Gabriella Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Sorry to see and hear about your Supra, hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadeS Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 There you go mate. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?278775-Manual-Supra-Twin-turbo-Shell-1994 Just swap few parts and you are done Sorry to see her in such a shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNIPERTT Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 There you go mate. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?278775-Manual-Supra-Twin-turbo-Shell-1994 Just swap few parts and you are done Sorry to see her in such a shape. Nice idea mate but I want an original GZ again ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 If true it must be a major design flaw! most crash stories on here are, but never reported as driver error I've been saying that for ages. If its never the drivers fault, then Toyota should do a recall, they do seem rather handy with them these days. The other good one was that the white lines are slippy. Again, someone should tell the DoT about that, as they are kinda prolific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I've been saying that for ages. If its never the drivers fault, then Toyota should do a recall, they do seem rather handy with them these days. The other good one was that the white lines are slippy. Again, someone should tell the DoT about that, as they are kinda prolific. white lines, design flaw, ice, diesel, Ive seen and heard them all. I have only seen the odd person that has posted up here saying it was my fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction, another one bites the dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNIPERTT Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok so Jurgen is on the case trying to source me a GZ from Japan ... spoke to the police last night and found out that there wasn't any other vehicles involved in the accident or another crash other than the supra in the area and to top it all an off duty police officer was the one who called it in so the little f****r who was driving was without a doubt ragging the car and lost control not to mention the fact that there is no logical explanation as to why he was on the stretch of road he was on, going away from my address ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok so Jurgen is on the case trying to source me a GZ from Japan ... spoke to the police last night and found out that there wasn't any other vehicles involved in the accident or another crash other than the supra in the area and to top it all an off duty police officer was the one who called it in so the little f****r who was driving was without a doubt ragging the car and lost control not to mention the fact that there is no logical explanation as to why he was on the stretch of road he was on, going away from my address ...... At this point i would go to my solicitor and tell the garage you want the value of the car in a big fat cheque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Got just the thing for this.....(if you decide to repair) if you decide to sell as it is... call or pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok so Jurgen is on the case trying to source me a GZ from Japan ... spoke to the police last night and found out that there wasn't any other vehicles involved in the accident or another crash other than the supra in the area and to top it all an off duty police officer was the one who called it in so the little f****r who was driving was without a doubt ragging the car and lost control not to mention the fact that there is no logical explanation as to why he was on the stretch of road he was on, going away from my address ...... Good move going to Jurgen, he will get you a very nice Supra! Highly recommended here, and you will see why. As for the events of the crash, I think my suspicions may be proved correct. Did he say what time the crash happened? A key bit of information I think. Probably not the time they were allegedly delivering the car back to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks again for all the comments guys I've come to my senses finally and spoken to Jurgen looks like he's gonna source me another GZ so I'm going to push for 15k cash from the garage and take the salvageable BPU parts off the car to swap over they can do what they want with it after that I think that's reasonable my friend is a solicitor and I spoke to him about it and if it went to court he reckons its clear cut in my favour anyway so looking like a good outcome ... I think the guy meant it would cost circa 15k to fix, which is debateable in the first place. I very much doubt he is going to give you 15k in cash for a car worth less than half of that. If he does, he can crash my car anytime he wants, I will order a nice big single through Jurgen to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Not followed the thread. But I repaired my car with similar/more damage for 2k. Not sure where 15k would come from. Insurance will only value the car at 3-4k max unless you argue with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Just to add I only had one chassis leg a cm out. Which pulled back easy. The inner wings etc were all good. It's luck of the draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Not followed the thread. But I repaired my car with similar/more damage for 2k. Not sure where 15k would come from. Insurance will only value the car at 3-4k max unless you argue with them. 15k sounds about right, not just for the damage but for the stress, the cheek of driving the car without permission, and because the car he wants to replace it with costs 15k. Im not being funny but if that was my car I wouldnt be passing go or collecting £200, but it would be worth it imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 So sorry to hear that some idiot/moron/scum crashed your motor mate. However after seeing what others had said and the value of supras ATM. Your best bet is just saying to him. If it's going to cost 15k to repair then give me 10-13k and I'll get another one. Then sell yours for bits? Or to Keron? So then you'll have around 15k no doubt anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Yer i think 15k covers the cost of reduction of value as well does it? Either way id want a car back that hadnt been crashed, they never seem quite right after in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 There aint £15k in repairs lmao. They will write that off and only pay book value £3-4kmax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 If I crash my car and tell my insurance company I want to replace it with a Ferrari. I'm not going to get 100k in my back pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 If I crash my car and tell my insurance company I want to replace it with a Ferrari. I'm not going to get 100k in my back pocket But the garage should replace the car like for like. They are undeniably in the wrong and their actions should not leave the OP out of pocket or with a lesser car. Maybe their figure of £15k was pulled out of the air, but still, they are going to have to cough up. Maybe it's worth going to the Citizens Advice Bureau? Ask them about it and any possible scams the garage could be trying to pull, or legalities they are trying to avoid. You don't want this to sting you later on. Get clued up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Also if your car is insured for mods and all, they dont just give you the list price, you insure the mods for a reason so get more back. But of course the garages insurance may just try and pay far less, leading to a small claims procedure on which the garage would have no leg to stand on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Just a thought... What is happening to the driver at the time of the crash? I'm sure he didn't have your permission to drive it, so that's TWOCing, which is an offence, I'm sure he wasn't insured, as joy riding is not business use. Was he breathalised at the scene of the crash, as maybe he had a drink at lunch? He must have been speeding and driving recklessly and without due care and attention, which are all traffic offences. He should face severe consequences for this. And what about the business? I'm sure this kind of behaviour should be taken seriously, and the appropriate action taken against the individual/s involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 There is a tt aerotop on autotrader for £4500 see if he'll buy that and some wheels and let you keep the old one........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNIPERTT Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Well I've arranged to meet the owner of the garage tomorrow and told him straight that I don't want the car fixed. At the end of the day I didn't buy a car that had its front end rebuilt so why should I settle for that now ! Jurgen has said I'm looking at around 8k for a fresh GZ from Japan so lets just say I find one at that price, then it's got to be BPU'd and if needed have all the seals etc replaced because that's what mine had done and I can prove it, so still looking at over 12k. Basically it's his insurance that has to sort it out if he wants to go down that route not mine as I wasn't even with the car so it's covered under his policy but I'm pushing for a cash settlement away from insurers or ill take him and the company to court for negligence and anything else I can throw at them which as I said before would most likely go in my favour according to solicitors. At the end of the day his driver crashed my car without my authority so I want a replacement car that's exactly like the one they crashed, its a reasonable request I'm not asking for a newer model with a big single in it just what I gave them in the first place ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Well I've arranged to meet the owner of the garage tomorrow and told him straight that I don't want the car fixed. At the end of the day I didn't buy a car that had its front end rebuilt so why should I settle for that now ! Jurgen has said I'm looking at around 8k for a fresh GZ from Japan so lets just say I find one at that price, then it's got to be BPU'd and if needed have all the seals etc replaced because that's what mine had done and I can prove it, so still looking at over 12k. Basically it's his insurance that has to sort it out if he wants to go down that route not mine as I wasn't even with the car so it's covered under his policy but I'm pushing for a cash settlement away from insurers or ill take him and the company to court for negligence and anything else I can throw at them which as I said before would most likely go in my favour according to solicitors. At the end of the day his driver crashed my car without my authority so I want a replacement car that's exactly like the one they crashed, its a reasonable request I'm not asking for a newer model with a big single in it just what I gave them in the first place ! Cant say that's asking for anything unreasonable. He should agree to that and be thankful your not sueing him for a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Good news mate keep this updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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