Lame got t boned and need opinions

[Kdiddy007]

So Someone ran a red light and hit me yesterday on the back right passenger side/wheel area with a Chevy astro van. Sucks id show you pics but don't know how to post on here. The car has 17k in damages but was told it wouldn't be totaled. I am curious if anyone knows how to go about gettin the 1m panels for a full conversion. Hope everyone is driving safe my amazing fellow 1ers!
Thanks in advance

Kevin

[ilikebmxbikes]

Sorry for your accident - here is a parts list thread I made after my conversion. phil@Reevesbmw hooked me up with most my parts and Jon@bmwpartspros sent me the big stuff like bumpers, fenders, etc.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818411

[Worra]

$17k in damage and not totaled? Wat.

[Xaoc]

Yea, 17k sounds like totaled to me.

[vertebra]

I got t-boned in a new 328i loaner because the driver ran a red light and somehow didn't see me or the other car that she hit. I think she must have been texting.


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[bfodle]

Originally Posted by Kdiddy007

So Someone ran a red light and hit me yesterday on the back right passenger side/wheel area with a Chevy astro van. Sucks id show you pics but don't know how to post on here. The car has 17k in damages but was told it wouldn't be totaled. I am curious if anyone knows how to go about gettin the 1m panels for a full conversion. Hope everyone is driving safe my amazing fellow 1ers!
Thanks in advance

Kevin

That really sucks. Sorry to hear about you getting hit. I got hit by a dump truck (only 2 mph, at a stop light) and I couldn't believe the amount of damage done. $17K is a lot, hope the car is as good as it was before when you get it back.

[Aezetyr]

17k is a LOT in damage... that should be a total. sucks that it happened to a great car, and I am glad you're okay.

See if your insurance company can send someone else out, get a 2nd opinion.
If there is any frame or sub-frame damage, that could make the car unsafe to drive, and at the worst un-fixable. yikes.

[Deutsche-Broke]

Originally Posted by Aezetyr

17k is a LOT in damage... that should be a total. sucks that it happened to a great car, and I am glad you're okay.

See if your insurance company can send someone else out, get a 2nd opinion.
If there is any frame or sub-frame damage, that could make the car unsafe to drive, and at the worst un-fixable. yikes.

I agree.. While glad the OP is typing and angry, I smell some stink on the numbers...

[gregthegr8]

17k isn't necessarily a total as it depends how old the car is and my sense is he has a 2012 or 2013, unless he got it used. I had $25k in damage on a 2 year-old 135 and they didn't total it, though they said it was close.

I did find out though that BMW has certain components of our car's frame that are replaceable in the front and rear, so even if those parts of the frame are damaged, they can put in a new piece. Would I want to drive it afterwards? I don't know. I turned mine in soon afterwards cause I didn't feel safe, though it looked good as new.

[Kdiddy007]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

17k isn't necessarily a total as it depends how old the car is and my sense is he has a 2012 or 2013, unless he got it used. I had $25k in damage on a 2 year-old 135 and they didn't total it, though they said it was close.

I did find out though that BMW has certain components of our car's frame that are replaceable in the front and rear, so even if those parts of the frame are damaged, they can put in a new piece. Would I want to drive it afterwards? I don't know. I turned mine in soon afterwards cause I didn't feel safe, though it looked good as new.

Thanks for all the concern guys you are the best and thanks for the advice. Ya but I think you might be right. The agent actually is scheduled to come on Tuesday to Inspect the damages. Sorry to throw you guys off the body shop is the one who gave me the estimate and says that I need over 75% damage to be considered "totaled" and he said the main damage was the full suspension/brakes/ and subframe were most damaged but was told the "frame" just got nicked but not bent out of shape. The side and side curtain airbag went off and now my headliner looks like a grandmas loose skin lol.
Thanks for all the good wishes and advice once again I love your guys's feedback and input. Stay safe!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kdiddy007

Thanks for all the concern guys you are the best and thanks for the advice. Ya but I think you might be right. The agent actually is scheduled to come on Tuesday to Inspect the damages. Sorry to throw you guys off the body shop is the one who gave me the estimate and says that I need over 75% damage to be considered "totaled" and he said the main damage was the full suspension/brakes/ and subframe were most damaged but was told the "frame" just got nicked but not bent out of shape. The side and side curtain airbag went off and now my headliner looks like a grandmas loose skin lol.
Thanks for all the good wishes and advice once again I love your guys's feedback and input. Stay safe!

Good luck man. Been there, so know the feeling as my damage was teetering right at 75%. Part of you almost wants it totaled to go get a new one and then part of you just wants your baby back. Hope either way, things work out and you're back out there on the roads with these awful LA drivers in no time.

[Kdiddy007]

Thanks Gregthegr8!!! I feel the same exact way! Idk if I'd rather have her back or get a new one. Either way I love my 1er so I will keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best brotha. Thanks again!

[evbecks]

Dang that sucks Kdiddy!

Dibs on some of the cf bits if you plan on parting out

What's next??

Evan

[Kdiddy007]

Haha you got it! Not sure I should find out by today whether it's totaled or not. Was thinking another 135 or E60 M5. But we will see! I will keep ya updated on the status

[mike@x-ph.com]

17k in damages?!
How is this not totaled?
sorry for your accident.