accident. how bad is it?

Shortedaman · 08-10-2019, 11:03 AM

had a fender bender yesterday and hurt my 1. it was a sad day. how bad do yall think it is?

iminhell1 · 08-10-2019, 01:50 PM

$5-6K

zx10guy · 08-10-2019, 07:28 PM

I think the $5-6k estimate is high. I hit a deer last year. The final estimate was about $6700 if I remember correctly. This is with both adaptive headlights, both kidney grills, front bumper cover, radiator core support, condenser coil, and some other odds and ends being replaced. The hood was also damaged which the body shop was able to fix. All parts used were genuine BMW parts with the exception of the condenser coil.

10" · 08-10-2019, 07:40 PM

New front bumper. New driver front fender. New headlight? Probably $4-5k?

Shortedaman · 08-11-2019, 05:24 PM

well she wasn't driveable. had to tow her home so I'm assuming some suspension work will have to be done as well.

10" · 08-11-2019, 05:39 PM

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well she wasn't driveable. had to tow her home so I'm assuming some suspension work will have to be done as well.

Ouch. Definitely more then

Tuxedo · 08-11-2019, 10:25 PM

elitesales305 · 08-12-2019, 03:03 PM

total loss that fucker with your ins... this is ofcourse if you have full coverage!

Shortedaman · 08-12-2019, 08:30 PM

well I see the adjuster tomorrow. will let yall know what they have to say. i don't think they'll total it, that doesn't make sense since it's a 2013 with less than 40000 miles on her.

zx10guy · 08-12-2019, 11:19 PM

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well I see the adjuster tomorrow. will let yall know what they have to say. i don't think they'll total it, that doesn't make sense since it's a 2013 with less than 40000 miles on her.

If the repairs reach about 75% of what the insurance company thinks is the value of the car, you bet they'll total it. Because you said the car wasn't drive able. There's that wild card now. $4 to $5k is about what you're looking at for just pure body damage. Now add the mechanicals to this which we don't know how severe it is.

Happy Jose · 08-15-2019, 07:43 AM

You might just have some minor suspension damage. This stuff isn't all that expensive to fix. Your real worry is frame damage. It takes a pretty severe hit to do it. I kind of doubt it looking at the cosmetic damage.

Your cosmetic damage is minor. If you are handy and willing to look for sources of parts, you could fix it fairly cheaply.

ShocknAwe · 08-15-2019, 08:09 AM

Headlight fender and bumper are going to be the most expensive parts. Couple supporting pieces underneath like headlight bracket. Probably need a new damper and couple control arms. Doubt there's much else that can't be straightened and reinstalled. Doesn't look like you have xenons so it shouldn't be too bad honestly.

Few thousand, could probably get the parts for 1.5 if you look around. Good opportunity to do a Msport front bumper, plenty of those used from 135i cars

mfindigital · 08-15-2019, 03:17 PM

hop on car-part.com after they cut the check. There are parts out there from junked cars for super cheap .

iminhell1 · 08-16-2019, 04:03 AM

This guy just used us ...

Shortedaman · 08-16-2019, 09:09 AM

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This guy just used us ...

no, I just haven't heard anything back yet. it just got to the shop yesterday morning. hopefully I'll hear something soon.

gjm120 · 08-16-2019, 01:39 PM

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no, I just haven't heard anything back yet. it just got to the shop yesterday morning. hopefully I'll hear something soon.

Curious where you took it? I'm outside of Houston.

Shortedaman · 08-16-2019, 02:14 PM

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no, I just haven't heard anything back yet. it just got to the shop yesterday morning. hopefully I'll hear something soon.

Curious where you took it? I'm outside of Houston.

auto nation collision center.
they had decent reviews. almost 2000 reviews averaging 4.5 stars. I thought about going with Caliber collision but they had really bad reviews regarding German cars especially.

gjm120 · 08-16-2019, 02:25 PM

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auto nation collision center.
they had decent reviews. almost 2000 reviews averaging 4.5 stars. I thought about going with Caliber collision but they had really bad reviews regarding German cars especially.

Makes sense to go with them, especially assuming the they are part of the AutoNation dealer network and get a lot of BMW work.

ShocknAwe · 08-16-2019, 02:36 PM

Yeah. Wouldn't ever use caliber. For anything.

Shortedaman · 08-16-2019, 04:09 PM

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auto nation collision center.
they had decent reviews. almost 2000 reviews averaging 4.5 stars. I thought about going with Caliber collision but they had really bad reviews regarding German cars especially.

Makes sense to go with them, especially assuming the they are part of the AutoNation dealer network and get a lot of BMW work.

yup, they are, and that's what I read. they have a deeper understanding of the European cars and generally don't screw things up.

Mr Gasser · 08-17-2019, 10:11 AM

Those deers getting away with not paying, they should have coverage...

Tommm · 08-18-2019, 08:11 PM

From the picture I think the hood can be saved. I think it had to be towed home because the fender bent into the wheel. New fender, new bumper and some accessories, shoot the whole nose, and blend the hood into the fender, blend the fender into the door.

But what do I know. I like the other posters am just another nobody on the interwebz throwing out a wild guess with the aura of an expert based on two poor pictures.

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Shortedaman Private First Class 46 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2013 128i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Htown iTrader: (0)	well she wasn't driveable. had to tow her home so I'm assuming some suspension work will have to be done as well.
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Shortedaman Private First Class 46 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2013 128i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Htown iTrader: (0)	well I see the adjuster tomorrow. will let yall know what they have to say. i don't think they'll total it, that doesn't make sense since it's a 2013 with less than 40000 miles on her.
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08-15-2019, 07:43 AM	#11
Happy Jose Banned 114 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Waynesville, Ohio iTrader: (0)	You might just have some minor suspension damage. This stuff isn't all that expensive to fix. Your real worry is frame damage. It takes a pretty severe hit to do it. I kind of doubt it looking at the cosmetic damage. Your cosmetic damage is minor. If you are handy and willing to look for sources of parts, you could fix it fairly cheaply.
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3231 Rep 7,890 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Headlight fender and bumper are going to be the most expensive parts. Couple supporting pieces underneath like headlight bracket. Probably need a new damper and couple control arms. Doubt there's much else that can't be straightened and reinstalled. Doesn't look like you have xenons so it shouldn't be too bad honestly. Few thousand, could probably get the parts for 1.5 if you look around. Good opportunity to do a Msport front bumper, plenty of those used from 135i cars __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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mfindigital Lieutenant 349 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	hop on car-part.com after they cut the check. There are parts out there from junked cars for super cheap . __________________ 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT: Pure Stage 2, Fuel-it Stage 2 LPFP, ST XTA Coilovers, Berk Street Axle Back, MHD Stage 2+, VRSF Catless DP, VRSF 5" FMIC, VRSF LCP, BMS UCP, M3 FSB, e92 M3 Drivers Seat.
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Tommm Driven Crazy 190 Rep 505 Posts Drives: his wife nuts 128i 6m Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Mile High iTrader: (1)	From the picture I think the hood can be saved. I think it had to be towed home because the fender bent into the wheel. New fender, new bumper and some accessories, shoot the whole nose, and blend the hood into the fender, blend the fender into the door. But what do I know. I like the other posters am just another nobody on the interwebz throwing out a wild guess with the aura of an expert based on two poor pictures. __________________ '08 128i 6M
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