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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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SoFlo Accident 4-7-09

Pretty much what happened is the douchebag ran the red light.

I was aproaching my red light slowly then came to a complete stop. I was on my way to school 12:25 PM. Music wasn't even that loud and my windows were down. I was wearing my seatbelt. The light turns green for me and i proceed slowly and thats when it happend. I remember slamming on my breaks no more 1/2 a second before getting hit from my left. My maxima did a 270 so i ended up facing the oncoming traffic. All I remember is not feeling anything at all during the actual crash. I made only 10 ft out of the hole then boom...

The truck that hit my was a Ford F350 Dually and was going at least 60 mph. He tried running the red light and probably didn't see me. 1 second late and I wouldnt be typing this.
Btw sorry if the pics are big or w.e...i havent been on in a while

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What do you guys think?
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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DAMNN! I hope your okay..
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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damn dude!! thats terrible.... hope your ok. damn people need to learn to follow the rules of the road. looks like you got rocked pretty well. like they say, cars can be replaced.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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wow...maybe a foot and a half further back and you probably wouldnt have 2 legs right now.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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hope your allright...thats gnarly.
all that for someone just trying to save a few seconds in their travels only to come up to another redlight in the next mile.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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He got a ticket right?

Cause Florida sucks for accidents.

If he got a ticket the most you can expect is for you to get money for your car and give or take an additional $5k (unless its a commercial vehicle)

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Glad you're okay. Sorry about your Maxima.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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damn dude!! thats terrible.... hope your ok. damn people need to learn to follow the rules of the road. looks like you got rocked pretty well. like they say, cars can be replaced.
Its South Florida no one follows the sighs or lights. If ur not driving like an a$$ whole ur the a$$ whole.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by stillpimpin
Its South Florida no one follows the sighs or lights. If ur not driving like an a$$ whole ur the a$$ whole.
well put.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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damn bro sorry to hear that. At least you're alright man... What a beautiful max too... I dont want to sound ryde but are you going to be paeting it out? Did you have an electronic a/c unit by any chance? Leather? Plastic piece to cover under the steering wheel? Main thing is you're alright bro.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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A Waste of a nice car.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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glad your okay, looks like 112th and 137th.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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wow...maybe a foot and a half further back and you probably wouldnt have 2 legs right now.
MHova said it right. If you jumped the light a second earlier no more you. So be glad the Max is tough and you're okay.

You can get another car, but only one you.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Holy crap thats pretty brutal thank god you're OK it could have been much worse sucks for the ride but at least you wern't hurt.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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I hope you're alright after all of that...did you see a doctor afterward? You may have felt fine but they say injuries from accidents may not appear for a few days so it's best to get checked out just in case. Also helps with court cases n such. But damn R.I.P. to a beautiful max...
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Damn see if you can buy it back from the insurance company and part it out or something.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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damn that sucks

glad youre ok
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Wonder if its totaled? hmmm....that sucks...time for a new car.
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MAN that sucks. I hope they got a huge ticket and pay for your car. I was heading through a green light and some fool tried to either make the yellow or blatantly ran the red (VERY short light his way) so my beautiful 3rd gen (probably best looking 89 still around...) nailed that butt holes 93 buick crapmaster in the side and totalled my car. He freaking LIED about the light and with no witnesses or cameras I got nothing for my car!!! (no ticket for either, but DUDE) and yes I think your car is totalled if that's what you meant by what do you think?

really sucks, just like other drivers
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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damm ,IF that would of been my car i would of been crying by now. Glad to hear your ok any plans on parting it out?
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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right now I am ok, i'm just having small trouble sleeeping since i keep thinking about the fact I could have died if it were a second later..plus im having lower back/neck/right hip/left shoulder pains...I already got an attorney working this out for me
Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
He got a ticket right?

Cause Florida sucks for accidents.

If he got a ticket the most you can expect is for you to get money for your car and give or take an additional $5k (unless its a commercial vehicle)
Yep, for running a red light and I also have a witness stating that too..plus he took pics...

Originally Posted by 03VQMAX
glad your okay, looks like 112th and 137th.
yea next to that BK...I was heading into The Crossings then got hit from my left

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A Waste of a nice car.
..sigh...I know lol...I was probably the only one with a 6 spd in my area...I took alot of cars(350z's and G35c's as well...even an 07 STI from a 40 roll)
I searched right now for a 6spd 02-03 Max within 50 Miles and nothing for sale 8( ...here's a Dyno from a year ago with my only mod; Berk Intake w/ AEM filter...
http://forums.maxima.org/dyno-discus...ens-today.html
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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as far as parting..Im gunna wait till the apraiser comes from the other insurance company...I already asked my attorney about it since there might be a fee for keeping the car...gotta see if its worth it

a friend of mine has dibs on wheels...

I'll take some pics of the interior tomorrow morning..most likely will be posted up in the afternoon if i get lazy.

Black Cloth interior manual a/c..etc....everything from the back is perfect...IDK about that 6spd tranny...might be good might not...the stick still goes perfectly into gears but idk if thats means anything...keep you guys posted on my updates and all...

thanks for the support guys...best forums ever..
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Im sorry to hear about the max but it's good you're alright. My dad got rear ended today in his brand new altima on the highway (traffic jam)....most people should not be allowed to drive...
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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that same day everyone was driving like **** too...but guys, I had my 6 spd 5.5th running great, powerfull, ready to drop new cattman headers/exhaust....i wanted to break 300 wheel hp ...bah

But I'm looking into the M45 (since the 35s are costing more since they "save" more gas)..or a 06' G35..or that new 370z....mmmm..
any suggestions???
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Shady33e
that same day everyone was driving like **** too...but guys, I had my 6 spd 5.5th running great, powerfull, ready to drop new cattman headers/exhaust....i wanted to break 300 wheel hp ...bah

But I'm looking into the M45 (since the 35s are costing more since they "save" more gas)..or a 06' G35..or that new 370z....mmmm..
any suggestions???
how about another 5.5 max?
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tbaGd_jEw
Wonder if its totaled? hmmm....that sucks...time for a new car.

lol that shouldnt even be a question..
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Hey if you part the car out i would want some parts. O yea sorry about your loss man.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Shady33e
that same day everyone was driving like **** too...but guys, I had my 6 spd 5.5th running great, powerfull, ready to drop new cattman headers/exhaust....i wanted to break 300 wheel hp ...bah

But I'm looking into the M45 (since the 35s are costing more since they "save" more gas)..or a 06' G35..or that new 370z....mmmm..
any suggestions???
Damn, That was a big hit and yes that F-350 trucks are like 6000 plus trucks

and man we all are glad that your ok,because your car took a good hit. The

hit looks so devestating and If you did move up a little more off the line, I am

sure the car would of cave in more and it would of been a death or paraylisation. I would get the infiniti but the 370z will have some high insurance, but get what you like and what you can aford.

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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What do I think?

1. Your car is fukced
2. Where did the bumper go?
3. I would kill the POS Ford driver if I were you.
4. Lawsuit
5. What new car?
6. Good thing it wasn't your turn to go. You were in luck man!!
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Glad you're okay man. Cars can always be replaced.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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yea **** that 370Z...aluminum doors and im dead...honestly I thought about getting another maxima 5.5th but i cant find any that are 6 spd and if i did, it would suck since mine was a "factory freak". and i havent liked any other gen max..

Im honestly thinking a 2007 Chevy Tahoe 4x4..
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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from the pics do you guys think the tranny is still good?
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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yea man they should be good
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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sorry to hear, looks like you took a hard hit.. glad to hear you're alright.. gl with the new car search and everything!
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Holy Fking Shat ! im glad your OK , a Car can be replace but not a Human life...

This has to be Dade county
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Yes should be good man. Hell if you was closer i would help you part it out. When mine got stole and totaled the core support was sitting on my motor. Everything was still good when removed.
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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I have an 03 6 spd in palm beach gardens. I dont know if I would sell it though, the car really is worth that much to me and I feel you when you say you kept yours in great shape. (The 6 spd is def fun still after 5 years..) LMK if you PIO.

You should go with another 5.5 or a bmw..mercedes c350? Go big or go home....its going to be hard to find something you like after the 5.5. 370z if you dont plan to have a family anytime soon. Used 06 M5 you might be able to pull some strings for 35-40k...you'll probably totally forget you had a 5.5...haha glad you're ok though man whew! Like everyone says you can replace the car but not yourself.
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Thats so bad, thats how they all go one innocent person, then one idiot, in your case two, glad to see you made it out ok time to move on...
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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That sucks man glad ur ok



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