04-10-2022, 01:54 AM | #1 |
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Just want to say thanks group, it's been fun while it lasted.
Well yesterday, me and my girlfriend was out for a ride and going to a parts store. Well some young guy was on his phone and doing something with his GPS. You know how this story goes. He ran a complete red light. What I mean by that is it just didn't turn red and we had the green for a bit. I was going about 45 to 50 down that road.
My girlfriend barely seen the car and started yelling. I glanced at her then looked to my left and immediately slammed on the clutch and brake but the other car was already in the intersection. I barely started turning to the right to take the bite off and hit him. My girlfriend was in pain from her back an I was wobbling/hopping around for a good bit. But the car took care of us and did it's job. Very well made car I must say. Thanks for being a good group and very knowledgeable. We still have her 2019 2ss so we still got a Camaro in the family. |
04-10-2022, 02:29 AM | #2 |
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DAMN! Sorry, about the loss... This is why we can't enjoy nice things! Good thing is you're OK!
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04-10-2022, 02:36 AM | #3 |
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Make sure you hire an accident attorney. Sue him so hard into the ground his next car will be financed at 30%+ interest rate.
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04-10-2022, 03:23 AM | #4 |
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DAMN!! I’m so sorry man. Hopefully the other driver has good insurance. Glad you and your girlfriend are ok.
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04-10-2022, 07:30 AM | #5 |
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So sorry to hear Jaybee, too many idiots out there these days. Hopefully you guys aren't too beat up and make a quick recovery. Thankfully it wasn't worse. Good luck and take care
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04-10-2022, 07:42 AM | #6 |
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Yikes, luckily both of you are OK.
Car can easily be replaced. |
04-10-2022, 08:16 AM | #7 |
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At first I thought hm, why did he sell an almost new ZL1, opened the thread, and saw it...
**** man, I'm so sorry this happened to you, alas, it only takes a texting idiot and a few seconds. I had a close call with a brodozer yesterday myself, but got lucky as I saw what was coming. Hope you and your girlfriend will both be fine, looks like a serious impact. The car is extremely well built indeed (unfortunately I know it from experience, too), your windshield didn't even crack, there are advantages to the fighter jet cockpit design after all, even with a sunroof. Your title sounds fatalistic, are you not planning to replace the car? It looks totaled and not easy to get a new one these days, but you had a ZL1, brother, don't give it up so easy.
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04-10-2022, 08:20 AM | #8 |
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Complain all you want about the Camaro being big and heavy but when the passengers can walk away from an accident like this, It’s a testament to how well the car is designed for safety.
Hope you and your girlfriend recover quickly from the accident. Thank goodness you weren’t driving one of those Smart cars.
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04-10-2022, 08:28 AM | #9 |
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Sorry for your loss, that sucks. But glad you and the GF were not seriously hurt.
Do you think the insurance company will total the car? |
04-10-2022, 08:46 AM | #10 |
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Its just a car and can be replaced. Thank God you guys were ok! Everyone makes mistakes, remember that..
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04-10-2022, 08:51 AM | #11 |
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Hopefully your guys are ok, make sure to get a attorney
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04-10-2022, 09:42 AM | #12 | |
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Sorry man. That's Terrible. The good thing is both of you walked away. They will probably total that, the good news is enjoy your new ZL1 once you get it!
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04-10-2022, 10:25 AM | #13 |
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That really sucks. That was a beautiful Camaro. Hope y’all are doing ok physically.
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04-10-2022, 10:43 AM | #14 |
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Yeah I assume insurance will total the car and with used car values now you can get a new one?
Distracted drivers are a really serious problem with all these zombies glued to their phone (especially at night) - I see crazy stuff all the time, drive very defensive, and always wait several seconds before pulling out at a green light where I can't see very well |
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