and BANG.. there goes my new M3..!!! | FerrariChat
Buy

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

Discussion in 'Other German' started by zalbahadurji, Jun 28, 2008.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. zalbahadurji

    zalbahadurji Karting

    Dec 6, 2006
    64
    Boston/Dubai/Mumbai
    #1 zalbahadurji, Jun 28, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    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..
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. modena

    modena F1 Rookie
    BANNED

    May 14, 2006
    2,700
    Full Name:
    John
    #2 modena, Jun 28, 2008
    Very sorry to hear this :( Hope everything works out for you, I love the E92 M3, especially in white.
     
  3. zoRob

    zoRob Formula 3

    Oct 31, 2006
    2,004
    Cambs, UK
    #3 zoRob, Jun 28, 2008
    Glad to hear you are ok, shame about the car...
     
  4. jonnypops

    jonnypops Formula Junior

    Mar 26, 2006
    366
    New Zealand
    Full Name:
    Jonny
    #4 jonnypops, Jun 28, 2008
    Unfortunate news, good luck with the repairs.

    What type of car hit you?
     
  5. 62 250 GTO

    62 250 GTO F1 Veteran

    Jan 9, 2004
    7,765
    Nova Scotia Canada
    Full Name:
    Neil
    #5 62 250 GTO, Jun 28, 2008
    Walking away trumps anger every time.
     
  6. zalbahadurji

    zalbahadurji Karting

    Dec 6, 2006
    64
    Boston/Dubai/Mumbai
    #6 zalbahadurji, Jun 28, 2008
    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..
     
  7. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 8, 2005
    78,515
    Las Vegas Nevada
    Full Name:
    Jerry
    #7 anunakki, Jun 28, 2008
    that really sucks..at least you were not hurt
     
  8. Homie

    Homie Rookie

    Apr 2, 2008
    40
    OC, California
    #8 Homie, Jun 28, 2008
    Last edited: Jun 28, 2008


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

    Shinkaze Karting

    Aug 3, 2006
    87
    Los Angeles, CA USA
    Full Name:
    Adam Bruce
    #9 Shinkaze, Jun 28, 2008
    Glad you're safe, cars are easier to fix than people.
     
  10. NYCSpotter

    NYCSpotter Formula 3

    May 28, 2007
    1,859
    New York
    Full Name:
    Damian
    #10 NYCSpotter, Jun 28, 2008
    Wow, very unfortunate news. :( Thank goodness you weren't in the Ferrari.
     
  11. otaku

    otaku Formula 3

    Aug 12, 2005
    1,391
    Boise,Idaho
    Full Name:
    Josh
    #11 otaku, Jun 28, 2008
    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
    :(
     
  12. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 5, 2001
    26,340
    Panther City, Texas
    Full Name:
    WJHMH
    #12 WJHMH, Jun 28, 2008
    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.
     
  13. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 6, 2003
    25,877
    Las Vegas, NV
    Full Name:
    Ryan Alexander
    #13 ryalex, Jun 28, 2008
    Yah I'd try and get a new car. This will probably cause suspension and alignment issues forever.
     
  14. Shinkaze

    Shinkaze Karting

    Aug 3, 2006
    87
    Los Angeles, CA USA
    Full Name:
    Adam Bruce
    #14 Shinkaze, Jun 29, 2008
    Agreed, a car is never quite right after something like this. Squeaks and Rattles will be the least of the issues.
     
  15. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jul 14, 2003
    61,047
    In front of you
    Full Name:
    BCHC
    #15 darth550, Jun 29, 2008
    Looks all pillowy soft in there! :)
     
  16. Samimi

    Samimi Formula 3

    Oct 17, 2005
    1,699
    North of the 49th
    Full Name:
    S.
    #16 Samimi, Jun 29, 2008
    Do you have any daylight pictures?
     
  17. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Apr 3, 2006
    10,476
    DC Metro
    Full Name:
    L.C.
    #17 355dreamer, Jun 29, 2008
    Absolutely! Don't let your insurance company off the hook with this type of damage.
     
  18. zalbahadurji

    zalbahadurji Karting

    Dec 6, 2006
    64
    Boston/Dubai/Mumbai
    #18 zalbahadurji, Jun 29, 2008
    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.
     
  19. zalbahadurji

    zalbahadurji Karting

    Dec 6, 2006
    64
    Boston/Dubai/Mumbai
    #19 zalbahadurji, Jun 29, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  20. Fred2

    Fred2 F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 2, 2005
    18,113
    nj
    #20 Fred2, Jun 30, 2008
    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.
     
  21. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 2, 2004
    72,128
    Cloud-9
    Full Name:
    Jason
    #21 TexasF355F1, Jun 30, 2008
    Glad you weren't injured and are doing well.

    Sorry to hear about the car.
     
  22. 3604u

    3604u F1 Veteran
    BANNED Silver Subscribed

    Sep 27, 2004
    6,298
    london/singapore/JKT
    Full Name:
    D
    #22 3604u, Jun 30, 2008
    True... cars can be replaced.. you cant

    nice car by the way
     

Share This Page