E90Post
 


TNT Racewerks
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio > Can I some get love...?



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-08-2005, 12:15 PM   #1
mr2uboy
New Member
mr2uboy's Avatar
4
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Burlingame Ca.

iTrader: (0)

Angry Can I get some love...?

I recently was involved in an auto accident (9/6) in my new AW 06 330i, it only has 285miles on it . I was coming home from the BMW service center for an alarm installation. I was parked at a stop light waiting for the light to turn green when this older lady backed her 2000 BMW 528i Stationwagon from where she was parked into the driver side door of my 330i :mad: . I was in between two cars, she said she looked over her shoulder and saw the first and last car but did not see my car because I was right behind her. She accepted full liability and I had witnesses from the car that was behind me. The car behind me even said he honked at her to warn her cause he saw her backing up without realizing there was a car there. The damage was pretty substantial as far as cost is concern, the auto bodyshop (Costelli & Pardini's Auto body) gave an estimate of $4K, because its a new model car the door has to be ordered from BMW. It's currently in the shop waiting for the adjuster to come and give his estimate, the insurance has already claim full liability so what ever the cost maybe to fix they have to cover. I am hoping she will come out of this looking like new just as the day i drove her home. But deep down inside I know she's not the same anymore . I will post some picture of the damage tomorrow.

My feelings go out to those who's car was damage in anyway, I know how you feel and it's very disheartning. Even though you are carefull with your car there's no way you can prevent other drivers from not.
__________________
330i
AW
Beige Leather interior
A/T
Packages: Sport, Premium, Cold
Power rear sunshade
Sat. prep.

Last edited by mr2uboy; 09-08-2005 at 12:54 PM.. Reason: Error in title
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 12:19 PM   #2
Nikki
Major General
Nikki's Avatar
United_States
983
Rep
6,381
Posts

Drives: Sepang Z4MC
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: LA

iTrader: (9)

Aww that is so sad
I crashed my first car when i was 16 and I know how you feel. Be glad it wasn't your fault, because knowing that you completely destroyed your baby is an even worse feeling. Hope all goes with with repairs.
__________________
Nikki

Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 01:02 PM   #3
darkie
Private
0
Rep
57
Posts

Drives: going to be 330i
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seattle, WA

iTrader: (0)

sorry to hear that man....that really sucks!! if the body shop is good, people won't even notice the difference. The bad thing is that you will spend the first couple of weeks staring at your new door trying to notice the difference.

keep your head up....
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 01:32 PM   #4
Oz
Lieutenant Colonel
Oz's Avatar
United_States
33
Rep
1,770
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Wayne, NJ

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2006 330i  [0.00]
Sorry about your car but at least the insurance will cover everything.

How long is it going to take to get the door?

Will they give you a loaner while it's being fixed?
__________________
2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD
2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 01:41 PM   #5
Red
Chris Bangle For Prez
Red's Avatar
7
Rep
240
Posts

Drives: Ford (yea, I know)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pennsylvania

iTrader: (0)

Doesn't hurt to try to recover money for diminished value as well. When you try to sell your car, it'll show up.
__________________
Twin kidneys 4 evar...
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 01:46 PM   #6
puck724
COLTS 4 LIFE!!!
puck724's Avatar
United_States
99
Rep
1,746
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: california

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2006 330i  [0.00]
sorry to hear that buddy. hope everything goes well with the repairs.
__________________
2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 03:37 PM   #7
F32Fleet
Lieutenant General
F32Fleet's Avatar
United_States
3540
Rep
10,329
Posts

Drives: 2015 435i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southeastern US

iTrader: (0)

Hope the frame wasn't damaged. I'd be worried about h20 leaks from around the windshield and door. Whistling noises too!
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 03:40 PM   #8
counter_strike
Enlisted Member
0
Rep
40
Posts

Drives: 330
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada

iTrader: (0)

accident

Quote:
Originally Posted by Socom
Hope the frame wasn't damaged. I'd be worried about h20 leaks from around the windshield and door. Whistling noises too!
You car will never be the same. sell it!!
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 03:49 PM   #9
martho05
Private First Class
United_States
18
Rep
146
Posts

Drives: 2010 335i xDrive Coupe
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fenton, MI

iTrader: (0)

Sorry to hear the news! Some people that drive are certainly a hazzard to others. I am always careful whether I'm driving my kid's beater or driving my new e90 that is on order. Accidents can be avoided if people take some extra time to be cautious. Good luck with the repair! It should be fine and dandy when it's done.
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 03:54 PM   #10
BellasBmw
If love is the answer,please rephrase the question
BellasBmw's Avatar
United_States
313
Rep
1,731
Posts

Drives: Tit Silver 325i
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: San Diego, Ca

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2006 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikki
Aww that is so sad
I crashed my first car when i was 16 and I know how you feel. Be glad it wasn't your fault, because knowing that you completely destroyed your baby is an even worse feeling. Hope all goes with with repairs.
Thats why its a good thing to buy your children USED cars for their 1st cars.
__________________
~*~BellasBmw~*~
Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 03:56 PM   #11
BellasBmw
If love is the answer,please rephrase the question
BellasBmw's Avatar
United_States
313
Rep
1,731
Posts

Drives: Tit Silver 325i
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: San Diego, Ca

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2006 325i  [0.00]
Sorry about that crash! Im sure your baby will be fine!

I had that happen to me too, the exact same situation..
I was at a stop sign, and this man in a f-150 backed out of his parking spot into my car.. well i couldnt move also, i was inbtwn the cars. But i saw him, so i was honking like a mad woman, and still nothing.

So after he hit me, he saw that i was young (it was my 1st car), and tried telling me that he didnt hit my car. I couldnt believe this jerk-off! I had glass from my turning signal all over the street! And he asked, ok prove to me that i hit you, i told him hey asshole look at the pavement!.. ok now look at my light!.... Finally he gave me his info after arguing with him :mad:
__________________
~*~BellasBmw~*~
Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 04:05 PM   #12
mr2uboy
New Member
mr2uboy's Avatar
4
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Burlingame Ca.

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for all your kind words. I'll post some pictures tomorrow and tell me if you think the damage is extensive.
__________________
330i
AW
Beige Leather interior
A/T
Packages: Sport, Premium, Cold
Power rear sunshade
Sat. prep.
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 04:09 PM   #13
mr2uboy
New Member
mr2uboy's Avatar
4
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Burlingame Ca.

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oz
Sorry about your car but at least the insurance will cover everything.

How long is it going to take to get the door?

Will they give you a loaner while it's being fixed?
The shop said they will order it today 9/8 and it should arrive by Monday. Yes a loaner will be available once vehicle is being repair but not until then their excuse is that the vehicle is still drivable.
__________________
330i
AW
Beige Leather interior
A/T
Packages: Sport, Premium, Cold
Power rear sunshade
Sat. prep.
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 04:12 PM   #14
mr2uboy
New Member
mr2uboy's Avatar
4
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Burlingame Ca.

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Socom
Hope the frame wasn't damaged. I'd be worried about h20 leaks from around the windshield and door. Whistling noises too!
Yeah! I'm gonna ask them about that.
__________________
330i
AW
Beige Leather interior
A/T
Packages: Sport, Premium, Cold
Power rear sunshade
Sat. prep.
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 05:55 PM   #15
Nikki
Major General
Nikki's Avatar
United_States
983
Rep
6,381
Posts

Drives: Sepang Z4MC
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: LA

iTrader: (9)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BellasBmw
Thats why its a good thing to buy your children USED cars for their 1st cars.
Yep, and a very safe one too. I lucked out though because I got it for $8k and insurance gave me $10k, pretty sweet deal.
__________________
Nikki

Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 07:12 PM   #16
LEDZEP
Lieutenant General
LEDZEP's Avatar
417
Rep
12,276
Posts

Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Area 51

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by mr2uboy
The shop said they will order it today 9/8 and it should arrive by Monday. Yes a loaner will be available once vehicle is being repair but not until then their excuse is that the vehicle is still drivable.
First off, I feel for you bro. My AW E90 was rear-ended when it was only five days old. I know exactly how you feel. Opinions will vary about "new" vs. "fixed" and your feelings about that will go back and forth too. Unless you live in a place where there are laws that entitle you to diminished value, don't get your hopes up. Even though to all of us it's a no brainer, the morons who make the laws are well supported by the insurance industry. Don't settle for anything less than perfection from the body shop. Are there any parts of the door that don't seal? If so, tell them drivable my ass - water can get in, security is compromised. Insist on a paid rental.

Best of luck, and keep us posted.
__________________


I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 07:15 PM   #17
mr2uboy
New Member
mr2uboy's Avatar
4
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Burlingame Ca.

iTrader: (0)

Ok here are the pictures of the damage. Do you think its extensive damage?
Attached Images
    
__________________
330i
AW
Beige Leather interior
A/T
Packages: Sport, Premium, Cold
Power rear sunshade
Sat. prep.
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 07:34 PM   #18
LEDZEP
Lieutenant General
LEDZEP's Avatar
417
Rep
12,276
Posts

Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Area 51

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
If they replace the whole door you'll be fine. White matches nice too, so you should never see the difference. I would still argue that water can get in, and so it's not 'drivable'.
__________________


I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2005, 07:57 PM   #19
mr2uboy
New Member
mr2uboy's Avatar
4
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Burlingame Ca.

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by LEDZEP
If they replace the whole door you'll be fine. White matches nice too, so you should never see the difference. I would still argue that water can get in, and so it's not 'drivable'.
I hope you're right. I can try to make a point that water damage can occur if it rain but I am here in Northern Ca. and its not raining season yet. I am sure they will also point that out.
__________________
330i
AW
Beige Leather interior
A/T
Packages: Sport, Premium, Cold
Power rear sunshade
Sat. prep.
Appreciate 0
      09-09-2005, 03:11 AM   #20
puck724
COLTS 4 LIFE!!!
puck724's Avatar
United_States
99
Rep
1,746
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: california

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2006 330i  [0.00]
those pictures are painful to look at.....
__________________
2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
Appreciate 0
      09-09-2005, 06:36 AM   #21
Tierfreund
Major
Tierfreund's Avatar
21
Rep
1,002
Posts

Drives: E90 330i
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Thatīs relatively harmless damag. The sills havenīt even been touched. The door took the whole hit. With a new door, sheīll be as good as new. Donīt worry.
__________________
No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
Appreciate 0
      09-09-2005, 09:02 AM   #22
anthony_h
Second Lieutenant
anthony_h's Avatar
Canada
38
Rep
215
Posts

Drives: E90 325i 6spd
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Toronto On

iTrader: (1)

Those pictures are indeed painful to look at.
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:26 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST