Note to self: Makers mark and allergy pills to not mix.

Originally posted by etx
Note to self: Makers mark and allergy pills to not mix.

you drink, you drive, YOU LOSE!

damn man sorry to see that. whats the story? with the way that hood seems to be bent straight down, id assume you hit some type of wall.

If you were drinking and driving, then you should consider yourself incredibly fortunate that neither you or anyone else is dead. An overweight sloth of a car is hardly a casualty worth crying over, IMO.

Originally posted by ez
If you were drinking and driving, then you should consider yourself incredibly fortunate that neither you or anyone else is dead. An overweight sloth of a car is hardly a casualty worth crying over, IMO.

omg. gimme a break. :rolleyes

damn, sorry to hear about the mishap.

Damn, I thought my timing belt snapping on the freeway at midnight last night was shitty.

Originally posted by djtrickee

Originally posted by ez If you were drinking and driving, then you should consider yourself incredibly fortunate that neither you or anyone else is dead. An overweight sloth of a car is hardly a casualty worth crying over, IMO.

omg. gimme a break. :rolleyes

typical

Actually since Derek posted that allergy pills didnt mix probably means he hardly drank much but the pills intensified the alcohol. I am sure 99% of you have had 1 drink and drove home so take your holier than thou bullshit and shut the fuck up.

Derek......it sucks but glad your ok.

Sorry to see that. But its just a car, it can be replaced. Better then a life that cannot be.

Damn Derek.

Glad your ok, hope all is well otherwise.

That really fuckin sucks man. I'm glad you're alright though...perhaps not emotionally right now, but nevertheless.

Damn, Derek. Sorry man. Breaks my heart...

Come on guys, wait for the details before judging.
That sucks Derek, hope you are ok and no one else was injured.

That sucks man. I know that was your baby.

Ouch...we all make mistakes. Glad you are still sucking air.

Any legal repercussions?

Sucks balls, man.

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
shut the...

No. This situation hits a nerve with me. And does every time I see it. I'm never silent on such matters. Nor do I think I'm holy. So if you don't like my gut reactions Terry, tough. I'm glad Derek is okay, #1. But mixing meds with alcohol is just not smart. Add a car into the mix and walla. How many of these do I have to see?

Go preach at church. Its life Deal with it.

Originally posted by ez

Originally posted by djtrickee

Originally posted by ez If you were drinking and driving, then you should consider yourself incredibly fortunate that neither you or anyone else is dead. An overweight sloth of a car is hardly a casualty worth crying over, IMO.

omg. gimme a break. :rolleyes

typical

Not illegal to drive and drink. Nor is it immoral. It is illegal to drive while OVER the legal set limit per state.

Good to see you're OK and a lesson learned without any harm done.

Damn you were lucky, whats the details?

I took some fucking allergy pills my girlfriend had, my allergies were killing me and I had to finish some freelance work. Around 10pm a friend of mine called so I went to go hang out with her about 30 minutes away ( near where I used to live west of the city ) and had 3 makers and soda over the course of about 3 hours. Not drunk, got in the car to drive home, fell asleep half way there and hit the wall. Nobody else was hurt but me. Got a ticket for wreckless driving and thats it. Insurance adjuster called yesterday, total loss of course. This fucking kills me, I though I would own this car for the rest of my life. I'm pretty sure I would have been fine if I did not have a couple drinks, or if I didn't take those pills. It was kind the perfect storm. I used to fall asleep in my first car when I was 16 a lot, hah. I actually fell asleep coming down a hill at a T in the road, too out the sign and blew out my front tires and the car was stuck in a ditch. But that hasn't happened in a long long time.

No idea what they are gonna pay out on it. I cant decide if I want another 350z, I'm also looking at a 08 G8 GT, or a 05 mazdaspeed3.

Edit:
Maybe this guy?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-MAZDASPEED-SPORT-AXELA-6-SPEED-2-3L-TURBO-43K_W0QQitemZ310162823839QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4837251a9f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

Fuck its easy to do man....shit happens. I think you should pull the greddy kit and build another.

Dude, sucks.

+1 hits a nerve with me too... drinking and driving killed 3 of my friends. Glad you lived through it though, you're a good guy. Hopefully you'll use this opportunity to help some of your friends stay alive in the future.

Can't wait to see your next project. :)

I am sure to many people this hits a nerve. He admits he made a mistake. Done and over with now. He is ok and no one else got hurt and that is the biggest point of all. Lets just leave it at that and be thankful that he is ok.

Can't we all just get along :D

Originally posted by whtclipse98
Can't we all just get along :D

Kiss my ass.

Anger can be a great motivator }(

It's good that nobody was hurt. unfortunately we all make mistakes sometimes

Originally posted by bullettdsm

Originally posted by whtclipse98 Anger can be a great motivator }(

You're right, it can be.

Originally posted by etx
08 G8 GT

This.

Here is the deal. Yeah I was drinking. I know I was not over the legal limit, I had three drinks. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't taken those pills, and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't had three drinks. Bad combo, I didn't even remember I took that shit, I fucked up and it sucks. The one nice thing that I actually own in my life is destroyed because of my poor decision. Hey, I could have lied and said I didn't drink at all. :P

Anyways yeah. I found a local Mazdaspeed3 for sale in the color I want, I might have to go for it. The guy with the G8 wants $25k for it, and it's probably worth that given its an 08 with 14k miles on it. The mazda has 40k on it and I think I could get it for $14k. The G8 is bad ass, I love it, but I really think I would be unhappy with an automatic. What do you dudes think?

Automatic would suck for the thrill of driving, but you would have the convenience.

Originally posted by etx
Here is the deal. Yeah I was drinking. I know I was not over the legal limit, I had three drinks. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't taken those pills, and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't had three drinks. Bad combo, I didn't even remember I took that shit, I fucked up and it sucks. The one nice thing that I actually own in my life is destroyed because of my poor decision. Hey, I could have lied and said I didn't drink at all. :P Anyways yeah. I found a local Mazdaspeed3 for sale in the color I want, I might have to go for it. The guy with the G8 wants $25k for it, and it's probably worth that given its an 08 with 14k miles on it. The mazda has 40k on it and I think I could get it for $14k. The G8 is bad ass, I love it, but I really think I would be unhappy with an automatic. What do you dudes think?

Do you really want to go back to FWD after driving the piss out of something powerful and RWD? That seems like kicking yourself in the nuts.

FWD + ATX :thumbsdown

Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST
FWD + ATX :thumbsdown

G8's are RWD and the Mazda is a 6 speed.

Valve Covers + gangsta stickers :thumbsdown

Isn't the mazdaspeed AWD?

Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G
Isn't the mazdaspeed AWD?

The MS6 is, not the MS3.

Uh oh. Now I'm thinking 2010 MS3. :7

Originally posted by ScreaminE

Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST FWD + ATX :thumbsdown

G8's are RWD and the Mazda is a 6 speed. Valve Covers + gangsta stickers :thumbsdown

LMAO.

HWAT THE FUCK, SON. Just days earlier, you rode a bike all over freaking Ohio trying to meet up with us, then rode hours back to Detroit Rock City. Now this? :wallbash

Suck the fail teat, my friend.

I'm with Erik on the drinking and driving tip, but not as hard in this case. Medication and booze never mix. You slipped yourself a roofie and fucked yourself.

The 370Z is beyond sexy. I'd hit *that* but if you want a Mazdogg, more power to ya. The only G8 I'd grab would be a stick shift. If they don't offer the V8 with a proper gearbox, fuck 'em.

I was technically drinking and driving, but I wasn't shit faced or even over the legal limit I'm sure.

I just got back from the Mazda dealer down the street. Test drove the 2010 MS3, in black, with the tech package. It's exactly the car I want as far as the ms3 goes. I might have to do it. I love that G8 but I just cant do an auto.

The MS3 is a helluva car and probably the pinnacle of FWD performance right now. You wont be disappointed.

Damn Derrek! That sucks bro. Im just glad your ok. You've learned what NOT to do now, so thats what matters. However, I dont see you driving that Mazda. I see you in another badass, drop-top turbo'd Z. Besides this, I hope you have been ok! Are you still residing in this lovely Mitten State they call Michigan?

-cms

Yeah man, Still living in Americas high-five!

Originally posted by etx
Yeah man, Still living in Americas high-five!

Good to hear! High-five that one right back at ya! Me too, Still in GR.

-CMS

why not go with another Z? either 350 or 370? seems like you have always been into Zs. If you loved your last one, why not get another one?

'09 wrx?

Originally posted by CopperEclipse96
why not go with another Z? either 350 or 370? seems like you have always been into Zs. If you loved your last one, why not get another one?

Because I need car that makes since. I need to drive in the winter, I need to put my bike and my drums in there, etc. I'm gonna save up 5k and buy a 240z, and if I really wanna go fast I have my buell. :)