Someone Rear-Ended Me. :(

Nathan · 06-12-2005, 09:20 PM

It only took 6 days! A Hyundai Santa Fe banged into me today while i was waiting to turn right.

Life goes on. I'm used to this kinda stuff happening to me.

Keep on Truckin!

HRC · 06-12-2005, 09:23 PM

Soo sorry Nathan! Damn, it always hurts so much more when this happens to a brand new car. I feel your pain. It doesn't look as bad as I thought it would.

Danny

mike in o.c. · 06-12-2005, 09:23 PM

Fortunately, it looks minor in nature. Happens a lot here in So. Cal., and is usually perpetrated by an unlicensed uninsured illegal alien.

agarbati · 06-12-2005, 09:24 PM

And someone scratched my front right fender. Two hairline scratches about 1.5" long. I have never felt this angry before. Looks like they hit a shopping cart. Can't be buffed out cause the white primer is showing. :mad: :mad: :mad:

HRC · 06-12-2005, 09:26 PM

Wow, that's kinda harsh!

Danny

ogrady · 06-12-2005, 09:28 PM

Damn sorry to see that nathan. Hopefully you won't be without the car for long when it goes in for repair.

Mark · 06-12-2005, 09:31 PM

what the hell is going on, first the white sedan then yours, nathan.. a bad spurt for us e90 ppl. But great news is that its only the rear plastic bumper that got damaged and not any sheet metal; bumpers can be replaced so easy without anyone knowing/devaluing the car

romeo26 · 06-12-2005, 09:35 PM

mike in the oc got that rite!! i hate those unlicensed uninsured illegal aliens they suck at driving!! and then when they hit you they either try to blame it on you, try to run, or are so scared about you calling the cops they try to bribe you(i usually call the cop and see what happens,its funny, thank god my e30 is a tank!!) these three things happened to me, sigh...i wonder if they got deported!!

icedragon · 06-12-2005, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mike in o.c.

Fortunately, it looks minor in nature. Happens a lot here in So. Cal., and is usually perpetrated by an unlicensed uninsured illegal alien.

Aliens? Well, u sure sound particularly biased.

FYI, some "Americans" also drive around WITHOUT insurance. And they bump into "aliens" that drive WITH insurance. If u weren't so biased, you'd realize these things happen and we just gotta deal with it.

Nathan · 06-12-2005, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys, the damage isn't bad, but the bumper will need to be replaced, because it is a bit cracked.

And i spent about 4 hours detailing my car today and it happened right after! My wife was joking around with me after it happened, she said i may have made it sparkle too much!

Can you imagine how much damage there would've been if I had zainoed the car!

Like i said, no big deal, life goes on.

HRC · 06-12-2005, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icedragon

Aliens? Well, u sure sound particularly biased.

FYI, some "Americans" also drive around WITHOUT insurance. And they bump into "aliens" that drive WITH insurance. If u weren't so biased, you'd realize these things happen and we just gotta deal with it.

I agree, dissapointed to hear these things in this forum(or any for that matter).

Danny

Rockstars · 06-12-2005, 10:48 PM

In one of the close ups it looks like you can see the metal flake in the black sapphire... or is it just dusty?

Ewrek · 06-12-2005, 10:57 PM

My condolences Nathan....I feel bad for you bro

mike in o.c. · 06-12-2005, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icedragon

Aliens? Well, u sure sound particularly biased.

FYI, some "Americans" also drive around WITHOUT insurance. And they bump into "aliens" that drive WITH insurance. If u weren't so biased, you'd realize these things happen and we just gotta deal with it.

I intentionally left out ethnicity, but if the shoe fits . . .

voltron1011 · 06-13-2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

And i spent about 4 hours detailing my car today and it happened right after!

That is the exact reason I won't baby any of my cars anymore.... I wasted too many years buffing, polishings, washing, etc; just so some punk ars can rear end me with no insurance (no need to make it an ethnic issue, though). Or, to have a rogue shopping cart fly out onto the expressway on a REALLY WINDY day and bash the SHI* of my front bumper and right fender (almost took out a motorcyclist too). I am also done with taking caring of my wife's honey-do car, only for her to trash it one day later. Once, I spent an entire Sunday detailing my wife's car (shampooing the carpets,etc) only for her and her friend's to spill their "Orange Mocha Frapachinos" in it a day later, and not even clean it up!!! :mad: My new 3 will get the bi-annual waxing, and it WILL be going through automatic car washes!!! Life is too short to sweat the small things (like wiping your car down with a diaper every day).

Broken1 · 06-13-2005, 03:19 AM

I woulda gotten out my car and beat the person up :-( (not really, but that's what i would've felt like doing)

People have no respect these days. here in south africa, it's a common occurance to be rear ended by a taxi. They don't like stopping at yellow lights, or red lights so if you stop, they either swerve out and jump the light or sometimes if they aren't very clever...they just slam into the back of you.

I had a friend once doing a right turn, he waited as the light changed, all the cars slowed down to stop...so he figured he could go. A taxi darted out, swerved around a 5 series, then smack into my friends car...needless to say...he wacked the backdoor, broke the wheel off and the car went for a spin. Damn taxi. No insurance...and they don't care. The taxi wanted to drive off...but some old lady chased him.

(I am very negative towards taxi drivers, because one drove into my precious black 325 in 2004)

voltron1011 · 06-13-2005, 03:27 AM

That's the kind of crap that makes you want to drive a POS (piece of shi*) the rest of your life....

Armen52 · 06-13-2005, 04:22 AM

I can only conclude one thing from how common rear-ending the new E90's is becoming...

People are so enamored with how the car looks when they see it for the first time on the road that they completely stop paying attention to anything else.

Thus, I conclude that driving an E90 is a dangerous occupation :P

I'm sorry this happened to you Nathan but like you said, it can easily be fixed, its what insurance is for, and there are many other things in life that are more important than material things. No worries.

RachelS · 06-13-2005, 04:35 AM

Take it to a non dealer repair shop that is good. If a police report was made, make sure carfax does not mark it as an accident. I can take away from the car's value... dealer all now report to carfax, or most of them do

E90Fleet · 06-13-2005, 05:00 AM

The bumper carrier ( the real strengh of the bumper) needs to be checked for damage, and the bumper shocks also need to be checked

The bumper skin is only cosmetic and can hide damage to the real structure behind it

Nathan · 06-13-2005, 05:23 AM

E90Fleet, you had some good points on non-visible damage. I will have the dealer or the body shop check it out.

Have a good week fellas.

Nathan

icedragon · 06-13-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mike in o.c.

I intentionally left out ethnicity, but if the shoe fits . . .

Congratulations! You've officially jumped from being biased to being ignorant!

06-12-2005, 09:20 PM	#1
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Soo sorry Nathan! Damn, it always hurts so much more when this happens to a brand new car. I feel your pain. It doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. Danny
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mike in o.c. Private First Class 96 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M / 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Fortunately, it looks minor in nature. Happens a lot here in So. Cal., and is usually perpetrated by an unlicensed uninsured illegal alien.
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agarbati Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 279 Posts Drives: E90, Saph Blk 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	And someone scratched my front right fender. Two hairline scratches about 1.5" long. I have never felt this angry before. Looks like they hit a shopping cart. Can't be buffed out cause the white primer is showing. :mad: :mad: :mad:
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Wow, that's kinda harsh! Danny
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ogrady Lieutenant 92 Rep 473 Posts Drives: AW 09 335 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Damn sorry to see that nathan. Hopefully you won't be without the car for long when it goes in for repair.
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Mark Administrator 6737 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	what the hell is going on, first the white sedan then yours, nathan.. a bad spurt for us e90 ppl. But great news is that its only the rear plastic bumper that got damaged and not any sheet metal; bumpers can be replaced so easy without anyone knowing/devaluing the car __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	mike in the oc got that rite!! i hate those unlicensed uninsured illegal aliens they suck at driving!! and then when they hit you they either try to blame it on you, try to run, or are so scared about you calling the cops they try to bribe you(i usually call the cop and see what happens,its funny, thank god my e30 is a tank!!) these three things happened to me, sigh...i wonder if they got deported!!
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, the damage isn't bad, but the bumper will need to be replaced, because it is a bit cracked. And i spent about 4 hours detailing my car today and it happened right after! My wife was joking around with me after it happened, she said i may have made it sparkle too much! Can you imagine how much damage there would've been if I had zainoed the car! Like i said, no big deal, life goes on. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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Rockstars Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: On order: E90 Spor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR. iTrader: (0)	In one of the close ups it looks like you can see the metal flake in the black sapphire... or is it just dusty?
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Ewrek Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA. iTrader: (0)	My condolences Nathan....I feel bad for you bro
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I woulda gotten out my car and beat the person up :-( (not really, but that's what i would've felt like doing) People have no respect these days. here in south africa, it's a common occurance to be rear ended by a taxi. They don't like stopping at yellow lights, or red lights so if you stop, they either swerve out and jump the light or sometimes if they aren't very clever...they just slam into the back of you. I had a friend once doing a right turn, he waited as the light changed, all the cars slowed down to stop...so he figured he could go. A taxi darted out, swerved around a 5 series, then smack into my friends car...needless to say...he wacked the backdoor, broke the wheel off and the car went for a spin. Damn taxi. No insurance...and they don't care. The taxi wanted to drive off...but some old lady chased him. (I am very negative towards taxi drivers, because one drove into my precious black 325 in 2004)
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	That's the kind of crap that makes you want to drive a POS (piece of shi*) the rest of your life....
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Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I can only conclude one thing from how common rear-ending the new E90's is becoming... People are so enamored with how the car looks when they see it for the first time on the road that they completely stop paying attention to anything else. Thus, I conclude that driving an E90 is a dangerous occupation :P I'm sorry this happened to you Nathan but like you said, it can easily be fixed, its what insurance is for, and there are many other things in life that are more important than material things. No worries. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Take it to a non dealer repair shop that is good. If a police report was made, make sure carfax does not mark it as an accident. I can take away from the car's value... dealer all now report to carfax, or most of them do
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The bumper carrier ( the real strengh of the bumper) needs to be checked for damage, and the bumper shocks also need to be checked The bumper skin is only cosmetic and can hide damage to the real structure behind it
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	E90Fleet, you had some good points on non-visible damage. I will have the dealer or the body shop check it out. Have a good week fellas. Nathan __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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