Car Totaled:( - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

BenõrTheBMW · 11-14-2012, 01:13 AM

Hi guys,

Coming home from school someone failed to yield a unprotected green left. I saw it turned as hard as i could right and slammed on the breaks but ended up t-boning the car. My car did a 720; airbags deployed and so forth. Got out and couldn't see straight for about a 30 seconds. I then proceeded to go check on the other driver(who happened to be a hot ass cheerleader from my school). Cops came and I told them my story, she told them hers. She said I was speeding but also said she wasn't wearing her seatbelt. I said I was going straight at the posted speed and she failed to yield. Anyways cop said he thought it was a little of both our faults. Feel safe in those BMW's because they are SAFE. I loved my car and it made me cry seeing it hauled away.

Being 17 my mom will probably never fall for buying her son another BMW, plus my insurance will most likely be +400 per month. It was a 325i E90 with 84k miles. Had 60k miles when I bought it for 16k in November of 2011. What are the recommendations for a reasonable quick car around the 10-14k price range? I am looking for something of equal or lesser size and good fit and finish quality with responsive steering feedback.

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S3RI35 · 11-14-2012, 01:17 AM

Dangit. Hate to see these threads. U okay?

Check out used (05+) STIs

;-)

CruzS4e92 · 11-14-2012, 01:20 AM

cars are replaceable. hope you're alright man

ihsanshaik · 11-14-2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S3RI35

Dangit. Hate to see these threads. U okay?

Check out used (05+) STIs

;-)

Kid crashes his e90 and u want him to get inside a car that is way faster than the one he HAD and way less airbags....

Get an E36 M3. Great car.

Is the teen 18....pics or ban

jordan313 · 11-14-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

Kid crashes his e90 and u want him to get inside a car that is way faster than the one he HAD and way less airbags....

Get an E36 M3. Great car.

Is the teen 18....pics or ban

Its not his fault that idiot crashed into him...and for 12k there are lots of options for used cars. Depends what you want.

BenõrTheBMW · 11-14-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

Kid crashes his e90 and u want him to get inside a car that is way faster than the one he HAD and way less airbags....

Get an E36 M3. Great car.

Is the teen 18....pics or ban

No pics! She's defiantly a 9 or 10. The crash wasn't my fault, but understandably my mom doesn't want my to be in anything but a corolla. I also took amazing care of that car too. Oil, Coolant, Power steering, washed twice a week by hand and so forth.

Verbatim · 11-14-2012, 02:08 AM

Both your faults?!
she was not even wearing a seatbelt; shows how competent of a driver she is

jordan313 · 11-14-2012, 02:12 AM

Wait, you have classes at night time? And always always becareful around schools especially high schools. Too many idiots trying to show off or not paying attention

sza392 · 11-14-2012, 02:18 AM

Girl without seatbelt... sigh. For around 14k you can find another e90 depending on location. Just bring up the argument of how safe the car is... if that would work. If not i'd say e46.

KwlAznKid · 11-14-2012, 03:19 AM

damn sorry to hear bro,.. sucks that you lost your car even though it wasn't your fault... i'm assuming you don't have full coverage? if you do then get another e9x of course from the money!

best of luck

Meeni · 11-14-2012, 04:14 AM

Glad you are okay. Its amazing how cars have become safe now. From the picture, there was some speed, 15 years ago you'd be in a hospital or worse. Have yourself checked up tomorrow, sometime it takes a day or two for pain to develop and you may retain debilitating conditions (don't ask how I know...)

Now, you have learned a valuable lesson. Being right, having the right of way doesn't matter. No matter what, nobody's perfect, even good drivers do mistakes occasionally, thus someday somebody will do something stupid in front of you. It is just part of your mission as a driver to be able to avoid them (conversely someday you'll be glad that somebody was aware enough to avoid you and save the day). The fault is theirs, but with more awareness (by adapting speed to surrounding conditions and a capacity to "read" distracted drivers and suspecting anything that has a brain as a potential danger trying to suicide on you), an accident often turns into pointless rant against stupid drivers, or in the case, some sort of misogynistic comment on blond cheerleaders capacity at the wheel

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The case for the car being safe is made. You walked out of it and the picture is not pretty. With that money you can get the same car, more or less.

Should you get a Corrolla ? Actually a Corrolla is plenty fast. Well enough to get you in danger if you don't take responsibility for your safety and act defensive (no, defensive driving is not driving like gran'ma, its looking around at what's going on and being ready). Now, insurance premiums are gonna be tough on you if you get part torts. You could maybe consider some driver improvement program to get them to normal, good way to improve skills, often its fun, and you may save on the long run (and make your mom happy).

Amini77 · 11-14-2012, 04:27 AM

Glad you're okay and yes these cars are incredibly safe I agree. Should have taken a pic of her car....and her lmao. But it should be her fault anyways 10-14k you can get a 330 or 325 again in that price range. I don't know why your parents wouldn't want you to get one

I mean they're safe, and the 325 isn't too fast same with the 330. I mean I love the speed of my 330 but compared to newer cars on the road these days, it isn't crazy irresponsibly fast. As for insurance, look for a 4 door family car and if you have good grades that should lower it. That's what I did lol good grades and a 4 door and tell them that you just commute to school and thats all, you never go anywhere outside of town. I have liability so its around $200 here in California, full coverage is like $800-1000 at least for me, I'm 18 now got my license and insurance when I was 17.

As for the new car try narrowing it down. Do you want European, Japanese, or American? Euro- definitely another BMW, look into Audi too but they aren't too reliable, Mercedes is out of the price range they don't lose they're value quickly like BMWs. Japanese just too many to think of lol G35 maybe. American- mustang? but errr I wouldn't the older 06ish models are too cheap as for most American cars. I say try to convince your parents for another BMW, safest route.

S3RI35 · 11-14-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

Kid crashes his e90 and u want him to get inside a car that is way faster than the one he HAD and way less airbags....

Get an E36 M3. Great car.

Is the teen 18....pics or ban

I'm not going to even bother.

Nadinf · 11-14-2012, 08:45 AM

Tks God that nothing happen to you it just a car now take your time and get another nice car again

RupertPupkin · 11-14-2012, 08:51 AM

Glad youre safe...

Pics of said girl (assuming 18+) or this thread needs to be closed and OP banned for life. You cannot simply state "hot ass cheerleader" then not back it up with solid proof. This will not be tolerated.

cmyk · 11-14-2012, 09:55 AM

Sorry to hear. I know how hard it is to see your car all torn up

Glad you're ok, but please remember to get yourself checked out by a Dr even if you feel ok. Back and neck injuries can take a while for you to notice.

And I second the E46 suggestion.

StevenY. · 11-14-2012, 09:56 AM

Your description of the accident sounds insane! The car is replaceable, glad you're okay.

arctic330i · 11-14-2012, 09:57 AM

I got into an accident where my bumper needed replacing and my hood needed repair. The guys Nissan sentra was totaled. These BMW's are incredible in terms of safety. I would push this hard to your parents.

Turb0Surge · 11-14-2012, 09:58 AM

Pix of said cheerleader or GTFO.

On a more serious note OP: bring up the fact that the Bmw kept you safe. Try to make that a big point of why you should get another one.

kbryce · 11-14-2012, 10:04 AM

hope you're all right

but why not just get another bimmer if insurance is paying for it?

good luck, bro

kbryce · 11-14-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

Pix of said cheerleader or GTFO.

+1

zanye08 · 11-14-2012, 10:10 AM

If my son was in an accident like that, and walked away from it. I would have no problem getting him that car again. You may want to pitch that to your mom man. Not sure you could walk away from that with no problems if that were say a corolla. Either way car is replaceable, but no sense in shelling 12k for a corolla and it will cost the same 12k for a used e36..even 14k gets you in a used e90

11-14-2012, 01:13 AM	#1
BenõrTheBMW Private First Class Drives: Mystic Blue E90 semi-slow Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plano,TX Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	Car Totaled:( Hi guys, Coming home from school someone failed to yield a unprotected green left. I saw it turned as hard as i could right and slammed on the breaks but ended up t-boning the car. My car did a 720; airbags deployed and so forth. Got out and couldn't see straight for about a 30 seconds. I then proceeded to go check on the other driver(who happened to be a hot ass cheerleader from my school). Cops came and I told them my story, she told them hers. She said I was speeding but also said she wasn't wearing her seatbelt. I said I was going straight at the posted speed and she failed to yield. Anyways cop said he thought it was a little of both our faults. Feel safe in those BMW's because they are SAFE. I loved my car and it made me cry seeing it hauled away. Being 17 my mom will probably never fall for buying her son another BMW, plus my insurance will most likely be +400 per month. It was a 325i E90 with 84k miles. Had 60k miles when I bought it for 16k in November of 2011. What are the recommendations for a reasonable quick car around the 10-14k price range? I am looking for something of equal or lesser size and good fit and finish quality with responsive steering feedback. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by BenõrTheBMW; 11-14-2012 at 01:14 AM. Reason: fact check
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11-14-2012, 01:17 AM	#2
S3RI35 definitely two turbos. Drives: 09E90 (335i) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: HTX Posts: 1,547 iTrader: (3)	Dangit. Hate to see these threads. U okay? Check out used (05+) STIs ;-) __________________ '09 335i /i\ ZSP /\|\ CA /i\ Piano Trim /\|\ BMW PE

11-14-2012, 01:20 AM	#3
CruzS4e92 Private First Class Drives: 2009 E92 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Horsham, PA/Sea Isle City, NJ Posts: 154 iTrader: (0)	cars are replaceable. hope you're alright man __________________ '09 328i coupe 6MT Sport SG/CR - BMW SSK/alcantara boot - 30% Llumar - Shadowline - BBS Style 197 - LUX H8 V3 LEDs - OEM Aero Lip

11-14-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
Verbatim Colonel Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 2,554 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	Both your faults?! she was not even wearing a seatbelt; shows how competent of a driver she is __________________ 2008 BMW 335i Sedan \| Sparkling Graphite \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Logic7 Golf Tee \| M3 Trunk Spoiler \| LED Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Resonator Delete \| Black Kidney Grills \| Black Finisher Rods \| 35%/18% Tint \| Sealer Lip \| 12mm/20mm (F/R) Spacers \| White Wheels \| Black Lines

11-14-2012, 03:19 AM	#10
KwlAznKid Major Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine/Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego Alum Posts: 1,450 iTrader: (2)	damn sorry to hear bro,.. sucks that you lost your car even though it wasn't your fault... i'm assuming you don't have full coverage? if you do then get another e9x of course from the money! best of luck __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E92 335I (sold) Porsche 996 911 C2 (sold) BMW E46 325CI (totaled)

11-14-2012, 02:12 AM	#8
jordan313 Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	Wait, you have classes at night time? And always always becareful around schools especially high schools. Too many idiots trying to show off or not paying attention

11-14-2012, 02:18 AM	#9
sza392 Second Lieutenant Drives: 325i (e90) '06 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	Girl without seatbelt... sigh. For around 14k you can find another e90 depending on location. Just bring up the argument of how safe the car is... if that would work. If not i'd say e46.

11-14-2012, 04:14 AM	#11
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 734 iTrader: (0)	Glad you are okay. Its amazing how cars have become safe now. From the picture, there was some speed, 15 years ago you'd be in a hospital or worse. Have yourself checked up tomorrow, sometime it takes a day or two for pain to develop and you may retain debilitating conditions (don't ask how I know...) Now, you have learned a valuable lesson. Being right, having the right of way doesn't matter. No matter what, nobody's perfect, even good drivers do mistakes occasionally, thus someday somebody will do something stupid in front of you. It is just part of your mission as a driver to be able to avoid them (conversely someday you'll be glad that somebody was aware enough to avoid you and save the day). The fault is theirs, but with more awareness (by adapting speed to surrounding conditions and a capacity to "read" distracted drivers and suspecting anything that has a brain as a potential danger trying to suicide on you), an accident often turns into pointless rant against stupid drivers, or in the case, some sort of misogynistic comment on blond cheerleaders capacity at the wheel . The case for the car being safe is made. You walked out of it and the picture is not pretty. With that money you can get the same car, more or less. Should you get a Corrolla ? Actually a Corrolla is plenty fast. Well enough to get you in danger if you don't take responsibility for your safety and act defensive (no, defensive driving is not driving like gran'ma, its looking around at what's going on and being ready). Now, insurance premiums are gonna be tough on you if you get part torts. You could maybe consider some driver improvement program to get them to normal, good way to improve skills, often its fun, and you may save on the long run (and make your mom happy).

11-14-2012, 04:27 AM	#12
Amini77 Colonel Drives: SGM E90 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 2,501 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330XI [0.00]	Glad you're okay and yes these cars are incredibly safe I agree. Should have taken a pic of her car....and her lmao. But it should be her fault anyways 10-14k you can get a 330 or 325 again in that price range. I don't know why your parents wouldn't want you to get one I mean they're safe, and the 325 isn't too fast same with the 330. I mean I love the speed of my 330 but compared to newer cars on the road these days, it isn't crazy irresponsibly fast. As for insurance, look for a 4 door family car and if you have good grades that should lower it. That's what I did lol good grades and a 4 door and tell them that you just commute to school and thats all, you never go anywhere outside of town. I have liability so its around $200 here in California, full coverage is like $800-1000 at least for me, I'm 18 now got my license and insurance when I was 17. As for the new car try narrowing it down. Do you want European, Japanese, or American? Euro- definitely another BMW, look into Audi too but they aren't too reliable, Mercedes is out of the price range they don't lose they're value quickly like BMWs. Japanese just too many to think of lol G35 maybe. American- mustang? but errr I wouldn't the older 06ish models are too cheap as for most American cars. I say try to convince your parents for another BMW, safest route. __________________ Instagram: amini77

11-14-2012, 08:45 AM	#14
Nadinf Registered Drives: 330i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bronx Ny Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Tks God that nothing happen to you it just a car now take your time and get another nice car again

11-14-2012, 08:51 AM	#15
RupertPupkin Major Drives: Freak Beast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (5)	Glad youre safe... Pics of said girl (assuming 18+) or this thread needs to be closed and OP banned for life. You cannot simply state "hot ass cheerleader" then not back it up with solid proof. This will not be tolerated.

11-14-2012, 09:55 AM	#16
cmyk resident girl. Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [4.38]	Sorry to hear. I know how hard it is to see your car all torn up Glad you're ok, but please remember to get yourself checked out by a Dr even if you feel ok. Back and neck injuries can take a while for you to notice. And I second the E46 suggestion. __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Black M6 wheels + Toyo Proxes (and yes, I am a girl)

11-14-2012, 09:56 AM	#17
StevenY. ///M Drives: Searching.. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 777 iTrader: (0)	Your description of the accident sounds insane! The car is replaceable, glad you're okay.

11-14-2012, 09:57 AM	#18
arctic330i Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,873 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [4.15]	I got into an accident where my bumper needed replacing and my hood needed repair. The guys Nissan sentra was totaled. These BMW's are incredible in terms of safety. I would push this hard to your parents. __________________ See my full mod list in my garage

11-14-2012, 09:58 AM	#19
Turb0Surge Major Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 1,283 iTrader: (0)	Pix of said cheerleader or GTFO. On a more serious note OP: bring up the fact that the Bmw kept you safe. Try to make that a big point of why you should get another one. __________________

11-14-2012, 10:04 AM	#20
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,603 iTrader: (0)	hope you're all right but why not just get another bimmer if insurance is paying for it? good luck, bro __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - Coral Red - M-Sport - No mods for 1,200 miles! 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - Retired 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - Retired 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi - Retired

11-14-2012, 10:10 AM	#22
zanye08 2008 BMW 328XI Coupe Crimson Red/Coral Drives: 2008 BMW 328XI Coupe CR/CR Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	If my son was in an accident like that, and walked away from it. I would have no problem getting him that car again. You may want to pitch that to your mom man. Not sure you could walk away from that with no problems if that were say a corolla. Either way car is replaceable, but no sense in shelling 12k for a corolla and it will cost the same 12k for a used e36..even 14k gets you in a used e90

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