A drunk driver killed my 240...

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sommmatt wrote:Everything that needed to be said has already been said. Get the car, part it out, lawsuit, S13, SR20.
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hey txgee20, i live in dfw but i would be more than happy to strip that bisch down for you assuming you pay my travel and lodging expenses and split the profit or donate some of the parts to me

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ouch...!!!

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Sue them back to the stone age, if not for cash but to just teach them a lesson. Get 10 grand out of them and I'll bet none of them drive drunk again.

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Regarding legal actions

Finding an attorney to bring an action against someone these days is easy, but be careful. One of the primary things you need to look at is if the guy that ran into has the money that you wish to recover (whether its punitive damages or regular damages). The other cautionary piece of advice, be careful of the contengency fee that your attorney will request if you actually win. Say you get $10,000, he may ask for an amount from 25-50%. Think about if it is worth your time and effort. I suggest that you just part it out, and go look for a new S14

Sorry to hear about your ride getting destroyed.
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Ryoga4523 wrote:Say you get $10,000, he may ask for an amount from 25-50%. Think about if it is worth your time and effort. I suggest that you just part it out, and go look for a new S14
50% of 10G is still 5G in his pocket, sorry for ur loss bud, part it, get insurance money, and sue those dumb b1tches

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cant say that every attorney is like this but MOST will take 30-33%, you WILL get more money with an attorney, thats for god damn sure

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yeah, even if the lawyer did take that muhc, its not just to reimburse you but to penalize the dumbass that had too many and decided he was good to drive.

i hate people like that.

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Daym that sucks, GL with that man, but don't give up on Nissan, get back in the game.

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i say just get a attorney....less work for you and you'll probably get more money out of the insurance with one, but it'll take a while to get it all sorted out. i had my car accident about a year ago and i just finally got my money.

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AhVan wrote:i say just get a attorney....less work for you and you'll probably get more money out of the insurance with one, but it'll take a while to get it all sorted out. i had my car accident about a year ago and i just finally got my money.
i say and agree hire an attorney

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damn bro that sucks. bro just get the car back from the insurance, part it out, sue the S.O.B and then put together an s13. that bites major dirt dude. the best of luck to you though. every 240 owner goes through AT LEAST 2 of them.(IMO) im on number 3, a better one will come along.

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dont jinx me you bastard! i have had 2 close calls in mine but havent had to junk it yet.

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junkyard

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d!ck wrote:dont jinx me you bastard! i have had 2 close calls in mine but havent had to junk it yet.
easy with the language. ive never wrecked. i just had to sell 2 and now i have my hatchybaby. i dont wish losing one of these cars on anyone. they are getting scarce as it is

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im sorry, virgin ears?

it was a term of endearment.

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Sorry for your loss man. That sux that there is one less 240 on the earth.

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d!ck wrote:im sorry, virgin ears?

it was a term of endearment.


oh noeznow you might lose admin!

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I feel your pain, probably more so than anyone else here . Forgive me for not reading the whole thread, but were you in the car when this happened? If so, were you injured? Either way, I'd find a good lawyer and sue. That should fairly easily get you enough to get a new S chassis. Just takes awhile. My wreck was a month ago, but we don't expect to settle until nearly Spring. Just in time for my birthday and the GT-R release though, eh? Parting it out will help as well, there's still a bunch of good meat on that car.

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S3t0_S13 wrote:


oh noeznow you might lose admin!
im not following you...

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if you dont have time to part it out, what time will be saved to be hassled with lawyers and court trials?

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d!ck wrote:
im not following you...
No clue Chris, im really bored @ work, and have absolutely nothing to do for another 30 min...ive watched all youtube has to offer


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me too. at least i have picking up a brown interior tonight after work to look forward to.

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i get to look forward to finding a replacement for my sway bar endlink that snapped, i think im too harsh on it, stupid Whiteline didnt send me the parts, so i used the OEM brittle set, i need to pick up a performance set, and i dont wanna change it blegha

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cmon dude, its 30 mins tops, right?

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i gotta find a set now, im gnna wanna change both of em, my pass. sway bar is just hangin above my control arm, the car hums when i turn to the right lmfao

im lookin @ our sponsers, anyone can get a good deal on just endlinks?

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d!ck wrote:http://www.splparts.com/parts/...t.asp

scroll to the bottom.
yowzaaaa i need it for the front


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oh. that sucks.

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and i thought i was the only one who sits at work all day dreaming to get home and wait for the ups truck


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