Joel Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I don't know if it was already a salvage title before I got my hands on it--there was a frontal crash at some point in its life, just don't know if it was written off or not. But this morning, the 610 was declared a Total Loss, because... I need to have my radiator rebuilt, and since it leaks the Datsun's my car of choice for local running around so I can keep it running without overheating it. Anyway, I went with a friend to Chipotle last night about 5 blocks from my apartment. Coming home I saw a car waiting to turn onto the street I was on, and then the next light was red so I stopped. The car I saw pulled out and proceeded to not stop for the line of cars waiting for the light to turn green, with my 610 at the back of the line. I was able to stop us without hitting the SUV in front of me. Made sure my passenger and I were ok, got out, checked the damage to see if we could safely drive into the parking lot we were next to, told the other driver to follow me into the lot, and he said fine. Got back into my car and started pulling into the right turn lane, and the guy pulled around my left side and took off through the yellow-turning-red light! **OH NO HE DIT-TEN!!!** He in fact did, so I nosed out into the intersection, made sure cross traffic stopped, pulled through the red light, and wrangled together all 95 of my horses and floored it through the traffic circle. Yelled to my passenger to call the cops, and pulled up close enough to read the license plate by the time we had gotten another block or so past the circle. At the next light I pulled up on his right side and yelled that I had his plate number. "Ok I'm pulling over right now!" Right... I've heard that one before... about 30 seconds ago... I didn't care if he stopped at this point since I had his plate number, and he parks his lime green gaudily kitted mid-90s Camry across from the police station every day. All I would've had to do is go back the next day, point across the street at the sore ugly thumb that was sticking out, and tell them that the idiot owner hit me and took off last night. It didn't come to that though; this time he followed me as I turned onto the side street and pulled over. The cops showed up within 5 minutes, and I was probably a little too merciful with him, because I told them he initially fled the scene, but did pull over so I wasn't going to hold it against him. He claimed the registration and insurance info were in the mail, and a few minutes later a police tow truck showed up and he started freaking out asking whose car was being towed. I told him I hadn't called for a tow yet, and it turned out his license was suspended, so his sweet ride got impounded. And for a little salt in the wound his rear bumper got jacked up while it was being pulled onto the flatbed, which made me smile. I had my car towed to a body shop immediately so there couldn't be any question as to what damage was or wasn't accident-related, went home, watched The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (hilarious and depressing all at the same time...), and went to bed. Went to the shop before work today, and without hardly looking at it, the guy said it'll be a total loss, which I was expecting considering the age, rarity of parts, and overall value of the car. On the positive side, aesthetically the damage really isn't that bad--no buckles in the rear quarters, the bumper looks ok from the rear but tweaked forward from the side, and the trunk rattles a lot. Considering the front end damage that I bought the car with is worse than the rear damage is right now, the plan is to take the insurance payout and buy it back. So, quick recap: got rear-ended, guy fled, I chased/caught him, his car got impounded, my 610's technically totaled but really not that bad off, and I'm going to re-buy/keep it. I'm thankful things ended up as well as they did. Here's the car in question, pre-crash; I'll have post-crash pics probably this weekend--not very light out by the time I get home from work: Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 What a douche-nozzle. Glad your car's ok, glad you caught him, but mostly, I'm glad you and your passenger were ok. Not all stories like this end that well. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 That's a good looking 610. Hope all goes well with your plan. So are you going to have to sue this guy? Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Mother fucker. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! Quote Link to comment
GreaseMonky Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I know its probably a little early for this but if you dont plan on fixing it, i would be interested in purchasing it from you, just throwing that out there Quote Link to comment
darc510 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 What a D-bag... silly Camry trying to run, hahaha. He must have a crap ton of bad karma...that and probably stupidity. Hope everything works out with your ride getting fixed. Quote Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Safety bumpers FTW! With this getting banged in front and back, you have to wonder how skinny bumpers would have fared. Glad everyone is OK. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 good lookn ride, im glad everybody came out of it ok. Good luck with the car!!! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 could have been worse find a body shop that will fix it dont let them jerk you around saying its a "total loss" fight for it and get it fixed right i know what car this is and it was a nice car worth saving fuck insurance companies Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 ^^^ Every time I see that I :( Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Wow...what a story. I am familiar with the car, and I feel bad for all that has happened to you. I am glad your passenger and yourself are both okay...As for the Camry owner, I say SUE! And not for the fact that we Californians are sue happy...more to set a precendence. This clown will simply continue to do what he does, but a blemish on his driving record will give him more grief in the long run... Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 i dont think there is any question on whether or not he'll have to sue, i mean the guy fled the scene and was driving with a suspended license. i may be cynical but i dont think the insurance is in the mail Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 ^^^ Every time I see that I :( you and me both man this should make it better [/threadjack] Quote Link to comment
GreaseMonky Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 you and me both man this should make it better [/threadjack] That made my day!! Quote Link to comment
Joel Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 One update--the guy was able to get me his insurance info today. I won't be able to do anything with it until the middle of next week, have to fly out to the midwest for a few days for some familytime. Has anyone had experience buying back and registering a car after it's been written off as totaled? It's fully functional, aside from the trunk latch/panel needing adjustment, so I'd quite like to keep it on the road. Bonvo that yellow 610 is depressing... Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 then mission accomplished Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 One update--the guy was able to get me his insurance info today. I won't be able to do anything with it until the middle of next week, have to fly out to the midwest for a few days for some familytime. Has anyone had experience buying back and registering a car after it's been written off as totaled? It's fully functional, aside from the trunk latch/panel needing adjustment, so I'd quite like to keep it on the road. Bonvo that yellow 610 is depressing... yeah ive bought a car back from the insurance company i told them "fuck you and your total loss bullshit im keeping my car" i then fixed it drove it for 6 months then the above pic happened yes it is depressing i damn near killed me in more then one way when it happened Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 One update--the guy was able to get me his insurance info today. I won't be able to do anything with it until the middle of next week, have to fly out to the midwest for a few days for some familytime. Has anyone had experience buying back and registering a car after it's been written off as totaled? It's fully functional, aside from the trunk latch/panel needing adjustment, so I'd quite like to keep it on the road. Bonvo that yellow 610 is depressing... Up here in Washington when the insurance co. totals a car the title must be returned to the DMV, but if your keeping it they will re-issue a branded title to you without an inspection, but there are lots of little loop holes and exceptions. I bought a totaled sentra SE-R from an insurance auction, title was already turned in to the DMV. after the state patrol inspection I was issued a clean title! just ask lots of questions through out the whole process. Quote Link to comment
ViperGT Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 I don't know if it was already a salvage title before I got my hands on it--there was a frontal crash at some point in its life, just don't know if it was written off or not. But this morning, the 610 was declared a Total Loss, because... I need to have my radiator rebuilt, and since it leaks the Datsun's my car of choice for local running around so I can keep it running without overheating it. Anyway, I went with a friend to Chipotle last night about 5 blocks from my apartment. Coming home I saw a car waiting to turn onto the street I was on, and then the next light was red so I stopped. The car I saw pulled out and proceeded to not stop for the line of cars waiting for the light to turn green, with my 610 at the back of the line. I was able to stop us without hitting the SUV in front of me. Made sure my passenger and I were ok, got out, checked the damage to see if we could safely drive into the parking lot we were next to, told the other driver to follow me into the lot, and he said fine. Got back into my car and started pulling into the right turn lane, and the guy pulled around my left side and took off through the yellow-turning-red light! **OH NO HE DIT-TEN!!!** He in fact did, so I nosed out into the intersection, made sure cross traffic stopped, pulled through the red light, and wrangled together all 95 of my horses and floored it through the traffic circle. Yelled to my passenger to call the cops, and pulled up close enough to read the license plate by the time we had gotten another block or so past the circle. At the next light I pulled up on his right side and yelled that I had his plate number. "Ok I'm pulling over right now!" Right... I've heard that one before... about 30 seconds ago... I didn't care if he stopped at this point since I had his plate number, and he parks his lime green gaudily kitted mid-90s Camry across from the police station every day. All I would've had to do is go back the next day, point across the street at the sore ugly thumb that was sticking out, and tell them that the idiot owner hit me and took off last night. It didn't come to that though; this time he followed me as I turned onto the side street and pulled over. The cops showed up within 5 minutes, and I was probably a little too merciful with him, because I told them he initially fled the scene, but did pull over so I wasn't going to hold it against him. He claimed the registration and insurance info were in the mail, and a few minutes later a police tow truck showed up and he started freaking out asking whose car was being towed. I told him I hadn't called for a tow yet, and it turned out his license was suspended, so his sweet ride got impounded. And for a little salt in the wound his rear bumper got jacked up while it was being pulled onto the flatbed, which made me smile. I had my car towed to a body shop immediately so there couldn't be any question as to what damage was or wasn't accident-related, went home, watched The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (hilarious and depressing all at the same time...), and went to bed. Went to the shop before work today, and without hardly looking at it, the guy said it'll be a total loss, which I was expecting considering the age, rarity of parts, and overall value of the car. On the positive side, aesthetically the damage really isn't that bad--no buckles in the rear quarters, the bumper looks ok from the rear but tweaked forward from the side, and the trunk rattles a lot. Considering the front end damage that I bought the car with is worse than the rear damage is right now, the plan is to take the insurance payout and buy it back. So, quick recap: got rear-ended, guy fled, I chased/caught him, his car got impounded, my 610's technically totaled but really not that bad off, and I'm going to re-buy/keep it. I'm thankful things ended up as well as they did. Here's the car in question, pre-crash; I'll have post-crash pics probably this weekend--not very light out by the time I get home from work: hahah i live in long beach right at spring and bellflower and ive seen that camry parked across the street from the police station on the diagonal. that thing is ugly as crap!! Quote Link to comment
Joel Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 hahah i live in long beach right at spring and bellflower and ive seen that camry parked across the street from the police station on the diagonal. that thing is ugly as crap!! Woah, a local! Have a Datsun I should keep an eye out for/wave to? I have a final update on the 610... Finally got some news from the insurance company in January. Worked out very well, actually. As I said earlier the car came out of the crash pretty well--just a loose trunk latch, tweaked bumper, and more of an exhaust leak than before. I received the settlement, and it pretty much reimbursed me for the car, and there was no change in title since they settled rather than totaling it. I've since sold the car to a friend who lives in Fallbrook, and planned to put money from the sale toward an FR-S down payment. And then my room mate found a decent condition '77 200SX that had to be bought... that's in a thread in the "Other Datsuns" section... I didn't really want to get away from Datsuns, but now it seems I can't even if I try. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 i feel sorry for this car it keeps getting bounced around someone give it to me ill give it a nice permanent home Quote Link to comment
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