Just got word that my Z06 is totaled. (barely nsfw)

"Formula4speed" (Formula4speed) 09/11/2013 at 13:10 • Filed to: I HATE PEOPLE

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I'm just so fucking angry.

It only had 55k on it. The interior still smelled like shitty 90's GM plastic. It was practically a new car.

But the fucking moron in front of me couldn't stand the inconvenience of driving to the next exit. So he stopped in the middle lane of a 3 lane highway to turn 90 degrees right.

And the fucking moron behind me couldn't stand the inconvenience of waiting to make her phone call until she got home. And so she wasn't watching the road. And so she didn't see me coasting—coasting!!—to a stop. And so she slammed into me, full speed, at 70mph. And then was so confused as to what had occurred that she promptly floored it and slammed into me again.

God bless the engineers at General Motors for saving my life, and goodnight sweet prince to a car that never deserved to die like this.

(top pic is not mine, thanks to the original owner for letting me borrow it for this eulogy and to hide le boobies)

Edit: I feel like I've been FP'd, the replies are coming in so fast. I'm gonna do my best to thank every one of you, but if it takes me a while to get to you, I want you to know I really appreciate it. People in real life don't quite get why this sucks, and that's not their fault, but you guys do, and that makes me feel better. So thanks.

404 Name Not Found > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:13

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Hey man, sorry for your loss. I know how it feels. I hope everything works out. Fuck bad drivers.

PowderHound > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:14

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She hit you, then decided it wasn't enough and drove in to you again? What? Sorry to hear about your car, any word from insurance if you will be getting enough to get another one? When I totaled my car I was pretty shocked at what they offered me, in a good way.

qwertt > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:14

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What, no current (insurance) pics (?)

$kaycog > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:15

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I'd cry if I thought it would help you. I'm just so very sorry. :(

/hug

Firewrx234 > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:16

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Good luck to ya! The situation sucks but now you get a new experience with something different. Just try to keep positive no matter how stupid people are. Instead think of it as an opportunity that you now have that you wouldn't have had before.

J. Walter Weatherman > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:17

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It doesn't have to end like this! Shoehorn that LS6 into something new (and obscene) and let its soul live on!!

dropthatclutch > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:18

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Don't look at it as losing a car. Look at it as gaining a down payment on a Stingray Corvette.

Kugelblitz > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:22

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Ouch. At least you are here to talk about it.

Formula4speed > J. Walter Weatherman 09/11/2013 at 13:23

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trying to figure out how to do exactly this. I'm doing a round of upgrades on my ls3-swapped 78 firebird, so will have the entire subframe and front and rear suspension for a pro-touring 2nd-gen f-body just sitting in my garage. Combined with the LS6, the T56, and the brakes, and all I need is a body and wheels and I'm done.

bhardoin > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:23

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Aw man, that's terrible. Glad that at least you're ok.
Enjoy yourself buying a new car.Try to make the best of a bad situation here.

Formula4speed > $kaycog 09/11/2013 at 13:24

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Thank you Kay. Honestly that's what I need right now is just hugs. I know it's silly but only car people understand why this really sucks.

shpuker > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:25

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I feel for you. Sometimes you can't avoid peoples stupidity though. Hope everything works out for you.

J. Walter Weatherman > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:25

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Very nice!

Formula4speed > Kugelblitz 09/11/2013 at 13:25

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Absolutely true, and I am very thankful for that. Trying to hold onto it amid all the frustration.

Formula4speed > dropthatclutch 09/11/2013 at 13:25

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heyyoooo sounds like a plan to me!!

Formula4speed > qwertt 09/11/2013 at 13:26

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working on getting over to get some. I haven't seen the car since it was towed and my phone was dead at the time. It doesn't really look bad, which of course makes the whole thing more frustrating.

Sparf > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:27

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I'd be mad enough to hit someone with a cactus if that happened to me. I'm glad you're okay though, and I fully agree with Weatherman about letting it live on in something old school.

May I suggest a 3rd gen Trans Am GTA?

Formula4speed > PowderHound 09/11/2013 at 13:27

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Haven't heard a number yet, but am hoping this will be the case as well. I got a good deal on the car, so that should help. Dunno if I'll go for another one or try something new, though.

Formula4speed > Firewrx234 09/11/2013 at 13:28

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You're absolutely right, and this is a great opportunity to pick up something with an interior that isn't tupperware, so I am excited about that.

deekster_caddy > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:28

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Nothing pleasant one can say about this besides - be glad you are safe. Hopefully it can be replaced or compensated fairly.

Make sure you have a list of everything you've done to it and the associated cost, as well as a summary of it's condition. Most insurance companies will listen to your explanation of it's "real value" after you turn down their first offer.

ColoradoTaco > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:32

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My condolences.

Formula4speed > deekster_caddy 09/11/2013 at 13:33

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Good advice, thanks man. Luckily the car was damn near stock (Mod money was going to another project), but am still going to have some 'splainin' to do. Have a lawyer friend ready to back me up in case things turn sour, too.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:33

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Shit, gotta suck to be in your position. It sucks even more that you lost your car due to some retarded fuckstick who doesn't know traffic rules.

Formula4speed > Sparf 09/11/2013 at 13:34

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Haha I love TAGTAs! Buuuuut I already have half of the parts for a second gen build, so a ratty little early 80's track car with Z06 guts is looking to be the most likely right now.

Kailand09 > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:44

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That's my dream car. All my feels go out to you bud, but glad to hear you're ok.

Let us know what you do for a new ride! Or with that ls

getchapopcorn > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:49

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If you didn't shed a few tears when the tow truck originally took him/her away then you're doing better than I have done post an accident I was fairly certain would end in totaling.

I hope this gif of Batman happily eating ice cream on a wall can at least bring the smallest sign of a smile to your face.

delete-me-please123 > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:50

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She deserves to still be on the road and its a shame, but it might be for the better man. After an accident, sometimes they're just not the same. I lost my Alfa last year and it turned out to be a blessing. Good luck dude.

maximillious > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:51

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I'm sorry man. Someone took my baby from me one night while it was parked on the street minding its own business. But that person that they just couldnt wait to go for a rage filled, uninsured drive after they had been drinking presumably all day since they totaled my car at 7 in the evening. I recently found the engine from my car for sale on craigslist.

PS9 > J. Walter Weatherman 09/11/2013 at 13:55

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Sacrilage.

Yummy, gorgeous, sexy, sacrilage.

PS9 > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 13:58

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Your car didn't deserve that, but better for the car to die than you. I'm just glad you got out in one piece and are here posting about it.

We all love cars here, but you can always get another z. They weren't that rare. Actually, now might be an opportunity for an upgrade...

Sparf > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 14:09

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That sounds awesome, but are you sure you can't get a hold of an early or mid 2nd gen with prices on those being so low in the States? I personally think they look a lot better than the '79-'81.

Jid M > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 15:16

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I'm also glad you're okay, and I am so sorry to see such a beautiful car get destroyed because of other peoples stupidity. I have always loved the Z06, especially that model year. It was the best looking C6 early platformed Vette's built.

Keep your chin up, man. Everything will eventually be alright.

80CobraKid > Formula4speed 09/11/2013 at 23:34

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Sorry to hear man, that's horrible.

expect my 20W-50 to be poured out in honor. You deserve my best.