Some 180 year old man ran into my car!!!!! ***Updated with pics.***

[JackBurton]

I wonder if you might be assuming that there were issues that were noticeable to the person or his family. You even said that he was practically catatonic at the scene, so I wonder what he's even able to perceive in such a situation. He might have just been lucky in the past and never got into a bad situation, so his family could never rectify it (or perhaps he doesn't have anyone).

In a way, maybe you can look at it as your bad situation will make it so the guy's inability to drive doesn't potentially cause an even worse accident involving serious injury or fatalities.

Are you kidding me? The guy was 93 years old! I'm 100% positive he had OBVIOUS signs at 80 years old. The guy pulled out a freakin' walker out of his back seat for God's sake. How is that for a sign?! He didn't get this way over night. This went on for MANY years until his luck finally ran out. So yeah, I find him personally responsible for not giving up his license when he bought his walker and also his family for not taking away his license. It took him running into someone to have it FORCIBLY removed. Be thankful he only ran into my car. If he would have run over a kid, I wonder if you'd still be making excuses for him.

Again, his lack of responsibility cost me a sh*t load of money, not to mention my time (which I also value just as much as my property). All due to his lack of consideration for the public's safety. The only thing he wanted to do was drive, F everyone else.

 

[RocksteadyDotNet]

Are you kidding me? The guy was 93 years old! I'm 100% positive he had OBVIOUS signs at 80 years old. The guy pulled out a freakin' walker out of his back seat for God's sake. How is that for a sign?! He didn't get this way over night. This went on for MANY years until his luck finally ran out. So yeah, I find him responsible for not giving up his license when he bought his walker and also his family for not taking away his license. It took him running into someone to have it FORCIBLY removed. Be thankful he only ran into my car. If he would have run over a kid, I wonder if you'd still be making excuses for him.

Again, his lack of responsibility cost me a sh*t load of money, not to mention my time (which I also value just as much as my property). All due to his lack of consideration for the public's safety. The only thing he wanted to do was drive, F everyone else.

You're not wrong, but when you're 80 you're going to have a completely different point of view on this.

Giving up ones licence kills your freedom. Maybe the dude had no other way to get the shopping. Maybe he needs to drive to some bingo game, that without which he would have died years ago.

 

[JackBurton]

You're not wrong, but when you're 80 you're going to have a completely different point of view on this.

I have no intention of reaching 80. I believe in quality of life, not quantity.

Giving up ones licence kills your freedom. Maybe the dude had no other way to get the shopping. Maybe he needs to drive to some bingo game, that without which he would have died years ago.

I understand that, but putting the public at risk (HIGH risk) doesn't justify that excuse. It's like a drunk. He doesn't mean to kill a family of five when he left the bar, but he knew God damn well he was impaired. "Hey, how else am I supposed to get my car home?"

 

[Greenman]

I have no intention of reaching 80. I believe in quality of life, not quantity.

Yeah, I'm sure most guy's here would give up ten years of life for a new Ford. Cause we all know that at Ford, "Quality is job #1".

All bullshit aside, I really hope your car comes back perfect, and I also hope the old guy isn't allowed to drive anymore.

 

[JackBurton]

Yeah, I'm sure most guy's here would give up ten years of life for a new Ford. Cause we all know that at Ford, "Quality is job #1".

That doesn't really make much sense, but it reminds me of a line from a show. The scene takes place in a hallway, where a non-smoker passes by a smoker. The non-smoker sees the person standing in the hall smoking and comments, "hey, you know smoking takes years off your life." The smoker then replies, "yeah, but those are just the last few years, and those aren't very good anyway."

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

I don't understand how this is costing you money? The point of insurance is to make you whole again. If the value of the car is now diminished you should receive compensation for that. You should also have a free rental so nothing lost there. Car should be repaired back to previous condition and if it's not don't accept it. Only thing you are really out is time and it really shouldn't be that much time if you have a good insurance company.
I have a new f-150 and I'm sure I'd be really pissed too. I understand shit happens though and cars/trucks come and go. If it's really got you all butt-hurt that your mustang "will never be the same" then go get another new one.

 

[kaerflog]

I don't understand how this is costing you money? The point of insurance is to make you whole again. If the value of the car is now diminished you should receive compensation for that. You should also have a free rental so nothing lost there. Car should be repaired back to previous condition and if it's not don't accept it. Only thing you are really out is time and it really shouldn't be that much time if you have a good insurance company.
I have a new f-150 and I'm sure I'd be really pissed too. I understand shit happens though and cars/trucks come and go. If it's really got you all butt-hurt that your mustang "will never be the same" then go get another new one.

You don't ???
With everything being equal, a car with an accident vs a car with none will sell for less.
Its a fact.
If I see that a car has had a previous accident, I would be weary too.
It could be just a small fender bender but you don't know for sure.
You weren't there.

 

[JackBurton]

I don't understand how this is costing you money? The point of insurance is to make you whole again. If the value of the car is now diminished you should receive compensation for that. You should also have a free rental so nothing lost there. Car should be repaired back to previous condition and if it's not don't accept it. Only thing you are really out is time and it really shouldn't be that much time if you have a good insurance company.
I have a new f-150 and I'm sure I'd be really pissed too. I understand shit happens though and cars/trucks come and go. If it's really got you all butt-hurt that your mustang "will never be the same" then go get another new one.

What don't you get about a unibody not being able to be repaired like new again. They will do the best they can and it may LOOK like new, but it sure as hell won't be the same as it was before the accident. And if I want a new car like I had before, I'd have to buy a NEW Mustang which WILL COST ME MONEY. Money that I wouldn't have had to dish out if it wasn't for some incompetent a**hole. Now this is completely ignoring the fact that I will most likely have to fight for my diminished value claim, which there are no guarantees I will get.

Is this too hard for you to understand, or are you purposely being this dense?

 

[Jeff7181]

I totally understand. I got a 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe, first year for the coupe, had it for about 3 months and some asswipe kicked in the quarter panel (and spit on it, so I know it wasn't an accident).

I took it to a repair shop that had a good reputation and the repair didn't meet my standards. Every time I looked into my left side mirror down the side of the car I saw that slight imperfection in the body line. Pissed me off to no end. It was my first new car, and it only felt new for 3 months.

 

[JackBurton]

I totally understand. I got a 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe, first year for the coupe, had it for about 3 months and some asswipe kicked in the quarter panel (and spit on it, so I know it wasn't an accident).

I took it to a repair shop that had a good reputation and the repair didn't meet my standards. Every time I looked into my left side mirror down the side of the car I saw that slight imperfection in the body line. Pissed me off to no end. It was my first new car, and it only felt new for 3 months.

That guy deserves to have his leg cut off.

 

[exdeath]

That guy deserves to have his leg cut off.

One inch every month until it's up to the crotch.

I don't care if it's just a $100 beater. DELIBERATE disregard and malice for a person's private property rights, and by extension their labor of blood, sweat, and tears, is subhuman. It's the lowest form of disrepect of another human being and society.

If an individual can't earn a dollar and have it be safe from another's theft or vandalism, there is no foundation for society or law.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

This just sounds so redneck IMO.
My wife jumped outs and soons as I get her stopped and put on my straw hat I wents to hootin and hollerin and I was fittin to open a can of whoop ass on that ole man.

LOL exact thoughts I had reading the OP.

OP, I would usually feel bad for someone in your situation...instead I find it hilarious. You sound like a huge ass clown in RL. I hope more dumb shit happens to you. :thumbsup:

 

[MotF Bane]

One inch every month until it's up to the crotch.

I don't care if it's just a $100 beater. DELIBERATE disregard and malice for a person's private property rights, and by extension their labor of blood, sweat, and tears, is subhuman. It's the lowest form of disrepect of another human being and society.

If an individual can't earn a dollar and have it be safe from another's theft or vandalism, there is no foundation for society or law.

exdeath for President.

 

[Josh]

I agree, I think after 65 it should be required by law to have a test every year to determine if you are still capable of handling a vehicle.

THIS.

So many old drivers I see driving extremely slow, or just driving horribly causing hazardous conditions for others.

 

[JackBurton]

LOL exact thoughts I had reading the OP.

OP, I would usually feel bad for someone in your situation...instead I find it hilarious. You sound like a huge ass clown in RL. I hope more dumb shit happens to you. :thumbsup:

Man, that hurt. You cut me deep.

No but seriously, I only wish the worst for you. :thumbsup:

 

[kaerflog]

Seriously, let it go.
If you get offended by anyone that makes a negative comment toward you, this will never end.

 

[JackBurton]

Seriously, let it go.
If you get offended by anyone that makes a negative comment toward you, this will never end.

How am I offended. Because I responded? I barely put any effort in the response.