09 128i Font end damage (with pics)

T&PBMW · 03-24-2011, 09:41 AM

Looking for opinions on the damage to our 09 128i convertible. Got hit last night by a mini van. Apart from the obvious, the run flat was sliced completely through and I also suspect wheel and suspension damage. It looks like the mini van rolled right up onto the corner. The insurance company is looking at it today.

bozola · 03-24-2011, 10:07 AM

Accidents suck. But the only thing that matters is that you are ok.

That looks very repairable. Just make sure that the alignment and steering components are ok.

MusclezMarinara · 03-24-2011, 10:24 AM

thats a shame...probably be okay....glad your alright OP

amancuso · 03-24-2011, 12:26 PM

Wow... what everyone else says...

I'm sure it can be fixed.

bigEC · 03-24-2011, 01:08 PM

Easy fix, as everyone else said. And, once again like everyone said, I am glad you are ok!

burton727 · 03-24-2011, 06:18 PM

looks like it can be fixed, glad your ok tho. ive had my share of accidents, such a pain and hassle at times when you dont need it.

mleskovar · 03-24-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

...don't sign any medical releases until the suspension is repaired to your satisfaction, and I mean months later.

You want to make sure the care feels like it's tracking correctly and tire wear is even. It needs time before you can tell this accurately.

m_thompson · 03-25-2011, 07:19 AM

Time for an M-Sport bumper cover.

T&PBMW · 03-25-2011, 11:02 AM

Thanks for all the responses, I'll keep you informed. I do like the M-sport bumper idea..

03-24-2011, 09:41 AM	#1
T&PBMW New Member 28 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	09 128i Font end damage (with pics) Looking for opinions on the damage to our 09 128i convertible. Got hit last night by a mini van. Apart from the obvious, the run flat was sliced completely through and I also suspect wheel and suspension damage. It looks like the mini van rolled right up onto the corner. The insurance company is looking at it today. Attached Images
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03-24-2011, 10:07 AM	#2
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	Accidents suck. But the only thing that matters is that you are ok. That looks very repairable. Just make sure that the alignment and steering components are ok.
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MusclezMarinara Banned 262 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	thats a shame...probably be okay....glad your alright OP
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03-24-2011, 12:26 PM	#4
amancuso Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: 330it, 428ix, 430i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA iTrader: (1)	Wow... what everyone else says... I'm sure it can be fixed.
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bigEC First Lieutenant 23 Rep 358 Posts Drives: White 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rockland NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [0.00]	Easy fix, as everyone else said. And, once again like everyone said, I am glad you are ok!
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03-24-2011, 06:18 PM	#6
burton727 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	looks like it can be fixed, glad your ok tho. ive had my share of accidents, such a pain and hassle at times when you dont need it.
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03-25-2011, 07:19 AM	#8
m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	Time for an M-Sport bumper cover. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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03-25-2011, 11:02 AM	#9
T&PBMW New Member 28 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the responses, I'll keep you informed. I do like the M-sport bumper idea..
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