Rough day yesterday

[ABM2SS]

Wow, that sucks. Take it to a good paint shop. It will look as good as new. After all the years and incidents, the only original paint on mine is the Hood, Roof, Trunk Lid and Rear Spoiler. But it still looks great.

[InFiD3ViL]

Damn brother, I am so sorry to see this, but I am very happy you are OK. That poor Camaro didn't deserve this.

Hopefully she gets fixed up as good as new! Keep us posted!

[Tony-8]

Beautiful car - happy you're okay.

As tough as it is, I learned from a door ding (that almost made me cry) that the first imperfection can help you feel a little more relaxed and enjoy the car for what it is: a beautiful, imperfect material possession that will keep giving you immeasurable pleasure behind the wheel.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the well wishes!I should be getting more details from my adjuster tomorrow. I still owe a little on it, but I’m hoping maybe the bank will let me do the repairs my self. I don’t really like the thought at all of someone else messing with this car. We’ll see what happens there. I definitely am having conversations about depreciated value compensation and/or working to keep this “ding” off of car fax.
Along with Florida I think we should post a no vacancy sign at the southern us border as well but I digress. There are a lot of illegals in NM. They aren’t hard to spot at all, and they are some pretty bad drivers for sure, on top of all the legal bad drivers already here.

Man those damn illegal aliens "dey took our jobs!" but for real, they are BAD in south Florida. In South Florida is every nationality though.... Hattians, cubans, Venezuelans, Mexicans, the list goes on.... They will be driving 40mph on the interstate with their hazards on in a toyota rav4/camry. It never fails. Part of the problem is the same nationalities work at the DMV, so they all help eachother get drivers licenses and register cars. Then they get sketchy insurance that isn't legit and they are out driving around. Biggest issue is they won't even get in trouble with the law if they get caught. Sad to hear that your pristine car got damaged. Knowing you though, it will look as good as it did new when you finish repairing it.

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

Time to make a dr appointment to get your neck and back pain checked. I'd also sue the insurance company for depreciated value after that accident now will be on your VIN forever.

This. Sue. Don’t think you’re above. Insurance is a scam and they’ll try to weasel their way out. Secondly a new fender and fascia along with clips from fascia to fender and paint and you’ll be back to good with it. But yea carfax will have it as accident so devalued

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

I’ve got an appointment for an estimate on Monday at 2. Hagerty is going to let me fix it myself and will pay after they get an initial estimate from the body shop. I’m glad it’s going this way, I wasn’t really thrilled about letting anyone else get their hands all over it. This way will guarantee that only necessary the original paint is replaced or repaired. Hopefully I’ll make a few bucks off of it at the same time.

And… I’m not willing to compromise my moral integrity over a car accident/repairs. My health is fine. The car can be fixed. I’m grateful for those blessings and have absolutely no reason to do anymore than fix the car. If I had been seriously hurt that would be a different story.

[ariZona28]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

And… I’m not willing to compromise my moral integrity over a car accident/repairs. My health is fine. The car can be fixed. I’m grateful for those blessings and have absolutely no reason to do anymore than fix the car. If I had been seriously hurt that would be a different story.

Good on you! Besides, wearing one of these things around for an extended period of time is an uncomfortable way to make a few extra bucks.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I’ve got an appointment for an estimate on Monday at 2. Hagerty is going to let me fix it myself and will pay after they get an initial estimate from the body shop. I’m glad it’s going this way, I wasn’t really thrilled about letting anyone else get their hands all over it. This way will guarantee that only necessary the original paint is replaced or repaired. Hopefully I’ll make a few bucks off of it at the same time.

And… I’m not willing to compromise my moral integrity over a car accident/repairs. My health is fine. The car can be fixed. I’m grateful for those blessings and have absolutely no reason to do anymore than fix the car. If I had been seriously hurt that would be a different story.

If you don't have your moral integrity, what do you have?

Good on you.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

If you don't have your moral integrity, what do you have?

Good on you.

Amen, good on you!! Glad there are a few of us still have some moral dignity.. Good luck with the repairs sir!!

[rocknroll_jeph]

I'm so sad to see what has happened, but from reading this thread you seem to have a calm and reasonable nature, so I hope that good things happen to the good person here.

I know how it feels, my Camaro has also been bumped into a few times, never my fault (rear ended because the lady driving the Kia SUV didn't want to slam on the brakes because her nephew was not strapped in to a seat and I was in the left turn lane with my blinker on... and a few years later I was side clipped by someone trying to squeeze into a lane behind me- over a solid line too! At least I was on my way to the shop for maintenance so didn't need to make a special trip)

I hope that yours comes out as good as new!

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Thanks Jeph. It’s all finally coming together. I got these back today. I was lucky enough to find All new GM parts. The paint match is perfect. The fuel door is the original from the car.

[Danial]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Thanks Jeph. It’s all finally coming together. I got these back today. I was lucky enough to find All new GM parts. The paint match is perfect. The fuel door is the original from the car.

Dude, that is so cool! Glad to see it,man!

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Thanks Jeph. It’s all finally coming together. I got these back today. I was lucky enough to find All new GM parts. The paint match is perfect. The fuel door is the original from the car.

That's so cool to see brother!! Looks like it's coming along nicely! Before you know it, she'll be good as new, like it never happened. And I wish you good luck, that it never happens again!!

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

That's so cool to see brother!! Looks like it's coming along nicely! Before you know it, she'll be good as new, like it never happened. And I wish you good luck, that it never happens again!!

Thanks guys, it’ll be back together for good on Saturday. I’ve got everything together finally, the old front bumper is already off of it so I can hit the ground running.