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and BANG.. there goes my new M3..!!!

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  1. zalbahadurji

    zalbahadurji Karting

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    the guy broke a red light and hit me.. he didn't even try braking.. estimated cost of about $20k to fix.. luckily the guy was decent enough to admit his mistake.. so his insurance is gonna take care of it.. it will take months to repair though.. hope Herb Chambers in Boston does a good job..
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  2. modena

    modena F1 Rookie BANNED

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    Very sorry to hear this :( Hope everything works out for you, I love the E92 M3, especially in white.
     
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  3. zoRob

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    Glad to hear you are ok, shame about the car...
     
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  4. jonnypops

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    Unfortunate news, good luck with the repairs.

    What type of car hit you?
     
    jonnypops, Jun 28, 2008
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  5. 62 250 GTO

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    Walking away trumps anger every time.
     
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  6. zalbahadurji

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    it was a 1998 Subaru Legacy.. barely had a scratch.. he drove it home..
    i, on the other hand, had to watch the rear of my car scrape the ground as it was pulled onto the flatbed..
     
    zalbahadurji, Jun 28, 2008
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  7. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    that really sucks..at least you were not hurt
     
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  8. Homie

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    I'm sorry about your m3, it's a awesome car though!
     
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  9. Shinkaze

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    Glad you're safe, cars are easier to fix than people.
     
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  10. NYCSpotter

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    Wow, very unfortunate news. :( Thank goodness you weren't in the Ferrari.
     
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    wow that sucks man. At least the guy stepped up and handled it the right way. 2ok!!! thats damn near what my current ride cost to buy haha
    :(
     
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  12. WJHMH

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    Sorry to hear about the misfortune but glad your OK. If it's going to take 20k to fix the car you might as well have the insurance company write it off as a loss rather than trying to fix it. It looks like the rear suspension is damaged & it's difficult to say if there will be more unforeseen supplemental issues.
     
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  13. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Yah I'd try and get a new car. This will probably cause suspension and alignment issues forever.
     
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  14. Shinkaze

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    Agreed, a car is never quite right after something like this. Squeaks and Rattles will be the least of the issues.
     
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  15. darth550

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    Looks all pillowy soft in there! :)
     
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  16. Samimi

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    Do you have any daylight pictures?
     
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  17. 355dreamer

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    Absolutely! Don't let your insurance company off the hook with this type of damage.
     
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  18. zalbahadurji

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    Thanks for the advice guys. but how do i go about doing that? havent gotten into an accident before, so im not sure how to deal with all this. America is very complicated with all this paperwork!!

    i have already authorized the repairs though, so i'd appreciate advice on what to do next.

    thanks!

    ill post daylight pictures soon.
     
    zalbahadurji, Jun 29, 2008
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  19. zalbahadurji

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  20. Fred2

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    First get an estimate from the shop for the repairs, at the same time, call around to several late model salvage yards, and get a offers on the car.
    Make it clear to the repair shop that NOTHING is to be straightened out, and only new BMW parts are acceptable.
    If possible, get the estimate from an authorized BMW dealer.


    If you are lucky, repair costs + Salvage value will be enough for a new car.
     
    Fred2, Jun 30, 2008
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  21. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Glad you weren't injured and are doing well.

    Sorry to hear about the car.
     
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  22. 3604u

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    True... cars can be replaced.. you cant

    nice car by the way
     
    3604u, Jun 30, 2008
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