re my accident:
I was on a local highway and wanted to turn left (we're in Canada; we drive on right) into a driveway to return the way I was coming from. I signalled, slowed down as did two cars behind me. A van behind them, driving at what seemed like full speed i.e., 80kmh, pulled around the other cars and hit me just as I was starting the turn. It wiped out the rear quarter panel and my door and careened into the trees in the ditch. Minor injuries all around.
My car was declared 'totalled' by the insurance agency which gave me $4000 more than I paid for it! That part was good news. My rickety green Z (240,000 km) will turn into a 'Bond' blue Z sometime next week (seller is replacing the back window).
Look mom; no squeaks! ...and the seat controls work like they should ...and the seats are heated! I also like the charcoal interior.