Someone Rear-Ended Me. :(

icedragon · 06-13-2005, 08:58 AM

I don't think you were rear-ended too badly. Besides, BMW's are made strong. I'd don't suggest going to the dealership because 1) they will overcharge you 2) they may act as the middle man and just send your car to a body shop. I'd suggest u go to an independant body shop for an estimate.
When someone rear-ended my car, I didn't go to the stealership for those reasons. I went to an independant shop, got a better deal, and the staff did an amazing job.

Nathan · 06-13-2005, 09:09 AM

Yep, but in this case its someone else's insurance company, what do i really care? And i need to take the car in to have the alarm installed, windows tinted and alum pedals reinstalled, so I might as well get it into the same place.

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lumberman · 06-13-2005, 10:36 AM

feel sorry for you nathan, but is good to hear that you took it easy, you have great attitude to life!! I couldn't have done that if it happens to me

voltron1011 · 06-14-2005, 05:24 AM

Actually, take the car first to the stealership to have an estimate done. Once the insurance cuts you a check, you then take it to a reputable body shop.

bookman2 · 06-14-2005, 11:55 AM

Bad idea to stop with the TLC. You've gotta accept that things are going to happen but you've got to keep steppin.

CC 330i · 06-14-2005, 01:02 PM

Sorry to hear about the damage. Such a bummer.

Funny coincidence: I let a co-worker drive my car yesterday since he used to have a BMW. His current car is a Hyundai Santa Fe. He stalled my car taking off from a stoplight and we almost got rear-ended by a big truck! What is it with Hyundai Santa Fe drivers and BMWs!?

LEDZEP · 06-14-2005, 04:13 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.

Y'know, stereotypes are born of truth. Illegal aliens in this country is a major problem. Personally, I would have to show them how my S&W insurance policy works!

P.S. Go hug a tree somewhere.

LEDZEP · 06-14-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CC 330i

Sorry to hear about the damage. Such a bummer.

Funny coincidence: I let a co-worker drive my car yesterday since he used to have a BMW. His current car is a Hyundai Santa Fe. He stalled my car taking off from a stoplight and we almost got rear-ended by a big truck! What is it with Hyundai Santa Fe drivers and BMWs!?

How's this for irony... it is my Alpine White E90 that was rear ended last week (I'm sure you've all seen the post). My rental is a Santa Fe. What a POS. You step on the gas and the engine sounds like it's going to fly out of the hood - yet nothing happens.. no power. Oh well, it will make getting back in my E90 soooooooo much nicer!

Nathan · 06-14-2005, 05:56 PM

Ledzep, i saw those pics. How awful! How much is the damage? Mine is only $489, they can reuse the bumper.

Nathan

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icedragon guardian of ice and snow 67 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 128i, 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 325xi [0.00]	I don't think you were rear-ended too badly. Besides, BMW's are made strong. I'd don't suggest going to the dealership because 1) they will overcharge you 2) they may act as the middle man and just send your car to a body shop. I'd suggest u go to an independant body shop for an estimate. When someone rear-ended my car, I didn't go to the stealership for those reasons. I went to an independant shop, got a better deal, and the staff did an amazing job.
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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)	Yep, but in this case its someone else's insurance company, what do i really care? And i need to take the car in to have the alarm installed, windows tinted and alum pedals reinstalled, so I might as well get it into the same place. N __________________ [ 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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lumberman Private First Class 15 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau iTrader: (0)	feel sorry for you nathan, but is good to hear that you took it easy, you have great attitude to life!! I couldn't have done that if it happens to me
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Actually, take the car first to the stealership to have an estimate done. Once the insurance cuts you a check, you then take it to a reputable body shop.
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bookman2 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2006 330i SP, PP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Bad idea to stop with the TLC. You've gotta accept that things are going to happen but you've got to keep steppin.
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CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about the damage. Such a bummer. Funny coincidence: I let a co-worker drive my car yesterday since he used to have a BMW. His current car is a Hyundai Santa Fe. He stalled my car taking off from a stoplight and we almost got rear-ended by a big truck! What is it with Hyundai Santa Fe drivers and BMWs!?
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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)	Ledzep, i saw those pics. How awful! How much is the damage? Mine is only $489, they can reuse the bumper. 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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