Goodbye :(

[asiflicious]

Last night I was involved in a hit and run. Car is most likely totaled. I'm trying to stay positive and tell myself that it's just a car. And that's true. But I can't help getting pissed that I'm going to be car less for a while until I find something else. Especially after splurging on an LSD just a few months ago, not to mention the brand new pads and rotors, plugs and coils, and battery in my trunk that were supposed to be installed tonight and the other bolt on mods. The crash messed up my back and neck (I'll be okay, nothing too severe) and I'm reluctant to get treatment because it'll raise my insurance since the guy that hit me ran away. Overall it's a pretty shit way to start the weekend. Looks like I'm going to have to spend a lot of money on Ubers to get to work and school lol. I doubt I'll ever find another immaculate, low mileage car like mine for the price that I got it for so it looks like I'll be moving on to something else. I've owned a 128i, 335i, and 135i so I feel like it's time to get something different. I've considered a GT86 or 370z but the GT86 is just way too slow, especially coming from a FBO N54 and the 370z is a bit too impractical and insurance hates that car. Maybe I'll just get an old 90s Civic and stack up money for a couple years and get myself something really nice when I'm 25. Idk, I'll figure something out. But it looks like this is my goodbye. This forum has been amazing and taught me a lot, I'll miss you guys

[NorthernDancer]

Sorry for your loss. I'm at the other end of the age spectrum and the 128 could be my last car. If I "lost" it, I'd be looking for another one in the rust free South

[Lucky1]

Sorry this has happened to you
Life is 20% what happens to us and 80% what we do about it. Bounce back and be happy you are still here to enjoy cars for years to come.

[N54Yankee]

Well that sure is a kick in the sack. Sorry to hear about your situation. I know it's cliche but it's really true, one door closes another one opens. You'll be up and driving another car you will love before you know it and this event will be a distant memory. Good luck.

[mfindigital]

That's terrible man, must be frustrating. Hard to get anything that can compete with the 135 for the type of money they go for sold. Are u parting out the lsd?

[xQx]

Man that sucks.

Looking at your list above, I'd be asking your insurance what you can buy the wreck for.

If you part out the brakes, injectors, LSD and FBO bits, I'd bet you'd come to more than the value of the car.

It's going to be difficult to find anything that comes close to the 135i for the money.

If my car got totaled tomorrow I'd step straight into an E90 M3, but if I didn't have kids it'd be a Lotus Elise.

[Gray_Panther]

Sorry to hear bro, I enjoyed reading your posts and your pictures.
Definitely save up some stacks and don't rush into getting your next car.
Coward ran away from facing his consequences and responsibilities.

[Esteban]

That's a real shame. That asshole was probably driving under the influence. These cars are ridiculously underpriced for what they are, so my suggestion to you is to save up and get another 1er and you'll be back in business like it never happened, and maybe you'll get yourself an even better one.

Once a 1ADDICT, always a 1ADDICT!

[duder13]

Bummer. Sorry to hear it, and glad you're ok. I'm also in Portland, so I was always wondering if I'd ever see your car around, since there aren't all that many 135i cars here.

I agree with Esteban, and I'd look for another 135i.

Just out of curiosity, what was the make and model of the car that hit you?

[Gangplank]

As a suggestion....

See how much you can buy it back for from the insurance company. They will pay you the value and then you buy it back for amount they expect to get at the auction which will be peanuts.

You can then have it fixed up at a local shop, inspected and put back on the road as either a salvage title, or rebuilt title if you can get a shop to inspect and sign the paperwork as "rebuilt".

My guess is you will get more for it from insurance than it will cost to fix up to drive just fine. You can then mod it anyway you want b/c it won't ever be worth much as a salvage tile but who cares? If it drives fine, runs good and you keep it as a hobby and fun car... enjoy it, drive it.

[Tommm]

If he isnt going for medical treatment my hunch is he isn't putting in a claim with his insurance.
Also,
Is that white on the quarter bondo?

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by Tommm

If he isnt going for medical treatment my hunch is he isn't putting in a claim with his insurance.
Also,
Is that white on the quarter bondo?

I did make the claim on my insurance, but I don't have time for treatment between school and work. Plus it's just some muscle soreness

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by xQx

Man that sucks.

Looking at your list above, I'd be asking your insurance what you can buy the wreck for.

If you part out the brakes, injectors, LSD and FBO bits, I'd bet you'd come to more than the value of the car.

It's going to be difficult to find anything that comes close to the 135i for the money.

If my car got totaled tomorrow I'd step straight into an E90 M3, but if I didn't have kids it'd be a Lotus Elise.

E92 M3 is just out of my price range. I think I might save up money for a while and then get an M3

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by duder13

Bummer. Sorry to hear it, and glad you're ok. I'm also in Portland, so I was always wondering if I'd ever see your car around, since there aren't all that many 135i cars here.

I agree with Esteban, and I'd look for another 135i.

Just out of curiosity, what was the make and model of the car that hit you?

It happened fast and it was dark out so I didn't manage to get a good look at the car. When he hit me, he basically PIT maneuvered me so I spun out and was facing the opposite direction when I got the car back in control. By then he was gone. From what I remember, I believe it was an SUV or crossover, but I can't be too sure

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by Esteban

That's a real shame. That asshole was probably driving under the influence. These cars are ridiculously underpriced for what they are, so my suggestion to you is to save up and get another 1er and you'll be back in business like it never happened, and maybe you'll get yourself an even better one.

Once a 1ADDICT, always a 1ADDICT!

Thanks man! Maybe the next one will finally be a low mileage manual car with red interior

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by mfindigital

That's terrible man, must be frustrating. Hard to get anything that can compete with the 135 for the type of money they go for sold. Are u parting out the lsd?

If insurance doesn't give me the value of the LSD or at least close to it, I will have my friend take it out. Can I give them the car without a diff? Lol

[Captain Blood]

Any camera's in the area? After he/she hit you, their car should be very damaged also, and maybe identifiable on any kind of DPS camera at an intersection.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by asiflicious

Last night I was involved in a hit and run. Car is most likely totaled. I'm trying to stay positive and tell myself that it's just a car. And that's true. But I can't help getting pissed that I'm going to be car less for a while until I find something else. Especially after splurging on an LSD just a few months ago, not to mention the brand new pads and rotors, plugs and coils, and battery in my trunk that were supposed to be installed tonight and the other bolt on mods. The crash messed up my back and neck (I'll be okay, nothing too severe) and I'm reluctant to get treatment because it'll raise my insurance since the guy that hit me ran away. Overall it's a pretty shit way to start the weekend. Looks like I'm going to have to spend a lot of money on Ubers to get to work and school lol. I doubt I'll ever find another immaculate, low mileage car like mine for the price that I got it for so it looks like I'll be moving on to something else. I've owned a 128i, 335i, and 135i so I feel like it's time to get something different. I've considered a GT86 or 370z but the GT86 is just way too slow, especially coming from a FBO N54 and the 370z is a bit too impractical and insurance hates that car. Maybe I'll just get an old 90s Civic and stack up money for a couple years and get myself something really nice when I'm 25. Idk, I'll figure something out. But it looks like this is my goodbye. This forum has been amazing and taught me a lot, I'll miss you guys

Originally Posted by asiflicious

If insurance doesn't give me the value of the LSD or at least close to it, I will have my friend take it out. Can I give them the car without a diff? Lol

As someone who's been in THREE hit and runs, I know the pain, man. Really it's one of the worst situations to be put in. So sorry you're dealing with this.

I can offer some advice here though.

• Your insurance will NOT pay you for any mods/work unless you added the value to your insurance policy. The car must be "complete" when taken by them, so you'll likely need to repalce the LSD with a stock diff. Same for the coils/etc if you think it's worth it to pull the stuff out.
• If you were on a road that could at all have cameras, contact the businesses and see if they'd be willing to share footage. I can tell you this is almost certainly no, but it's worth the effort if you can get any info.
• GT86 will leave you bored very soon, 370z is closer but no back seat. I wouldn't be so keen on ditching the idea of another 135.
• You have a say when it comes to totaling your car, you can talk to the appraiser and your insurance and work out a deal with them if you really want to keep the car and it's fixable. You can tell them you'll take X amount for the repair after whatever they estimate. You can also work with a local shop to do work yourself and save some money. At the end of the day, the insurance company is just looking for the cheapest "out". If they say it's totaled at $7k in repairs, but they would be willing to pay out $6500, you could make that call and even put the money toward a 1M conversion. Using used/aftermarket parts helps a TON once you're handed a check. Just make sure there isn't any un-fixable damage obviously.

Somewhat related, if you end up needing a home for that diff, let me know!

Hoping for the best man

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

As someone who's been in THREE hit and runs, I know the pain, man. Really it's one of the worst situations to be put in. So sorry you're dealing with this.

I can offer some advice here though.

• Your insurance will NOT pay you for any mods/work unless you added the value to your insurance policy. The car must be "complete" when taken by them, so you'll likely need to repalce the LSD with a stock diff. Same for the coils/etc if you think it's worth it to pull the stuff out.
• If you were on a road that could at all have cameras, contact the businesses and see if they'd be willing to share footage. I can tell you this is almost certainly no, but it's worth the effort if you can get any info.
• GT86 will leave you bored very soon, 370z is closer but no back seat. I wouldn't be so keen on ditching the idea of another 135.
• You have a say when it comes to totaling your car, you can talk to the appraiser and your insurance and work out a deal with them if you really want to keep the car and it's fixable. You can tell them you'll take X amount for the repair after whatever they estimate. You can also work with a local shop to do work yourself and save some money. At the end of the day, the insurance company is just looking for the cheapest "out". If they say it's totaled at $7k in repairs, but they would be willing to pay out $6500, you could make that call and even put the money toward a 1M conversion. Using used/aftermarket parts helps a TON once you're handed a check. Just make sure there isn't any un-fixable damage obviously.

Somewhat related, if you end up needing a home for that diff, let me know!

Hoping for the best man

Stock diff was returned as core charge unfortunately. Also unless I'm mistaken, it seems like the unibody itself got pretty badly damaged and I don't want to go through the burden of trying to have it fixed just for it to never quite drive right, ya know? Here's a better picture:

[gjm120]

Sorry this happened and hate to see you go.

Look at marrying down to a 128i. They can be had cheap especially if you're willing to (gasp) settle for an AT. You know the cars and can have fun getting it to handle great. Sure it won't be very fast, but...

[Fakemike]

That sucks, I always hate to see another 1er off the road.

Glad you are okay.

Good luck on whatever you decide to do

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by asiflicious

Stock diff was returned as core charge unfortunately. Also unless I'm mistaken, it seems like the unibody itself got pretty badly damaged and I don't want to go through the burden of trying to have it fixed just for it to never quite drive right, ya know? Here's a better picture:

That all just looks like skin/liner damage to me. You'd be cutting that out to do 1M anyway haha. Might be worth taking some detailed pics to a shop for a quote.

Buy-back is also an option if you want to go that route.