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bigted83 · 11-11-2010, 07:41 PM

I would be upset but not to much, if it was by best friend. My best friend is auto my auto repair guy on things I can't fix. So I would prolly take care of it

Entaille · 11-11-2010, 07:46 PM

a good friend would say "I will pay for that" the moment it happens. no awkwardness involved. a good friend would feel terrible and make sure you are comfortable with what just happened and how it will be fixed..

Rage · 11-11-2010, 07:47 PM

Good friend does NOT give you a free pass at personal damage. Like its been said already....if he was that good a friend, he would offer to pay at least 1/2 the damages. Bring the damage that he caused to his attention(be confrontational...but not an a-hole), then ask him how to take care of this......his answer will show you what kind of friend he really is.

71cam · 11-11-2010, 07:58 PM

to the OP..... just because your friend takes care of his stuff, does necessarily make him accountable for his actions, does it

...is the friendship worth $600?

answer the question....and move on

" I saw him hit it, but had window up and didn't hear the hit (good thing)"......i don't understand your statement...why is is a good thing that he did not hear the hit?

Sc0rPs · 11-11-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatchbookSS

How good of a friend is he? If he's a really good friend, he should be offering to pay for damages regardless. Otherwise, it's pay up or I take it out of your ass time.

+1

Next time:

Friends don't let friends drive their Camaro!

CWI · 11-11-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murph0408

pay up by tomorrow orrrrr i'm calling the cops

friends and money don't mix too well. 600 ain't cheap but lets be honest, the guy can probably get that kinda money together if you guys have your own cars

In most states, damage that takes place on private property is a civil matter and the cops can't do much more than write a report.

If he is a true friend he takes care of it and all is OK. If not, then he's not a friend and you have to let it go, sue in small claims or through your insurance company, short of the ass kicking option, in which case you probably still pay yourself.

Either way it sucks.

Sir Nuke · 11-11-2010, 08:35 PM

if he were a REAL friend....he would get it all fixed AND take you out to dinner at yopur choice of places....to fully appologize for hurting your car.

2010 Bumblebee · 11-11-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

if he were a REAL friend....he would get it all fixed AND take you out to dinner at your choice of places....to fully appologize for hurting your car.

+1

jeepguy_1980 · 11-11-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71cam

to the OP..... just because your friend takes care of his stuff, does necessarily make him accountable for his actions, does it

...is the friendship worth $600?

answer the question....and move on

" I saw him hit it, but had window up and didn't hear the hit (good thing)"......i don't understand your statement...why is is a good thing that he did not hear the hit?

I think the OP meant at he couldn't hear it, because he was inside when it happened.

Banshee · 11-11-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71cam

to the OP..... just because your friend takes care of his stuff, does necessarily make him accountable for his actions, does it

...is the friendship worth $600?

answer the question....and move on

" I saw him hit it, but had window up and didn't hear the hit (good thing)"......i don't understand your statement...why is is a good thing that he did not hear the hit?

I saw him hit it...but had window up. My window...seen but not heard.

INTIMIDAT3R · 11-11-2010, 09:27 PM

If he was any friend at all, he would have offered to pay for it.

Have you told him about the damage you found after he left?

If he doesn't offer to pay for it suck it up, pay for it, do his wife/girlfriend, and then write him off.

You said he takes care of his cars, yet you still had reservations. Your Camaro wasn't HIS car and your reservations were correct.

Next time listen to your gut!!!

Tigg · 11-11-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

If he offered to pay, which he should, I'd probably split the cost with him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

He didn't..

Theres your answer...

Ron66Vette&10SS · 11-11-2010, 09:54 PM

The right thing for him to do would be to offer to pay for it before you even have a chance to ask him.

THat's what I would do for a friend, and that's what I'm sure any of my real friends would do as well.

jeepguy_1980 · 11-11-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigg

Theres your answer...

I didn't realize that I asked a question. Even if I had, I'm not sure how your quoting his direct response to my "question" clarifies anything.

11-11-2010, 07:46 PM	#16
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	a good friend would say "I will pay for that" the moment it happens. no awkwardness involved. a good friend would feel terrible and make sure you are comfortable with what just happened and how it will be fixed.. __________________

11-11-2010, 07:47 PM	#17
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Good friend does NOT give you a free pass at personal damage. Like its been said already....if he was that good a friend, he would offer to pay at least 1/2 the damages. Bring the damage that he caused to his attention(be confrontational...but not an a-hole), then ask him how to take care of this......his answer will show you what kind of friend he really is. __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

11-11-2010, 08:35 PM	#21
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,369 View My Garage	if he were a REAL friend....he would get it all fixed AND take you out to dinner at yopur choice of places....to fully appologize for hurting your car. __________________

11-11-2010, 09:54 PM	#27
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	The right thing for him to do would be to offer to pay for it before you even have a chance to ask him. THat's what I would do for a friend, and that's what I'm sure any of my real friends would do as well. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

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11-11-2010, 07:41 PM	#15
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	I would be upset but not to much, if it was by best friend. My best friend is auto my auto repair guy on things I can't fix. So I would prolly take care of it

11-11-2010, 07:58 PM	#18
71cam Drives: 71cam Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 163	to the OP..... just because your friend takes care of his stuff, does necessarily make him accountable for his actions, does it ...is the friendship worth $600? answer the question....and move on " I saw him hit it, but had window up and didn't hear the hit (good thing)"......i don't understand your statement...why is is a good thing that he did not hear the hit?

11-11-2010, 09:27 PM	#25
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	If he was any friend at all, he would have offered to pay for it. Have you told him about the damage you found after he left? If he doesn't offer to pay for it suck it up, pay for it, do his wife/girlfriend, and then write him off. You said he takes care of his cars, yet you still had reservations. Your Camaro wasn't HIS car and your reservations were correct. Next time listen to your gut!!!