cars for their children should make sure they know how to drive it. My father is mechanic but I know very few things about cars myself because he did not want to mees around with cars and not study. So I became a CPA. BUT, he made sure I knew some basic stuff about driving before handing me the keys to my first car.
Just for the record, my birthday present when I turned 12 years old was my first driving lesson. And the lesson kept coming until i was 18 (legal driving age in my country) with various vehicle, at various surfaces and at various speeds. Keep in mind that he insisted teaching me how to drive at 18 when i had 6 months experience of driving army trucks and tanks. I am now 28 and sometimes he still comments on my driving. You see, its o.k. for a parent to care. |
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Mar 3, 2004 - 11:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My dad was teaching me how to speed. Very odd on his behalf. Now he complains that i drive too fast. I know it's weird but, i feel safer driving faster than or same speed as traffic. He hates my car. He thinks if i get in a wreck i'll get killed. He wants me to get a Lincoln Grnd Marquise like his, lol.
This post has been edited by LatinKraze: Mar 3, 2004 - 11:24 AM |
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