Firestone crashed my Supra!

sd88supra · 10-19-2005, 06:13 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm new to these forums, but have been a fan of the Toyota Supra for almost a year now. Let me just get to the point:

A little over two weeks ago, I took my 1988 Toyota Supra (non-turbo) to Firestone to get an engine diagnostic to make sure it was doing good and I had just bought it (five days prior). It was in great condition, no rust, no scratches, clean interior, very well taken care of, with only 108k miles. I was lucky enough to find it for only $2200 (crazy, huh?). I actually wasnt present when it happened, I got my girlfriend to take it because I had to work. So on the test drive, the idiot technician crashed with a '99 Camry. The police report claimed the driver of the Camry as at fault, but because it happened under the use of Firestone, they are responsible. So after taking it to a Toyota shop, they estimated about $6000 to repair it. Of course, because it is a Toyota shop it will cost more, but Firestone wants to give me $2200 and let me keep the car, since their "research" only shows the car is worth that much. The car is not totaled, as they tried to convince me otherwise. However, I live in very expensive Southern California (San Diego to be precise), and $2200 wont cover the cost to repair it. Plus, I have a rental right now (Firestone is paying for it but Im paying for the insurance) and I cant afford $12 a day. So, I have decided to take them to court.

To win the case, I will need some tangible evidence to show that they did not wreck a Honda or any mediocre car. So <b>I'm asking you guys and gals for some good information sources on Toyota Supras, beside these forums.</b> I will post some pictures. Help is appreciated.

ddmcse · 10-19-2005, 10:41 AM

WTF

some complete jackass must have been driving that car and punching the hell out of it . thats not a minor crash thats a shit load of damage .

YOU JUST CAN'T TRUST ANYONE WITH YOUR SUPRA .

i have no advice on this subject . i think you got the screwing of the year

Kristamarie · 10-19-2005, 12:31 PM

Go to the library and get some case law on similar cases. They will have to give it back to you in the same condition as you left it, or replace it. I just left San Diego two years ago with my 86 Supra. What Firestone? Let me guess, the one on Morena? You can always go KBB.com for the actual value of the car for resale. Good luck. There is nothing like a Supra and I can bet you are missing your baby alot.

Kristamarie · 10-19-2005, 12:34 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot. Keep copies of all newpaper ads with similar year models for sale, as proof they are not cheap and they do keep a higher resale value.

SupraMan1784 · 10-19-2005, 03:18 PM

thats some good advice..wow...i cant believe they crashed it...never heard of that happen before..this is a first...i have no advice...i dont abide by the law that much...so i wouldnt know how to comply with it hahaha...but kristamarie's advice would seem to be most practical....just show the judge teh fast and furious movie hahahaha....not only will he get a kick out of it.. he might understand that...supras are amazing cars

sd88supra · 10-19-2005, 07:32 PM

It was the Firestone on Convoy St. in Kearny Mesa. It was an idiot driving it, and evidience points out he was speeding. The lady of the Camry was pulling out of a parking lot.

Has anyone here sued a corporation? I can't take it to small claims, $5000 is still a loss.

10-19-2005, 06:13 AM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Firestone crashed my Supra! Hello everyone, I'm new to these forums, but have been a fan of the Toyota Supra for almost a year now. Let me just get to the point: A little over two weeks ago, I took my 1988 Toyota Supra (non-turbo) to Firestone to get an engine diagnostic to make sure it was doing good and I had just bought it (five days prior). It was in great condition, no rust, no scratches, clean interior, very well taken care of, with only 108k miles. I was lucky enough to find it for only $2200 (crazy, huh?). I actually wasnt present when it happened, I got my girlfriend to take it because I had to work. So on the test drive, the idiot technician crashed with a '99 Camry. The police report claimed the driver of the Camry as at fault, but because it happened under the use of Firestone, they are responsible. So after taking it to a Toyota shop, they estimated about $6000 to repair it. Of course, because it is a Toyota shop it will cost more, but Firestone wants to give me $2200 and let me keep the car, since their "research" only shows the car is worth that much. The car is not totaled, as they tried to convince me otherwise. However, I live in very expensive Southern California (San Diego to be precise), and $2200 wont cover the cost to repair it. Plus, I have a rental right now (Firestone is paying for it but Im paying for the insurance) and I cant afford $12 a day. So, I have decided to take them to court. To win the case, I will need some tangible evidence to show that they did not wreck a Honda or any mediocre car. So <b>I'm asking you guys and gals for some good information sources on Toyota Supras, beside these forums.</b> I will post some pictures. Help is appreciated. Attached Thumbnails

10-19-2005, 10:41 AM	#2
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	WTF some complete jackass must have been driving that car and punching the hell out of it . thats not a minor crash thats a shit load of damage . YOU JUST CAN'T TRUST ANYONE WITH YOUR SUPRA . i have no advice on this subject . i think you got the screwing of the year __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS Last edited by ddmcse; 10-19-2005 at 01:53 PM.

10-19-2005, 03:18 PM	#5
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	thats some good advice..wow...i cant believe they crashed it...never heard of that happen before..this is a first...i have no advice...i dont abide by the law that much...so i wouldnt know how to comply with it hahaha...but kristamarie's advice would seem to be most practical....just show the judge teh fast and furious movie hahahaha....not only will he get a kick out of it.. he might understand that...supras are amazing cars __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

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10-19-2005, 12:31 PM	#3
Kristamarie Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saginaw, Michigan Posts: 10	Go to the library and get some case law on similar cases. They will have to give it back to you in the same condition as you left it, or replace it. I just left San Diego two years ago with my 86 Supra. What Firestone? Let me guess, the one on Morena? You can always go KBB.com for the actual value of the car for resale. Good luck. There is nothing like a Supra and I can bet you are missing your baby alot.

10-19-2005, 12:34 PM	#4
Kristamarie Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saginaw, Michigan Posts: 10	Oh yeah, I forgot. Keep copies of all newpaper ads with similar year models for sale, as proof they are not cheap and they do keep a higher resale value.

10-19-2005, 07:32 PM	#6
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	It was the Firestone on Convoy St. in Kearny Mesa. It was an idiot driving it, and evidience points out he was speeding. The lady of the Camry was pulling out of a parking lot. Has anyone here sued a corporation? I can't take it to small claims, $5000 is still a loss.